I just hit max level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

He thought he had reached the pinnacle of his life and could spend his days as a carefree and happy emperor. As it turned out, he faced an Empress Dowager ruling from behind the curtain, and the imperial court was rife with factional strife among the ministers. Regional vassal kings held separate territories and were stirring with ambition, while powerful enemies lurked beyond the borders, watching like tigers. There were even powerful sects that ignored the law, placing themselves above the common people. Li Chen didn't care, stating: "I'm already max level; why should I put up with any of you!" ......