The blending of hundreds of schools' official paths is vast and profound, and it also varies for each individual. The prince only gave a general outline, and as for Emperor Qitian's path, Jiang Wang could only speculate.

>However, he suddenly thought.

In that case, he killed Dong A at the perfect time, striking Zhuang Guo's weak point.

Otherwise, relying on the overwhelming victory over Yong Guo, Du Ruhui would have resigned and let Dong A take over the reins of government. Dong A's administrative ability is needless to say, he could hold the position of Minister of the State with even greater power than before, his exterior worries would be gone, and he might even have a chance to achieve divine favor. As for Du Ruhui, having escaped this ordeal, who knows if they will ever meet again?

He entered the city of Xin'an at night and killed Dong A. This was not simply the act of killing a man named Dong A.

This even severed Du Ruhui's path!

It also broke the positive cycle of the prime minister's position in the country.

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Du Ruhui wanted to find the next successor who was worthy of carrying on his political agenda, but he didn't know how many years it would take.

“The prince is saying that Han Yin’s death may not be so simple?” Jiang Wang connected it to what he saw in Yongguo, and asked seriously: “It wasn’t Zhuang Gao Xian alone who killed him?”

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The answer to this question is naturally important to him. This can be used to judge Zhuang Gaoxian's abilities.

But Jiang WuHua just shook his head and smiled: "I didn't say anything."

His smile, it is already an answer.

In the distant western kingdom of Yong, Qi had full view. Jiang Wang was not surprised.

If one cannot see the bigger picture, how can they be called a hegemon?

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"I understand!" said Jiang Wang.

“Do you understand?” Jiang Wuhua smiled.

"I understand why the Crown Prince said this to me about officialdom," Jiang Wang replied, but she didn't smile. Instead, she asked, "Does the court have any arrangements for me?"

Jiang Wuhua was boasting about his official connections, likely meaning that Qi Ting was going to give him a real position soon.

Inviting him over for congee is undoubtedly a gesture of goodwill.

After all, Jiang Wuhua was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. It wasn't difficult for him to know about the arrangements the court had made for him in advance. Giving him a reminder and helping him supplement his knowledge so that he could make a better choice. This favor would be well-rewarded.

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He smiled and said, "Qingyangzi is both intelligent and brave, a blessing for the country!" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

This means he didn't say "lucky to be alone," he probably knew too much is as bad as too little.

But for this praise, Jiang Wang was unable to accept it. Only now did he realize that if it were Chong Xuan Sheng, the prince would have known the truth as soon as he opened his mouth and wouldn't have received this favor.

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Debts of favor are the hardest to repay, and debts of favor owed by a prince are even more daunting.

And he heard this now, this feeling wouldn't take it anymore!

Jiang Wang sighed in his heart, and smiled slightly on his face: "Thank you for your guidance, Prince."

"We share the same interests, we are like-minded friends. There's no need to say thank you."

He said calmly, "A person's accomplishments can be either in civil administration or military prowess. You need to know what suits you best. The path of an official is long and arduous, so don't be discouraged by temporary setbacks. As a once-in-a-generation prodigy and a talent for the nation, the emperor will also take your wishes into consideration. His intention is to help you grow faster, not to hold you back."

Is he a county magistrate? Or a general leading troops to conquer the Demon Realm, or perhaps the gatekeeper of ten thousand demons?

It's not that Jiang Wang is arrogant, but with his current position and demonstrated talent, the options he has left are limited.

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...and Jiang Wang needed to consider more... his cultivation, should he lean towards the official path?

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This is the fundamental path, which needs to be pondered carefully.

Since she had already received this favor, Jiang Wang would not dwell on it any longer.

He spoke aloud, asking: "Jiang Wang, there is something I don't understand. Since the official path is one-sided and its policies are tied to cultivation, besides hatred, why would anyone betray their country and be unfaithful?"

There are only two kinds of traitors: those who are driven by hatred and those who are driven by greed.

Under the system of cultivation in officialdom, traitors should have nothing to gain.

"There are more than just one or two countries in the world. Those who commit sins in one country might be meritorious in another. Merit and sin can offset each other. With a national system to support them, they can bear the backlash and even benefit from it."

Jiang Wang thought to himself. Just like Huang Yixing, who sold his yang and went to Qi. His cultivation did not decline with the death of Yang, but rather flourished even more in Qi.

But that wasn't really the question he wanted to ask...

Furthermore, the Crown Prince explained, "Cultivation is ultimately a personal endeavor. Take exploring the starry heavens as an example: whether or not it consumes one's vital energy is something only the individual knows. There are countless officials within the government who do not rely on their official positions. Therefore, remaining within the system does not necessarily equate to loyalty, and departing from it does not necessarily mean treachery."

He looked deeply at Jiang Wang: "Qi is a great nation, and loyalty doesn't necessarily reflect here."

He clearly understood Jiang Wang's implied meaning and told him the answer, Yi Bu Yi relies on his own volition, not official channels. Qi Ting wouldn't judge his loyalty based on this.

He is like an official who holds a rank but does not perform the duties, or completes tasks and achieves success without seeking official promotion.

Everything depends on one's own choice, it all comes down to how they choose their path.

Jiang Wang only felt that today, he had a whole new understanding of the crown prince of Qi. Of course, he also had a whole new understanding of the officialdom of this world. He clasped his hands on his knees and said earnestly: "Hearing your words is better than reading ten years of books!"

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The crown prince laughed instead: “You can't just use the word 'your majesty' carelessly.”

Who said that the crown prince is simple?!

Jiang Wang only felt like he climbed out of one pit and fell into another. He was utterly helpless.

Thirty-six stratagems, retreating is the best stratagem.

He looked up and saw outside the hall.

“Oh, it's getting late!”

Jiang Wang was taken aback, then looked at the Crown Prince with regret: "It's been a pleasure conversing with Your Highness today. Jiang Wang has benefited greatly from our discussion. Unfortunately, I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay long. Farewell for now, and may Your Highness be blessed!"

Jiang Wuhu was not annoyed either, he just sat there and smiled warmly: "Qingyangzi, take your time on the road."

Jiang Wang scrambled to his feet and rushed out, fear propelling him forward, afraid the prince would not let him go.

He felt he was no match for these aristocrats in this roundabout conversation.

Next time I visit Chang'le Palace, I must bring Chong Xuan Sheng along.

Bah!

I will never come back to Chang'le Palace again!

I owe favors, and I want to find other ways to repay them.

"Hold on a minute!"

The prince's voice echoed behind him.

Jiang Wang pretended not to hear, taking three steps in two as he quickly left the dining hall.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed her sleeve!

Jiang Wang turned his head and met Jiang Wu Hua's warm smile.

“Ah, Your Highness!” he exclaimed. “What brings you to summon me?”

It seems like he really didn't hear the previous call.

Jiang WuHua seemed to truly not see through it, only loosening his sleeves and smiling as he reached out. From the hand of a eunuch attending him, he took over an elegantly-shaped food box and offered it to Jiang Wang: "You forgot this. There's one each of snow bamboo chicken, pearl pork, and small jade orchid inside. Stored in this box, they won't spoil for long."

Jiang Wang accepted it: “Your Highness’s kindness, Jiang Wang will always remember.”

"Jiang Wuhu only smiled and said, "Come again next time for a meal."

“Be sure to come when you have time!”

Jiang Wang placed the lunch box into the storage compartment, greased his soles, and hurried away.

With one foot out of the palace gate.

It was still morning, and the warm sunlight shone on the palace plaque, illuminating the two characters "Chang Le" brightly.

He who is content can be happy, and from what we've seen all along, the prince seems to be a contented person, able to be happy.

But... is that really true?

Seeing her family's palanquin, Jiang Wang quickly scrambled inside.

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He urged, "Let's go!"

The sedan chair carriers naturally obeyed and carried the sedan chair away.

However, Xie Ping, the steward standing beside him, was taken aback.

Is Lord Jiang... breaking the rules?

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