"Although I don't particularly like your womanizing ways, I have to admit that it's a political advantage. It's like a family marriage; with that connection, their family's interests align with yours, and I feel more comfortable entrusting them with important responsibilities. Didn't you notice that the daughters of those important positions you just held all have close ties with you?"
Zuan was a little embarrassed by the praise: "I didn't expect that my womanizing would be described in such a sophisticated way by you."
Bi Linglong sighed softly, "What can I do? I fell in love with you, so I can only accept everything about you."
In fact, a woman as outstanding and proud as her, even if she were truly deeply in love, would definitely hope for a devoted love, and at most take a few concubines to continue the family line.
But Zuan was just too outstanding, so outstanding that she felt it was a dream and unreal. She knew very well that he was not someone she could have all to herself.
Rather than forcibly trying to hold onto someone and end up being disliked, it's better to be more magnanimous from the start.
This was the royal education she received when she was chosen as the Crown Princess from a young age, and she never expected it to be used on Zu'an.
"Linglong." Zu'an was moved and hugged her tightly.
Bi Linglong pressed her face against his chest: "By the way, I heard that Qin Wanru asked you to arrange a marriage with the Murong family? I remember that girl Murong Qinghe seems to have a good impression of you. If you put in a little effort, you can definitely win her over. That way, the Murong family will be your most loyal ally, and the love triangle between the Qin family, the Chu family, and the Murong family won't be too close."
Zu An chuckled: "Qinghe and Youzhao are childhood sweethearts, how could I possibly steal them away? Don't worry, I know all their families, and they are mostly upright people. The situation you're thinking of shouldn't happen."
“This generation certainly won’t, but what about the next generation, or a few generations later? Such an alliance of ministers is a threat to the court,” Bi Linglong muttered.
Zuan knew her concerns were not unfounded, and couldn't help but marvel at how many years she had been handling state affairs, and how many of her thoughts had unconsciously become those of an emperor: "Linglong, you are really suited to be an empress."
Bi Linglong blushed slightly: "I don't want to be an empress. I'd rather live a simple and peaceful life with you like any ordinary couple."
The education she received from childhood instilled in her a deep-seated pursuit of power, but now that the Bi family has fallen to this state, she seems to have become a lonely figure, so what is the point of pursuing all of that now?
Unfortunately, she also knew that with Zuan's current abilities and status, there was no chance for them to live a simple life together.
Even if she were willing, those vixens around him wouldn't be.
“Linglong, let me be frank with you. I have no interest in the throne. I’m only staying here temporarily to stabilize the situation. I will gradually support you to become empress in the future. You are more suitable to manage this country than I am.” Zuan knew his own personality. Just thinking about having him handle these complicated political affairs gave him a headache.
Moreover, his sights are now set on the stars and the sea; he really doesn't care about a mere human throne.
"Huh, it seems you've already made the Mermaid Queen an Empress, and now you want me to be Empress too..." Bi Linglong suddenly blushed, "You rascal, you're not tired of playing with the Empress, are you? You want to play with the Empress now?"
Zu An's heart fluttered, and he pulled her into his arms: "Is that not allowed?"
"You rascal~" Bi Linglong gently punched his chest, "What's going on between you and that mermaid queen? I don't remember you two meeting before, how did you get together so quickly?"
"What do you mean we got together? We just handled some things together," Zuan said with an embarrassed smile.
"And then, over time, feelings developed?" Bi Linglong asked with a half-smile.
Zuan was somewhat surprised: "I didn't expect you to make jokes like this."
Bi Linglong blushed slightly: "It's all because of the influence of your surroundings; you've corrupted me."
Zuan hugged her tightly: "Haha, since you're so interested, let me tell you about my experiences in the Sea Clan..."
"Hey, you can talk about the sea creatures if you want, why are you tearing my clothes?" Bi Linglong suddenly realized something was wrong.
"It's a bit boring to just talk about it. We can do something else at the same time to save time." Having been interrupted repeatedly, Zuan felt like he was about to explode.
Sensing his change, Bi Linglong's face flushed red: "Then I won't listen."
She was about to get up and leave when she let out a soft moan, as the other person had pulled her back.
Feeling the other person's burning lips and slightly rough hands, her body went weak, and her refusal became increasingly powerless.
Having been separated for so long, she suffered from lovesickness every day. Now, her feelings welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but respond to her lover.
She wondered if he had just bullied Yun Yuqing like that. She couldn't help but sniff him, but she didn't smell anything strange.
However, it seems that Azu has control over the water element, so concealing it wouldn't be difficult for him.
Ugh, what am I even thinking...?
Suddenly, she trembled and hugged the man tightly, biting him hard on the shoulder as if to scold him for his cruelty and rudeness.
Zuan's expression relaxed considerably, and he slowly began to recount his experiences over the past few days.
Who knew that after saying only a few words, his expression suddenly changed.
Is God playing a trick on me today?!
Not again?
"What's wrong with Azu?" Bi Linglong's hair was disheveled, and she looked as if she were drunk. The flower decoration between her eyebrows made her look even more beautiful and delicate against her delicate face.
"Hmph, someone's looking for death!" Zu An said coldly.
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