"Elder Ji speaks wisely, this palace is much obliged to all of you, the royal tributes," said the Empress with a willing ear. "With the demise of His Majesty, the Sheng Country Royal Family is in turmoil. Being a woman, I desperately need the strong support of all of you. From now on, all of your treatments will be increased by twenty percent, which is the limit of what this palace can currently afford. To further improve your treatments, I would need to have more say, so please do not take offense."
Ji Changsheng appreciated the Empress's move with an approving glance.
Her capability was indeed commendable, having clawed her way out of the palace struggle.
Her words just now were well spoken.
She tied her own interests to the royal tributes.
Thus, opposing the Empress meant opposing their own future income.
