It was less a harsh statement and more a promise, a protection for Zhao Shu. Although he was the crown prince, he was weak and alone, but even so, he still wanted to protect his sister.
I once said I would be her protector.
Wei Tingsi was indeed smarter and more capable than him. In just a few years, he trained a powerful army and pacified Jiangnan.
Although Jiangnan is currently suffering from floods, it was once the fiefdom of Prince Yong and was returned to the imperial court a few years ago. It can be said that in the entire Dayong region, only Jiangnan is not in chaos.
Even though she was not as talented as him, she would not let him bully her sister.
Although Wei Tingsi was very dissatisfied with the Crown Prince's close relationship with Zhao Shu, he agreed with one thing: Zhao Shu was simple and kind.
If others knew that these two men were lying about their conscience and saying that Zhao Shu, this female devil, was simple and kind, they would surely vomit blood!
Is Zhao Shu, who kills without blinking an eye, harms others without seeking retribution, ruthless and unwilling to suffer losses, truly innocent and kind? Then shouldn't we redefine the meaning of the words "innocent and kind"?
If Zhao Shu is kind and innocent, are there still bad people in this world?
Besides this point, there was another point that Wei Tingsi also strongly agreed with: regardless of who was right or wrong, if it involved Zhao Shu, then it must be someone else's fault...
One is the Crown Prince, and the other is the Grand Marshal of the Army. Yet they are both so unprincipled. If Yan Shiren knew this, he would surely look up to the sky and sigh, lamenting the decline of morality and the loss of traditional values!
"Why doesn't Your Highness ask Shushu what she thinks?" Wei Tingsi was confident. Although Zhao Shu was a bit slow to warm up, he believed that one day he would win her heart and make her give him her heart.
Besides, he's Zhao Shu's boyfriend now. Although he doesn't seem very reliable, it's Zhao Shu's own words that matter. No matter what others say, it's useless; only her own words have any effect.
How could the Crown Prince not know Zhao Shu's temperament? Since they could come together and had such an intimate nickname, she must have a little bit of Wei Tingsi in her heart. From childhood to adulthood, his younger sister has always had a strong opinion of herself, so asking her is pointless.
If he could resolve the issue with her, why would he bother negotiating with Wei Tingsi, a man full of hostility and murderous intent?
He was a scholar.
Pointing his finger at Wei Tingsi's nose, he said, "You'd better not try anything funny or damage A-Jun's reputation, or I'll keep my word and not let you off the hook!"
Wei Tingsi knew that the Crown Prince had compromised because he understood Zhao Shu. He grinned, stood up, and patted the Crown Prince on the shoulder. "Your Highness, rest assured, with me here, no one will dare to say anything. However, Your Highness should be careful with your words and actions. Neither you nor Shushu are children."
The Crown Prince understood this reasoning and nodded with some annoyance. It was truly distressing; how could his beloved younger sister soon become someone else's?
"The world is about to descend into chaos. Heroes emerge in times of turmoil. How long does Your Highness intend to spend controlling the floods in Jiangnan?" After the floods, it's time to rebuild homes and construct dikes. The Crown Prince is destined to be emperor. What could be more convincing than military achievements?
The Crown Prince felt a warmth in his heart. Over the years, he had felt that his father was using him as a whetstone and a target, and he didn't know when he would be brought down. Even his maternal grandfather didn't help him, so who would support him?
How could Liu Huan and Luo Hu alone contend with their brothers? Although the Huo family had moved closer to him because of Zhao Shu, it was still far from enough.
Wei Tingsi had helped him before, and now that I think about it, this guy probably had ulterior motives towards A-Jun a long time ago. He really hid it well.
After thinking for a moment, the Crown Prince looked up at him and said, "I'm afraid Father Emperor will not agree."
"Although His Majesty has now forbidden all the princes from leaving their residences, there will surely be someone who will try to step forward. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and no one will miss it. Your Highness is the Crown Prince, so it is only natural for you to lead an army..." Wei Tingsi explained the pros and cons to the Crown Prince one by one. "If Your Highness has military merits and a certain prestige in the army, and is also the legitimate son, how can the other princes compete with you?"
The Crown Prince was moved. He stood up and stared intently at Wei Tingsi. "General, are you willing to help me? Not because of A-Jun, but because you genuinely want to support me as Emperor?"
How could someone like Wei Tingsi possibly submit to anyone? Taking command for Emperor Mingde was merely repaying the kindness shown to him over the years. After the Crown Prince asked this question, he remained silent for a long time.
It wasn't because of Ah Jun that he couldn't find a reason to assist the Crown Prince, and the same was true for the other princes; no one could make him submit.
As a unique individual, proud and self-reliant, how could I possibly be subservient to anyone?
"I was abrupt." The Crown Prince was disappointed when he received no response. This was a blow to his confidence, but he was not a hothouse flower and could withstand this blow.
Wei Tingsi apologized, "Your Highness need not worry. I will support and help A-Jun whatever she wants to do. Her greatest goal is for Your Highness to ascend the throne smoothly and become a wise ruler. Therefore, I will also lend Your Highness a helping hand."
"I was confused. I shouldn't have cared about why you helped me. Since you were able to help me, that is a great favor. I will remember it. Thank you." He smiled freely, no longer bothering with trivial matters.
Seeing the Crown Prince's subtle changes, Wei Tingsi felt a little more at ease. Emperor Mingde did teach the Crown Prince on the surface, and the scholars in the Imperial Guard were all very learned. However, the Crown Prince had actually been taught to be somewhat sensitive. He was fine before the incident, but after the incident, his sensitivity was aroused.
He used to get bogged down in trivial details, but now that he has made progress and improved himself, he is increasingly moving towards the path of a wise ruler, which is a blessing for the world.
"Your Highness is too kind."
"General, you are about to take command upon your return to the capital. I wonder where I could lead the troops?" He knew his own limitations; he was no match for the Imperial Guards in battle. He could only choose the best battles to fight and build up his military achievements.
Wei Tingsi replied without hesitation, "The Bei Zhong family is currently the easiest to deal with." The Bei Zhong family is a scholarly family, good at theoretical warfare but not good at actual combat; otherwise, they wouldn't have lost to the founding emperor back then.
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