The reason I can be so carefree and unrestrained is that, whenever I want, I can break free from the constraints of the royal family, abandon that revered status, stay away from the strife and clamor of the court, and step into the vast world alone, becoming one of the millions of ordinary people in this world.
I am willing to personally cultivate the land, hunt wild animals, and taste the coarse and even slightly chewy food; I wear simple coarse linen clothes, and no matter how harsh the conditions are, it is enough as long as I can survive.
Aside from being a princess, I can be an ordinary farm girl, a wandering swordswoman, or just an ordinary person among the masses.
Xi Zhu, to be honest, I'm actually quite selfish.
Often, I only consider my own feelings and interests, and rarely take into account the thoughts of others.
At the same time, I am also a fairly open-minded person. I can see things clearly and understand them, and I don't get too attached to or agonize over them.
Just like now, my sister isn't here. If I truly wanted to leave this chaotic world, I could abandon everyone without hesitation, as long as I wanted.
This even includes my father and elder brother. Although they are related to me by blood, so what?
I no longer want to be bound by these worldly relationships; I only want to pursue my own free life.
Away from court intrigues, power struggles, and exhausting backstabbing, find a quiet place and live a life free from worldly strife.
So to put it bluntly, the reason why Rong Ning is able to live such a comfortable and carefree life is not because of her father's boundless indulgence and pampering.
Rather, neither her father nor her elder brother could truly control her.
The key to this is that Rong Ning has no worries in her heart.
She can let go of anyone and anything with ease, and can leave them without any lingering attachment at any time.
But the Emperor and his elder brother could not do that.
The court is currently unstable, with complex and intertwined power dynamics. Therefore, they need Rong Ning to do many things, and only by having her do these things can they feel at ease.
Of course, Rong Ning didn't say this to Xie Xizhu.
She slowly stood up, looked down at Xie Xizhu, and continued, "The reason I'm telling you all this is to tell you that when you have no resources, others may be praising you to death, or something else, but it's definitely not for your benefit."
When he withdraws this indulgence, you will have nothing left, and you may even suffer the consequences of the foolish things you did while you were being indulged.
But when you have something in your hands that becomes irreplaceable, then indulgence is no longer indulgence, but rather the right to speak that you have earned for yourself.
Xi Zhu, to be honest, the biggest difference between you and me, or rather between me and the young ladies of Nanyang City, is not whether we have a noble or respectable status, nor does it lie in having a prominent father.
People like you, born into prominent families, should understand that there are very few people in the world who will unconditionally cherish and indulge you in every way.
Everyone has some ulterior motive when approaching others.
But these are not the main points.
What truly matters is that, no matter when or where, and whatever the circumstances, I am willing to go all out and be able to bear the worst possible outcome.
No one can control you when faced with a difficult problem in this world, as long as you are willing to go all out.
Just think of it this way: it's just one life, and if you're going to die, you might as well take someone down with you.
Xie Xizhu sat there quietly, listening to Rong Ning's seductive words.
Gradually, she seemed to enter a world that belonged only to herself.
Her thoughts began to drift uncontrollably, and some ideas she had never had before leaped and flickered in her mind like sparks...
Rong Ning had been observing Xie Xizhu's changing expressions. She noticed that Xie Xizhu's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her beautiful eyes appeared somewhat lost and deep.
A thought struck her, and after a slight pause, she spoke again, “When I saw the family rules that the Xie family specifically formulated for women, I already knew that you young ladies from secluded chambers probably knew very little about matters of the court.”
Naturally, you would have no way of knowing about the various conflicts and entanglements that have recently arisen between your grandfather and my father.
At this point, Rong Ning raised her voice slightly and continued, "To tell you the truth, the Emperor sent me into the Prime Minister's residence this time, and the deeper meaning behind it is actually a silent warning."
Whether your grandfather will be able to wake up in time and pull back from the brink depends entirely on his own choice.
If he can realize his mistake and turn back from the wrong path, that would be the best outcome.
But if he insists on going his own way... have you ever thought about what kind of fate this huge Prime Minister's mansion will face then?
And what will become of you, the eldest daughter of the Xie family?
"Your Highness!!"
Xie Xizhu's pupils dilated in shock; she couldn't believe what she was hearing. Looking at Rong Ning, her eyes were filled with shattered terror…
Rong Ning ignored him and continued, "Xi Zhu, let me tell you the truth. If Grandfather doesn't turn back, the Xie family's fate is sealed. The reason I brought you out of the Prime Minister's residence today is because of my elder sister. I saw in you the helplessness and pain my elder sister had in the past."
So I want to give you a chance, so you can plan your own way out.
And if you do well, it will also leave a way out for your Prime Minister's mansion.
"Your Highness..." Xie Xizhu said blankly, "What do you mean by that? Are you asking me to betray the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
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