Capítulo 501: Chapter 501 Alliance Strategy
The maid also felt awkward and could only persuade, “Your Highness, you were originally going to die by her hand. Now that Joseph V is gone, you no longer need to continue the mission. This is already a great thing for you.”
“You’re right,” Theresa narrowed her eyes in determination, “One day I will make all those who look down on me pay the price.”
The maid: “…”
“You give me some advice. I could never debase myself to curry favor with Flora.”
She wanted to please her, but after so many years as a princess, she just couldn’t bring herself to stoop that low.
“I think you’d better ask Mr. Murphy for advice—he is after all your tutor and still holds affection for you.”
“Good!”
Theresa hurried off to find Murphy but received only two words in response.
“Political marriage.”
It was a statement that struck right to the core.
The best way for Theresa to make a comeback was through a political marriage, showing Hughes her value, while also indicating she had completely abandoned any designs on the Imperial Throne. Moreover, her status ensured that her matrimonial match would not be inadequate—her family’s status had to be appropriate so that their future interests would become entwined, enabling them to advance or retreat together.
A truly insightful idea, a stroke of genius typical of Murphy.
“Commander, Princess Theresa’s maid requests help in contacting Capital Star,” Monger found his commander waiting outside Lord Lin’s room as he ambled down the corridor, and something seemed all too familiar.
“What’s the matter?”
Therefore, Monger relayed Theresa’s visit to Murphy, to which Fu Xing raised his eyebrows slightly, “That’s a good idea indeed. Hughes is currently troubled about how to win over the Nobles. Theresa coming forward is like snow on a winter’s day! Let her make contact; it is her right.”
“Yes!”
“How goes the pursuit of Clive?”
“Horace is personally overseeing it. The man won’t escape, but Prince Clive is too strong a combatant and has a host of experts with him; it’s too dangerous, and we haven’t found the right opportunity to act.”
“It seems I will have to go myself.”
“And the Lady?”
“She will, of course, come with me.” Fu Xing’s gaze settled on the firmly closed door, his tone resolute, “I will have a talk with Lord Lin.”
“Yes.”
Monger was sincerely pleased, prompting Fu Xing to cast a puzzled look at him, “What makes you so happy?”
“Commander, it pleases me that you are willing to make compromises for your wife and avoid conflict with Lord Lin, easing relations so she won’t be caught between you and her uncle,” Monger was truly a considerate and thoughtful young man.
“It’s clear that the Lady’s uncle cares deeply for her, having come so far for her sake these past days. And the Lady values family bonds. If you and her uncle can’t maintain a good relationship, it would surely upset her.”
Monger’s words stirred something in Fu Xing, who turned to look earnestly at Monger, “Is that what’s required, then?”
“Isn’t that how family should get along? There are bound to be some frictions and conflicts, so it’s necessary to show consideration and understanding to each other,” Monger immediately regretted his words, knowing he had spoken out of turn.
The Commander hadn’t led a normal life from an early age, and the way big families like his interacted was different from those of ordinary families. The education he received never concerned household trivialities. With his status, no one could reprimand him.
Even if he had brought home a princess, he had no need to ingratiate himself—oh wait, the Commander indeed had married a princess…