Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Just a day, why bother? Why must it be a fight to the death?"

Mao Sharlu also laughed, "Brother-in-law, do you think if Gu Feng becomes Emperor, what happens to me, the former Emperor? Isn't it still a fight to the death?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "It won't be, as long as you give the throne to Gu Feng, I guarantee you won't die."

Mao Sharlu immediately shouted, "Alright, Ling Zhenfei, I figured it out. You're here as a lobbyist for Gu Feng, trying to make me lay down my arms and surrender. You're dreaming."

Ling Zhenfei anxiously said, "I'm not here as a lobbyist for Gu Feng, I'm here to help you."

At this point, Mao Sharlu was too agitated to listen to anything and said, "You still have the nerve to say you're helping me? If you were here to help me, you should go to Gu Feng and tell him not to seize my throne, to hold onto my throne. That's helping me."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Do you think I can convince Gu Feng to give up the throne willingly?"

Mao Sharlu sneered, "Then do you think I can be convinced to give up the throne willingly? Ling Zhenfei, I never expected you to be this kind of person. I even married my sister to you; I really was blind."

Ling Zhenfei felt a surge of anger and said, "Mao Sharlu, don't be shameless. If it were someone else, I wouldn't have bothered to make this call. If Gu Feng catches you and dices you up, what does it matter to me?

I'm only trying not to have you and your sister end up dead. I'm making this call because you can only hold out for a day, fighting to the end. Where's your confidence coming from about dying standing?

Gu Feng's strength is already so much greater, there's no need to use me as a lobbyist. If you had similar strength as Gu Feng, I could be a lobbyist, but your current strength is lacking. I'm here to help you."

Mao Sharlu snorted, "Ling Zhenfei, even if you talk until the sun comes up, you won't get any concession from me. You want me to surrender? Not a chance. Aren't you heading back to Huaxia? Go quickly and don't come back."

After saying that, Mao Sharlu hung up directly, leaving Ling Zhenfei pale with anger. Mao Sharlu was really hopeless, but thinking it over, if it were anyone else asked to give up being Emperor, they might react the same.

If there's even a sliver of hope, they'd try to hold onto it and not give up.

He Kun said, "It's definitely extremely difficult to persuade Mao Sharlu like this. He currently isn't willing to admit his defeat."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I understand that, but who would've thought things would be so arduous."

He Kun said, "I think the breakthrough in this matter should be with your fiancée, Princess Mao Xuejing, because many people know that Mao Xuejing is very clever. She's been smart since she was little, and most of the ideas Mao Sharlu got were from Mao Xuejing."

It seems to align with Ling Zhenfei's thoughts; Mao Xuejing indeed appears to be Mao Sharlu's brain trust.

It's unknown whether Mao Xuejing is aware of this situation yet, or what she thinks about it.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei dialed Mao Xuejing's number, feeling slightly anxious. If Mao Xuejing can't figure it out either, then Mao Sharlu is truly finished.

Mao Xuejing's phone was quickly answered, her voice coming through.

"Big Brother Ling, you finally called."

Ling Zhenfei paused and said, "What do you mean?"

Mao Xuejing said, "I knew you would call because of Gu Feng and my brother."

Ling Zhenfei then realized Mao Xuejing was indeed very smart, saying, "That's right, you guessed everything."

Mao Xuejing said, "Moergawa, strictly speaking, is still in feudal society, a monarchy. You can't imagine the madness people here have for the Emperor's throne.

Gu Feng is no exception, except he's hidden it deeply. But as soon as the opportunity arises, Gu Feng is sure to reveal his ambition."

Ling Zhenfei said, "So you've already prepared in advance."

Mao Xuejing smiled, "Of course, I've made preparations."

Ling Zhenfei became interested and asked, "So, tell me, what preparations have you made?"

Mao Xuejing chuckled, "Marrying you is the best preparation."

Ling Zhenfei paused, realizing that becoming Prince Consort was definitely part of Mao Xuejing's plan.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I never would have thought the smartest person is you."

Mao Xuejing said with a smile, "I'm not smart, I just made the best investment. I've already said I like you, so isn't it better to just bring it forward? By the way, you're not trying to go back on your word, right?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course not, but it seems your brother has a very negative opinion of me. Since you're so smart, tell me what you want me to do?"

Mao Xuejing said, "Right now, the power gap between my brother and me and Gu Feng is too great. If we fight, our defeat is certain, and we'll end up as prisoners.

I think Gu Feng is already impatient because this matter can't be delayed. I think it won't go past tonight; Gu Feng must have everything arranged, ready to act at any moment.

I brought you in not to help my brother defeat Gu Feng, because even though I'm married to you, you're brothers with Gu Feng, so it's not good to help either side. But since I'm married to you, I'm your wife now, you're sure to protect your wife and brother-in-law, right?"

Ling Zhenfei immediately understood; Mao Xuejing was indeed smart, knowing full well fighting Gu Feng was hopeless and would likely lead to death.

So she planned in advance for Ling Zhenfei to be Prince Consort, knowing that when Gu Feng finally tears the situation apart, Ling Zhenfei's presence would prevent them from losing their lives.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If you want me to keep you alive, there's no problem with that. I called your brother earlier, and from what he said, it seems he isn't as smart as you."

Mao Xuejing said, "That's understandable. He's the Emperor, about to lose the throne, of course, he's unhappy. Who would want that?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "What should we do then?"

Mao Xuejing said, "I'll persuade my brother; he should listen to me. But there's something I have to tell you. We might become homeless; I might have to turn to you.

I won't be a Princess anymore, and you won't be Prince Consort. Will you resent us?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Even you, the Female Zhuge, have lapses in wisdom. Why would we be homeless? As long as we don't fall out with Gu Feng, this is called negotiation. How could I let my wife and brother-in-law end up on the streets?"

Mao Xuejing paused and quickly understood, "Yes, I did overlook this part. With you here, we can still negotiate for some good things."

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