Chapter 170 A Major Decision
Xie Sangning's fingertips tapped unconsciously on the table as she fell silent.
Could she say that she considered all the princes, but not the Ninth Prince? It wasn't that she looked down on the Ninth Prince, but... she didn't want to break that sense of goodness.
But she also admitted that Xie did indeed look down on her.
The pros and cons were weighed repeatedly in my mind, and reality and possibility were clashing fiercely.
Looking at his great-granddaughter's solemn profile, Lin Zhu's hope gradually cooled, replaced by trepidation and anxiety.
Fearing Xie Sangning would immediately reject the idea, he couldn't help but speak urgently, his voice carrying a barely perceptible plea:
“Sang Ning, I know… I know Pei Zhi seems… useless right now! But he’s not a bad person at heart! What he lacks is a mentor, true guidance!”
"I was once the emperor's tutor! I know how to teach according to aptitude and how to mold a person into a useful talent!"
He straightened his hunched back, his withered fingers trembling slightly. "Give me time! Give me a chance! I will definitely teach Pei Zhi to be... at least, a qualified emperor who has a benevolent heart, knows reverence, and understands the importance of the people!"
Yes, he calmed down completely.
Sang Ning is right, should we trade one life for another to assassinate Pei Yan?
That's not just wishful thinking, it's a stupid act that would drag the entire Lin family, and even the Xie family, down with it!
Now, the path of changing the emperor that Sang Ning pointed out is the only feasible one, with the lowest cost, and the only way to truly comfort the spirit of the late emperor in heaven!
It's not just for revenge or atonement, but also for the sake of the Sherlin family, and even more so for this crumbling empire!
He has made a grave mistake and doesn't seek forgiveness, but he wants to do everything he can to make amends...
Xie Sangning's long eyelashes finally fluttered, and she raised her eyes to meet the pleading gaze of the woman outside. Her heart was also churning with turbulent emotions.
Replace him with an emperor who is easier to control, or at least less suspicious and bloodthirsty.
This idea, like a seed, had long been buried and sprouted in her heart.
It's just been waiting for the right opportunity.
The General's Mansion looks incredibly prestigious, with her father Xie Zhenting holding sway over the borderlands, and Xie Sangning seemingly unrestrained in Xihan. Emperor Pei Yan appears unable to control her for the time being, but if she makes a single wrong move, the entire General's Mansion will be doomed. Who wants to be so exhausted?
Beneath this glamorous surface lies a sheer cliff, a perilous journey at every turn.
Pei Yan's fear and suspicion of the Xie family had long been ingrained in his bones. Even if they did nothing, they could not change the emperor's opinion. If they really did nothing, the emperor would immediately exploit them and drain their marrow.
The father held a large army assigned by the late emperor, which he carefully trained and repeatedly made military achievements. He was highly popular among the people and had become a thorn in the side of Emperor Pei Yan.
Some people say that one should not be too powerful and threaten the ruler, but Xie Sangning finds it laughable. That was the country that her father and his soldiers risked their lives to defend. If they did not win this battle, where would the country be?
Winning means being too powerful and overshadowing the emperor, while losing means being a sinner for all time. There is no way to resolve this.
The reason the emperor hasn't taken action yet, and can't take action, is simply because he can't find a suitable candidate to replace his father in guarding the border and resisting foreign enemies. He's just being cautious!
Once he finds that knife… Xie Sangning’s fingers suddenly tightened.
The entire Xie family will be wiped out in an instant!
Who wants to live under the knife every day, living in such fear and exhaustion?
This is why Xie Sangning would not allow the highly talented Wei Zikai to develop his talents. A country cannot have only one general, but it certainly cannot have a general who can replace his father.
Don't call her selfish. Faced with life and death, she's not a saint. She has her own scales to weigh the options.
Her kindness only exists when it does not harm her own interests. For example, now that she is considering that changing dynasties will cause people to be displaced, she only chooses a legitimate successor.
But if one day she has a reason to change the dynasty, whether the people will suffer as a result will not be within her consideration.
Support Pei Zhi…
This seemingly absurd choice actually holds a glimmer of hope.
The legal status is legitimate, the maternal family is weak, and the temperament is still malleable...
If his great-grandfather could truly educate him, even if he only became a ruler who maintained the status quo, someone who understood the people's plight, trusted loyal ministers, and knew how precious a pillar of the state like his father was...
Then, life would be so much easier.
At least, we no longer have to worry about being discarded after serving our purpose, or walking a tightrope.
“Great-grandfather, this matter… is worth a try.”
Lin Zhu's eyes lit up with ecstasy!
"But this is by no means an easy task! Nor is it child's play!"
“We need time, we need to plan, we need to proceed step by step, with utmost care. Pei Zhi... is still just a stone, or even a piece of rotten wood! Whether he is a rough gem worth carving, whether he has the potential and temperament to shoulder this responsibility, all these questions need to be observed and tested!”
She paused, then emphasized, "Before we make the final decision to stake everything and put him in that position, we must ensure that he doesn't back down halfway and doesn't turn into a weapon against us! If he's an incompetent fool or an ungrateful wretch, then forget about it!"
Lin Zhu agreed, his eyes gleaming: "Don't worry, girl! I understand! This matter cannot be rushed! I also need to carefully consider whether this Ninth Prince is worth risking everything for! However, I trust my own judgment!"
Seeing the renewed hope in her great-grandfather's eyes, Xie Sangning chuckled.
It wasn't a complete loss; at least it prevented my great-grandfather from bringing about his own destruction and gave him the will to survive.
The old man will no longer be thinking about fighting Pei Yan for the time being.
Lin Zhu got off the carriage, and soon Ru Chun gracefully lifted the curtain and entered, skillfully serving Xie Sangning hot tea.
The tea is warm and fragrant.
However, Ru Chun, who is usually calm and composed, was stiff in her movements today, and she was trying her best to control her emotions under her lowered eyelashes.
Sure enough, after a brief silence, Ru Chun finally couldn't hold back.
She put down the teapot, took a deep breath, and looked up:
“Miss…” she paused, as if searching for the right words, “Why not just…”
She didn't say what came next, but her meaning was already obvious.
Xie Sangning's hand, which was holding the teacup, paused slightly in mid-air.
She understood the meaning of "springtime not yet over".
Why not just rebel? Kill Pei Yan! Seize the throne!
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