That's a bit too blunt.
Rong Yang knew that her younger sister was unconventional and only cared about what she wanted to care about; as for everything else, she didn't care if it was destroyed.
So talking to her about national and familial matters at this time won't work.
She sighed, the sense of powerlessness in her heart had dissipated the anger she had just felt, and she advised from a different angle, "How could I not understand all of this? But even if we disregard all of this, if I really run away from the marriage with you, what will happen to my elder brother?"
You don't care about your father, or the fate of the Southern Dynasty, but can you not care about your elder brother?
My elder brother is the crown prince, second only to the emperor, but the court is unstable now, with various forces stirring things up, so he is not having an easy time as the crown prince.
If we disappear at this time, how will our elder brother face our father, how will he face the civil and military officials, and how will he clean up the mess behind us?
"Ah Ning... I don't really care what the officials think about this marriage alliance, nor do I care what Father Emperor considers. I just... don't want the people I care about to be put in such a difficult position because of this."
The only people she cared about were the young girl in front of her and the Crown Prince Rong Sheng, who had been ordered by the Emperor a month ago to go south to investigate the case of "smuggling salt and iron".
During the reign of the late emperor, officials colluded with merchants for personal gain, and the smuggling of salt and iron was rampant, to the point that it threatened the very foundation of the nation.
Those shady dealings, one after another, were shocking.
Therefore, not long after the emperor ascended the throne, he ordered the crown prince to take charge of the matter and thoroughly investigate it, determined to set things right.
However, this matter involves various power groups in the Southern Dynasty, and if they are not careful, they will be attacked by all of them.
If they cause any trouble at this point, it will give others ammunition to drag the prince down with them.
Upon hearing her elder brother Rong Sheng's name, Rong Ning calmed down a bit. After a long while, she said, "I think my elder brother also doesn't want my sister to go on a political marriage. If he were in Nanyang City right now, he would definitely argue with Father Emperor just like I did."
“I know…that’s why I’m glad my elder brother isn’t here. Also, because the situation in the south is too complicated, he can’t spare the energy to come back and get involved in this marriage alliance.” Rong Yang said in a calm tone, “A Ning, my elder brother is the crown prince. If he opposes my marriage alliance, the court officials and even the emperor will think that he doesn’t care about the big picture and is not worthy of being the crown prince of a country.”
"Can……"
"Stop talking, A-Ning, this is my fate!" Rong Yang interrupted her. "Saying more is meaningless. My sister's mind is made up."
“Sister…” Rong Ning’s voice was hoarse, “Why should we accept this unfair fate?”
Rong Yang remained silent…
She couldn't answer that question.
After a moment of silence, unable to think of anything nice to say, she could only evade the question, "I have things to take care of, Aning. You stay here and rest. I'll come to see you later."
After saying this, he summoned a palace maid to serve him and then hurriedly left.
Rong Ning was anxious and wanted to chase after her, but was stopped by A Ye, the head palace maid beside Rong Yang. She advised, "Third Princess, if you chase after her again, the First Princess will really be angry with you. Please let her have some peace and quiet, okay?"
Rong Yang's struggling body stiffened. She opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. After a moment, she asked dejectedly, "Sister A-Ye, was I wrong? But I just didn't want you to leave your hometown and spend the rest of your life in fear."
"I know!" A-Ye helped Rong Ning lie down again. "The Third Princess is thinking of the Eldest Princess. You should rest well. I will go with her now and try to persuade our mistress."
It seemed that this was the only way. Rong Ning nodded and told her to leave.
Although she knew that Ah Ye was just comforting her, because given her sister's personality, no matter what, she would accept her fate and go through with the marriage alliance.
The normal methods won't work.
Rong Ning leaned back on the couch, her mind beginning to make plans.
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