Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Ning Zhiwei narrowed her eyes slightly, "Do you like her?"

Zhang Ah Si nodded with a smile on his face. "I like her. She is innocent and cute, without any scheming. I have lived in conspiracy and intrigue since I was a child, and I long for a simple life. She is the wife of my dreams."

He is complicated, dark, and dirty, so why does he want a simple and clean wife? Why?

"Besides, she is the person you trust the most and can serve as a bridge for our cooperation. With her around, I don't have to worry about you settling accounts afterwards."

To put it bluntly, it is a political marriage, and the so-called love is just talk.

What he wanted was the protection of Princess Yongle. It would be even better if he could make Princess Yongle fall in love with him.

Ning Zhiwei sneered, "Then, are you waiting for your past to happen again? Your Su family really has a long history of family learning."

Zhang Asi was stunned. "What old story?"

Ning Zhiwei's expression was extremely cold. "You are the leader of the spies, how could you not know?"

In order to restore his country, Su Haozhi married the eldest princess, used her, poisoned her, and forced her into a desperate situation.

In the Su family's view, they can do anything and use any means to restore the country.

However, from the eldest princess's point of view, this was a cruel thing. Her whole life was ruined and she couldn't even protect her own son.

Zhang Ah Si thought of this past event and his face changed slightly. "You misunderstood. I will never harm Princess Yongle. Even if it means saving my own life, I will hold her in high esteem."

A trace of nostalgia emerged on Ning Zhiwei's face. She was nostalgic for the eldest princess, who was so capable but was blinded by false love.

"If men's words were trustworthy, the princess wouldn't have fallen into such a state. I watched her die of poison with my own eyes."

"And I will never let Shaoyao end up like that." Her words were loud and clear, and her attitude was firm.

Zhang Ah Si wanted to try again, "Why don't you call Miss Shaoyao over and listen to her opinion."

Ning Zhiwei refused without hesitation, "No need, I don't need her to make sacrifices. Under my protection, she can freely choose the life she wants."

Peony is very good and should not become a victim of power.

Zhang Asi's mood was indescribably complicated. He was so strong, overbearing, protective, and yet full of humanity.

He suddenly understood why those people were determined to follow the empress until death. The empress had such great personal charm.

"Then, let's change someone. Your Majesty, please find me a marriage partner."

Ning Zhiwei raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "There is no need for marriage. If you believe in me, then cooperate. If you don't believe me...then die."

Zhang Ah Si shuddered. Why couldn't this man be like a normal emperor? Everything was sacrificed for the sake of the empire, including his loved ones.

"Aren't you afraid of the endless spies?" It is a huge network that spans the world, intricate and infiltrated into every aspect.

Ning Zhiwei lowered his eyes, hiding his calculations, "When I complete the great unification, the household registration will be reorganized, and the travel permits will be strictly controlled. There will be no fish that slip through the net."

She had plenty of ways to get things out of his mouth. His biggest weakness was his fear of death.

Such people are not a threat.

Zhang Ah Si was still unwilling to give in. "I have a question. Will you let Princess Yongle and the commander of the imperial guards be together? One is the first princess of this dynasty, and the other is a man who commands 100,000 imperial guards. This combination of two powerful people will pose a certain threat to your rule."

Ning Zhiwei looked down at him with a domineering attitude, "This is not something you should care about. What you should consider is how to survive."

"I will give you one day. At this time tomorrow, tell me your final choice: life or death."

She waved her hand, and Zhang Asi was dragged away without giving him a chance to speak.

Zhang Asi was not sent back to prison, but was sent to a small tent.

There is water to drink, but it is cold water.

There was food to eat, but it was just two cold buns, enough to keep me from starving.

He sat there blankly with a dull expression, not knowing what he was thinking.

Suddenly, he raised his head and saw a young boy crawling into the tent. He looked at him curiously and said, "So you are Su Mingjin's biological brother. It's really unfair for you to come here and serve as a small imperial guard."

Zhang Asi immediately recognized Ning Xinzhe, the most favored Duke of Wei. "Duke of Wei, why are you here?"

Ning Xinzhe looked at him. Is this the culprit who got him kidnapped? He cursed in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. "Come and see you."

Zhang Ah Si was secretly alert. The Ning family's children were not easy to deal with. "Did the emperor ask you to come?"

Ning Xinzhe acted like a harmless child. "No, I came here secretly because I was curious. We are both descendants of the Jiang Dynasty's Su family, but why is one so high up in the limelight, while the other is hiding his name, never seen in public, and as lowly as a stray dog?"

Zhang A Si was silent for a moment, "Your provocation is too obvious."

Ning Xinzhe laughed unabashedly, "Are you really willing to be a sewer rat for the rest of your life? If it were me, I would pull Su Mingjin down and be the emperor myself for fun."

Zhang Asi gave a bitter smile, watching his half-brother enjoying great success while he was being controlled and became his dog. Was he really willing to accept this?

"The Empress wants to achieve great unification. She cannot leave any hidden dangers. Su Mingjin will definitely die."

After fighting for so long, he finally realized that Su Mingjin could not beat Ning Zhiwei.

Su Mingjin is an expert at playing tricks and schemes, but this is ultimately a small path. If you want to rule the world, you have to take the high road like Ning Zhiwei and take it down with real swords and guns.

Ning Xinzhe's eyes rolled around, "If this continent doesn't work, then why don't you take your belongings and move on to another one? There are so many countries in Southeast Asia, why not pick one?"

Zhang Ah Si didn't like it at all, "They are barbarians..."

Ning Xinzhe interrupted with a smile, "That's perfect. How can the barbarians, who are uncivilized, defeat you who are used to playing tricks? What's wrong with being wild? Our continent was also wild a thousand years ago."

"Instead of relying on others for support, it is better to be the master of one's own house, to build something from scratch, to secure a piece of land for one's descendants, to leave a good reputation for generations to come, to be remembered in history, and to be admired by future generations."

I have to say, his words are too misleading.

Zhang Ah Si's heart was moved, and he looked at him deeply, "You are the eldest grandson of the Ning family, the future head of the Ning family, and also a member of the royal family. If the empress has no children, you will have a chance to become the emperor in the future."

Ning Xinzhe didn't expect him to be so dishonest. Well, how many people who do such dirty work are clean?

"My aunt once said, what's the point of sitting back and enjoying the fruits of others' labor? You can't hold on to what others give you. Only the kingdom you conquer yourself belongs to you, and no one can take it away from you."

"Are you afraid to go south alone? You can ask my aunt to send some help to you. She is a good person and likes to help others. She will definitely help you."

Zhang A Si: ...The Ning family is full of lies!