After concluding his meditation, the Emperor was in the process of attending to his personal matters when he learned that the Crown Prince was awaiting an audience outside. Consequently, he instructed someone to usher the Crown Prince in.
While he may have been disinterested in the intricacies of governance, it didn't imply that he was indifferent to everything. In fact, he maintained a firm grip on military power. The key figures within the Imperial Army were his trusted confidants, and the ministers overseeing the six ministries were often at odds with each other. Additionally, control over the capital's defense lay in the hands of his loyal aides.
As for significant military and political matters within the intermediate court, he had individuals who would report to him when he had the time.