All the members are good people, only the host is a pervert

Killed the emperor?

Let’s not talk about why Lin Ruan wants to kill the emperor. He can’t do it now.

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But it didn't want Lin Ruan to see that it couldn't do it, so it could only say: "Kill the emperor? Why?"

Lin Ruan answered casually yet meaningfully, "Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to kill him. Since you don't want to, forget it."

"I didn't say I didn't want to..." The system's retort was quieter. It really didn't want to, but it couldn't do it and couldn't let Lin Ruan find out, so it could only add another face-saving explanation, "I just don't think it's necessary."

If it were in the past, it would definitely say something stubborn and then add, "If you want to kill me, I'll help you kill me."

It has learned its lesson now.

It suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought, "That's not right. Didn't you let Marquis An Ning and the others know that Xie Yunze was dying? Why couldn't Xie Yunze return to Marquis An Ning's mansion? They could have told Xie Yunze about this."

Lin Ruan explained, "Because anyone who loves their child would never tell their son, when he's seriously ill, that we know your greatest unspeakable shame. Do you understand, useless dog?"

system:!!!!!!!

Lin Ruan, listen to what bullshit you are talking about!

It is indeed not a human, does not have overly complicated emotions, and cannot kill the emperor for the time being, but it is not worthy of being called a "waste"!

(╯‵□′)╯︵┴─┴

The system angrily blocked Lin Ruan unilaterally.

Lin Ruan turned around and found Earl An Ning.

"Your Highness pays homage to the Princess." Earl An Ning bowed respectfully to Lin Ruan, but before he could complete the formalities, Lin Ruan quickly stood up and helped him up.

"My Lord, there is no need to be so reserved. You and the Prince Consort are father and son, and we should be as close as a family. We are gathered here today to just talk about family matters." Lin Ruan said with a smile.

Earl An Ning nodded slightly, indicating understanding, and then asked, "I wonder what brings you here, Your Highness?"

Lin Ruan sighed softly and replied, "In fact, I know very well why His Majesty sent you here. Now that the war situation in the northern border is gradually stabilizing, and victory is about to come, I have finally not disgraced the heroic reputation of my parents. Now, I intend to hand over the military power to you. I ask Earl An Ning to treat the former subordinates of the Princess's Mansion well and not to let them down for their sincere loyalty to the emperor and the country!" Her tone was full of earnestness and expectation, and her eyes looked at Earl An Ning firmly.

After all the events of the past few days, Earl An Ning's mind was as clear as a mirror. He clearly realized that although Lin Ruan did not seem to have actual power on the surface, in fact, the military power of the Northern Frontier region was firmly grasped by him! However, Earl An Ning did not report this fact to the emperor.

Why? There are two reasons:

Firstly, just because Lin Ruan had a good reputation, the emperor had lost his temper, resorting to trickery and underhanded tactics, even considering recalling him to the capital. This was just a verbal order. If the emperor knew that Lin Ruan was the true ruler of Northern Frontier, he would probably issue an imperial decree immediately. And his frail young son would probably die!

Secondly, it was because Earl An Ning still had some resentment towards the emperor. After all, as the saying goes, "Only when the ruler is benevolent can the ministers be loyal." But now that the emperor was unkind, how could the ministers be loyal?

Lin Ruan said in a heavy tone, "I've already instructed General Fuguo and other generals to find a suitable opportunity to transfer them away from the Northern Frontier after the war. I hope Earl Anning can lend a hand in this matter." She sighed softly, "These generals have followed my parents through battles for half their lives, enduring countless hardships. I simply can't bear to see them die in a foreign land, unable to even return home."

Lin Ruan's words were extremely bold and to the point, hitting An Ningbo right in the heart.

At that moment, Earl Anning's mind was in a turmoil, his thoughts surging like a tidal wave. He couldn't help but think of his brother, whose body had been lost and whose whereabouts were unknown, and his youngest son, who was now bedridden and suffering from illness. All sorts of emotions suddenly surged in his heart, overwhelming him with mixed feelings.

After a long moment, Earl Anning sighed deeply, as if filled with endless sorrow. He slowly opened his lips, his voice revealing an unspoken sense of helplessness and sadness: "Your Highness, your kindness is truly admirable!"

Hearing this, Lin Ruan smiled slightly, but a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes. She shook her head gently and whispered, "It's not that I'm particularly kind. It's just..." She paused, then continued, "To be honest, the current emperor is old and frail. As people age, they often become increasingly afraid of losing everything and desperately want to cling to all power."

After saying this, Lin Ruan lowered her eyes and thoughtfully tapped the coffee table in front of her with her fingertips, making a crisp and rhythmic sound. Each tap seemed to represent some kind of thought or struggle deep in her heart.

Finally, she raised her head, looked at Anningbo firmly, and continued: "But I am still young, and there is a long road of life waiting for me to go forward. So no matter what, I must live well, right?"

Lin Ruan left, but An Ningbo was still thinking.

To live is the most basic and instinctive desire in everyone's heart! However, fate often pushes people into desperate situations.

The emperor's decision to appoint him to command the northern frontier is a truly intriguing one. On the surface, the Anning Marquis's family appears to be deeply favored by the emperor, but in reality, isn't the tragic end of Lin Ruan's family a foreshadowing of their future fate? The thought of this is chilling.

So, is it true that the Princess Zhenguo is not trusted by the emperor? You know, she is the emperor's biological sister!