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The 25th of 108 ways to enhance relationships in "The Emotional Handbook": Effective physical contact can quickly enhance the relationship between two people.

Women are fascinating creatures. Their physical and psychological defenses seem to be "common."

If you don't enter her heart, she will refuse to let you touch her body.

But... once you touch her body first, you'll find it much easier to enter her heart.

Therefore, a jerk never confesses his feelings, because after one or two dates, they've already held hands, kissed, and slept together...

In a situation like this, what need is there for an "identity"?

Therefore, at this time, it is often the woman who starts to ask about the relationship between the two.

And Qiu Tu is doing the same thing to Princess Xi: first breaking through her physical defenses, then gradually entering her body... well, her mind...

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Chapter 533 A Dream with the Princess (10,000 words, seeking monthly votes)

During this time, Qiu Tu had gained a certain understanding of Princess Xi.

This is an ambitious woman.

Moreover, it is a political being just like himself.

For political creatures, the body is never the bottom line. At times, it's all just a bargaining chip.

The only problem is whether the price is right.

Therefore, as long as Qiu Tu ensures that he holds a significant place in Princess Xi's heart, he can continue to use this method to slowly win her over and then her heart.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu led Princess Xi to the pool, sat down, and asked,

"Does Your Highness have any questions about the story of 'Da Yu'er and the Regent'?"

The story of "Da Yu'er and the Regent" that Qiu Tu and Princess Xi kept talking about was actually about Empress Xiaozhuang and Dorgon.

When Huang Taiji died, the Shunzhi Emperor was still a child. In order to ensure that her son could smoothly ascend the throne, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang chose to submit to Dorgon.

For decades afterward, Dorgon held absolute power in the country, not only being given the title of "Imperial Father Regent," but also using the same ceremonial guards, attendants, and retinues as the emperor.

He even kept the imperial seal by his side for personal use, and issued all government affairs by imperial edict.

It wasn't until his unexpected death that Emperor Shunzhi finally regained control of the country.

Some of the details here bear a striking resemblance to the current situations of Qiu Tu and Princess Xi.

Therefore, the two of them have been using the past to illustrate the present.

Sure enough, upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Princess Xi swayed slightly, looking a little uneasy.

Seeing this, she smoothed her hair, but tried her best to remain dignified as she spoke.

"I do have some questions about that story."

"For example... the country is currently beset by internal and external troubles. There is a major enemy outside, and powerful ministers are in power inside."

"How can the Regent help Da Yu'er's child ascend the throne?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu spoke up.

"A country must address its security issues if it wants to develop."

"Security issues are generally divided into three areas: political security, economic security, and military security."

"External enemies fall under the category of military security."

"Even though the country is facing internal and external troubles, thanks to the accumulation of previous years, it is still considered to have a strong military."

"The external enemies are currently preoccupied with their own problems, so there shouldn't be any issues in the short term."

"As for internal troubles... they fall under the category of political security."

"Political matters should be resolved through political means."

"In ancient times, a powerful minister had to go through several steps to rise to power."

"Purge the emperor's inner circle. Under the pretext of eliminating treacherous officials and favored concubines around the emperor, kill the royalists and confidants around him. Begin to seize control of the country."

"Special honors were bestowed upon him. He was exempted from hastening his steps when entering the court, allowed to wear a sword and shoes in the palace, was not allowed to use his name when being praised, and was granted the Nine Bestowments. This was to undermine the authority of the monarchy and increase his own power."

"To be granted the title of Duke or King means to establish one's own government and establish one's own independent system, forming a small government independent of the state."

"Abdication. A smooth transition from the old regime to the new regime."

“And every step of this process is extremely dangerous. It’s not that easy.”

At this point, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Princess Xi and then asked,

"So... what stage does Your Highness think the powerful minister has reached now?"

When Qiu Tu explained the steps to usurp the throne, Princess Xi listened intently, her eyes filled with deep thought.

Hearing Qiu Tu's question, she couldn't help but draw a parallel with the current situation at the 6th Shelter, and then said, "The first step. Seize power."

Qiu Tu smiled and nodded, saying...

"Yes, so... what you're worried about doesn't exist."

"Because you feel you are in danger, but... little do you know, the other person is actually in a more dangerous situation than you are."

"What lies before you is indeed a cliff, but what lies before you is a narrow bridge spanning two cliffs."

Qiu Tu is indeed a very good persuader, so Princess Xi, who had been worried about her situation, felt inexplicably at ease.

'Qiu Tu's mouth is really amazing....'

'Even though I haven't done anything, I feel much more at ease.'

'But...he's not kidding me, is he?'

Thinking this, Princess Xi even forgot to slap Qiu Tu's hand away.

She turned slightly to the side, then looked at Qiu Tu and said, "So, may I ask, how does the Regent intend to help Da Yu'er's child secure his position?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave Princess Xi a deep look and then said, "In a world with extraordinary powers, violence is the only way to solve everything."

"You hold the moral high ground and wield even greater power. What do you need to care about?"

"If you're not happy, then just cut them all down."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's cold words, Princess Xi froze, a look of surprise on her face.

"Cut them all down?"

Looking at the scenery in the courtyard, Qiu Tu said with a serious expression, "Only those who are weak and have low status resort to political intrigue."

"If you are strong and have a high status, you should act with dignity and dominance."

"Execute the ringleaders and kill their confidants."

"With the Kou family wiped out, the Kou gang will be leaderless, and they can be manipulated at will, right?"

At this point, Qiu Tu glanced at Princess Xi meaningfully and joked with a smile, "If I had your sense of righteousness, the 8th Shelter would have been owned by Qiu long ago."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Princess Xi frowned slightly and looked at Qiu Tu.

She became the number two figure in the 6th Sanctuary. Even though she rose to power through the influence of Prince Kang, Princess Xi was no ordinary person.

Qiu Tu's plan, while having some merit and indeed being feasible, also has significant drawbacks.

If one possesses the moral high ground and absolute power, one can arbitrarily kill those below, and there wouldn't be so many emperors who hesitate to act against their subjects.

This kind of overturning of the table will seriously damage the healthy political environment and have a negative impact on the future.

And more importantly... once Princess Xi really agrees to Qiu Tu's plan and lets him wipe out the entire Kou family, she will soon face the same situation as "Da Yu'er".

No one can check Qiu Tu. Qiu Tu will become the sole ruler of the 6th Shelter, and will soon develop into another Kou family.

They may even become a greater threat than the Kou family.

At that time, not only himself, but even the 6th Shelter might fall completely into his hands.

Thinking this, Princess Xi's gaze narrowed slightly, and she cursed inwardly, 'This man... he's really cunning. I can't fall for his tricks.'

Thinking this, Princess Xi couldn't help but say, "Killing people directly has too many side effects."

"I still hope to reclaim what belongs to me in the most peaceful way possible."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave Princess Xi a half-smile, but didn't say anything...

.....

Meanwhile, just as Qiu Tu and Princess Xi were scheming against each other...

In the real world, La Riluo successfully arrived at the window of Qiu Tu's villa.

She stood suspended in mid-air on the second floor, tilting her head to look inside, wanting to see if Qiu Tu was up to something new behind her back.

However, upon closer inspection, she felt somewhat disappointed.

Because Qiu Tu was just sleeping quietly there.

This made her, as the evil god of the "life-reproduction" pathway, feel bored.

She actually came here on important business. In the past two days, Zhao Ji had completely refined the nine regions under her control into a whole, achieving the "Nine Stars Alignment" once again, and then restored herself to her peak condition.

Therefore, Zehime plans to use "Yamane" tomorrow to officially advance to the sixth rank.

Because Qiu Tu was not far from reaching the sixth rank, La Riluo thought of having Qiu Tu go and watch her sister advance.

Learn from it, or gain some insights.

By the way... come to Qiu Tu's place to steal some snacks, or possess someone else's body for a bit of fun.

As it turned out, Qiu Tu went to bed so early today and did nothing at all.

Thinking this, Lariro's scarlet eyes were filled with resentment.

She went to the window, wanting to open it and fly inside.

As a result, the moment she opened the window, she suddenly froze.

Because she suddenly noticed that Qiu Tu's fluctuations seemed a bit abnormal.

'Pfft.' La Riluo couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw this. She didn't expect that Qiu Tu would actually dream about this.

This guy!

Thinking this, Larilu's eyes darted around, wanting to find something to eat.

As a result... just as she was about to make up her mind, she suddenly paused again.

Because she still felt something was off.

Qiu Tu is a fifth-order Cataclysm user, and he's surrounded by beautiful women. How could he have fallen to such a state?

Something's fishy! There's definitely something fishy going on!

With that in mind, La Riluo focused her mind and began to carefully observe Qiu Tu's situation.

A moment later, she looked at Qiu Tu with a dazed expression, at the layer of catastrophic power that seemed to be a dream!

'An invitation to a dream?'

'Great! I knew Qiu Tu wouldn't sneak a bite!'

'So he didn't steal food in the real world, he stole it in his dreams!'

Thinking this, Lariro's eyes flickered slightly, her scarlet eyes full of laughter.

She took out a card bearing her "mark of the evil god" and began to match it with the "dream invitation" from Princess Xi.

A moment later, the card that led to the entrance to the dream world flashed slightly.

Lari closed her eyes and instantly entered the dream of Princess Xi.

Like Qiu Tu, La Ri Luo also appeared directly in the courtyard of that Western-style palace.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Larilu heard a woman's voice in her ear, "Wait a minute, Qiu Tu."

In that instant, Lari's eyes lit up!

She couldn't help but look in the direction from which the sound came.