Chapter 109 It's Rare to Have a Lover

Ling Ning didn't want to think about how Yan Li, an orphan, could think so deeply and see so clearly, but she knew that what Yan Li said was right.

The battle for the throne has always been a life-and-death battle. For the person who ascends the throne, it doesn't matter whether you are intentional or not. The key is whether you have the strength to threaten the throne.

Ling Ning rubbed the tea cup and was silent for a long time.

Everyone in the world envies nobles from aristocratic families, but they don't know that noble daughters from aristocratic families can't even decide their marriage. All factors must be taken into consideration when choosing a marriage.

How to choose if you are ambitious, how to protect yourself if you are not ambitious, one mistake may be the collapse of a family.

"Everyone has a different attitude towards things. A woman like you should be more decisive."

Yan Li seemed to see the embarrassment in her heart, and smiled calmly, "Prince Jing likes you, and you also like Prince Jing. I am willing to marry a man and a woman. What others think is their business, and you can't stop it."

Ling Ning took a sip of tea in silence, her eyebrows filled with deep thought.

"Even if you prove to everyone that you have no ambitions, the mere existence of the Protector's Palace may arouse the jealousy of the king. Of course, not only the Protector's Palace, but the Ninth Prince may also make the new emperor jealous in the future."

When Ling Ning heard this, she felt like she was enlightened and suddenly became enlightened.

Yes, those with military power can protect their families and the country during war, and they are a sharp weapon in the hands of the emperor. However, military power and meritorious deeds will also arouse the suspicion of the emperor, which is inevitable.

Since the Ling family has chosen this path, they can only do their best to keep their responsibilities, and thinking too much will only increase worries.

Yan Li's voice was calm, and there was no wave in her tone. "No matter what time, the more powerful a person is, the more he must stay awake and have the ability to protect himself absolutely. Even if he is suspected in the future, he must at least maximize his ability to protect himself. The ability to retreat.”

Ling Ning was silent for a moment: "If it were you, how would you choose?"

"No one can accurately predict the outcome of something that has not happened. Even destiny sometimes goes awry, let alone mortals?"

Yan Li smiled and said, "If it were me, I would definitely make decisions based on my own wishes. It's rare to have a lover in this world."

It’s rare to have a lover…

Ling Ning frowned, unexpectedly thinking of what King Jing said to her yesterday.

"You are worried that your prominent family will arouse the emperor's suspicion, so I am willing to give up the position of prince for you; you said that you cannot resist the imperial decree to marry, and now my marriage to Gu Anxian has been cancelled; you do not want to be married to another woman, I The king promised to be together for the rest of his life... Ling Ning, if you still find other reasons to reject me, I will have to take some extraordinary measures. "

Ling Ning wanted to ask him at that moment, what was his extraordinary method?

But looking at King Jing's solemn and solemn face, Ling Ning didn't know if it was because of a guilty conscience. She felt a little frightened for a moment, and finally turned around and left, with a hint of running away.

"What's more, even if we don't get married to Prince Jing, the Protector can guarantee that the next emperor will be an enlightened king?" Yan Li slowly shook his head, "The emperor's heart is unpredictable. This sentence has never been wrong."

Ling Ning came back to her senses and spoke slowly: "What you said makes sense."

Yan Li didn't say anything more.

Ling Ning is a smart woman, and she only needs to click on many words. After all, outsiders can only give a few words of advice, and she is the one who really makes the decision.

Turning to look out the window, Yan Li sighed silently.

People in the world have their own sutras that are difficult to recite. Common people want to live a stable and prosperous life, but when encountering natural disasters, such stability and peace are a luxury.

Nobles enjoy the ultimate glory and wealth in the world, but most of them have no control over their marriages, especially the marriages of their daughters' families. Some are used by their fathers as marriage tools, while others have to worry about whether they will be the master of the family.

There are too few people who can truly do whatever they want.

When she was in the Southern Kingdom, she didn't see much of this and didn't see much, because she spent most of her first half of her life learning how to be an emperor. The disputes between wives and concubines of powerful families had nothing to do with her. The jealousy between them has nothing to do with her.

As for the marriage between aristocratic families, the emperor only saw the impact of their marriage, and did not consider whether the two people being married came together because of feelings or interests - because these are not important.

The power balance only looks at the results and phenomena. No one has the heart to ask what they really think in their hearts.

Even if asked, how many people would tell the truth?

After drinking a cup of tea, Yan Li was about to speak when he suddenly saw a familiar figure through the window. His eyes were narrow and he turned to look at Ling Ning calmly: "Miss Ling, do you still want to continue shopping?"

Ling Ning shook her head: "It's getting late, let's go back."

The two stood up and left the private room together. Yan Li asked, "Has the knot in Miss Ling's heart been resolved?"

"That's right." Ling Ning nodded, her brows not completely relaxed, "But even if the problem is solved, the relationship between me and King Jing may not be too smooth."

"How to say?"

"There are intrigues and greed in the family." Ling Ning's expression was cold and a bit mocking, "Many people think that most military generals' families are strong-willed, straight-forward in doing things, and don't have too many calculations. If you marry into a military generals' family, Women should also be open-minded and generous, and it will be much more peaceful than the ordinary houses of powerful people."

Yan Li listened to what he said and understood its meaning, "Some people are born with pride and noble character. Even if they become civil servants, they still won't change their pride."

Most people's impression of civil servants is that they are good at calculating and obsessed with power all day long, while military generals are aboveboard.

But nothing is absolute.

"The Ling family is a family of military generals. Grandfather, uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle are all people who defend their country. I admire them very much." Ling Ning frowned and said indifferently, "But military generals will fight in wars, and they are inevitably lacking in managing the family. The inner house of the Ling family is actually very uneasy... Forget it, why should I tell the princess about this?"

Yan Li said, "It doesn't matter. Miss Ling is willing to talk, and I am willing to listen."

Ling Ning nodded and said, "I will talk to the princess in detail next time I have the chance."

"Okay."

The two said goodbye outside the Zhuxi Teahouse and got on their own carriages.

When Ling Ning returned home, he just stepped into the front yard and saw his aunt Wu coming with the nanny and maids.

Pausing, Ling Ning bowed steadily: "Aunt."

"Ling Ning, you're back?" Seeing Ling Ning, Wu's face immediately spread with a warm smile, "Aunt just wants to discuss something with you."

Ling Ning's expression remained unchanged: "Aunt, please tell me if you have something to say."

"It's about your eldest sister's marriage." Wu walked to the inner courtyard with Ling Ning, smiling at Ling Ning as they walked, "Shuang'er is eighteen years old this year, but she has never had a suitable marriage. What I mean is, can you give Shuang'er the marriage with King Jing? Later, Aunt will arrange a better one for you..."

"Better?" Ling Ning raised her eyebrows, with a playful expression, "Who do you think is a better husband than King Jing?"