A look of heavy concern settled upon Pei Tianlin’s weathered face. He found it difficult to express his feelings toward Prince Qing in just a few words. This prince was a man of profound calculation—so profound, in fact, that it stirred a sense of trepidation within him. Prince Qing clearly harbored ambitions for the throne, yet he remained the least likely candidate to succeed.
His granddaughter’s intent was clear: she wanted to know if the Pei family would support the Prince’s bid for the throne. To support him would be to embark on a road of no return. Yet, to stand by and watch would leave them wondering how the Prince might eventually pursue the throne, and whether he would use the Pei family as a pawn. Pei Tianlin found the dilemma equally vexing. However, there was no need for an immediate decision.
"Yiqiu, there is no need to be hasty," Pei Tianlin said, weighing his words. "Some things cannot be forced by one's own wishes; we must wait to see what he intends."
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