Chapter 65: Fulfilling the Chosen One's Opportunism
His Majesty, displeased at being rejected once again, dragged her to bed.
Feeling utterly exhausted after being bitten several times, Shi Wei said, "Why are you always in such a rush? We've only known each other for a few years, getting married..."
Her words were interrupted by the man: "Marriage is a very important matter and requires careful consideration. Besides, you are the emperor and need to consider various opinions, as well as Cyril and Similan—right?"
His Majesty had been brushed off with the same rhetoric countless times and had clearly memorized it by heart. He looked at Shi Wei calmly and asked, "What exactly are you hesitating about?"
Shi Wei was extremely embarrassed: Tomorrow she will have the think tank come up with another set of rhetoric.
How should I answer this? Should I really say, "I think being the emperor is too tiring. What if you suddenly die one day and leave her as a widow whose estate is then seized by various forces?"
No, no, saying that is too hurtful.
That would surely anger His Majesty to death.
King Scolag II probed, "Could it be because of Yi Lan?"
Shi Wei asked, puzzled, "What does this have to do with him?"
The man didn't speak, and the bedroom fell silent. Shi Wei hugged the long dog-shaped plush pillow in her arms, wondering why he had asked that question: Did he think she had been brainwashed by Yi Lan? Should she use this as an excuse to continue fooling His Majesty?
Then she heard King Sklag II's deep voice: "Have you... fallen for him?"
Shi Wei's alarm bells rang loudly. This...this is nonsense!
She subtly shifted her weight back, hugged the cushion, and said, "How could that be? Why would you think that?"
The first rule when facing criticism: Never get caught up in the dilemma of proving yourself; first, pass the buck.
But His Majesty, having wielded power for many years, was also adept at passing the buck. He watched her quietly, making her uneasy, before saying, "Since you came back, you've become much colder towards me."
Shi Wei was filled with questions: What do you mean?
Why are you being so cold?
Wasn't he away on a business trip? How did it become that she was being cold to him?
His Majesty sighed, his well-defined pectoral muscles faintly visible, his tone tinged with sadness: "You weren't like this before. Even when I was away, you would call me several times a week. This time, I stayed on Mars for half a month, and you only called once, and it was about something unrelated..."
Shi Wei thought about it for a moment, and it seemed to be true... She coughed and said, "I've been busy discussing with Secretary Wang how to turn the tide in public opinion. You see, the domestic public opinion has improved a lot recently, and I've put in a lot of effort! I've really been very busy!"
His Majesty reached out and pulled her into his arms, burying his face in her neck, and said in a muffled voice, "But it only takes a few minutes to make a call."
ah!
How can this be explained?!
She really didn't remember at all!
While Shi Wei was still racking her brains for an excuse, the man was already silently counting her heartbeats and asked, "If you really like him, I will—"
He deliberately dragged out his voice, waiting for a slight reaction.
Shi Wei remained silent.
He pinched the other person's butt.
Shi Wei finally broke down and laughed out loud, poking his head with a long cushion: "What would you do? Would you let me be with him?"
Haha, what is he thinking?
Before Shi Wei could laugh for two seconds, the pillow in her hand was snatched away. The man grabbed the pillow, flipped her over, and spanked her bottom.
"To grant your wish? Ha—"
"Those two words don't exist in my dictionary."
Shi Wei covered her bottom and chuckled. Unable to break free from the man's iron grip, she could only roll around wrapped in the blanket, laughing as she rolled: "Hahahahahahahahahaha!"
Hearing her laughter, King Sklag II recalled those animated photos of her with her bright red hair, laughing radiantly.
His heart ached more and more, and he threatened fiercely, "If you dare to like him, I'll..."
He froze, looking at Shi Wei who had curled up like a caterpillar, and felt a deep sense of powerlessness: What could he do?
Even if Shi Wei changes her mind, what can he do about it?
The shirtless man had perfect physiques, but his expression was very serious—when he wasn't smiling, he almost always had a blank expression.
He usually looks dignified, but now the bed is a mess, and he's clutching that ridiculous cushion in his hand.
They look a little pitiful.
The caterpillar nuzzled up to him and said, "Oh, don't be angry anymore~"
He held the caterpillar upright and asked, "If you really like him, you should have told me sooner."
Shi Wei felt incredibly safe wrapped in the blanket. Although the question was daunting, she still asked curiously, "What would happen if I told you? Would you get angry, yell at me, and then dump me?"
"No." The cold-blooded king peeled away her layers, a glint of cold light flashing in his sea-blue eyes: "I will kill him."
So even if you like him, it's best not to tell me.
But Shi Wei wasn't scared. She cupped the man's face and gave him a big kiss: "Whatever you want, it's your business if you want to kill him, *kiss*!"
She doesn't care whether Yi Lan lives or dies. Is it fun to capture her? Humph.
...
Fran's trip soon began. This time, Sklag II accompanied her, making it a formal trip, so they brought quite a few people with them.
Similan had almost fully recovered and was eager to go, but Shi Wei firmly refused.
She swore a long time ago that she would never take this thing out with her.
Similan was very unhappy, feeling that she was ungrateful: "Have you forgotten who risked their life to draw enemy fire and give you a chance to live! You bastard! You didn't even take me with you when you went out to play!"
Shi Wei, of course, hadn't forgotten, and said seriously, "So you need to rest well. You're only in your forties, and you keep getting such serious injuries. What good does it do to keep repairing your uterus?"
The second prince pursed his lips and muttered, "My injury is all because of you—"
But I didn't insist on going along.
Fran's economic and industrial sectors are deeply intertwined with Manla's, so regardless of what the top officials on both sides think, at least for now, they will not turn against each other.
We're all good neighbors, what's there that we can't sit down and talk about?
What problem can't be solved with a little money?
We don't have any deep-seated hatred for each other, so it's nice to sit down, sing songs, eat hot pot, and watch dancing!
Due to the disparity in military strength, King Sklag II personally visited the country, which the Fran Empire took very seriously.
Their treatment and security were top-notch.
Just kidding, if kidnapping happened again, none of us would be fit to survive in space.
The various tedious procedures, which everyone had already agreed upon, were still forced to be followed with serious expressions, leaving Shi Wei blank-faced and the entire room numb.
This was also her first public appearance at such a formal occasion—she comes from Franco, and her position in this setting is quite delicate.
Shi Wei thought she could become a peace ambassador between the two countries in the future, coming back to visit every day when relations were good, and putting on airs and giving a bad face when relations were bad.
It was quite interesting.
The media also gave her plenty of screen time; during this interview, the whole world was discussing this controversial "femme fatale."
Many people are debating whether she was truly Sklag II's girlfriend or merely a pretext for starting the war.
All of the outfits for Shiwei Travel were pre-selected and sponsored by Ms. Moran, making them exquisite and perfect—beauty can indeed be bought with money.
Miss Moran's strong support for her as a "spokesperson" was, of course, also for the sake of the family business.
His Majesty also offered some suggestions; he provided a rose from the garden that, after preservation treatment, could bloom forever.
What seems like an ordinary decoration now becomes a symbol because Shi Wei always wore a rose in public.
It was later known as the "Rose Revolution".
This trip greatly eased relations between the two countries, and Fran and Manra returned to their friendly relationship. Shi Wei also met the rumored old emperor. Judging from his appearance, this emperor, whose power had been completely stripped away by the nobles and who had become nothing more than a mascot, probably wouldn't live much longer.
Slow-moving and mentally unstable, a puppet completely controlled by his subordinates.
To be an emperor to this extent is truly enough.
Fran now wields real power in the hands of the Prime Minister and the high nobility, with the former increasingly weakened and the latter forming a pack of wolves.
A change of leadership is imminent; amidst the apparent peace, the former motherland is about to face a coup.
"...Although my official purpose for coming here is a visit, I also have some personal reasons." After a day's activities, King Sklag II casually remarked, "I would like to visit your parents."
Exhausted, Shi Wei slowly opened her mouth.
No, brother, what are you talking about?
Her mind raced as His Majesty's voice rang out: "The custom here in Fran is that if a man wants to propose, he must visit the woman's family at least three times. Only on the third visit will the woman's parents agree..."
Shi Wei: It seems there is such a custom, but not many people follow it, right?
His Majesty picked up a flower from the vase, smelled it, and said, "It's too much trouble for me to travel. Since I'm determined to marry you in the future, I might as well start preparing now."
He tossed the flower back with disdain, muttering, "Third time already. This old emperor looks like he's about to die..."
Shi Wei stared blankly: "Huh? You really want to do this?"
King Sklag II smiled and said, “Of course. I just contacted your brother, and he agreed very quickly.”
Shi Wei: ...
Okay.
This private meeting was conducted discreetly; Shi Chuan brought his parents to meet this legendary figure.
Contrary to his private disdain, he was polite and courteous, and knew how to conduct himself with ease, far superior to Shi Wei's father, who was just a dullard who could only say "Wow! Oh! Ya! Hmm—".
The eldest brother is like a father to Shi Wei in his youth, a truly perfect portrayal.
Because my biological father is really unreliable.
Shi Wei's mother was introverted and gentle, and Sklag II believed that the siblings mostly inherited this trait from their mother.
His future father-in-law, however, was full of praise for him: "You are a descendant of Asta! That's wonderful! My daughter Wei especially liked her when she was little! No wonder she was head over heels in love with you!"
Your Majesty: I wish that were really the case.
To be so deeply in love is something I never even dared to dream of.
Shi Chuan's forehead veins throbbed; he had thought a lot and done a lot since this incident.
The invitation from Sklag II was a bit premature for him, but he did need to meet him.
Some things can only be clarified by meeting in person.
His plan for today is: first, to establish a certain kind of image; then, to express a certain kind of stance; and finally, to casually say something—
But this unreliable, naive father disrupted everything. The two men, only thirty years apart in age, hit it off immediately and had a very pleasant conversation.
His uncle hit it off immediately—any discerning person could see that the emperor was skillfully guiding the conversation.
"Oh! Getting married... What are the customs here in Fran?"
"Are there many welfare benefits for immigrants?"
"Huh? The order of inheritance and gifting property?"
Even the most naive and innocent father could sense the urgency of the noble emperor before him. He glanced at his daughter's belly and began to mutter to himself:
Is Xiaowei pregnant? Is he going to have grandchildren? No, wait, His Majesty the Emperor seems to have two sons!
Shi Chuan looked away. His father's expression was unpredictable, but what he was thinking was written all over his face.
I can't bear to look at the real thing.
He coughed and said, "In Fran, it's customary for the woman to cultivate a relationship for a few years before marriage. After all, marriage is a lifelong commitment. You... you and your sister have a good relationship now, but it's hard to say what will happen in the long run. So let's postpone the marriage for a few years, until she's seventy..."
Before Shi Chuan could finish speaking, Shi Wei, who was sitting opposite him, started blinking at him frantically, and he paused for a moment.
Shi Wei mouthed, "Change it."
She used that line last night!
The siblings still had a tacit understanding. Shi Chuan didn't understand, but awkwardly came up with another excuse: "Has the compatibility been tested? Is it 80%?"
His Majesty, who had already prepared a prepared explanation, was struck by this question. He paused for a moment, then said, word by word, "Feelings... well, they do indeed need to be cultivated slowly—"
"It's alright. I'm just here to meet you all. We'll be seeing each other more often in the future. I've already spoken to Fran, and you're welcome to visit Manra anytime."
His Majesty did not persist. Even now, his compatibility with Shi Wei has not reached 80%, a number that an ordinary AO could easily achieve, but because of the source blood flowing in his veins, it has become unattainable.
The key to the problem lies with Shi Wei.
He knew that Shi Wei liked him and was willing to stay in Manla for him, but he didn't understand why Shi Wei was unwilling to get married.
At this moment, Shi Wei's mother cleverly changed the subject, talking about her daughter's funny childhood stories, which made the atmosphere much more relaxed.
Shi Chuan collected his thoughts and said, "This time, she was kidnapped by mercenaries, and it was all thanks to you. I was sorry for the misunderstandings before, as I didn't know much about what had happened."
Once the situation became clear, he realized that it was safest for his sister to stay in Manla.
Regardless of love or whether it will last, with those covetous forces around, Shiwei needs this powerful ally.
He deliberately took the blame for his previous escape in order to lessen the emperor's suspicion.
The next day, Shi Chuan came to their lodgings alone to see his sister.
Ever since the snakes swarmed the restaurant, he's been on tenterhooks, prioritizing safety above all else.
They got straight to business upon meeting, with a serious expression: "The mercenaries didn't mistreat you, did they?"
He wasn't particularly worried at first; as long as Sklag II was willing to save people, Shi Wei's safety would definitely be guaranteed.
Mercenaries have always had a good reputation when it comes to taking hostages.
They risked their lives and wasted enormous resources protecting hostages from various forces, ultimately earning the deep gratitude of the hostages' families who offered double the ransom.
These damn kidnappers actually only accepted the ransom they initially asked for.
This kind of nonsense has been embellished to some extent, so Tokikawa is still a little worried.
Upon hearing this question, Shi Wei subconsciously shook her head, but she quickly hesitated again.
Shi Chuan suddenly tensed up. His younger sister was an Omega and very beautiful. Could someone have gotten lustful ideas about her...?
Shi hesitated slightly because, not long after she set off, Lu Qi finally found some time to contact her—
I showed her the photos that Yi Lan had sent to King Sklag II.
She was so shocked she almost fell off the chair.
That son of a bitch, Yi Lan, is a lunatic!
She knew this guy must have been holding in some poop.
Sure enough, they're just trying to disgust her here!
After looking at those photos with "perfect" angles, all she wanted to do was die.
In particular, His Majesty received these photos before he even set off.
At this moment, Shi Wei's gratitude towards His Majesty reached its peak: seeing these ambiguous photos, he still risked his life to save her, she really... deserved to die!
But how could she tell her brother about this? Shi Wei described it vaguely: "It's not what you think. Actually... well, it's their commander... I met him once before... well, it was during our last escape plan... He's really despicable... well, not exactly despicable, he's a decent person... it's just that what he does... is inhuman..."
She described the situation in a rambling and incoherent manner, leaving Shi Chuan completely confused: "What is this? What are you trying to say?"
Shi Wei looked distressed, took out her personal computer, and showed the photos to her brother.
Shi Chuan quickly flipped through the photos, then looked at her with a reproachful gaze.
"He sent this to His Majesty on purpose, to anger him..." Shi Wei's voice grew weaker and weaker under her brother's gaze: "I didn't want this either, I was forced..."
Even if he were her own brother, Shi Chuan couldn't lie and say that there was a hint of reluctance on Shi Wei's face in the photo, even though she was laughing and joking.
He sighed deeply: "Why are you being so restless as a hostage? Is this what a hostage is like?"
Shi Wei pouted and didn't say anything.
Tokikawa was raised with the education of monogamy and fidelity, and even though he disliked Sklag II, he felt that these photos were a bit excessive.
He asked his sister, "How did you get the photos? Who gave them to you?"
Shi Wei still looked unhappy: "It was Major General Lu Qi from the Security Bureau. He and I are on good terms, so he reminded me privately."
Shi Chuan was silent for a moment. He remembered this person, the number one figure in the Security Bureau. Although his direct power was not as great as that of the director of the Security Bureau, he was deeply trusted by King Skolag II, so he was actually the head of the Security Bureau.
He couldn't help but say, "A private reminder? Are you sure it's not that Sklag II was too embarrassed to confront you directly, so he sent someone to subtly inquire?"
Shi Wei was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Your Majesty? No way?"
Shi Chuan said with a serious face: "Look at your red hair, it's so red it hurts my eyes. If Sklag II really liked you, after seeing these photos, his eyes would be green, and his forehead would be even greener..."
The younger sister still didn't seem to care much, genuinely thinking it was a trivial matter: "I know green is the complementary color of red, but no! I didn't do it willingly! Besides, I've only known Yi Lan for a short time, and this photo, this photo—"
After hesitating for a long time, Shi Wei could only manage to stammer out, "I was forced into this situation!"
The older brother sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and sneered.
This argument seems to be somewhat untenable.
Shi Wei looked down dejectedly at the photo of herself smiling so happily, and wanted to slap herself in the face: Alphas are deceitful, and the more handsome an Alpha is, the more likely they are to lie! Now look what happened, someone even took a picture of her.
"But he didn't mention it either, and he didn't say anything last time..." Shi Wei pondered. Could this be the reason why His Majesty kept asking her if she had fallen for Yi Lan?
Thankfully, her answer was normal, otherwise it would have been a disaster.
As for how His Majesty deals with Yi Lan, that's none of her business—
Yeah, it's none of her business.
Shi Chuan's lips twitched: "What do you mean... last time?"
He seemed to have noticed something was wrong.
Shi Wei's expression became even more awkward. Under the pressure of her brother grabbing her ear and interrogating her, she had no choice but to tell him about her first kidnapping and guiltily concealed her intimate contact with Shen An.
However, Shi Chuan no longer believed her and probably guessed what had happened. He was both relieved that she was alright and scolded her for being blinded by lust.
Shi Wei covered her ears and hid far away, complaining, "I had no choice but to do it!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Chuan rubbed his forehead and said, "It's fortunate that he was careless for a moment and was in the wrong first. He pretended that nothing happened after being cuckolded twice... But don't you think about who Lu Qi is? He is a member of the Royalist Party and is only loyal to Sklag II. His attitude often reflects the emperor's attitude."
But Shi Wei really thought Lu Qi was a pretty good person.
But what my brother said makes a lot of sense.
"What should we do then!" Shi Wei said with a sullen face, truly at a loss for what to do.
Shi Chuan sighed: "Play dead—given the current situation, the mercenaries have suffered considerable losses this time. Once they recover, they'll definitely cause trouble for Sklag II, and there will certainly be more rumors against you. So you better behave yourself! Try to appease him first. I've heard about that mercenary commander; he's not the kind of person who's reasonable or willing to play games with you. If all else fails..."
Shi Chuan pondered, "Should I agree to the marriage?"
Shi Wei shook her head: "No, being an empress isn't easy. I have nothing in Manla. If I become empress and someone tries to find fault with me, it will be very troublesome."
Indeed, the number of commoner queens recorded in the Manla royal family is pitifully small; they were almost all just figureheads.
"Then let's get engaged first?" Shi Chuan added, "The status of a fiancée is much freer than that of an empress."
Shi Wei thought for a moment, then said in frustration, "Mara's engaged couples basically have to get married within a year, so what's the difference between that and getting married right away?"
"This won't work, that won't work," Shi Chuan said, shaking his head at his sister. "Then you'd better keep a low profile and stop fooling around outside."
This was said in jest, but also out of helplessness; what could be done now that it had already happened?
After teasing his sister, Shi Chuan's expression turned serious, and he began to talk about his own affairs:
"I've completely broken things off with that young master from the Li family. Fran did indeed have someone involved in your attack."
This was not entirely unexpected, as the security bureau had some information about it.
The Li family is one of the most prominent noble families in France. Shi Chuan and the eldest son of the Li family were classmates and had a good relationship. The eldest son always helped him, which is why Shi Chuan was promoted very quickly in the company.
In return, Shi Chuan would also help the young master of the Li family with some things.
The two had been friends for many years without saying a word, and they were very generous with how they split the profits.
Shi Chuan doesn't particularly value fame and fortune. He's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Both Shi siblings have inherited a bit of their father's naiveté, which makes them quite likable at times.
If it didn't involve his own younger sister, Tokikawa would continue to cooperate with this noble heir.
But it was precisely because his sister was involved that he lost his composure time and time again and was taken advantage of.
"Let's not talk about that escape full of loopholes. This time, I will never forgive him." Shi Chuan said with a gloomy face, "I know he is the heir of a great noble family, but over the years, I have evidence in my hands. I know exactly what he has done."
Shi frowned slightly, looking worried: "Forget it, brother. If you and Mom and Dad don't want to come to Manla and stay in Fran, it's better to avoid offending such noble families. Just don't associate with them anymore."
Shi Chuan didn't respond, which seemed to indicate that he really had some plans.
Shi Wei couldn't persuade him, so she said, "He's just a noble family. The political situation in Fran can change in an instant. Once the old emperor dies, everyone will be fighting tooth and nail for the throne... Don't be rash. I'll have someone investigate the Li family."
“I know, so I’ve actually been thinking about whether or not to immigrate.” Shi Chuan hesitated. He was reluctant to leave his homeland, but after taking revenge on the Li family, he would definitely pack up his belongings and run away. “You said that it’s not easy for an empress without a background to live in Manla. I also want to go to Manla to help you.”
“No need,” Shi Wei said. “The situation in the universe is constantly changing. Although Fran is unstable, there are only three families that can truly seize power. This kind of struggle will not affect ordinary people. Besides, no matter which family comes to power, they will have to give me face, unless they plan to sever ties with Manra.”
"And even if you immigrate to Manla, you'll have to start all over again. You'll work yourself to the bone for decades, and you still won't be as good as those noble families who have been around for hundreds of years. By the time you finally make a name for yourself, we'll be old, and the struggle for the throne will be at its peak. If we're not careful, we'll all be left behind."
Shi Wei had thought about this countless times. Unless she was reincarnated, she could never beat those nobles. Even a minor noble family had produced outstanding people three generations back. His Majesty would have to look through their family trees if he wanted to take action.
Shi Chuan's trip to Manla is of little significance to her.
Sigh, Shi Chuan sighed, feeling powerless and that fate was playing a cruel joke on him.
His expectations of his brother-in-law were, at most, that he be a rich, powerful, good-looking, easily fooled idiot.
I didn't expect that everything would meet the requirements, or even exceed them significantly, but the person was too smart.
Even if all of Lao Shi's family were together, they wouldn't be enough to compete with the other side.
The younger sister suddenly said, "Brother, although I don't approve of immigration, you've broken up with that guy from the Li family, and you'll soon be marginalized at the company. Why don't you take Mom and Dad and live on another planet?"
The Shi family used to live on the edge of the capital star circle, but as Shi Chuan became more and more capable, and Shi Wei traveled around a few years ago, they moved to the capital star.
"Change to another planet?" Shi Chuan asked, slightly puzzled. "Where?"
Shi Wei opened the star map.
Many factions in the universe today have overlapping territories, including two major empires led by Manra and a bunch of smaller countries, a loose but sizable alliance, and chaotic star systems located on the periphery with harsh environments.
Oh, and there's another super power—the Business Alliance.
They only have a tiny area, a few medium-sized planets, and are good for nothing except for having some money.
The reason it's so great is that it's sandwiched between three major star regions, bordering everyone, and even if all three powerful forces took turns clinging to it, they couldn't possibly support it all.
What makes it so powerful is that anyone who wants to bully the business alliance has to get past these three major forces.
It is universally recognized as the safest place in the world—provided that these three big brothers don't fight each other.
Half of the Fran Empire's star field is adjacent to the Manra Empire. Shi Wei zoomed in on the star map and pointed to a coordinate, saying, "The Fran Empire's map looks like a giraffe, or a potato with four short branches and one long branch stuck in it. The potato is well-nourished all around, the branches are lush, and the longest branch only has some leaves at the top."
The place she was pointing to was the very end of that protruding section, and also the most prosperous planet.
Shi Chuan paused for a moment, then roughly understood what she meant: "Mercury is rich in kangaroos... and a large number of rare plants."
“Yes, the Manra people like to call them Kangaroo Star.” Shi Wei opened the economic analysis report of Mercury Star and said, “It’s incredibly rich in resources, monopolizing one-fifth of the universe’s exports of hollyhocks. Simply put, they’re extremely wealthy—which is why Fran, this four-legged potato-like territory, is connected to a huge planetary belt. Mercury Star is clearly closer to Manra, but at this border between the two countries, it’s like a giraffe’s neck stuck in a bear’s rear end…”
"Alright, stop with the analogy. I know the map very well." Shi Chuan finally couldn't stand his sister's way of making comparisons and said, "It's precisely because of its abundant resources that the Fran Empire refused to give up this land even at the cost of its life. The entire giraffe neck... no, the entire long map, only Mercury Star has good conditions. The rest of the land is barren, a planet that no one lives on at all. Even when the relationship between the two countries was at its best, Fran did not give this planet to Manra."
Because it's so profitable, Fran wouldn't give up Mercury even if it meant supplying blood to the entire Long Neck.
A brain comparable to that of a giraffe.
Shi Wei nodded slightly and continued, "But Mercury is so close to Manra, it's bound to be affected. And its geographical location is too unique; its entire neck was... well, okay, okay, I won't say anymore. To sum it up in one sentence—"
"Too far from Fran, too close to Manra."
Shi Chuan saw his younger sister smile mysteriously and said, "A natural swingman."
In layman's terms, he's a chosen fence-sitter.
No matter which way the wind blows, after eating Manla, they ate Fran, making several Mercury rulers incredibly wealthy.
Shi Wei hummed a little tune and said, "Fran changes officials every ten years. There are less than two years until the next governor is replaced. You should be able to make it there if you go now."
Seeing that his younger sister seemed confident, Shi Chuan asked, "Are you so sure that the current governor won't be re-elected?"
To this question, Shi Wei grinned at him like a little fox: "If he doesn't want to leave, he'll have to leave obediently."
As mentioned earlier, Mercury is too close to Manra.
Shi Chuan sighed inwardly: His younger sister has really been led astray.
"Given Mercury's geographical location, the governor is always a popular candidate. Your resume is clean, and you are fully qualified to compete," Shi Wei encouraged her brother.
Shi Chuan had never thought of a political career before. At eighty years old, he actually had the opportunity to change his allegiance and start anew. It was truly a rare opportunity.
"You said it yourself, this is a popular candidate. If I, a commoner without a family, were to take office, I would probably be pushed out by others." Shi Chuan expressed his concerns.
"That's nothing!" Shi Wei waved his hand and said, "Being a good governor of Mercury Star doesn't depend on the ability to govern the planet, but on the ability to sit on the fence. As long as you can grasp the right balance and bend whichever way the wind blows, you'll definitely be able to sit firmly!"
This was a place she had researched for a long time, going through library materials, checking security bureau files, and even using Yi Lan's privileges to check records on Mercury Star while in the enemy camp. She had carefully selected this location.
As long as you play the fence-sitter well, resources are everywhere.
"Your current identity is that of a chosen opportunist!" Shi Wei patted her brother's shoulder hard and said seriously.
Shi Chuan hummed in agreement: "I'll think about it."
Although the idea of a chosen one sounds like a scam, his sister's words weren't without merit. If he wanted to take revenge on the Li family, the stronger his own power would be, the better. Moreover, given the geographical location of Mercury Star, even if the Li family wanted to cause him trouble, they would have to consider the attitudes of various other forces.
After giving Shi Wei the choice, she and His Majesty packed up and left.
Feeling that her brother would most likely agree, she brought it up with King Sklag II.
It's just a way of putting in a good word. This isn't difficult; Secretary Wang can handle it for her.
His Majesty looked at the star map and said, "It is indeed a good place. With a little bit of skill, one can get along well on both sides. Manra needs the resources of Mercury Star. The emperor is far away and Fran is not able to reach it. It has a high degree of freedom."
Shi Wei put her hands on her hips, full of confidence: "Of course, this is a place I carefully selected."
Although Sklag II preferred that Tokiwa immigrate to Manla, as the ruler of the empire, what couldn't he give her? It wouldn't be difficult for him to support a powerful family for her.
But the fact that this little white rabbit is willing to leave its family in such a place means that it likes him.
Yes, she definitely likes herself.
Otherwise, why not have the family move to the Chaotic Starfield?
King Sklag II's confidence soared, and he felt that he was not far from success.
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Author's Note: A chosen fence-sitter, haha
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