Successors of all mankind

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Before leaving, Emerald deliberately took a detour to see her, hoping to properly explain her thoughts.

However, for the first time, Huang Jin refused to see her.

This caused Princess Emerald to unusually show signs of sadness.

Then she gently stroked the enamel box.

She knew she had to find a suitable time to see her again.

And tell her your thoughts—she won't steal it!

But when exactly is the right time?

She doesn't want to see me...

After letting out a deep sigh, Princess Emerald carefully placed the box on her bedside table.

Then, fully clothed, she lay down on her overly simple bed.

Midway through her rest, a knock on the door interrupted her.

The maid outside the door whispered:

“Your Highness, we are currently on Robespierre’s fiefdom, where they are sending their greetings and indicating that they are ready to receive you at any time. Would you like to go down and meet them?”

Robespierre?

One of the biggest problems with her reform plan.

The other party was unwilling to stand against her, because that would be tantamount to treason, and they themselves did not have the ability to resist the Golden Bloodline.

But they were unwilling to fully accept her reforms, because that would be tantamount to self-harm.

So they have been trying to find another path that everyone can accept.

She was also keen to marry into the newly emerging aristocracy she had promoted.

This is what the rest of the old aristocracy were doing as well.

However, just as the other party did not want to be completely opposed to her, she did not want to completely break off relations with them.

She hoped her reforms would proceed smoothly from top to bottom, rather than a bloody purge that would shake the country.

Now, according to etiquette, she must go down to see her vassal. Especially since her departure was due to an encrypted message sent by him.

That was also her consistent habit, without exception.

So, should we meet the other person?

After a brief moment of thought, she gave her answer:

"No, keep up the speed and return to the capital. And don't answer any of their questions."

She was sending a potentially very serious political signal to accelerate the disintegration of the Robespierre family's passive resistance.

Make the other party the first heavyweight among the old aristocracy to defect.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The maid prepared to leave, but before she was completely gone, Princess Emerald asked one more question:

"However, isn't one of my maids from Robespierre's family?"

"Yes, Your Highness, Jeanne Robespierre, heir to the Robespierre branch. She succeeded Juno Robespierre."

To have the sons of one's vassals serve one's successor.

This is the established rule among nobles.

Lords maintained their relationship with their vassals in this way, and vassals took pride in serving their lords.

Furthermore, this allows future successors to become familiar with each other's temperaments and personalities in advance.

Previously, the Robespierre who served her was Juno Robespierre, the Marquis's second daughter.

He left her because he was getting married.

Instead, a young lady from a branch family was brought in.

"Then from now on, transfer her to my side and have her serve as my personal maid."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Maintain a distance that is neither too close nor too far, and offer appropriate encouragement and reassurance.

Moreover, because of the intelligence they sent and his indifference, this reassurance would also be a signal that makes them uneasy.

This is a perfectly fine arrangement.

Inexcess...

Princess Emerald left her simple bed.

During a rare break, I went up to the deck, which was unusual for me.

Looking down at Robespierre's Domain.

He frowned deeply.

It seems like I've missed something?

Psychic power is the power of miracles, and at the pinnacle of psychic power is the Golden Bloodline.

That is the great bloodline that can be called God.

Therefore, psionicists highly respect their sixth sense.

That might really be some kind of revelation!

A maidservant followed and draped a coat over her, though she didn't need it.

"Your Highness, shall we turn back? Also, Jeanne is here."

Princess Emerald, wrapped in a coat, turned to look at the somewhat reserved Jeanne.

After gazing at him for a moment, she walked straight past him.

"No need, I just came out for some fresh air. Jeanne, you should get some rest too. Starting tomorrow, you'll be my personal maid."

Princess Emerald no longer pondered these political issues.

She began to seriously consider how to create an opportunity for herself and her only friend to have a proper talk.

In the darkness of night, Yu Le also curiously observed the massive fleet passing overhead.

"It looks somewhat familiar, but it's too dark to see clearly."

Pandora answered Yuledao:

"That was the day the French fleet came to support Numenor."

Yu Le also learned for the first time that the ships that came that day were not Albion's own fleet.

"Francinia? Why are they there? Shouldn't they be Albion's own fleet?"

"Because of you!"

A very short sentence.

The joy of the moment suddenly dawned on me.

"I almost forgot that I am Tang Sanzang."

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Yu Le sighed in Robespierre's manor, while the Marquis frowned as he watched the royal fleet recede into the distance.

“Father, the princess has not responded to us at all, and we are certain that there is no communication problem.”

The eldest son reported in a low voice.

After saying that, he turned to his father and asked:

"What do you think is the reason for this? Did the princess reprimand us for not responding positively to her reforms? Or is it because our intelligence caused such a commotion?"

Finally, the eldest son looked worriedly towards the brightly lit Robespierre estate:

"Or is it because the princess already knows about what's going on here?"

The Marquis shook his head and said:

"It can't be this, but the princess is indeed angry."

Having said that, the Marquis looked towards the manor road behind him:

"Then, I will personally arrange everything tomorrow so that this gentleman can fulfill his promise to us as soon as possible."

"In this way, he can leave France as soon as possible, and we can complete the industrial upgrading as soon as possible. In this way, we can seize the initiative."

What advantage?

The eldest son didn't quite understand.

The Marquis said helplessly:

"The first noble family to defect to the princess's side seizes this opportunity!"

The princess believed that the old aristocracy was hindering the country's development and that they were blocking the path to advancement.

They plan to reclaim their fiefdoms and positions in batches.

They reclaimed vast territories for state ownership and used them to enfeoff new nobles and establish a new promotion system.

As a member of the nobility, Robespierre was naturally the first to be affected.

But they lacked the power to fight against the Golden Bloodline.

The Marquis was still considering whether he should make a drastic decision.

But now, Yu Le's appearance and promises have given him another way—once he gets the technology, he will directly pledge allegiance to the princess.

They became the first noble family to voluntarily return territory and cooperate in the cession of power.

At the same time, they will also rely on the princess to fight off the Lorraine family's counterattack.

Although I feel sorry for the Lorraine family, what kind of friendship can there be between nobles?

As long as you can protect yourself to the greatest extent possible, that's fine.

The eldest son suddenly understood, and at the same time looked at the manor road with even greater fear:

"Then Father, is this official's arrival at this time also a convenient opportunity for us to rely on his cooperation to smoothly navigate the princess's reforms?"

The Marquis sneered:

"More than that, we not only need to rely on his exchange to gain a foothold in the princess's reforms, but we also have to be responsible for handling all traces of his departure. Otherwise, even though he's gone, he could expose this matter to the princess at any time!"

"Just think about how big of a deal that is!"

The eldest son was immediately horrified:

"Then aren't we going to be eaten alive?"

They are increasingly convinced that all of Yule's decisions stem from a perfect grasp of the country and all circumstances!

Chapter 67 The Ultimate Goal (3k)

In order to get rid of Yu Le as soon as possible and end this dangerous deal.

Robespierre did indeed act very quickly.

The next morning arrived.

Yu Le then received their message.

“My esteemed master, they say they are ready.”

Yu Le was even a little surprised when she heard the message from Morpheus.

So fast?