Chapter 293 Does it have to be the Empress?
Shang Xi loves the male version of Xiao Ning and is willing to give up everything for "him", but what if it is the female version of Xiao Ning?
Xiao Ning didn't want to become a real enemy with Shang Xi before the big thing was settled.
Even Shen Zhiyi could be rescued.
If she makes a mistake and Shang Xi escapes again, they will probably meet on the battlefield.
I can't bear to kill him.
If we don't kill him, we will be sorry for the tens of thousands of brothers behind him and for all the people in the world.
She didn't want to be swept up by the trend, and was ultimately forced to kill him with her own hands.
It’s better to keep it a secret for now.
Wait until the big things are settled before telling him the truth.
At that time, he was imprisoned in the deep palace, and even if he wanted to make a fuss, he could not make any waves.
And she still has a lifetime to make him fall in love with the female version of Xiao Ning.
It doesn't matter if you don't like it...
Well, it's still related.
It may be difficult to straighten something that is bent, but she never gives up.
Just a little man.
She'll get it done.
Xiao Ning raised his hand and touched Shang Xi's face with a gentle look.
"I'll tell you why when the big things are settled. Just stay by my side these days and I'll treat you well."
Shang Xi: “…”
He held Xiao Ning's hand and rubbed it gently with his cheek.
"Then Aning, can you tell me what this big event you're talking about is?"
"If I can't be the empress you want, who are you going to support?"
"The girl named Lin Sanniang?"
"I admit that she is smart and brave, but can she handle this world?"
"She hasn't even had a few years of proper education. Those officials are all old foxes. The memorials they submitted are profound and full of traps. How could she understand them?"
"The Great Yong River stretches for tens of thousands of miles, with a population numbering in the millions. From people's livelihood to military affairs and government affairs... everything needs the emperor's approval and decision."
"Not only do we need to make these decisions, but we also need to prevent officials from deceiving their superiors and subordinates, thereby blocking their own ears and eyes."
"In the court, one must be able to control officials at all levels. Outside the court, one must balance and even erode the power of the various aristocratic families to seek benefits for the people."
"Being an emperor is not easy. Sitting on the dragon throne is like dancing on the edge of a knife. One wrong step could lead to eternal damnation."
"That's what the late emperor did."
"Isn't Your Majesty like this now?"
"The art of controlling people, the art of imperial power, the late emperor and Your Majesty were well versed in this, yet they still couldn't have a good ending."
"A Ning, do you think Lin Sanniang, a little girl who has never even been to the palace, can do all this?"
Xiao Ning was so overwhelmed by what he said, "Stop talking..."
Shang Xi said: "Aning, the truth will be more difficult than what I said."
Xiao Ning had a headache, but he still insisted: "Some things, no matter how difficult they are, must be done."
Shang Xi asked her again: "Aning, does it have to be the empress?"
"I know you want women all over the world to have choices. You want them to no longer be trapped in their homes and disciplined by the world. I can do that, too."
"Why can't you join hands with me to create a prosperous world?"
Xiao Ning said: "Because you are a man."
Shang Xi: “…”
"You think this way now, but there's no guarantee you'll act the same way in the future when you're coerced into power."
"The more important point is that no matter how much a man says, it is not as convincing as a woman standing in a high position."
Shang Xi: "...Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."
Xiao Ning: "...wasn't it you who started it?"
Shang Xi: "Then I don't want to talk about it now, okay?"
Saying this will only make their relationship more distant.
He's a prisoner now anyway.
It would be better to think about how to make Aning love him more.
Thinking of this, Shang Xi waved to Xiao Ning to come closer.
Xiao Ning: "What?"
Shang Xi said: "Come here, I have something to tell you."
Xiao Ning: “…”
She leaned forward.
When she came closer, Shang Xi suddenly stretched his neck and kissed her on the lips.
Xiao Ning: “…”
So childish.
but……
Xiao Ning held his neck and deepened the kiss.
She didn't let go until Shang Xi blushed from the kiss.
Shang Xi lay on the bed, breathing softly.
The sound is quite pleasant.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but think of that night.
Her cheeks felt slightly hot and her heart beat a little faster, but when her eyes fell on Shang Xi's back, her eyes dimmed again.
At that time his back was still smooth and beautiful.
But now...
Or she came too late.
He almost...
Xiao Ning squatted down, touched Shang Xi's face, and said softly: "Shang Xi, don't doubt it, I love you, and only you."
Shang Xi looked at Xiao Ning.
This was the first time Xiao Ning took the initiative to say such words to him.
He snorted softly, "What you say doesn't count, what you do counts."
Xiao Ning: “…”
Why does this guy just drive all day long?
The mixed emotions in my heart dissipated in an instant because of these words.
She glared at Shang Xi, then turned and left the room.
…
After resting for a few more days, Shang Xi couldn't help but want to get up.
It was really uncomfortable to lie like this all the time, and the army doctor also suggested that he get up and move around.
With Xiao Ning's help, Shang Xi got down from the ground.
Although Xiao Ning massaged his muscles every day, his legs still felt a little weak from lying in bed for so long.
"Aning, hold me up a little."
Xiao Ning: "Aren't you holding on?"
Shang Xi: "That's not the case. Please use more strength to support me, otherwise I can't lift my legs."
Xiao Ning: “…”
She put Shang Xi's arm on her shoulder and walked forward.
"Slow down, it's too fast, it hurts..."
If the movement was a little bigger, it would affect the injury on his back, and Shang Xi couldn't help but frown in pain.
Xiao Ning was speechless: "That's fast, I'm already very slow. Okay, why didn't you cry out in pain when you were stabbed?"
Shang Xi relieved the pain in his back.
"How can it not hurt? I'm almost dizzy from the pain."
Xiao Ning glanced at him and asked, "You know the pain, yet you dare to fight the Huns with knives?"
Shang Xi whispered, "Women and children fought bravely to defend Cangzhou City. How could a grown man like me retreat? Besides, I've been a princess for over twenty years, supported by the people. It's my duty to be loyal to my country."
"Besides..."
Having said that, Shang Xi curled up the corners of his lips slightly and looked at Xiao Ning.
"My crush is a hero."
"I don't want him to look down on me."
Xiao Ning tilted his head to look at him.
She never looked down on him.
The princess she likes is a strong, brave and intelligent person.
Shang Xi was also looking at her intently.
Their eyes met and they stared at each other in silence.
Finally, Xiao Ning lowered his eyes and whispered, "Are you done? If you are, continue."
Shang Xi looked at her slightly red earlobe and slowly curled his lips.
"alright."
Xiao Ning walked even slower.
Shang Xi put almost all his weight on Xiao Ning, but she seemed to feel nothing at all. Her face was calm and her steps were steady.
Xiao Ning helped Shang Xi walk around the room and asked him, "Do you want to go out and take a look?"
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