Dongfang You looked at her Master doubtfully. For some reason, she felt that her Master's words sounded like she was gnashing her teeth. However, her Master had always been calm, rational, and elegant in front of her. Dongfang You was stunned for a moment and thought that she was overthinking. Thinking of Xu Qingchen's cold rejection and Xu Qingyan's sharp sarcasm, Dongfang You had to admit that her Master was right. But even so, she was unwilling to give up and choose someone else. Not only because she was unwilling to give up to Xu Qingchen, but also because compared to Mo Jingli and Ren Qining, she still thought that the Prince Ding Mansion was the best. If her Master chose someone else, she felt that the probability of failure was very high.
It had to be said that because Dongfang You didn't understand the ways of the world, her way of looking at things was not easily influenced by emotions. For example, someone as smart as Dongfang Hui would think of supporting others to deal with the Prince Ding Mansion in anger after being rejected, to teach Mo Xiuyao a lesson. However, Dongfang You could only not understand the Prince Ding Mansion's decision. She would be sad, but rarely angry. So she could see clearly that Mo Jingli and the Prince Ding Mansion were too far apart. It couldn't be said that there was no selfishness, but her point of view was absolutely correct.
"Master, I don't like Mo Jingli and Ren Qining." Dongfang You frowned.
Dongfang Hui smiled lovingly and said, "You don't like them, and I don't want you to marry them. What are you worried about?"
Dongfang You frowned and said, "But if it's Mo Jingli and Ren Qining, they will definitely ask me to marry them." Otherwise, they wouldn't believe the sincerity of the Infinite Boundless Mountain. Didn't the previous generations of the Infinite Boundless Mountain do this? If the successor of the Infinite Boundless Mountain doesn't marry them, how can they believe that they are the ones chosen by the Infinite Boundless Mountain?
"If that's the case …" Dongfang Hui hesitated, but didn't say that her Master wouldn't force her. She just said, "Master will think about it. You go and rest first. " Dongfang You bit the corner of her lips and asked carefully, "Master, if I have a way to make Young Master Qingchen marry me …"
Dongfang Hui obviously didn't believe in her disciple's ability. She raised her eyebrows and said, "Let's talk about it when you really have the ability. Go and rest first. I have to think about it."
A trace of hurt flashed across Dongfang You's beautiful face. She could only leave silently. Dongfang You turned around and closed the door. She saw her master frowning and deep in thought. A trace of determination flashed across her beautiful face.
"Madam, the Northern Region King Ren Qining requests an audience." Inside the door, Dongfang Hui seemed to have thought of something. The expression on her face seemed to be both sad and happy. In the end, it turned into faint regret and resentment. At the door, the servant's report woke her up. She calmed down and stood up with a frown, "Ren Qining, what is he doing here?" The servant outside replied, "The Northern Region King said that he wants to see you."
"Ask him to wait in the hall." Dongfang Hui ordered.
"Yes."
Dongfang Hui tidied up her appearance and went to the front hall. As expected, Ren Qining was already waiting there. Seeing Dongfang Hui come in, he quickly stood up and bowed respectfully, "Junior Lin Yuan greets Madam Dongfang." Dongfang Hui raised her eyebrows and looked at Ren Qining with a smile, "Lin Yuan? Isn't the Northern Region King's surname Ren? "
Ren Qining smiled helplessly and said, "I'm an orphan of the previous dynasty. I don't dare to walk the world with my real name. I'm ashamed to face my ancestors." In fact, Ren Qining didn't want to revert to his original name. But two years ago, the timing was not right. First, he had to rely on the people of the Northern Region. Although his late queen was a woman of the Northern Region, she was indeed a rare intelligent person. If he changed his name too quickly, or even the title of the country, it would only cause her and the nobles of the Northern Region to be dissatisfied. Second, once he really reverted to the name Lin Yuan, whether it was the Prince Ding Mansion, the West-Hill or Mo Jingli, they would all be his enemies. After all, the previous dynasty was destroyed because of the Da Chu State and the West-Hill. At that time, he would be the target of public criticism.
Dongfang Hui sized him up for a long time, then said indifferently, "The descendants of the previous dynasty have been trying to revive the country for many generations, but all of them failed. It's not bad for you to have achieved what you have today. "
Ren Qining lowered his eyes and said with a faint smile, "Madam, you flatter me. Lin Yuan has never dared to forget the wishes of my ancestors. Back then, the Infinite Boundless Mountain and our dynasty were related by blood. This junior earnestly asks for Madam's help. "Dongfang Hui was silent. Ren Qining understood that she was thinking, and wasn't in a hurry to persuade her. He sat calmly to the side, waiting for her answer. After a long while, Dongfang Hui said, "Young Master Ren, to be honest, I admire your ability and perseverance. But … if you want to revive the country, I'm afraid it won't be so easy. "
A trace of emotion flashed through Ren Qining's eyes, and he said respectfully, "Please advise me, Madam."
Dongfang Hui didn't stand on ceremony. After pondering for a while, she said, "First of all, Young Master only established the country after marrying the princess of the Northern Region. The current queen is also a woman of the Northern Region. Other things aside, if Young Master wants to lead troops to the Central Plains, it will be extremely difficult for you to obtain the recognition of the landowning households of the Central Plains. In addition, I've also heard that the Imperial Court of the Northern Region is currently not stable. The endless disputes between the old officials of the previous dynasty and the nobles of the Northern Region are not something that can be settled overnight. For Young Master to already have internal strife while the world is still unsettled, I'm afraid that this is not a good sign. Even if Young Master really does take over the Central Plains in the future, is it still the Northern Region or the previous dynasty? "
Ren Qining was silent. He couldn't help but admit that every word of Dongfang Hui's hit the nail on the head. It wasn't that he didn't know this, but that he had no choice but to do so at that time. "Madam's meaning is?"
"While Infinite Boundless Mountain has always stayed out of this, we are still people of the Central Plains. We definitely won't do anything to invite outsiders to invade the Central Plains. Please understand, Young Master, "Dongfang Hui said seriously.
A trace of sadness flashed across Ren Qining's face. The rise of the Northern Region and the current Imperial Court were mostly due to outsiders. Not only was this a weakness that others criticized, it was also the greatest pain in the hearts of Ren Qining and those self-proclaimed old officials of the previous dynasty. Ren Qining clenched his teeth, saying in a low voice, "If this one can guarantee that the future Imperial Court and royal family will all be people of the Central Plains, would Madam be willing to help?"
Dongfang Hui lowered her eyes, saying mildly, "If this is really the case, then Young Master is a legitimate descendant of the previous dynasty. Naturally, it would be a different matter." Ren Qining felt joy in his heart, saying, "Many thanks, Madam. I hope that Madam will keep her word."
Dongfang Hui said, "How could my Infinite Boundless Mountain go back on our word?"
Ren Qining nodded his head in satisfaction. Just as he was about to say something, someone hurried in from outside, coming before Ren Qining and whispering a few words in his ear. Ren Qining's expression changed slightly, as he stood up and said to Dongfang Hui, "This one has some urgent matters to attend to. Apologies for disturbing Madam. I will take my leave now." Dongfang Hui didn't try to keep him, as she got someone to send him out.
"Master, are you really planning to help Ren Qining?" Dongfang You walked out from inside, frowning slightly as he looked outside.
Dongfang Hui snorted lightly, saying, "When did I say that I was going to help him? A descendant of the previous dynasty, whether real or not … Ren Qining owes the Princess of the Northern Region a great debt of gratitude, yet he still didn't hesitate to kill her. Such a person is destined to be harsh and merciless. I'm afraid that the day he obtains the world in the future will be the day when the birds are gone, the bow is cast aside, and the dog is cooked. "
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