The doctor was overjoyed, he almost knelt on the ground and kissed Prince Fu's feet. Thanking him profusely, he quickly left. When he passed by the Shangguan Yaohua, he cast a disdainful glance at him. The doctor was still immersed in the joy of being recognized by Prince Fu, as if he was not the one who had just returned empty-handed, but the Prince Fu had given him a mountain of gold.
Prince Fu had already changed his expression when facing Manor Head Ping. It was as if he had suddenly transformed from a harsh creditor into his grandson. With a face full of joy, he said, "This gentleman must be Manor Head Ping of the four great clans, Hero Ping. Earlier, Xiao Wang had eyes but did not recognize Mount Tai and offended you. I hope Manor Head Ping can be magnanimous and please don't take offense. "
Manor Head Ping was completely focused on his daughter, he waited for Prince Fu to speak for a long time before he realized that he was talking to him. Seeing Ping Ruoyu's haggard face, his face was as white as a sheet of paper, he did not have the slightest bit of energy. He calmly said, "Prince is too polite. It is merely the title of Manor Head, it is just an empty title that will disappear in the blink of an eye in this chaotic world. It is not accurate and cannot be taken seriously … On the contrary, I would like to thank Prince. Previously, I did not have any silver on me and was unable to move an inch. Fortunately, Prince helped me out by inviting a doctor and stabilizing Yu 'er's injury. You are also willing to temporarily lend me, father and daughter, a place to settle down. Don't worry, as soon as Yu 'er is slightly better, I will immediately take her and leave. We will not disturb you for long. "
Prince Fu awkwardly smiled bitterly, he knew that his complaint to the Shangguan Yaohua must have been heard by Manor Head Ping. He hastily said, "Manor Head Ping, please forgive Xiao Wang. Your presence in my palace brings light to everyone's humble dwelling! You and your daughter can stay as long as you like, no one will dare to say even half a word. "
Following his line of sight, he also looked at Ping Ruoyu who was lying on the bed. Although her eyes were tightly closed, there was still a dazzling beauty. It was no wonder that when the Ping family's daughter was looking for a groom, heroes from all walks of Jianghu would flock to her. He said, "Looking at Niece Ping's condition, was it already like this a few days ago? But seeing that she is such a smart and cute girl, who would have the heart to hurt her like this? "
Manor Master Ping let out a long sigh and said, "It's a long story. I don't want to talk about it anymore, so please forgive me, Your Highness. In short, my daughter's temperament is just like mine. She does things to the extreme. If she wants something, she must get it. Otherwise, she would rather destroy it completely. Just because he didn't get what he wanted at the abdication ceremony, he wanted to go down a dead end, not hesitating to sacrifice himself. In the end, he harmed others, and even harmed himself … "
Although he said he didn't want to talk about it, he couldn't help but feel sad when he mentioned this sad matter. He believed that his daughter had fallen into such a situation because of his incompetence as a father.
Prince Fu did not know what happened during the abdication ceremony, so it was difficult for him to continue the conversation. Thereupon he said, "No matter what, Xiao Wang must congratulate Ping Zhuangzhu for receiving a young guest whose name has shaken the Jianghu. As the Wulin Alliance Head, Young Hero Li must be very busy. But you can't neglect your newly wedded wife because of this. Niece Ping is in such a state, why hasn't Alliance Head Li come to visit her? "
Manor Master Ping frowned and avoided the main point and said, "Alliance Head Li? He should have already met up with his martial sister in Liaodong. In addition … Prince Fu, you have misunderstood the relationship between the two children. It's true that Yi Jie and Yu 'er were once engaged, but they are not a real couple. Yi Jie only has that little girl in his heart. Yu' er also understands this point. She will eventually come to her senses and let go. "
Prince Fu consoled him, "Life is bitter and short. You should make the best use of your time and do what you truly want to do. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it!"
Manor Master Ping's gaze was empty as he muttered to himself, "This is the cycle of the heavens, and retribution is not pleasant. No matter how high one's power is in the past, in the end, it's just an old dream, causing everyone to feel pity for themselves! If the heavens can be merciful to me and let Yu 'er wake up, I will bring her to live in seclusion in Jianghu. There will be only the two of us, father and daughter. She will serve me and I will take care of her. We will be accompanied by birds and flowers all day long, far away from the troubles of the secular world … In the past, I was wholeheartedly scheming for power and always thought that it was right in front of my eyes and within my reach. After I sat on the throne, I could use my strength to protect the manor and the entire Four Great Clans! But power is ultimately an unattainable thing. It attracts you step by step to pursue it, but you will never be able to reach the other side. In the end, you will sink deep into the mud and not know it! Because of this illusory existence, I neglected the relationship between father and daughter and neglected my Yu 'er. I let her grow up in an environment without a father's love. No wonder she would disguise herself as a man and run around Jianghu like a boy. She only wanted to do her best and let me, this unqualified father, pay more attention to her! Silly child … She is really a cute and pitiful silly child. Speaking of which, how can I not be silly? Only when I am over fifty years old and have bumps all over my head did I truly understand what is the most important thing to me, what is the most worthy thing for me to cherish! I only hope that everything is not too late. Everything that I owe Yu 'er, let me slowly repay her. From now on, in the world of us, father and daughter, we will only depend on each other. There will be no other person, matter, or object. "
Prince Fu heard him speak with sorrow, but his thoughts were completely different. He mused, "He actually said that he wants to bring his daughter to live in seclusion? Could it be that after being rejected by Li Yijie, Miss Ping could not take the blow and became disheartened? "
Although love between a man and a woman could not be considered strange, but when he first saw Ping Ruoyu, he felt that she was fresh and refined. Nobody would agree that she would be associated with such lowly and filthy things. But then he had another thought, "No matter what, right now Miss Ping is a famous flower without a master. Previously, Noble Consort Yun ordered Li Yijie to take her as his wife because she wanted to use the marriage between the Wulin Alliance Leader and the Ping Family Village as an opportunity to further expand the marriage alliance to the Great Qing and the Four Major Clans because Alliance Leader Li Yijie was a subordinate of the Qing court. This move could consolidate the foundation of the country, and also help the imperial court gain a strong support. It was killing two birds with one stone … But right now, since Li Yijie is unwilling, giving up the bear's paw to get the fish, why can't this ready-made bargain be left to Yao Hua? If he marries Miss Ping, he will also be a relative of the imperial family, even one step closer than Alliance Leader Li. At the same time, to be worthy of being called the Ping Family's son-in-law, he must be promoted. But if he only bestows the title to his son, it will not be right for the old man. Even if it is just a formality, he must promote me a few more ranks. Who knows, maybe I can profit from this disaster … "
At this moment, in his eyes, Manor Head Ping and the Four Major Clans behind him were his money tree. He would not let go even if he hugged them to death. After quickly calculating, he forced a smile and probed, "Men should marry when they are of age, and women should marry when they are of age. This father-daughter relationship is different from the love between a man and a woman. It is good that you and Niece Ping share your family, but have you ever thought that she is a young girl? If she has never experienced love, how boring would her life be? There were some things that could never be replaced. You want to make it up to her now, but what if she also wants to make it up to you? What if she doesn't hesitate to sacrifice her own happiness in order to accompany her old father? Therefore, from what I see, it is very necessary to find a husband for Miss Ping, and it is urgent! "
Manor Head Ping said indifferently, "How would I know about a Jianghu disciple's character, family background, martial arts, and so on? Just based on the few false words he said, how can I be at ease to hand my daughter over to him? As the saying goes, those who are thousands of miles apart will meet each other if they are not destined to meet. If Yu 'er really has a Mr. Right that she likes, then no matter how complicated the process is, they will eventually meet and fall in love. This has nothing to do with me. "
Prince Fu was very shrewd in handling matters. His psychological techniques were not only used in battles between two armies, but also in ordinary conversations. Before gaining the upper hand, he would not easily reveal his talents. He asked in a roundabout way, "What do you think of Young Hero Li?"
Manor Head Ping muttered, "That child Yi Jie, I don't know him very well. However, to be able to become the Wulin Alliance at such a young age, he must have extraordinary attainments and his martial arts are also passable. Although he was heartless to Yu 'er during those few days at the manor, he still did his duty and did not make things difficult for me and my daughter. He is indeed a good child, but it is a pity that he has already formed an alliance with his martial sister. Otherwise, I would have taken a liking to this son-in-law. "
Prince Fu did not care whether he took a liking to him or not. He continued to talk about the main topic, "Niece Ping is born with the countenance of a flower and the countenance of the moon. Sooner or later she will meet a fated person. There is no need to be overly anxious … What do you think of my son?"
Manor Lord Ping did not catch the hidden meaning in his words and continued to answer, "Young Prince Cheng can be considered a friend who values the code of brotherhood. At first I was not very familiar with him, so I thought he was cold and unfeeling. If it were not for Yu 'er's pleading, I would have executed him long ago. But after a long time, if I could truly understand him, I would understand that this child hides all his emotions and thoughts under the surface. He seems to be a thousand li away from others, but in reality he uses his own unique method to care for and be considerate of others. But he is also very afraid of strangers and does not want his kindness to be perceived by others. Just this time, Yu 'er's life was also saved by him. As her father, what can I say? "
Prince Fu did not expect that his son and Miss Ping would have this kind of relationship. It has always been said that a friend in need is a friend indeed. The benefactor who saved one's life was the most precious. If he wanted to help the two of them achieve success, he would have a greater chance of success. Immediately he beamed with joy and said, "Oh? Yao Hua did not mention this to me? This little rascal of mine actually has such great ability. It was not in vain for this prince to cultivate him for so many years. But this child, since he was young, he has only been obsessed with exclusive benefits. He is conceited and arrogant. This time, he actually disregarded his own life to save Niece Ping. In this … I wonder what kind of … unknown factors are hidden? "
Manor Head Ping's eyes were lifeless. His bony hand stopped at the side of Ping Ruoyu's face. His fingertips lightly brushed across his daughter's pale and thin cheeks. He brushed aside a few strands of hair that had fallen down and clipped them to the side of her ear. His arm trembled violently. Even the bystanders could clearly see it. It was as if those strands of hair were deliberately opposing him. After a short while, they fell down one by one, making Ping Ruoyu's lifeless face even more miserable.
His beloved daughter's life and death were unknown. Manor Head Ping could be said to be wholeheartedly focused on this matter. When he was free, he could be considered an intelligent person. But right now, his thoughts were in a mess. He was not in the mood to think deeply about the Prince Fu's implied meaning. At this moment, even if he had to shorten his lifespan by more than ten years, or die immediately, as long as he could save his daughter, he was willing to do anything.
Prince Fu patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Alright, alright. Children and grandchildren will have their own good fortune. Us, the older generation, are worried sick, but it is of no use. The most important thing right now is to let Niece Ping recuperate well. Don't tire yourself out! For an elderly person, if there is even the slightest movement, their back will ache for most of the day. What if Niece Ping wakes up and you collapse from exhaustion first? Wouldn't that make her feel guilty? For the next few days, just let Yao Hua take care of Niece Ping. They are about the same age, so they must have many common topics to discuss. Let these youngsters get to know each other better and cultivate their feelings. "
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