General Manor.
Wang Shao's arrival slightly dispelled the sad atmosphere in the General's Estate and added a sense of urgency.
The dead were gone, and no matter how sad they were, they could not be brought back. The living had to live on.
The most important thing for the General's Residence was to think of a way to overcome the crisis brought about by Su Chun's death.
In fact, just as Wang Shao said, the situation was already very clear.
Wang Qi was a member of the Crown Prince's faction. Since Wang Qi had made a move against the General's Estate at this time, it meant that Su Chun's death was closely related to the Crown Prince. If the General's Estate wanted to protect themselves from this storm, they would have to find a powerful backer to protect them. They would either join the Crown Prince's faction or rely on a super force.
The former would definitely not be the General's Residence's choice. Not to mention that the General's Residence was worthless to the Crown Prince now. If they wanted to join the Crown Prince's side, the only way was to sacrifice their own daughter. Just based on the fact that Su Chun might have been killed by the Crown Prince, the General's Residence would definitely not join the Crown Prince's side.
Therefore, the General's Residence only had one choice left, which was to join a super force that wasn't the Crown Prince's faction.
However, they also needed bargaining chips to rely on the super forces. Besides women, the only bargaining chip in the General's Estate was Ji Ling!
"Big Sister An, not only can we not hide the news of Wang Shao being crippled by me, but we must also publicize it, especially to the Imperial City. Let all the super forces know about this news.”
In the main hall of the General Manor, Ji Ling sat on the side and said to An Ruyi.
An Ruyi nodded in agreement. She stared at Ji Ling and asked,""Ji Ling, have you decided which faction you want to join?”
"I won't join any force." Ji Ling shook his head and smiled.”
"Why, Brother Ji Ling? Your talent in martial arts is so high that those big factions will definitely fight to recruit you. Why don't you join one?”
Su Ruoning asked in confusion.
"It's precisely because my martial arts talent is too high that I can't join. Think about it. If I join a certain force, will other forces of the same level allow me to grow? Not only would they not be able to resolve the crisis, but they would also bring even greater trouble.”
"So, are you planning to borrow this power?"
An Ruyi's eyes lit up as she understood Ji Ling's intentions.
Ji Ling nodded with a smile and said confidently,"That's right. As long as I don't join any force, these forces will fight for me to the death and give me favors. If anyone dares to harm the General Manor at this time, they will definitely become the target of public criticism.”
"But…this can only protect the General's Estate for a while. It can't solve the fundamental problem. You can't keep hanging on to the appetites of those forces, right?”
Su Lianqing pointed out the crux of the matter. This was also the biggest drawback of borrowing power. Unless Ji Ling could join an existence that could suppress all factions, such as the Imperial Family, he would still face all the troubles that he needed to face.
"It's enough to protect it for a while. After all, the crisis of the General's Residence originated from the struggle for the throne. As long as the dust settles, the crisis will naturally be resolved.”
Ji Ling tapped his fingers on the coffee table as he spoke. There was something he did not say, and that was that someone else would replace the Crown Prince!
His real purpose of borrowing power was not to stall for time. With his strength and the power he controlled, even if the Crown Prince became the Emperor, he would not be able to touch a single hair of the General Manor, let alone the Crown Prince.
His goal was to display his strength step by step so that An Ruyi and the people around her could have a psychological transition.
Exposing his heaven-defying martial arts talent was like this, and using his avatar to kill people in Lin Ji's name was also like this. All his plans were just to make the people around him accept it better.
As for the crisis of the General's Estate, it was very simple to resolve it. He just needed to kill the Crown Prince and support a subordinate to become the new Emperor. This was as easy as flipping his hand.
However, this required a process, a process that would allow An Ruyi and the others to have a calm transition. Hence, he needed to put on a show.
It was an exciting show that would change the dynasty with the entire Great Yan Empire as the stage!
"Ji Ling, I understand what you mean.”
An Ruyi was silent for a moment before she stared at Ji Ling and said seriously,""Since you have made up your mind, no matter what the outcome is, our family and General Manor will stand by your side!”
An Ruyi was a smart person. In this special period, rather than handing her fate to others, she might as well hold her fate in her hands. At the very least, her life and death were up to her.
"Sister An, don't worry. No matter what happens to the General Manor in the future, as long as I'm alive, I won't let the General Manor be in danger!”
Ji Ling said solemnly," In the past, the General Manor gave me ten years of protection. Now, it's time for me to repay the General Manor!”
Upon hearing this, An Ruyi and Su Lianqing were both moved. Their hearts were filled with gratitude. For Ji Ling to be able to make such a decision at the most critical moment of the General Manor, it was undoubtedly a great favor to the General Manor and them!
" Ji Ling, Sister An is so glad that she brought you back…"
An Ruyi felt a lump in her throat as she wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
Su Ruoning's eyes were also filled with tears. She looked at Ji Ling with eyes full of love. It was as if her heart had completely fallen and she could no longer extricate herself.
Su Lianqing's eyes were also filled with a strange light, but there was a hint of conflict in them, as if she couldn't make up her mind about something.
But suddenly.
Su Lianqing seemed to have made up her mind. Her beautiful eyes revealed a determined look as she looked at Ji Ling and said,"Ji Ling, I have a question for you. You have to answer me truthfully.”
"Please ask, Young Miss."
"Do you have any selfish motives for helping General Manor?"
"Of course there is. General Manor is my home. If I have no selfish motives, why would I protect General Manor?”
"If there comes a day when the General Manor encounters a crisis that cannot be resolved, will you stay by our side until the last moment?”
"Young Miss, although I, Ji Ling, am not a saint or a gentleman, I am not an ingrate either. If that day really comes, I will definitely not abandon the General Manor.”
"Is it the truth?"
Su Lianqing's gaze was fixed on Ji Ling, observing every change in his expression.
"Eldest Miss, I've already tied my fate to the fate of General Manor. How can I lie?" Ji Ling said with a helpless expression.”
Su Lianqing finally stopped doubting him. She curled her lips slightly and said in a gentle and firm voice,"That's good. After we finish my father's funeral, we'll get married!”
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