Su Ling's Time Travel

After the battle, Su Nianyou and Ping Minjun met again in the study to discuss their next steps.

"Your Highness, although we have successfully disrupted Su Ling's plans this time, her strength should not be underestimated." Ping Minjun's voice was tinged with seriousness.

Upon hearing this, Su Nianyou nodded, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "I know. However, we have already achieved an initial victory in this battle, at least making us less of an easy opponent. Next, what we need to do is continue to strengthen our defenses, while searching for the Poison Immortal's whereabouts and striving to find the antidote."

Upon hearing this, Ping Minjun's eyes flashed with admiration. "Your Highness is wise. However, we still need to consider one more issue: how to prevent Su Ling from launching another attack."

Su Nianyou pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke. "I've already thought about this issue. We can strengthen our ties with other forces to jointly counter Su Ling's threat. At the same time, we must also strengthen our internal defenses to ensure that our forces are not attacked again."

Upon hearing this, Ping Minjun nodded, his admiration for Su Nianyou's wisdom growing even stronger. "Your Highness is wise. I will make the arrangements immediately."

Su Nianyou watched Ping Minjun's departing figure, a resolute glint in his eyes. Though the storm was approaching, they were prepared to face this unknown challenge. Regardless of the outcome, he believed that as long as they united and fought together against Su Ling's threat, they would surely be able to protect this land and their people.

Sunlight filtered through sparse clouds, dappling the courtyard and adding warmth to the tranquil space. The flowers and plants in the courtyard were lush, yet seemed somewhat withered by the impending conflict. Su Nianhuai sat on a stone bench, gently stroking an ancient book, a faint melancholy etched on his brow. Today, Su Nianyou would definitely come.

Footsteps drew closer, and Su Nianyou appeared at the courtyard gate. She wore a simple light blue dress, her hair styled in a high bun, giving her an elegant and refined appearance. However, her eyes held an unwavering determination, as if she were prepared to face anything.

"Sister," Su Nianyou called softly, her steps unwavering as she walked straight to Su Nianhuai.

Su Nianhuai raised her head, looking at her younger sister with a complex expression. Although they were siblings born of the same mother, their personalities and pursuits were completely different. Su Nianhuai was gentle and virtuous, and loved to immerse herself in books, while Su Nianyou had far greater ambitions; she craved power and wanted to prove her worth.

"You've come." Su Nianhuai's voice was somewhat low. She put down the ancient book in her hand and fixed her gaze on Su Nianyou. "I have many questions for you."

Su Nianyou smiled slightly, a bitter smile in her eyes: "I know, sister. You've never understood me, you think I'm ambitious, right?"

Su Nianhuai didn't look away; she looked directly into Su Nianyou's eyes: "Yes, Nianyou. I've never understood why you pursue those ephemeral things? Power, status—can these really bring you happiness?"

A glint flashed in Su Nianyou's eyes—a glint of unwavering devotion to her ideals: "Sister, you're wrong. Power and status aren't just empty words; they are the means for me to realize my self-worth. I have my ideals, things I want to protect." "Protect?" Su Nianhuai's tone was full of skepticism. "What do you want to protect? The family? Or your own ambition?"

Su Nianyou shook her head, her gaze becoming profound: "It's not just about my family, it's about much more. I want to change this world and make it a better place. I know it's difficult, but I'm willing to try."

Upon hearing this, Su Nianhuai frowned: "Change the world? Nianyou, you are so naive. Do you really think power can make you change anything? More often than not, it only makes people more greedy and cruel."

Su Nianyou's lips curled into a stubborn smile: "Perhaps, but I'm willing to take the risk. Sister, you've always lived in your own world and never tried to go out and see it. The outside world is vast, and there are many things waiting for us to do."

Su Nianhuai stood up, her eyes filled with regret: "Nianyou, you've changed. You're no longer the little sister who studied and laughed with me. Now, your mind is full of power struggles and schemes."

Su Nianyou also stood up, her eyes firm and determined: "Sister, people always change. I'm growing, and you're growing too. It's just that we've chosen different paths."

"Different paths?" Su Nianhuai shook his head. "No, Nianyou. You are heading towards destruction. Power corrupts the heart, and I don't want you to become that kind of person."

A flicker of pain crossed Su Nianyou's eyes, but she remained steadfast in her stance: "Sister, you're wrong. I will not be corrupted by power because I have my own bottom line and principles. I know what I'm doing, and I know what I want."