Chapter 859: Lobbying

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The Eldest Princess was stunned when she heard Li Xiaorans words.

Li Xiaoran took a sip of tea and moistened her throat as she said, Some people arent worthy of the throne. Even if you obtain it, you wont last long! Its the same for Prince Fu! If you dont believe me, lets wait and see what happens to him!

The Eldest Princess suddenly sneered and said sarcastically, Didnt you tell me so much because you want to persuade me to help your husband? When Li Xiaoran heard this, she was stunned for a moment before laughing.

To be honest, I never had such an idea! According to my initial plan, I should have killed you directly! After all, with you dead, my husband will have much less resistance! Besides, Eldest Princess, arent you a little too naive?! Do you really think that the factions under you have always been loyal to you?

When the Eldest Princess heard Li Xiaorans words, her heart skipped a beat. Then, she asked, What do you mean? Do you think my subordinates will betray me?

Li Xiaoran said with a smile, No, they dont have to betray you. As long as you die, they can go wherever they want, so it cant be considered a betrayal at all! Besides, they originally belonged to the late emperors faction. Previously, they listened to you because they thought that they were doing their job, but you deceived them and made them go from being the guardians of the country to traitors! Now, if we give them a chance to atone for their sins and earn back glory, what do you think they will choose?

Thats right. This was the idea Li Xiaoran thought of after asking someone to bring the Eldest Princess and the others back.

Li Xiaoran asked Zi Cheng to tell her about the composition of the Eldest Princesss faction and the main members. Then, she a.n.a.lyzed them one by one and finally came up with this plan.

She could get rid of the Eldest Princess, but she couldnt let Prince Fu take over the Eldest Princess power.

Therefore, they had to think of a way to get all the factions under the Eldest Princess. Even if they couldnt get them, they had to make sure that the people wouldnt go against Luo Cheng and the Third Prince.

Therefore, Li Xiaoran came up with an excuse and asked Zi Cheng to send someone eloquent over here.

After some training, Li Xiaoran imparted the key points and core ideas of the persuasion to a few people and let them lobby those people.

Although she didnt know how effective it would be, she would do as much as she could!

When the Eldest Princess heard Li Xiaorans words, her face turned pale. Because she knew that Li Xiaoran had really grasped the thoughts of the people in her hands.

After the late emperor pa.s.sed away and Prince Fu ascended the throne, her subordinates became dissatisfied with her.

Why did she appear here with so few people? It was because she vaguely felt that she could no longer mobilize her people.

Her subordinates didnt say anything, but their words and actions revealed their dissatisfaction with her.

This was why the Eldest Princess wanted to kidnap Li Xiaoran and cooperate with Luo Cheng.

Others might not know, but the Eldest Princess knew very well.

The Third Prince and the Seventh Prince had a deep relations.h.i.+p, and the Seventh Prince wasnt as weak as he seemed on the surface. Instead, he was a very influential person.

This could be deduced from some scattered information revealed by the late emperor when he chatted with her.

The Seventh Prince had no ambitions for the throne, but he was very capable.

She had military power and was reputable.

Therefore, the Eldest Princess wanted to use Li Xiaoran to win Luo Chengs trust and facilitate their cooperation so that Luo Cheng would support her as the empress.

Of course, if Luo Cheng didnt agree, Li Xiaoran would become her hostage to threaten Luo Cheng with.

After all, she knew very well how much Luo Cheng cared about Li Xiaoran, so he would definitely agree to cooperate with her.

The Eldest Princess had a good plan, but she had underestimated Li Xiaoran. Li Xiaoran had never been a countryside girl, but a woman who had thousands of years worth of knowledge and had received modern education.

Her foresight, sharpness, and even breadth of mind far exceeded that of many men.

Therefore, the Eldest Princess suffered defeat at Li Xiaorans hands.

The Eldest Princess thought of something and said excitedly, As expected, I underestimated you! I thought that I had thought too highly of you, but I didnt expect to underestimate you! Ive accepted my fate! Li Xiaoran, youre a capable person, and you also agree that we women can be emperors. You also have the conditions to be the empress. Why dont you fulfill the wish for me?!

When Li Xiaoran heard this, she shook her head.

Thank you, but I cant fulfill your grand wish for you! You should wait for your next reincarnation to fulfill it!

Why? You are an ambitious person! Look at how much money you have made in White Foothill City! Where is your ambition? Why cant you focus on the throne? The Eldest Princess said.

Li Xiaoran laughed when she heard the Eldest Princesss words and said, Yes, Im ambitious. My ambition is to earn money! If I earn money, I can gain self-affirmation and satisfaction. At the same time, I can help more people and families! As for the throne you mentioned, its a burden to me. As the consort, I can do whatever I want. I dont have to worry all day long and stay up every day because of the heavy burden on my shoulders!

Li Xiaoran thought of something and said, In my eyes, being the emperor is the most tiring job in the world, and the person who is the emperor is the most pitiful person in the world! I think you want me to be the empress because you have ill intentions and want to harm me! Forget it. I dont want to talk to you anymore! Zi Cheng, tap the Eldest Princesss mute acupoint and sleeping acupoint!

The Eldest Princess was about to say something when she saw Zi Chengs face. Then, she fell asleep.

Sigh, its finally peaceful now! Li Xiaoran heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that the Eldest Princess had fallen asleep. Its too tiring to talk to her!

When Luo Cheng heard Li Xiaorans words, he was immediately amused.

Madam, do you really think being the emperor is the most tiring job in the world?

Li Xiaoran said seriously, Thats right! Think about it, he has to get up early in the morning to deal with the governments matters, and has to stay up late at night to approve memorials. Every day, he discusses important matters about the world. Every move he makes will have an immeasurable impact. Under such pressure, can one still have a good life? The emperor is powerful, but regarding many things, hes tied down by the ministers.. He cant do whatever he wants at all!