Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 266 Su Ran's Thoughts

"What do you think? When Shen Li reaches the age of marriage, I will marry her as my princess?"

In this quiet hall, Su Ran's lazy voice came slowly, and the corners of his mouth raised an arc, obviously in a good mood.

As soon as Su Ran said this, it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake. In an instant, everyone in the hall was struck by lightning, and their astonishment was beyond words. For a moment, the whole place fell into a dead silence, and only the slightly heavy breathing sounds of everyone due to shock echoed in the air.

Fuqiu was the first to come back to her senses. Her beautiful eyes instantly widened, filled with disbelief and anxiety. She looked straight at Su Ran and said anxiously, "Your Highness, this is absolutely not allowed!

Shen Li is now a very important figure in Beichen Country. Her every word and action can cause a huge uproar. She is undoubtedly a huge threat to our Cangyue Pavilion.

How could His Highness marry her as his consort? Wouldn't that be inviting a wolf into the house? Once she married into the palace, with His Highness's protection, wouldn't it be incredibly difficult to deal with her in the future?

Your Highness, as the prince of Dongsheng State, shoulders the heavy responsibility of serving your country and family. You should prioritize the country and the people. You must not let a momentary distraction lead you astray!"

Fuqiu's voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of anxiety and unwillingness that was difficult to conceal. She was wholeheartedly concerned about the future of Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom, and it was difficult for her to understand why Su Ran suddenly came up with such a seemingly absurd idea.

In her mind, Shen Li is a stumbling block on Cangyue Pavilion's road to dominance, and a potential rival of Dongsheng Kingdom in the future. She must be eliminated as soon as possible.

At this moment, Su Ran's proposal was undoubtedly contrary to her idea, which made her anxious, like an ant on a hot pan.

Furthermore, Fuqiu had a secret thought hidden in her heart. She had been secretly in love with His Highness without realizing it. How could she be willing to let Shen Li, a nine-year-old girl, stand between her and His Highness and block her path to love?

Mo Yan was honest and simple by nature. He scratched his head at this moment, with a confused look on his face, and said in a muffled voice: "Pavilion Master, I don't understand these twists and turns, but I know in my heart that Shen Li is definitely not a simple person.

We were thinking about getting rid of her before, so why are we suddenly going to marry her?

Could this be a trap? Your Highness is the hope of our Dongsheng Nation. He is related to the prosperity and decline of the country. We cannot take risks lightly! "

Mo Yan's thinking is simple and direct, like a straight intestine.

He only knew that Shen Li's appearance made Beichen Kingdom increasingly powerful, which was definitely not a good thing for Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom. As for why Su Ran suddenly changed his mind, he was really confused. His heart was full of doubts and worries, fearing that this was a trap carefully set by Shen Li or other forces. Once stepped into, Su Ran and the entire Dongsheng Kingdom would fall into an irretrievable dangerous situation.

Ling Shuang stood aside, her posture as straight as a pine tree, her narrow eyes slightly narrowed, and a barely perceptible gleam flashed in her eyes, like a fleeting cold star in the night sky.

He was silent for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Your Highness, this matter is probably far more complicated than it seems.

The measures implemented by Shen Li in Beichen Kingdom seem to benefit the people and contribute to the development of Beichen Kingdom, but there may be deeper intentions hidden behind them.

If His Highness marries her, he will undoubtedly be drawn into her intricate plans. As a prince, His Highness holds a high position, and his every move is closely tied to the safety and honor of the Dongsheng Kingdom.

In my humble opinion, Your Highness should carefully consider this matter and avoid making a wrong decision due to impulsiveness, which would lead to regret later."

Ling Shuang's mind is meticulous, like a fine spider web, and any slight movement can hardly escape his eyes.

He keenly realized that there might be unknown purposes behind Shen Li's various behaviors, and Su Ran's idea of ​​marrying her as a princess would most likely plunge Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom into a quagmire full of unknown dangers.

So he tried to dissuade Su Ran with his calmness and rationality, so that he could clearly see the interests involved and make a wise decision.

The shadow was thin and stood quietly in the corner, as if blending into the darkness.

His eyes rolled around like two nimble mice searching for something. After a moment, he whispered, "Your Highness, Shen Li does have some skills and abilities. If we can find a way to win her over and use her for our benefit, it might be a good idea."

But I am afraid that she does not sincerely want to submit to us, but has other intentions and hidden agendas.

I think we might as well test her strength first to see how she will react to Your Highness's proposal, and then make a decision based on the situation.

After all, His Highness holds a special status. He is not only the head of Cangyue Pavilion, but also the prince of Dongsheng State. He shoulders the heavy responsibility of his family and country. Any decision must be carefully weighed and must not be taken lightly."

Shadow's thoughts are always full of calculations and trade-offs, just like a shrewd businessman weighing the pros and cons.

He saw the potential value of Shen Li, but was also worried about being plotted against by her, so he proposed to test Shen Li's ideas first, trying to find a solution that would be most beneficial to both Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom in this complicated situation, in order to gain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost.

Su Ran sat there quietly, listening to everyone's words. Under the mask, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a meaningful smile, as if everything was under his control.

He naturally knew in his heart that everyone's concerns were not unreasonable. They were all considering the interests of Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Country. However, how could they know his true thoughts deep in his heart?

The appearance of Shen Li did break the original pattern and balance of Beichen Kingdom, just like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and bringing potential threats and challenges to Cangyue Pavilion and even Dongsheng Kingdom.

But Su Ran also keenly realized the huge potential and unique value of Shen Li. Her wisdom and talent made Su Ran admire her. The maturity and wisdom beyond her age were like the brightest stars in the night sky, which deeply attracted him.

At the same time, he had to admit that Shen Li's unique charm, whether it was the elegant temperament in her gestures or the smart expression when talking to people, had quietly attracted him unconsciously and caused ripples in his heart.

In Su Ran's heart, he has always had a grand and far-reaching ambition, which is to make Cangyue Pavilion the most powerful force on this continent, and then rely on the strong strength of Cangyue Pavilion to help Dongsheng Kingdom dominate the world and realize his own ambitions.

And Shen Li may be the key person for him to achieve this grand goal.

He knew very well that in this complex situation, force was not the panacea to solve all problems. Sometimes, adopting a conciliatory policy and turning enemies into friends could achieve unexpected results.

Marrying Shen Li as the princess would not only allow him to cleverly win over the hidden forces behind her and use them for his own purposes, but would also allow him to make full use of her outstanding wisdom and extraordinary talents to make suggestions for the future development of Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom, providing continuous support.

Of course, Su Ran was not unaware that there were bound to be many risks and variables involved, but his innate confidence and courage made him willing to take the risk.

Because he firmly believes that with his own wisdom and means, he will have enough ability to control the overall situation, make everything develop in a direction that is beneficial to him, and eliminate all risks into thin air.

"I know my limits," Su Ran said calmly. His voice was deep and magnetic, resonating through the hall like a bell, exuding an irresistible confidence and authority. "You will simply follow my instructions and closely monitor Shen Li's every move. If anything unusual occurs, report it to me immediately. Do not slack off in the slightest."

Seeing that Su Ran had made up his mind, everyone, although still having doubts and worries in their hearts, did not dare to say anything more and could only respond in unison: "Yes, Your Highness!"

Su Ran waved his hand gently, signaling everyone to leave. When he was the only one left in the hall, he slowly stood up. His tall and straight figure looked a little lonely and desolate in the dim candlelight.

He walked to the window with steady steps, looking quietly at the inky black night sky outside the window, his deep eyes seemed to contain endless thoughts.

After a long moment, his lips moved slightly, and he swore in his heart: "Little Li'er, I will wait for you to grow up! No matter what your purpose and plan are, I will definitely make you my princess, use you at my service, and help me realize the grand ambitions of Cangyue Pavilion and Dongsheng Kingdom."

Gazing at the night scene outside the window, Su Ran's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the moment when he first met Shen Li.

At that time, he was seriously injured. In order to avoid being hunted by the enemy, he had no choice but to pretend to be a down-and-out man and sneak into the Shen family.

And Shen Li, this little girl who looked only eight years old, had doubts in her heart from the first moment she saw him. Su Ran still remembered the glint of inquiry that flashed across her clear and bright eyes.

However, to his surprise, although Shen Li had doubts, she did not make them public. Instead, she took care of him meticulously in the days that followed.

She would carefully change his medicine and cook porridge for him every day, with a serious and focused look on her face, as if she was treating the most precious treasure in the world.

In the process of getting along with Shen Li, Su Ran felt more and more that she was not like an eight-year-old child at all. Her words, actions, and way of thinking were more like a mature and steady girl.

She handles things properly and intelligently, and can always see through people's hearts and make unexpected but appropriate decisions.

What shocked and curious Su Ran the most was that she was able to gradually heal the internal injuries she suffered from peeping into the secrets of heaven.

Those were extremely serious internal injuries, and even he himself was well aware of how difficult it was to treat. However, Shen Li, with her mysterious method, was making his injuries improve day by day. This made Su Ran secretly wonder, could she have learned such a miraculous method from the legendary Xuanfeng Sanren?

Su Ran clenched his fists tightly, his eyes revealing a firm and resolute look. He once again made up his mind in his heart that he must wait for Shen Li to grow up, and then marry her back to Dongsheng Kingdom, let her become his princess, and work with him to create a brilliant future.

No matter what difficulties, obstacles and unknown challenges are waiting for him ahead, he will not retreat or waver in the slightest, because he is Su Ran, the head of Cangyue Pavilion and the prince of Dongsheng Kingdom. He has firm beliefs and fearless courage to pursue everything he wants and to realize his grand ambitions and ideals.

The night outside the window is still deep, like a huge black curtain covering the entire world. However, in this darkness, a storm is brewing that will change the fate of many people. Su Ran and Shen Li will undoubtedly be the core figures of this storm, and their story has just begun.