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Exiting the Monsoon Shrine, Yang Xiaoyou felt a twinge of surprise at Old Master Feng's final words. To be honest, in his memories from that lifetime, he had never paid much attention to the royal family, which seemed to exist as a mere talisman.
He only vaguely recognized their situation as awkward and tragic; in terms of status, they were undoubtedly the lowest among all Constitutional Monarchies.
They were also the only royal family that had to change their surname to appease and please the people.
Thus, during the School Trip, he felt no burden or pressure in stripping Roche of his power. However, through Feng Ji, who had a deeper understanding of the royal family, Yang Xiaoyou learned that although the royal family of the Chinese Empire was weak in terms of authority—lacking even financial allocations—they were still the strongest royal family globally in terms of protective power.
This protective force was not an army or a controlling force but rather families that had been loyal to the royal family for generations, somewhat akin to Feng Ji's clan.
When Feng Ji agreed to become the chief royal swordsmanship instructor, it was at the behest of this family.
Given that they already needed external assistance, it was evident that their decline was inevitable alongside the continuous deterioration of the royal family.
As the saying goes about centipedes not dying easily; waiting for complete collapse without external intervention would certainly not happen now.
That protective family was contemporaneous with Feng Ji, with only one remaining member who was not much inferior in strength to Feng Ji. This individual was likely in a similar state as him—capable of explosive power but at the cost of their lifespan.
However, unlike the Feng Family, this clan still had two young warriors from Feng Lin's father's generation, currently at their peak. Although the younger generation could not compare to Feng Lin, they were still quite formidable.
Of course, this combat capability was largely guaranteed by the fact that this unpopular royal family would not be targeted for assassination by extreme individuals. On the surface, they enjoyed the protection of royal prestige; no ruling party would allow open attacks against them.
Under various external factors, it had transformed into this bizarre situation.
"Hey. Although that Your Highness seems intent on keeping things peaceful and even wants to win me over, he cannot hide his stripped power from that old monster's eyes. However, due to the existence of the Common Unity Party—a rising force with slogans like 'Abolish the Emperor'—they likely have no energy left to focus on anything else," Yang Xiaoyou mused after some contemplation, roughly determining the potential trouble that this talisman prince might bring him.
Recently, aside from updates on Tokyo's reconstruction and global virus prevention efforts frequently mentioned in the news, most eye-catching domestic news seemed to revolve around the Common Unity Party and their Radicals.
Without a doubt, Zhao Chen must have received something from those old foxes in the Common Unity Party. With the organization's focus diverted to the Middle East and the Thunder God Corporation, it seems that domestic actions against the Radicals have temporarily stalled.
It is even possible that the organization itself has begun to consider directly utilizing local combat power, which would make it less likely to provoke a backlash from the colossal Chinese Empire.
To defeat a powerful family, one must create discord within its ranks. By supporting one faction while suppressing another, and based on some information obtained from Zhou Xiong, it can be inferred that although the momentum is not yet apparent, it is clear that the individual assigned to oversee the Chinese Empire has already attempted to engage with the Radicals. The reason for Zhao Chen, this young leader, rejecting such overtures remains unknown for now.
In fact, Yang Xiaoyou is also somewhat puzzled about what this young leader classmate, Heart, truly intends.
However, due to their usual interactions, Yang Xiaoyou has learned quite a bit about Liu Lianyue's situation, which is related to her biological mother.
"Actually, regarding the royal family's stance, you can do whatever you want. It’s none of my business. But..." As Yang Xiaoyou thought about this recently active party, a glint of coldness flashed in her eyes.
At that time, they had actually extended their tentacles directly into her school for their own interests and nearly affected Menglu Girl. This completely crossed her bottom line, especially since they were entangled with the organization.
If it hadn't been for that guy named Ou Chao, who had a somewhat special family background, and if something had happened to Menglu Girl before she arrived on the scene, no amount of retribution against those responsible would have sufficed!
Because of this, Yang Xiaoyou decided to deal with Your Highness directly and firmly dismiss her. However, regarding Ou Chao, she chose a more tactful approach; she indeed owed him a favor.
Due to this situation, despite the party drawing up an appealing prospect with considerable public support, Yang Xiaoyou felt quite disgusted and resentful towards them. Back when she was in Cam Ranh, she even confiscated their goods outright.
Now, if there were no external factors intervening, with Hive Security Company's strength, they could easily plow through them multiple times. However, due to their unique position and the environment of the Chinese Empire, they have only received some interest so far.
"Damn it! Although I find Zhao Chen quite annoying, he seems much more likable in comparison. If the organization wants to leverage power, I can do so as well. Let you all negotiate first; if it falls apart, I’ll come in as the savior. If it doesn’t fall apart, I’ll make sure you all do," Yang Xiaoyou thought as she recalled the royal family and considered the Common Unity Party and Radicals.
The royal family has irreconcilable ideological conflicts with both the Common Unity Party and Radicals. Currently silent on these matters simply means that both sides are reluctant to tear off the mask. Meanwhile, with the organization stirring up trouble among them, secretly supporting the Radicals could be beneficial if it allows them to gain control over most of the Common Unity Party's powers.
As for controlling the power within the party, engaging in the overall campaign with the ruling party was no longer a concern for her. As long as she could manage to keep the royal family and the organization in check, everything else could unfold as it wished.
Previously, Yang Xiaoyou had been contemplating this issue, but due to her ongoing struggles with emotional regulation and some external factors, she had put it on hold. Now, with the potential problems posed by the royal family added to the mix, it became the last straw.
If she wanted to intervene, Liu Lianyue could provide some information. Moreover, Yang Xiaoyou was considering ways to extricate her from the Radicals. Spending too much time with some of the more extreme-minded fellows might lead to unwanted influences.
Regarding that sister who was overly righteous and somewhat naive in certain aspects yet held onto her beliefs tightly, Yang Xiaoyou wasn’t sure what to think. The reason she wasn’t participating in the School Trip this time was due to all the recent happenings.
After weighing the pros and cons and making some decisions, Yang Xiaoyou began to confront the pressing issues at hand.
Alright then.
Where would she stay this month?
There was a princess across from her home who wanted to be ‘sisters’ with her, which she truly wanted to avoid.
“Hmm, let’s see when the Demoness plans to deal with her family; I might as well take care of things during that time.” Taking out her newly replaced phone, she searched for the Demoness’s name and prepared to press the call button.
However, the conclusion she received was that they would need to wait a bit longer since her great-grandfather was away on a trip and wouldn’t return until the end of July.
It was quite surprising that someone over a hundred years old could still wander outside. Yang Xiaoyou felt a twinge of skepticism regarding that notion.
Thus, she had no choice but to head to a hotel and prepare to book a room for a month to tackle her current problems.
Just as she arrived at a hotel entrance, her phone rang. The ringtone of "Report, Your Majesty" drew attention from several passersby.
“Sister Wu You? What brings you to call me? Your company has been quite popular lately.” Upon seeing who was calling, Yang Xiaoyou answered with a smile.
It turned out that Chen Wuyou had been busy lately due to family matters.
In order to secure the exclusive endorsement of Dream Butterfly for her Treasure Buddy, who shared her plight, Yang Xiaoyou had utilized some of her own authority to directly mobilize Hive Security Company for protection and investment in her company. This allowed her to acquire a stake in Dream Butterfly with a lifetime contract.
“Ugh, don’t even mention it. I’m exhausted; I’m about to turn into a Zombie. Is the School Trip here yet, Namekian?” The voice of Chen Wuyou sounded somewhat weak, as if she were struggling to keep her energy up, before she asked.
“Uh, is there something going on?” Yang Xiaoyou didn’t respond directly but instead inquired with a tone that hinted at caution. When this sharp-tongued Big Sister approached her, it usually meant trouble.
“Well, it’s here now. Hey, what are you doing? It’s like you think I’m going to eat you or something. Come over to my place right now; I have something good for you. Remember, now—immediately.” After a brief complaint, Chen Wuyou spoke fiercely.
Hearing her unreasonable words, Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit helpless. However, since she didn’t have a place to stay at the moment, visiting Chen Hao’s house for a while wouldn’t be too bad. She just wondered what he had been up to during the summer break.
“That was quick.” Chen Wuyou, wearing a tank top and yawning as she opened the door, looked somewhat fatigued. The exposed skin of her arms showed no sign of modesty towards the person standing before her; they had known each other since childhood and had even bathed together before.
“It’s at Wanglong Hotel. Of course it’s quick; my neighbors are doing renovations and it’s too noisy. I’m planning to stay at the hotel for a bit,” Yang Xiaoyou said with a casual smile.
“Oh, perfect! I need to be out for a while anyway. That pesky fellow has disappeared again, and my parents are off on vacation. Here’s the key; you can stay at my place.” Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyou’s words, Chen Wuyou suddenly seemed energized and pulled out a set of keys to hand over.
This left Yang Xiaoyou feeling somewhat bewildered. When did this fellow become so generous?
The updates on the 4th will all be released in the evening. Also, happy New Year's Day to everyone!
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