Chapter 25: The Princess's Thoughts

  "Is this praise or sarcasm?"

  "Chen Ye's heart sank slightly as he calmly said: 'I don't know why Your Highness has come to find me, what is the matter?'"

  In other people's eyes, the princess is still a princess, even if she is an idiot. She is still a princess and has the natural mission of being a member of the royal family, which is to marry!

  The marriages of other princes and princesses were not without the pursuit of great benefits for the emperor, and Princess Xuanling was no exception. The emperor arranged her marriage to Chen Ye for the same reason.

  The Chen family's power is tilted towards the Great Hua Imperial Court, directly controlling one-third of the imperial court's military strength. This number has destined that, apart from the Holy Master, any emperor will not have a peaceful factor.

  But in fact, the emperor did not dare to do so, and could only slowly weaken the influence of the Chen family, and then further weaken the military power of the Chen family. At this time, Princess Xuanling played a huge role.

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu, although noble as a golden branch and jade leaf, has also become an idiot. In the Great Hua Imperial Court, she still holds a high position and status, but in reality, in the hearts of the various powerful families, she is no different from the stray cats and dogs on the street.

  Marrying such a so-called noble person into your family represents what meaning, no one will be unclear.

  The emperor wants to clearly express a certain meaning through this method, so that all people in the world know that the Chen family is no longer trusted by the imperial court.

  Since the Chen family has already lost the favor of the imperial court, you loyal and unswerving generals who follow the Chen family, shouldn't you consider this carefully?

  If you haven't thought it through and still follow the Chen family, then I'm sorry. The Emperor can't move Zhen Guo Wang Ye Chen Zhong, so how can he move you?

  Even if Zhong Chen takes action to protect him, can he protect one, and can he protect all? As long as Zhong Chen does not have a change of heart, the Emperor's plan will be gradually implemented. The Emperor has used this trick of "draining the water from the cauldron" with great skill.

  Therefore, both Old Man Chen and Chen Ye refused on the spot with the best reason. However, Old Man Chen's refusal was not just for the sake of the Chen family, but more for Chen Ye.

  He didn't think that he, this already pitiful grandson, would spend the rest of his life accompanying a foolish princess.

  Although he refused the emperor's good intentions, he still clearly expressed his meaning, regardless of whether this marriage can be achieved, the ministers have a balance in their minds, either light or heavy! It can also be said that the emperor's plan was half successful.

  So Zhenyuan would say that since it can't be avoided, why not accept the offer and get an identity as a royal relative, which is better than getting nothing.

  However, no one had expected that Princess Xuan Ling was actually pretending to be foolish!

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu smiled lightly and said, "After you saw me, you hurried back in a flurry. If I didn't come to explain things clearly to you, and it reached Grandfather Chen's ears, I'm afraid endless troubles would arise."

  At these words, Chen Ye's sword-like eyebrows rose slightly, but he didn't speak, quietly gazing at her.

  After a long while, Princess Xuan Ling let out a soft sigh and said: "Chen Ye, actually we are the same kind of people. Why I did this, you should be very clear in your heart?"

  Chen Ye understood a bit in his heart, it was nothing more than the tree wanting to be still but the wind not stopping, just wanting to avoid the inherent struggle within the imperial family. However, Chen Ye understood even more clearly that this wouldn't be the main reason.

  Chen Ye remained silent, and Princess Xuan Ling suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly: "Chen Ye, let's be honest with each other. Born in the imperial family, I am indeed high above others, but what does that mean? All those I've come into contact with are all about intrigue and ruthless struggle, which is essentially mutual destruction."

  "I understand in my heart that all of you imperial brothers must fight, but I don't want to fight! However, if I don't fight, it will appear to the imperial brothers as neither being superior nor giving up, but rather waiting for an opportunity to strike. With Father Emperor's favor towards me, it is enough to make them see me as a thorn in their eyes and a stab in their flesh!"

  This statement is not unreasonable, and the queen does exist!

  But these words, said is equal to not said!

  "They are all brothers and sisters of the same root, they can ignore me, but I cannot turn a blind eye to kinship, so..."

  "So something unexpected happened when you were seven years old?" Chen Ye suddenly spoke up, his sword-like eyebrows slightly furrowed, with a hint of solemnity.

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu smiled and said: "Don't think so highly of me, it's just that Mother asked me to do this."

  Even with an elder in charge, the young Princess Xuanling was willing to do so, and yet no one has discovered it until today. This temperament is not something that can be taken lightly, at the very least, Chen Ye felt that he himself could not achieve this.

  It's really a good intention, but it can't make Chen Ye treat Xuan Ling Gongzhu well. She doesn't argue because the object is her brother and sister. If it were someone else, such as the Chen family, would she not argue? If she wanted to argue, who could resist with the temperament she showed?

  "Do you have murderous intentions towards me?" Princess Xuan Ling's face suddenly turned cold.

  Chen Ye didn't deny it and said indifferently: "Since the conversation has reached this point, if Your Highness doesn't have anything else to say, please excuse Chen Ye for not accompanying you further."

  Upon hearing this, Princess Xuan Ling's delicate eyebrows rose slightly, and amidst her ethereal laughter, a faint hint of murderous intent also emerged.

  Four eyes met in mid-air, a faint sword-like aura flashed horizontally, and after a brief moment, they parted ways, the two killing intents disappearing instantly.

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu slowly said, "In this world, it's not just the Great Hua Empire, and what exists in the world is not just power and wealth as seen by ordinary people. Chen Ye, I'm saying this to you, do you understand?"

  Chen Ye nodded, and Princess Xuan Ling continued: "Born in the imperial family, I have resources and environment that ordinary people can't imagine. Moreover, I'm already an idiot, so no one will bother me. One day, I believe I can escape this prison and gain my own freedom. At that time, I will leave the royal family!"

  Her eyes narrowed slightly as she stared straight at the beauty in front of her and asked, "Will you really leave later?"

  "Of course!" Princess Xuan Ling met his gaze without flinching and said with profound meaning: "If the imperial court is at peace, what can't I let go of?"

  "The stability of the imperial court depends on whether your father is wise or not!"

  "If someone is willing to cooperate, won't it be twice the result with half the effort?"

  "Perhaps those who cooperate will ultimately end up with a family in ruins, the Tian family is ruthless, don't you know?"

  These words were extremely unreasonable, but when they reached the ears of Princess Xuan Ling, she paused for a moment and then said firmly: "If you believe me, I am willing to guarantee that in my lifetime, honor, wealth, freedom, and all will be yours!"

  "If you are still not at peace, we can make a pact. I guarantee that the Chen family will remain unchanged in every way, and you, help me leave the Great Hua Empire quietly!"

  "After you leave, can you still guarantee that they will trust me, the Chen family, as much as they trust Master Sheng?" Chen Ye asked with a sneer.

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu's expression hesitated for a moment, and after a long while, she spoke in a soft and bitter tone: "To be honest, I really don't dare to guarantee that, but for now, for both the Chen family and me, joining hands is still the best way to achieve our goals."

  "Although I'm already an idiot, Father Emperor's doting on me hasn't decreased in the slightest. If I unintentionally show affection towards you, then for a short period of time, Father Emperor definitely won't treat the Chen family poorly..."

  "It's still the same sentence, you can't guarantee completely, so there is no possibility of cooperation between us."

  It is undeniable that Princess Xuan Ling has indeed received the favor of the current emperor, but what does this mean? She will still be treated as a tool and married off to the Chen family!

  "Your Highness, it's getting late, you should head back."

  "Good night!"

  "Your Highness, Princess, please return!"

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu's gaze gradually became sharper, but in the end, it still turned into nothingness. She spoke softly: "Chen Ye Ge Ge, you are indeed still as stubborn as ever."

  A sudden sentence made Chen Ye stunned for a moment, perhaps thinking of many past events, his expression softened a lot. "We've all grown up, some things can't be done as we wish."

  "Aren't you afraid that if I stay here for too long, it will have an adverse effect on the Chen family?"

  Xuan Ling Gong Zhu suddenly smiled and said: "Chen Ye Ge Ge, it's still more comfortable to call you this way, or was it happier when we were young..."

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out, but when he reached the door, he suddenly turned back, with a hint of a smile, and asked: "Do you have a maid named Xiaoyao?"

  "Yes, what's wrong?" Chen Ye was somewhat curious, how could the majestic Princess Da Hua notice someone by her side?

  "When I arrived, it seemed like I saw her in the Tianfeng Building, not just her, but also Changsun Fei, and she was being blocked by Changsun Fei, with ill intentions..."