"Thank me?" Yun Yang asked with a frown, "Why?"
"I know what you're thinking." Shangguan Lingxiu said, "Everything you've done for the Shangguan Family, I'm very clear about it. Including gifting cultivation methods at the beginning, to teaching them later, and now sending them to Bao 'er's side … all of this is for the Shangguan Family. "
Yun Yang chuckled. "Sister Lingxiu, you're being too serious. Everything is due to fate. Why would I have so many thoughts? Especially now that the six children are here, they're basically a great help to me. How can it be that I'm the one who's helping them? This doesn't make sense." As he spoke, he was about to change the topic.
Shangguan Lingxiu refused to budge and said seriously, "I mean it when I say it's clear. Bao 'er is His Majesty's favorite child. The crown prince is going against the grain now and has lost the people's trust … If Bao' er can grow up successfully and have some ability, some things are basically set in stone. "
"When the time comes, my six children who have grown up with Bao 'er will naturally be the ones he trusts and relies on the most. More accurately, they'll be the earliest batch of subordinates … If that's the case, it won't be easy even if the Shangguan Family of Generals wants to fall."
Yun Yang kept quiet for a bit and said, "There's nothing absolute in this world. If the outcome isn't as expected, or if something happens along the way, bringing the six children here now would be like tying the Shangguan Family of Generals to an irreversible war chariot. If there's really a one in a million chance, the Shangguan Family of Generals will face a situation even more severe than what it's facing now. "
Shangguan Lingxiu smiled. "There are many things in life that one needs to choose and stand on one's side. It's impossible to get everything without giving anything. Up until now, we still have the upper hand in this gamble of life. Even if there's a mishap and the situation doesn't turn out as expected, the Shangguan Family still has at least six pillars of support no matter how it develops. It won't be any worse than it is now. "
Yun Yang could only nod. "This is the truth. Indeed."
The two of them walked forward in silence. The guards behind them followed them from a distance. No one dared to disturb them.
"Actually, as long as they grow up quickly, you'll be able to let go of the Shangguan Clan's matters as soon as possible. You'll be able to free yourself from the shackles you've been carrying for far too long."
Yun Yang sighed softly, "Responsibility has to be handed over when it's time. Every generation's responsibility will be passed on to the next generation … It's better for you to do this as soon as possible."
There was no doubt that Yun Yang's words came from the bottom of his heart. He truly felt sorry for Shangguan Lingxiu, but it was only the literal meaning; there was no other meaning behind it. However, in Shangguan Lingxiu's ears, there was obviously another meaning to his words.
Let go of everything related to the Shangguan Clan as soon as possible? Undo the shackles I've put on myself?
Hand over responsibility?
Shifting the responsibility?
The faster the better?
Shangguan Lingxiu could not help but overthink.
What did he mean?
Does he think … that I'm wasting my youth?
Was that why they made such an arrangement? Help me solve my problems so that I no longer have any worries or burdens?!
Also … what did he mean when he said the faster the better?
Could he not bear to see me waste my youth?
Or … could he not wait any longer?
The more Shangguan Lingxiu thought about it, the more her heart pounded. Her pretty face was already flushed red. As she pondered, even her neck and ears were flushed.
Yun Yang's heart skipped a beat when he saw how the usually valiant, iron-blooded general had suddenly turned bashful right out of the mouth of his thoughts.
I'm speaking from my heart, the truth … How did I hit on her again?
How did I put this …?
Yun Yang thought back urgently. What he had said just now was the truth from the bottom of his heart. There did not seem to be any problem …
Shangguan Lingxiu sighed in melancholy and said in a low voice, "Yes, this responsibility … I want to … pass it on as soon as possible …"
Thinking of how her nephews were still a few years away from the age where they could reluctantly take over her responsibilities, she could not help but feel downcast once more.
A few years?
That was a few years!
She was already twenty-three years old now. How old would she be in a few more years?
How old would Yun Yang be now? How could his state of mind not change in these few years?
How could Ji Lingxi allow these few years to pass by in vain? As long as she took a step forward in these few years …
Would it not be hopeless for her then?
She could not possibly marry him and become his concubine in the future, could she?
As she thought about it, Shangguan Lingxiu felt a wave of melancholy wash over her.
When she snapped out of it, she realized that Yun Yang was looking at her in surprise. Shangguan Lingxiu could not help feeling exasperated. Not to mention that this fellow was insensitive, even if he could understand her daughter's thoughts … how could she take that step now?
Sigh, it might not be a bad thing if he could remain ignorant and insensitive forever …
It would be best if he could be a little dumber in this aspect … That would be the best!
In spite of it, Shangguan Lingxiu felt that her thoughts were just wishful thinking, presumptuous and delusional.
This person's true identity was Supreme Cloud, the Nine Supremes' think tank!
Others might not be able to read the mood, but how could Supreme Cloud be completely clueless?
"Young Brother Yun, if you're free, why don't you accompany me for a drink?" Shangguan Lingxiu let go of all her worries and made her request, recovering her valiant demeanor in an instant.
Since everything in the future could not be grasped, it was better to cherish what was in front of them and grasp the present.
To create more time and conditions for the two of them to spend time together.
When there was a will, there was hope. Even if they were to be disappointed in the end and be alone for the rest of their lives, it would be good to have a memorable memory in their lives.
"Sister Lingxiu's invitation is exactly what this young brother wishes for!" Yun Yang heaved a sigh of relief and thought, "Speaking of drinking, no one is better at it than I am. As long as we don't talk about feelings, we can talk about anything. We can talk about anything in the martial world or the imperial court … "
"Let's go, let's go. Nothing in the world is more boring than getting drunk." Shangguan Lingxiu sighed.
"Of course, of course!" Yun Yang looked at Shangguan Lingxiu's expression and felt that this elder sister did not seem to be in a good mood.
There must be something that she was too embarrassed to talk about and wanted to talk about it with the excuse of being drunk.
Or perhaps she just wanted to vent the frustration in her heart?
No matter which it was, Yun Yang felt that it was his duty to accompany her for this drink and that he should press forward.
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