Time travel is risky, and love requires caution

Ling Qiqi seemed to have expected Ling Yi to ask this question, and said calmly:

"It's a long story for a child without a mother."

"Do you still want to cooperate?"

"We have different views."

"what for?"

"The three views are world view, life view and value view. We can't reach a consensus on our views on the world, understanding of life and pursuit of values."

“Why can’t it be achieved?”

"No one can change anyone. He wants to unify the world, but I don't think that's necessary. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can. What's the point of fighting and scheming all day long?"

"How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?"

"That's right, I'm Hong Hu, and he, Lu Cheng, is just a Jia Qiao'er."

"...You are quite self-aware."

"That is."

"I want to hear what your three views are."

"The world belongs to everyone in the world, not just one person. I think unity in form is not long-lasting and is not as good as unity in spirit. Let me give you an analogy. It's like forcing a man and a woman who don't love each other together. They will definitely find ways to escape and seek their own happiness. But a man and a woman who love each other will never forget each other even if they are on opposite sides of the world, and will overcome all difficulties to get together."

"Who are you referring to with this analogy?"

"Ah? You're overthinking it. I was just making an analogy. Can you please not take it too seriously?"

"Then don't make random comparisons."

"Okay, okay, then let me change to another real case. Look at my father and the Ninth Prince, they are brothers, but they are jealous and split up the family property, not to mention they are not related by blood."

"You must use an analogy, don't you?"

"What I mean is that the world is so big, there are more than just one man and one woman, one brother and one brother. Gentlemen are harmonious but different, while villains are the same but not harmonious. If you want to manage this world well, you must first manage people well. You can't just rely on everyone's self-consciousness, right? But people are the most difficult to manage, and people hate being managed the most. As soon as you manage them, you become their opposite."

"The best way to govern a country is to govern it with benevolence."

"Benevolent governance is a means of management, but the essence of management is execution, and the essence of execution is control. Even if a decree comes from one person, if the people cannot be controlled to work together, then no matter how good the decree is, it is just a slogan."

"What do you think should be done?"

"Power can only flourish for a short time, so why bother? Warmongers waste money and manpower, while good fighters use coercion, inducement, and guidance. The key is to induce and guide, and I don't believe that anyone has a grudge against money. Why are you looking at me like that?"

Ling Qiqi's brazen speech made Ling Yi feel deeply touched, although he couldn't say he admired her:

"Your thoughts and actions always make me look at you in a new light."

"Really? You admire me?"

“The level of brazenness also impressed me.”

"Tsk, how come telling the truth is shameless?"

"Then how are you going to lure and guide?"

"My plan is to lure you first."

"Oh? Tell me."

"Tian Yuan must submit to Bei Kuai, or I will destroy you on behalf of Bei Kuai."

"Are you trying to bribe me? You are trying to intimidate me."

"Don't worry, the benefits are coming. Beiwei and Tianyuan are one country with two systems. I will guarantee your lifelong honor. How about that?"

“What is One Country, Two Systems?”

"Tianyuan has been Beikui's inherent territory since ancient times, and sovereignty cannot be divided. Therefore, Beikui and Tianyuan must be one country, but they can have two systems. Tianyuan can be autonomous and does not need to pay taxes to Beikui. So as long as you agree, you can be the master of your Tianyuan."

"Humph, that sounds nice. Beiwei just wants Tianyuan to be Ximo's scapegoat."

"Ximo thinks so too, so you either serve as a scapegoat for Ximo or for me."

"Perhaps Ximo's offer to me as a scapegoat is better."

"What can Ximo give you? He is much poorer than Beiwei. What benefit can you get? Besides, they will not tolerate you after they use you. I am different. I am tolerant, beautiful and kind."

"Why can't I just sit back and watch the fight? When Beiwei and Ximo are both defeated, I can take advantage of the opportunity and swoop in."

"Do you think we'll give you that chance?"

"Aren't you worried that I might pretend to surrender first and then turn against you and be ruthless?"

"First, I will not give you the opportunity to backstab me. Second, you will not backstab me."

"Why do you think I wouldn't backstab you?"

"Are you willing to do that? If you are not afraid that I will perish with you, then just give it a try."

"So you calculated that I would not be willing to give it up?"

"I calculated that you trust me more, otherwise you wouldn't have risked coming here at all, right?"

"But the conditions you offer are not enough to tempt me."

"You should know me. The conditions I offer you the first time are the best, so you'd better cherish them."

"That means there's nothing to talk about?"

"Don't bargain with me. If you want to agree, then agree. If you don't want to agree, forget it. Have you seen Beiwei's army? They are not just for Ximo."

"I only have one condition. After the matter is done, you will follow me back to Tianyuan."

"No, I promised Pei Chufeng that I have to go to Nan Shen first."

"What else did you promise Pei Chufeng, and what did you promise Lu Chengyou? Do you still remember what you promised me? Can I still trust you?"

"No? What did I promise you?"

"No, I didn't promise anything, so I am the most pitiful one."

"What sin have I committed? Why do I feel like I owe you something and you are all coming to my door to collect the debt?"

"They said our marriage was invalid. In your opinion, does our marriage also count?"

"First of all, I have to thank you for not taking advantage of me when I was poisoned. Secondly, I don't want to hide it from you. Lu Cheng and I have already... Anyway, we are just about to get married. So do you think it is necessary for me to return to Tianyuan?"

"……I do not mind."

"How could you not mind? You don't even believe what you said, right?"

"I can't mind."

"…Why are you doing this? No matter what happened between us in the past, it's all a thing of the past. We shouldn't have too much contact in the future. If we can't support each other, we should forget each other."

"Forget each other in the world? Hahahaha... I am really pathetic. In the end, I can only end up forgetting each other in the world. I am not as good as Pei Chufeng. At least I can win some sympathy from you."

"Everyone has their own opportunities. We are not destined to be together. You don't have to be obsessed with it. It's time to break it off."

"You are so decisive. I now know that you are not sentimental, but heartless."

"I know you won't lose the greater good for a little love. If you are my friend, Tian Yuan will survive. If you are my enemy, Tian Yuan will perish. Ling Yi, although I cannot allow you to spend the rest of my life with me, I am willing to protect you for the rest of your life."

"Well, I'll follow you."