Even though he grew up under the supervision of Emperor Youning and admired his many political skills, Bu Shulin had never understood what an emperor's mind was like. All he saw was Emperor Youning's thirst for power and selfishness.
She never thought that one day she would be able to experience the emperor's broad mind and foresight from a girl.
"I'm not as noble as you think." Shen Xihe smiled gently, his eyes shining. "I understand your majesty's position, but I don't agree with his approach, and I won't surrender just because of it."
"Although your majesty's position makes it so, he has other ways. He has to use such a violent method..." Bu Shulin has some prejudices against this.
"You didn't listen to what I said just now." Shen Xihe sighed, "Your Majesty, for the sake of reputation, you can't sit back and watch the powerful ministers become more powerful. They will inevitably conflict with us. Your Majesty is unwilling to choose a peaceful way. It's not that your Majesty is suspicious, but that he values reputation and achievements.
If Your Majesty is in harmony with the Gu and Shen families, and is a benevolent monarch, allowing the Gu and Shen families to escape unscathed, Your Majesty will be described in history books as a mediocre monarch who did nothing and relied on his ministers to obtain and maintain the throne. This is something Your Majesty cannot tolerate."
Your Majesty places too much importance on reputation, both during his lifetime and after his death. He eliminated the eunuchs, crushed the aristocratic families, pacified the warlords, and left a prosperous era for future generations. He is an unparalleled monarch with outstanding achievements and a great reputation.
"Perhaps every ambitious emperor is like this." Bu Shulin sighed lightly.
Just as a child from a poor family hopes to make a leap forward, there is a truth that has been passed down through the ages.
"Not just the king, this is the lofty ambition of every man." Shen Xihe said in a calm voice.
Bu Shulin suddenly looked at Shen Xihe, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince will also become an emperor in the future."
Since Shen Xihe chose Xiao Huayong, there are only two paths for him: either accompany Xiao Huayong to rule the world, or accompany Xiao Huayong to be shattered into pieces.
Throughout history, there have been kings who have lived long lives, but no crown prince has been able to save his life by not ascending the throne.
Shen Xihe remained calm and nodded, "I know."
"You..." Bu Shulin wanted to say something, but remained silent in the end. Nothing he said could change Shen Xihe's fate of marrying into the royal family.
Since she has made her decision, I shouldn't say bad things to influence her. It would only add to her troubles. What else can I do? Now I just hope that His Royal Highness is different from ordinary men. Thinking of this, Bu Shulin couldn't help laughing.
Is there any man in this world who is not bound by fame, wealth and power? Most mediocre people have no ambitions, but who would not want to be the master of the world if they have some ability
After becoming the ruler of the world, he wanted to be remembered for thousands of years and be famous for thousands of years.
"It was Your Highness who rescued me when I was in danger this time. If he hadn't arrived in time, I would have been in danger of my life. This is a life-saving grace." Shen Xihe said softly.
Bu Shulin: "I should repay you for saving my life with my own body?"
"It won't come to that." Shen Xihe shook his head slightly, "Since I owe him my life-saving grace, I can no longer be his enemy."
This favor must be repaid, and unless it is repaid before they draw their swords against each other, she will lose the qualifications to oppose him.
Since she cannot be an enemy of Xiao Huayong, she cannot marry another prince. All the princes of the imperial family are hostile to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, even if they are brothers from the same mother.