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Yun Qingyu looked at the Emperor with a calm yet unwavering expression, her tone steady and powerful. "Father, if you hand over the Hidden Pavilion to me, I guarantee that within a month, I will resolve the issue of the National Treasury's emptiness. Appoint me as the Eldest Princess, and I will ensure that Dongling and Western Chu maintain a peaceful coexistence. Western Chu will no longer need to pay tribute to Dongling, and for the next ten years, Dongling will not send troops against Western Chu."
Currently, the matter of succession in Western Chu was shrouded in uncertainty, still unresolved.
The Crown Prince, Yun Tianling, was born of the Empress Dowager. In terms of status, he was both the eldest son and a legitimate heir, possessing significant advantages.
The Third Prince, Yun Tianyin, was the son of Consort Lu and had the full support of Prime Minister Lu's faction, making him a formidable contender.
The Fifth Prince, Yun Tianzheng, like Yun Qingyu, was born of Consort Duan. His maternal family, the Ling clan, held military power and was exceptionally strong.
These four princes stood like four pillars in the court, each equally matched and qualified to become Crown Prince.
However, they all lacked the true demeanor expected of an emperor. Instead of demonstrating leadership, they merely maneuvered through court politics. Ultimately, this vast empire needed a capable Crown Prince to inherit it.
Yun Qingyu's recent performance had caught the Emperor's attention.
Her composure in handling affairs made the Emperor feel that she had shed her previous recklessness and appeared more suited for great responsibilities. Unfortunately, she was still a woman.
In royal tradition, typically only the Emperor's legitimate daughters or sisters were eligible to be appointed as Eldest Princesses. After all, with great favor came great responsibility; it was a corresponding duty and a price to be paid.
This time, the Emperor made an exception for Yun Qingyu, granting her control over the Hidden Pavilion and the title of Eldest Princess. However, if she failed to fulfill her promises, she would have to commit suicide as an apology to uphold the law of the land.
After reaching an agreement with the Emperor, Yun Qingyu set off to meet her biological mother—Consort Duan.
Stepping into Consort Duan's palace, Yun Qingyu saw the most favored Consort Duan lounging lazily on the couch.
Consort Duan was indeed a stunning beauty, her allure ranking among the finest in the harem.
In the past, Consort Duan had little interest in this daughter, often only maintaining a facade of a gentle mother in front of the Emperor.
However, today Yun Qingyu's performance in the Imperial Palace surprised Consort Duan. A glimmer of calculation flashed in her beautiful eyes as she began to devise her own plans.
Consort Duan thought to herself, "If this daughter can achieve some merit, it would benefit my son's bid for the throne. The more reckless she is in her actions, the better. She should eliminate all those rivals that need to be dealt with, leaving the other princes severely weakened. Then my son can step in to clean up the mess. Those officials offended by Yun Qingyu will naturally use her as a stepping stone to gather support. Once Tianzheng ascends to the throne, I can find a way to deal with her to avoid future troubles."
Yun Qingyu quietly listened to Consort Duan's thoughts and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This was her biological mother, who harbored no genuine feelings for her own daughter. What did it mean to have siblings by different mothers? What truly constituted family?
Noticing Yun Qingyu's unusual demeanor, Consort Duan furrowed her brow slightly but quickly suppressed her displeasure. In a gentle tone, she asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Yun Qingyu snapped back to reality and replied with an indifferent expression, "What do you want me to do?"
Consort Duan smiled slightly and pushed a cup of milk tea toward Yun Qingyu, a glint of shrewdness in her eyes. "Since you've already agreed to investigate the officials, you can certainly move around in their positions as you wish. The Minister of Revenue is quite wealthy, and your second uncle has held his position for a long time. Don't you think it's time to promote him?"
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