Xie Xizhu became more and more agitated as she spoke, and her emotions gradually rose until the last few words she uttered were simply outrageous.
She suddenly realized that she had said something inappropriate, and hurriedly turned around, looking at Rong Ning with a somewhat flustered expression.
Rong Ning was gazing at her quietly, her eyes seemingly carrying a profound meaning that was hard to describe.
At this moment, Xie Xizhu felt a sudden, belated sense of dread. She was afraid that her rash words would bring trouble or even disaster upon her.
However, to Xie Xizhu's surprise, Rong Ning smiled slightly and gently reached out to pat her shoulder.
This action seemed to have a magical power, instantly calming Xie Xizhu's tense and uneasy heart.
Rong Ning gently took Xie Xizhu's hand and led her to the corridor, gesturing for her to sit down.
The two sat side by side on the veranda bench. Rong Ning still had a smile on her face and said softly, "You showed no fear when you spoke just now. Now that the words have been spoken, why be afraid anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Xizhu lowered her head and stammered, "Your Highness, please forgive me! I acted impulsively and spoke without thinking. Please do not blame me..."
"What's the blame!"
Rong Ning leaned back lazily, her posture relaxed and nonchalant.
She said softly, "To be honest, you're not wrong."
I was born into a royal family, and my father was exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted from a young age.
I remember when he was still King Yu, he was deeply loved and doted on by his grandmother.
The Empress Dowager showed the Emperor absolute favor, showering him with gifts.
This honor not only benefits the Emperor himself, but also brings great benefits to us younger generations!
Compared to the children of other princes, we certainly live a much more glamorous life.
In the deep inner palace, even the princes who were not favored treated the three of us with utmost respect and courtesy.
That was the case back then, let alone now?
My father is now an emperor who reigns over the world and holds the power of life and death. His power is so great that it inspires awe.
Naturally, as his children, we are able to enjoy even more freedom to indulge ourselves and do whatever we want.
I must say, my father was truly kind and benevolent to me, and he showed me great tolerance.
It was precisely because of this indulgence that I had the opportunity to venture into areas that ordinary women could hardly access.
Rong Ning paused slightly at this point, then slowly turned her head and gazed at Xie Xizhu with a calm and serene look. She then continued, "However, Father Emperor did not always indulge me in this way."
Her eyes dimmed, as if recalling that painful and rebellious past.
"After my mother passed away, I became extremely willful and reckless, committing many mistakes. At that time, apart from my elder sister, no one in the Yuwang Mansion had any goodwill or affection for me."
Even my father might wish he had never had a daughter like me.
He often locked me up, ordering me to reflect on my mistakes, attempting to wear down my stubbornness and rebellious spirit while I was still young.
Rong Ning chuckled softly, her laughter carrying a hint of mockery. "But how could I accept this? How could I accept being treated like this?"
Without hesitation, I chose to climb over the wall and head straight for the palace to cry and complain to the Empress Dowager.
In this way, even if Father Emperor harbored resentment, he wouldn't dare to easily do anything to me anymore.
They just let me run wild and do whatever I wanted, as if they were blind to everything I did.
But I know very well that when I commit that irreparable and unforgivable blunder, even if everyone combined, they won't be able to save me. That's when they can finally deal with me.
After all, my grandmother can't protect me forever.
From that time on, I began to study martial arts diligently.
Compared to my older brother, I was even more diligent and hardworking.
Whether in the scorching heat or freezing cold, whether in wind or rain, day after day, year after year, there has never been even a single day of slackness or relaxation.
And just like that, several years passed in the blink of an eye.
One day, my father noticed my strong physique and superb martial arts skills, which I had honed over many years.
But at the same time, he also discovered that all I did all day was fight and brawl with people in Nanyang City, causing countless troubles.
After much deliberation, he finally decided to send me to Linghua Temple.
Every step I take is for my own pursuit and goals; what others think or how they see it is irrelevant to me.
Because I know very well that in the end, I can only walk this path of life by myself, and no one can walk it for me.
However, even with such a resolute decision, at that time, deep down I still felt that as a member of the royal family, I carried many responsibilities and constraints that I could not easily get rid of.
Those innate social status and family honors are like heavy shackles, tightly binding my heart.
After I entered Linghua Temple, I followed in my master's footsteps for the next few years, traveling all over the country.
It was these unforgettable experiences that gradually made me let go of the fame, fortune, and power I had once been so attached to, and slowly let go of the burden of being a so-called "royal person" that had been troubling me.
I began to learn to face everything in life with a more peaceful and serene mindset.
Perhaps you think that my comfortable life today is entirely due to my father's indulgence and pampering. There is some truth to that, but it's not entirely true.
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