Chapter 77: A Shifting Tide

Chapter 77: A Shifting Tide

The news of the emperor's endorsement spreads like wildfire throughout the capital, sending shockwaves through the political and military elite. Some view it as a sign of impending change, while others dismiss it as the last breath of a dying regime. For Lin Yuer, it is the culmination of years of work, but she knows that the hardest part is yet to come. The emperor's blessing gives her legitimacy, but it also places a massive target on her back. Her enemies will now be more determined than ever to undermine her rise.

As she returns to her estate, Lin Yuer reflects on the many challenges she has overcome. Her innovative factories, the agricultural reforms she spearheaded, and her efforts to modernize the empire's trade system have all earned her the trust of the people. But the true test of her strength will come when she faces the court. The elite, long entrenched in their positions of power, will not relinquish their hold easily.