I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 518 is mostly due to bloodline inheritance (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
Although the Tang family was unable to help her after her father's death, their friendship remained strong. Moreover, her father, Tang Shan, and the rest of the Tang family were all eager for the Tang family to grow and prosper. If what Dai's mother said was true, they could indeed help the Tang family.

After all, with Tang Hongxiu's looks and figure, it wouldn't be difficult for her to gain Li Chen's favor. The Tang family is currently engaged in shady business, which is not respectable at all. Climbing up to Li Chen can be said to be entirely beneficial!
Tang's father has now been transferred to the Tian Ce prison. With Li Chen's control over the entire Tian Ce Dynasty, getting him out is just a matter of a word!

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, would it be beneath Tang Hongxiu to serve the current Emperor Tiance? This is something countless young women in love wouldn't even dare to dream of!

Seeing Tang's mother lost in thought, Dai's mother, being her best friend, knew that there was probably a chance, and quickly pressed her advantage, saying, "You don't have to think about the Tang family, but you have to think about yourself. If you can please His Majesty, then..."

As Dai's mother finished speaking, she pinched Tang's mother's slender waist with her hand, and a knowing look appeared on her face.

"But how can we bring this up with her?" Tang's mother understood what Dai's mother meant. Her cheeks flushed and her eyes welled up with tears. She had clearly put her previous concerns to the wind.

She couldn't very well be the sister-in-law, holding Tang Hongxiu's hand and asking her if she wanted a man, could she?
Upon hearing this, Madam Dai remained silent, only shaking her head as she looked at Madam Tang with a half-smile.

Dai's mother already knew from Tang's mother how they met. This was partly due to Dai Xiaoyao's efforts to pave the way for Li Chen, but more importantly, it was due to Li Chen's own personal charm.

As a woman herself, Dai's mother knew perfectly well that with Tang Hongxiu's beauty, there must be countless suitors. The biggest reason why she was still unmarried at this age was not because she was working hard for the Tang family and thus neglecting her romantic relationships, but because she was too proud and looked down on ordinary men.

But is Li Chen an ordinary man? The answer is obvious from the matter of Tang's mother.

Tang's mother quickly understood this as well. The two women looked at each other and smiled, and then began to discuss the details of the matter.

The next morning, Dai's mother left under some pretext, while Tang's mother, contrary to her usual practice, stayed in Tang Hongxiu's courtyard.

Tang Hongxiu wanted to keep her mother-in-law for a while longer, not only because she was curious about what her sister-in-law's plans were, but also because she felt guilty that her sister-in-law had been working so hard for her brother's sake for so many years without being able to help the Tang family.

The Tang family now relies on the Wang family to do shady business, so they naturally have their own information channels. She also learned some news about Tang's father being transferred to the Tian Ce Dynasty's prison.

The Tian Ce Dynasty, a behemoth like this, is not comparable to the Eight Gates Heaven-Shattering Palace; it cannot afford the slightest mishap.

"Sister-in-law, the Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and there won't be a result for my brother's matter anytime soon. Why don't you stay here for a while and make the most of it?" Tang Hongxiu started the conversation during morning tea, her words full of concern.

In the past, Tang's mother would have been filled with sorrow or remained silent. However, today, having already made a plan, Tang's mother changed her usual approach and said, "Sister-in-law, you naturally have some connections, but this matter still requires your help, little sister."

Offering Tang Hongxiu to the protagonist is simply a way to get her to do the work, isn't it? After all, the protagonist doesn't like inactive characters.

"Need my help?" Tang Hongxiu's beautiful eyes froze upon hearing this. The Tang family was nothing but a fart in front of the Tian Ce Dynasty. What help could she possibly offer?

“Now that things have come to this, I won’t hide it from you. Madam Dai is from the royal family of the Starfall Empire in the Southern Kingdoms, and she has some connections with the royal family of the Tian Ce Empire. She promised to speak to this royal official about this matter. However, neither Madam Dai nor I have a residence in the capital. I would like to borrow your courtyard.” Tang’s mother smiled and picked up her teacup. This was the explanation she and Madam Dai had finally agreed upon after discussing it. “Sister-in-law, you’re being too polite. Isn’t my place yours?” Tang Hongxiu patted her chest with a touch of chivalrous spirit, making a grand gesture.

She had long noticed that Dai's mother possessed an ethereal quality, exuding an intangible nobility in every move. Upon learning her identity, she was not surprised at all, but rather deeply convinced of it.

It is no secret that the Starfall Empire was supported by the Tian Ce Dynasty; it would be an understatement to say that everyone in the country knew about it. It is not difficult to understand why Dai's mother was able to know the Tian Ce royal family.

Seeing this, Tang's mother smiled and shook her head, continuing, "However, I can't guarantee that this matter will definitely succeed. I don't know the status of this old friend of Madam Dai in the royal family, but even if your elder brother's matter doesn't work out, it would be a good thing if the Tang family could establish a connection with the Tian Ce royal family."

Telling Tang Hongxiu that Li Chen was a member of the royal family was enough to make her take it seriously; revealing Li Chen's full identity would only make the whole thing less interesting.

“Sister-in-law is absolutely right. But have you found out what this royal family member likes? We cannot afford to be negligent towards such a distinguished person!” Tang Hongxiu’s eyes flashed with an indescribable excitement, and she secretly resolved to do everything in her power to befriend this royal family member.

The businesses the Tang family engages in are shady to begin with. If they could gain a royal family as a backer, the Tang family would surely have a place in the entire Tian Ce Empire!
The Tang family had endured humiliation and hardship for many years. As a member of the Tang family, she could not allow any glimmer of hope for the Tang family's rise to slip through her fingers.

"You just need to prepare the banquet, preferably under the guise of a family dinner. Your sister-in-law and Madam Dai will take care of the rest." Tang's mother smiled meaningfully. Based on her understanding of the Tang family, if the second and third sons of the Tang family knew that Li Chen was a member of the royal family, they would want to tie Tang Hongxiu up and send her to Li Chen's room if Li Chen even glanced at her.

Why not take advantage of a free wingman?

Meanwhile, at the Tian Ce Imperial Palace.

"What brings my beloved concubine here?" Li Chen, who had just finished dealing with the memorials, leaned lazily against the dragon throne and squinted at Madam Dai, who was being led into the study by Eunuch Cui.

Recently, the Tian Ce Dynasty has been thriving and nothing major has happened. Most of the memorials sent to his desk are reports on the progress of various construction projects, and a few are plans for things that have been finalized long ago.

Bored out of his mind, Li Chen was planning where to go on his next incognito visit.

"Your Majesty, Zhongyuan is about to arrive. I have prepared some surprises for you and would like to humbly invite you to travel incognito with me." Madam Dai first bowed to Li Chen, and then very sensibly came behind Li Chen and gently massaged his shoulders.

"Travel together?" Li Chen raised his eyes slightly, and when he saw the half-smiling face of Dai's mother, he instantly understood the implication.

Li Chen's lips curled up slightly in interest. He had originally thought that Dai Xiaoyao was self-taught, but now it seemed that he was mostly influenced by his bloodline.

(End of this chapter)