“Grandfather, is that all you’re aiming for?” The girl looked at the old man and asked.
Grandfather’s ambition is simply too great; he couldn’t possibly be doing this just for an independent state.
Upon hearing the girl’s words, the old man fell into silence. After a long while, he finally spoke, “Wuyou, Grandfather’s goal is certainly not just an independent state…”
“Grandfather, what exactly do you want to do?” The girl realized that her grandfather before her suddenly seemed somewhat unfamiliar.
“To dominate the twelve independent states, expel the Arbitration Council, or even overthrow it,” the old man said.
“I understand,” Ye Wanyan nodded, “Grandfather… you want to… make the twelve independent states into one nation… Grandfather, you… want to become an emperor!”
“Is that so bad?” the old man spoke softly, “Throughout history, emperors have been revered. Grandfather is getting old; how many good years does he have left? In the future, everything will be yours.”
“Grandfather, I don’t want… I’m not interested either. My greatest wish is for our family to live in peace and harmony. I have no interest in dominating, being an emperor, or anything like that. Grandfather, you’re going down the wrong path!” The girl shook her head repeatedly, “Grandfather, please don’t make this mistake!”
“Wrong?” The old man furrowed his brow deeply, “Are you saying that Grandfather is wrong? Those who achieve great things don’t fuss over trivial matters. Throughout history, countless people have climbed to the highest point, stepping on countless bones. Were they wrong?”
“The twelve independent states, if managed by Grandfather, will only get better,” the old man continued without giving the girl a chance to speak.
At this moment, the girl wanted to say something, but she couldn’t find any words to refute.
In terms of her grandfather’s abilities, the girl had no doubt that the twelve independent states, under his management, would be better. But…
The price was too high…
And among the people to be sacrificed were her own relatives.
“Over the years, the Arbitration Council has ruled with an iron fist, legitimately dominating the twelve independent states. The freedom Grandfather wants, they can’t provide. Only Grandfather can fight for it. Your parents, unfaithful and unjust, are unworthy of being called parents. Since childhood, have they ever taken care of you? It was Grandfather who raised you on his own. Now, are you going to turn against Grandfather for parents who never cared for you?” The old man looked at the girl, his brow deeply furrowed.
“Grandfather… I know, actually, you’re not wrong…” the girl stared at the old man, “From your perspective and position, you have your reasons, even if it means destroying the Four Great Families, there’s no problem… But, from my standpoint, I’m not wrong either. Regardless of whether they cared for me or not, or whether I have any emotional connection with them, they are still my parents. I’m just an ordinary person, without Grandfather’s grand plans and ambitions. I’m going back to the Nie family now. If Grandfather wants to blow it up, then blow me up along with it.”
After saying this, the girl turned to leave.
“You stop right there!”
In an instant, the old man blocked the girl’s path, his face full of anger, “Can you let Grandfather rest easy? You’re my own granddaughter, even if I die, I won’t harm you. Do you understand!”
“But… what about my parents… they’re also your children,” the girl said.
“Shut up!” The old man’s face was full of rage, “They don’t deserve it!”