Admittedly, I am well aware that I may still have some shortcomings and deficiencies in many aspects.

However, please believe that no matter when or where, even under immense pressure or irresistible temptation, I will never harbor the slightest ill will towards you, much less scheme or plot to harm you!

Rong Ning listened quietly to this long speech, her inner emotions as complex and difficult to discern as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been spilled.

She opened her mouth slightly, intending to say a few tender and moving words in response, but suddenly found her mind blank, as if all the words that could express her feelings at this moment had vanished without a trace.

After a long silence, she replied somewhat blankly, "I was just making a casual, harmless joke. Why are you taking it so seriously?"

“A-Ning…”

The prince gently flicked her smooth, jade-like forehead and said earnestly, "The reason I'm making this clear to you beforehand is simply to prevent any unforeseen problems!"

Even though you don't yet hold any real power, there are already people with ulterior motives spreading rumors and nonsense in my ear.

Therefore, it is conceivable that when you truly gain power in the future, the situation will likely become increasingly complex and unpredictable.

So, I'm telling you these things now, firstly so you know my true thoughts; secondly, as a reminder and warning to myself!

Rong Ning raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes. "What warning? Do you really think you'll harbor doubts about me in the future, or even plot against me?"

She stared intently at the prince before her, trying to find the answer in his expression and eyes.

The Crown Prince's expression remained calm and composed, but his words struck Rong Ning's heart like a heavy hammer.

“Ah Ning… People change, especially when nurtured by power and desire, and sometimes they can become incomprehensible.”

I have been by my father's side since childhood, witnessing far too many intrigues and deceitful acts, and I have also personally participated in many despicable and vile deeds.

To be honest, I'm not a good person.

Only a ruthless person can sit firmly in the position of crown prince.

As for the future... even I can hardly predict what it will look like.

All I can do is constantly remind myself not to become the kind of person who instills fear and disgust in my loved ones, or whose behavior is so erratic as to be incomprehensible.

At this point, the Crown Prince gazed deeply into Rong Ning's eyes and said in a heavy and sincere tone, "But A Ning, if one day I truly lose myself in the pursuit of power, become suspicious and twisted in character, to the point of being hideous and even causing you harm."

Please don't hold onto past relationships; you must use every means possible to protect yourself!

That's a bit too blunt.

Rong Ning smiled nonchalantly and replied casually, "Do I need you to remind me of that?"

Even if you really have changed, so what?

If you truly become like that, you will no longer be my elder brother. Since you are no longer my elder brother...

There's no affection between us whatsoever. From now on, we'll be like the bridge and the road, each going our own way and having nothing to do with the other.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled, with all sorts of feelings surging up in his heart.

His heartfelt feelings, which had been overflowing, were now as if an invisible hand had forcefully suppressed them, leaving them choked in his throat, unable to utter a single word.

This younger sister... she's absolutely incapable of being sentimental.

"Don't just stand there blankly..."

Seeing this, Rong Ning smiled slightly and pointed gently at the table full of delicious dishes, "Hurry up and eat. You know, this whole table of food was specially prepared for you."

Hearing Rong Ning's words, he sighed softly, slowly reached out and picked up his chopsticks, silently taking a piece of food and putting it in his mouth to chew.

After a long while, Rong Ning, who had been silent all along, finally spoke slowly, "Brother, although it may be a little too early to say these words now, in my opinion, you will definitely not end up like that."

Our mother is a kind-hearted person. Although I always complain that my father is not reliable, I still feel resentful and unwilling to let him marry my elder sister off to a distant place for political reasons.

But in the end, Father is not the kind of person without principles, and he has always trusted you extremely. At least for now, he has never even considered replacing you!

When he actually makes a mistake and tries to harm you someday, you'll likely be fully powerful by then, and he'll be no match for you at all!

As for me, I will naturally stand firmly on your side forever!

Given these circumstances, how could you possibly become the person you described?

Rong Ning's words were extremely sincere, and her true feelings were evident in every word; they came from the bottom of her heart.

The prince listened quietly, and each sincere word was like a warm spring breeze caressing his heart, moving him deeply.

The prince's eyes flickered slightly, "A-Ning...I..."

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