Bi Linglong's concerns were not unfounded. Any rational and mature politician would know how to make the right choice. Keeping such a person around is like having a ticking time bomb.
As a time traveler, Zu'an should understand this principle even better. After all, there are living examples in history. Dorgon of the Qing Dynasty was so powerful, yet he still couldn't win over a woman with a child despite his lifelong efforts.
By the way, his title at the time was also Regent.
Seemingly sensing Zu'an's hesitation, Bi Linglong whispered, "Zu, I know you're in a difficult position and feel uncomfortable facing Bai Fei, but you can delegate this matter to your subordinates and then pin the blame on Youyinglou and Zhao Yuan. After all, Youyinglou is inherently unpredictable, and it's normal for accidents to happen during the rescue. Bai Fei won't be able to blame you."
Zuan shook his head: "I know you're doing this for my own good, and under normal circumstances, we should follow your method. However, I don't need to worry about those things anymore. What others do doesn't affect me at all, so you don't need to worry too much."
Bi Linglong was taken aback. Recalling the power he had just displayed, he was indeed no longer like a human, but more like a legendary god.
He certainly doesn't need to worry about potential threats like politicians in history, since no one in this world can threaten him.
Despite knowing this, Bi Linglong was still somewhat worried: "But I still feel..."
Zu An gently grasped her hand: "Linglong, I don't want to become a cold-blooded political machine. If I treat Bai Fei and her son like that today, would I treat you the same way in the future when faced with other interests or threats?"
Bi Linglong was taken aback, then a gentle smile appeared on her face: "I understand, I was narrow-minded. Ancestor, you are indeed more like a person with flesh and blood than others."
Born into a prominent family, she was influenced by her surroundings from a young age. In addition, she was chosen as the Crown Princess at a young age and later had to help the foolish Crown Prince handle government affairs. She usually came into contact with officials who were two-faced.
She gradually became a competent political machine, judging her actions and decisions based on self-interest, and also speculating on the motives of others around her for saying or doing certain things.
She had always lived a tiring life, but she didn't feel that anything was wrong.
It wasn't until she met Zuan that she learned for the first time what a living, breathing person was, thanks to his unconventional style and boundless vitality.
It was precisely because of these qualities that she was attracted to him. She never expected that after so many years, his cultivation had grown to such an extent, yet he remained unchanged.
She couldn't help but feel a little scared. She hadn't realized that her actions had almost changed the man she loved most. Fortunately, he was persistent enough.
Many people saw her come in. Although rumors about the relationship between the two had been circulating for a long time, she was still too embarrassed to stay in the room alone for too long. Just then, a guard announced that Consort Bai was requesting an audience, so she took the opportunity to go out.
When she saw Bai Fei as she was leaving, she gave her a kind smile, perhaps because she felt a little guilty about the advice she had just given.
Bai Fei responded subconsciously, and before entering the room, she couldn't help but turn back to glance at Bi Linglong's departing figure, a hint of worry appearing in her beautiful eyes.
You should know that because they were both in the Eastern Palace back then, although they appeared to be on good terms, their relationship was not good. As far as she could remember, this was the first time Bi Linglong had ever smiled at her on her own initiative.
Why is she laughing?
Why did I sense that her eyes were full of apology?
Bai Fei had also spent many years in the palace, and given her background with the Demonic Sect and the Shadow Pavilion, she suddenly thought of a possibility.
Actually, she had this worry before, but considering her understanding of Zuan, she figured the other person probably wasn't that kind of person.
But she couldn't resist the pillow talk, and the child's status was indeed very awkward.
Thinking of this, her heart instantly tightened, and upon seeing Zu An for the first time, she knelt down on the ground with a thud.
Zu An was a little confused by her actions: "Bai Fei, what are you doing?"
Consort Bai, tears streaming down her face, pleaded, "Please, Brother Zu, spare my child's life. I am willing to serve you like a slave for the rest of my life to repay you."
She did not address him as Regent, clearly intending to appeal to his past relationship with him.
Zuan couldn't help but sigh that every woman in the palace was a force to be reckoned with, and Consort Bai was clearly aware of the crisis facing her and her son.
“Bai Fei, there’s no need for that. Why would I make things difficult for a child?” Zu An tried to help her up.
Bai Fei remained kneeling on the ground: "Brother Zu, after this I will take him to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, never to appear in the world again, so that he will not pose any threat."
The other party agreed too quickly; she had seen too many people in the palace who went back on their word, and she simply couldn't believe it.
Zuan laughed: "It doesn't have to be that bad. How can a child survive in a secluded mountain? There's no need for that."
Seeing that he was still like this, Consort Bai was overcome with grief, and tears streamed down her face.
“Brother Zu, I also know that his existence is a hidden danger.”
"But he is my own flesh and blood."
"I have absolutely no idea what to do now."
"Waaah..."
When she first came in, her tear stains seemed somewhat staged. As a top assassin, she knew that the most powerful weapon in the world was a woman's tears.
She has a naturally pitiful and endearing quality, and she knows how to use this advantage to her advantage, which makes men instinctively want to protect her.
But now she was truly devastated. She understood all the implications, and she couldn't think of any reason why the other party would let the child go.
So towards the end, I lost all confidence and fell into complete despair.
Seeing Bai Fei crying with tears streaming down her face, Zu An sighed: "Do you know what Linglong just told me when she came in?"
Bai Fei cried even more bitterly. Of course, she knew that if she were in Bi Linglong's shoes, she would probably have given the same advice.
"She suggested that I be lenient and let you and your son go, saying that with my current strength, I don't need to do anything to you, and this would also appease the world that has just been in turmoil," Zu An said.
"Huh?" Bai Fei was stunned. She never expected that her long-time rival would speak up for her.
Zuan helped her up and wiped away her tears: "We're friends after all, and we've known each other for so many years. Do you really think I'm the kind of ruthless person?"
Only then did Bai Fei truly believe it, and she burst into tears of joy, hugging him tightly: "Brother Zu, thank you."
Feeling her clothes quickly become soaked with her tears, Zu'an knew she was genuinely upset, so he didn't push her away. Instead, he gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.
Bai Fei suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, and looked at Zu An: "Brother Zu, I want to have a child for you."
Zuan: "???"
No, I was trying to help you out of kindness, and you're actually lusting after me?
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