The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "A'ning, I understand your thoughts. But the affairs of the court are complex and complicated. Once you get involved, it will be difficult to extricate yourself unscathed."
Upon hearing this, Rong Ning lowered her head in thought before slowly saying, "When my elder sister went to marry a foreign ruler, I told her on the banks of the Muyang River: My lifelong wish is for the Southern Dynasty to be peaceful and prosperous, and for the Southern Dynasty's army to be able to withstand the pressure from the Great Jing, so that my elder sister can sleep soundly in the Great Jing."
“Father, I know that if I get too involved in court affairs, it will be difficult to extricate myself later. But ever since my elder sister went to Dajing, I have never thought of leaving unscathed.” Rong Ning’s voice revealed a hint of weariness that was not easily detected. “You and my elder brother want to reform, eliminate the paralysis in the court, and restore peace and order to the Southern Dynasty. This is in line with what I want.”
The emperor gave Rong Ning a deep look, then slowly stood up, walked to the window, turned his back to her, and asked in a low voice, "Are you really sure?"
"Yes, Father."
Rong Ning's voice was unwavering, "Father and my elder brother want to reduce the power of the prefects and separate military power from the hands of the prefects in each prefecture, which is also what I want to do."
"Father...you asked me what I want, and I won't hide it from you. I want military power in the North. I want to rightfully intervene in military affairs and restore the former glory of the Southern Dynasty's army!"
The emperor, not expecting her to be so direct, chuckled and asked, "Are you so sure you can do it?"
“I don’t believe it either…” Rong Ning turned her head and looked directly into the emperor’s eyes. “But can Father find someone more suitable than me?”
"If you want to separate military power, you will need someone who can keep the soldiers in line and stabilize the situation from the beginning."
My prestige in the army is unmatched by ordinary people, and I am also the Emperor's own daughter. No matter how you look at it, I am the most suitable.
And just as Father said, I am a woman, and no matter how much power I wield, it will not pose a significant threat to you or my elder brother.
Because my power was given to me by my father, if one day my father decides not to acknowledge it anymore, then the civil and military officials will not acknowledge it either. After all, not many men are willing to see a woman riding on their heads.
So if one day in the future, my father wants to take power away from me, it will be as easy as turning his hand.
"If that's the case... then what is there for Father to worry about?"
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