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However, even though Chen Li was quite interested in Han Yu, she was a rational and ambitious woman. In history, it was Liu Xiu who eventually ascended to the throne, so her ultimate target was still Liu Xiu. Han Yu could be considered a way to bide her time, or perhaps a spare tire. If it turned out that Liu Xiu truly couldn't satisfy her, then she would settle for the next best option. There was another point: Chen Li felt that the history of this era had some changes, and many things were different from what she knew, just like Han Yu. Therefore, she couldn't be completely sure that Liu Xiu would ultimately reach that position, so it was natural to have a backup plan. And Han Yu, with his abilities and talents, was also a figure of substance; keeping him onside would definitely not be a mistake.
