Four years ago, Emperor Jingyan even wanted to support Qi Xiuyuan to fight against General Yuan. Two years ago, he was still willing to turn a blind eye to Qi Xiuyuan and let him expand his power. But now, he could no longer tolerate Qi Xiuyuan's continued growth.
He did not expect the situation to change so quickly. Even if he was unwilling to admit it, he realized that this empire was slowly slipping out of his control.
Rebellions rose everywhere. After suppressing them for three years, not only were they unable to suppress them, but they also became more and more intense. General Yuan was already out of his control, but Qi Xiuyuan and the other generals were also gradually slipping out of his control.
The other generals were fine, but Qi Xiuyuan's development was too fast. The Emperor was vexed. If he had been willing to bestow a princess to him back then, nothing might have happened.