Chapter 111: National Hatred and Personal Vendetta
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“If there are those who would teach Zhang Linchuan's master, and bring his head eastward to me, Marquis Wu'an Jiang Wang wishes to offer twenty thousand yuan stones, and promise to use all their might in a single action, under the condition of remaining true to their principles and justice!”
This is undoubtedly the most significant bounty ever offered by all the nations in recent years.
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It's not that Zhang Linchuan weighs a lot.
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But the strong of the world, few are affected by bounties.
Just like with Jiang Mengxiong, if one could kill him, the State of Jing would be willing to offer any amount of yuan stones. But who would dare post such a bounty Who would dare accept it
Only someone like Zhang Linchuan, a leftist demon, once labeled as such, would be treated like an outcast, everyone wanting to see him suffer.
And his way of growth, destined to gather many followers, had to expand its doctrines, even if there were realms without life as a barrier, some traces would inevitably remain.
Because of his consistent caution and the secrecy of the world without life, he was still able to hide himself. But the branches spread across the land were destroyed one after another, and the emissaries who preached the Dharma fled their posts in all directions. Those who lagged behind were beheaded and rewarded.
Such incidents as when the ghostly emissaries of yore rampaged within the Cheng Guo Feng Tai city, openly competing with righteous sects like Ling Kong Hall, will never occur again in the East Region or South Region.
Once labeled as a cult, there is no room for it to grow in the sunlight.
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As for dealing with Zhang Linchuan, Jiang Wang had thought about it long ago. He had thought about it seriously many times.
To deal with all that walks in darkness, no matter how strong, evil, or cunning they are, simply crush them with overwhelming force. With the great sun hanging high, it will naturally pierce through mountains and rivers.
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Spirits and demons, where do you hide
> Only before Lin Youxie's incident, he hadn't seen the possibility of completely annihilating Wusheng Jiao, and didn't want to startle the snake. Dealing with an enemy like Zhang Linchuan, small skirmishes were useless. What was needed was stillness if nothing happened, but once in action, it would be a decisive annihilation.
But unexpectedly, Zhang Linchuan actually infiltrated the State of Qi and, by relying on his uncanny divinations, replaced Lei Zhanyan's identity... They were already so close, yet he remained oblivious!
Just like back when he was at Fenglin City's Dao Institute, he never knew that his senior brother Zhang Linchuan, who was skilled in thunder techniques and had a pure nature, was actually from the Bai Gu Dao.
There is no enemy of life and death in this world that waits for you to grow up.
If not for Lin's actions, this match would have been truly unpredictable.
In the primeval forest, a solitary grave stood.
The tomb wasn't ostentatious, but every detail was carefully crafted, showing that a lot of thought had gone into it.
The genius, the young card player Lin Youxie, just rests here.
No body, no soul, a mere garment serves as a tomb...
Even this attire comes from the old Lin family residence, which has been sealed off for ages.
In the tomb, she was still buried with the original case files of all the cases she had solved over the years, perhaps a trace of her short life. The files left in Beiyamen were copies - Zheng Shangming had personally sorted and sent them.
Lin Youxie's funeral was personally arranged by Jiang Wang.
Every single part, inside and out, was done by my own hands.
He originally intended to bury Lin Youxie at Tiānxíng Yá, because Sānxínggōng was the last place this girl wanted to go.
But she hadn't truly left Qitu, nor had she truly joined the Sanxing Palace. Moreover, as the sole heir of a Qingpai family, her identity was special. Since the time of Emperor Qiwu, the Qingpai family, which originated, had reached its end with her, becoming history.
Although few cared for her in life, and months passed with no one noticing her disappearance. Yet, even after death, consideration must be given to public perception regarding her burial site, and the impact it may have on the nation...
This seems to be a destiny, something predetermined from the moment she was born.
Zhong Xuan earnestly dissuaded him. Besides, the campaign to eradicate Wusheng Jiao should start with Qi Renlin Youxie as its origin, starting from Luoshuang County in Qi State and sweeping across the entire world...
After careful consideration, Jiang Wang decided to build a tomb for Lin Youxie at the place where they had parted ways.
It can also be considered a way to let her know that she has waited for her loved one's return.
Today is the day the tomb is completed, and the funeral music has all dispersed.
Lin Youxie enjoyed quietude and disliked commotion, so he invited no one.
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Those who wanted to climb up the ranks dared not get on his bad side during this time.
That is, Chong Xuan Sheng, Fourteen, Li Longchuan, Yan Fu and several other friends came over specially and lit a few incense sticks.
Now everyone has already left.
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September is high autumn, the branches of trees will draw a chaotic sky. Several crows cawed and gradually flew farther away.
He stood alone in front of the grave.
...He stood there for a long time in silence.
The tombstone was carved by his own hand, using his fingers as chisels to etch into the stone. After much deliberation, he only carved the three characters "Lin Youxie" without adding any prefixes or suffixes.
Those so-called honors and so-called commemorations are all burdens to Lin Youxie.
Throughout her life, she was trapped by the heavy net of worldly affairs. Her ideals, loved ones, and family honor were all incredibly burdensome. She never lived a single moment for herself.
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There has never been a moment of ease.
All that remains in Jiang Wang's memory now is the sound of pounding medicine, a waving farewell figure, and a black cat shattered in the eyes of a sparrow heart.
Set up a clean and tidy tombstone and carve the three words "Lin Youxie" on it.
Few people in the world cared for her, and after she left, there was no need to worry about her either.
The sound of brittle twigs snapping, gently crushed the emotions.
Qing Zhuan, who has been busy with matters in Lu Shuang County these days, walked into the forest with a worried expression: "My lord, I just received news from Lin Zi. The imperial court summoned you back to Lin Zi to participate in the court discussion."
The recent investigations surrounding the Lu霜 County have been jointly conducted by the county garrison and the Inspection Department. In charge of the North Academy side is Inspector Deputy Qi Huai Chang, a member of the Donglai Qi family... This, of course, is a posture of controlling the situation, and it's hard to say whether there are other meanings behind it.
The concern of the Qing brick has its own reason.
Duke Wuan of Qi's open letter caused a stir throughout the land.
Reactions from different places vary.
Although there were voices from Chu and Mu, and the Sanxing Palace and Jiange expressed their stance, not everyone in the world was willing to give Jiang Wang face.
Like the Jingguojing World Stage, although it is an organization belonging exclusively to the Jingguo, due to the special status of Jingguo and the influence of the Central Empire, it also has the responsibility of self-supervising the world on a daily basis. It often cites ancient demon-slaying treaties to eliminate foreign enemies and exterminate evil spirits.
But it remained silent on the matter of the Non-Birth School.
Even though Jiang Wang's public letter was delivered to their doorstep, and evidence of the Wusheng Jiao's practice of wicked methods was placed in their hands, this organization dedicated to monitoring and exposing evil throughout the land remained silent.
It is said that Jing Shi Tai cannot act rashly. Regarding the nature of the Wusheng Sect and the specific information about Zhang Linchuan, it takes time to verify...
Of course, any discerning person can see that this incident reflects more of Jing Guo's dissatisfaction with Qi Guo and the Mirror World Stage's intentional neglect of the people of Qi. As the Mirror World Stage of Jing Guo, they do not want to give Qi Guo's Wu An Hou greater momentum.
If a military marquis from the state of Qi sent me a letter, I would immediately appear on Mirror Stage. Who in the world reigns supreme today
The Mirror Stage remains silent. The influence of the Jingguo reaches throughout Zhongyu, and even into every nation under Heaven's Dao, all naturally fall silent as well.
Outside political environment is like this, even within the state of Qi, it is not a monolithic entity, nor is there complete harmony.
Although cult leaders and demons are universally despised and should be eradicated, it's not as simple as using the power of Qi State to accomplish this. Politics sometimes transcends positions and exists on a higher plane.
The Mirror Stage didn't want Jiang Wang to lead this matter and make it too public.
Could it be that everyone inside the country is hoping for Jiang Wang's well-being
Of course, with the current political status of Marquis Bo Wang and Marquis Wu An, it wouldn't be impossible to implement a policy targeting a specific cult in Qi.
But in terms of efficiency, it definitely won't be fast.
They were not after all the Marquis of Huai, who had ruled for a thousand years, nor the Great牧 Princess, deeply beloved by the Empress.
To completely eradicate the Wusheng Jiao, the most important thing is speed.
With Zhang Linchuan's intelligence, he couldn't have failed to anticipate the consequences of his failure in Qi. Even if he misjudged Jiang Wang's influence, he must have made many preparations.
If given enough time, it's hard to say if he could safely transfer the beliefs of the Wu Sheng Jiao and create a new organization like an "Immortal Sect". After all, he was a master at the art of reincarnation.
Therefore, in the pursuit of the Wushengjiao, Jiang Wang and Chongxuan were taking a two-step approach.
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Jiang Wang's open letter was directly sent to the Sanxing Palace, requesting the legal institution of the sacred land to serve as a witness. The numerous pieces of evidence attached to the letter were enough for the Sanxing Palace to see through the matter.
Because of Lin Kuang and Wu Lie's past contributions to the criminal justice system, Juedi Palace had already reserved a place for Lin Youxie. Furthermore, Lin Youxie was killed while investigating the cult leader... Given the style of Sanxing Palace, they would not avoid this matter under any circumstances.
Of course, the statement made by Grand Master Wu Bingyi, the ruler of the Reticular Palace, was something Jiang Wang hadn't expected.
He originally thought that for a cult like the Wusheng Jiao, dispatching a single Divine Incarnation-level true disciple from Sanxinggong would be enough. Even a True Person wouldn't need to appear. Furthermore, Wu Bing had already spoken out personally, calling on all Legalist cultivators in the world to jointly execute… it could only be attributed to the legacy of Lin Kuang and Wu Lie.
On Chongxuan's side, he started by focusing on Luoshuang County. He shifted the blame for all the actions Zhang Linchuan had taken after replacing Lei Zhanyan in Luoshuang County onto Wusheng Jiao. He began with those who claimed to be "victims" from Luoshuang County and sparked a large-scale campaign to eradicate the supposed cult.
These "victims," a large part of them can actually be said to be losers in the context of reasonable competition. Because Zhang Linchuan used Lei Zhanqian's body, it was to board the Qi state's big ship, rather than to engage in any destruction from the start. So, in the various struggles in Lushuang County, he could be considered quite rule-abiding.
But these people were indeed oppressed by the founder of Wusheng Jiao, Zhang Linchuan. Using them to toll the death knell for Wusheng Jiao is not inappropriate either.
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In fact, different voices within the Qi nation have always existed regarding Jiang Wang's open letter and the huge response it triggered.
Of all the most renowned, it was still Master Confucian, Er Fengming.
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This person wrote three articles in a row, titled "Can Lingyang Bear Great Responsibilities", "What Does It Mean to Use Public Property for Private Purposes", and "National Affairs, How Can They Be Personal Hatreds".
The last two articles, just by looking at the titles, you can roughly know what they are about. The "Lingyang" in the first article refers to Lingyang Hou, a duke during the period of Emperor Wu of Qi. He was stripped of his title by Emperor Wu because he used public property for private purposes.
The first piece is a scathing critique of Lingyang Hou, a test of the waters.
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Following the second and third articles, the language became increasingly harsh and directly pointed the finger at Jiang Wang.
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Chapter 111: National Hatred and Personal Vendetta (2/2)
The cunning of someone who knows who can and cannot be cursed, and the thick-facedness of someone who ducks and hides when faced with a challenge, are prerequisites for him to live more comfortably than that Xu Fang from before.
Some people seek a good reputation, while others seek a bad one. Dragons and snakes each have their own way, and they can all thrive.
These three articles were truly well-written, causing a stir of discussion throughout the court and among the people.
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Although the halls of government and military affairs remained quiet with no major figures coming forward, the debate escalated with increasing intensity thereafter.
As one of the most influential figures in Qi State today, Marquis Wu'an mobilized national resources to hunt down an unknown cult, which has become a hot topic of discussion on the streets and alleys.
The related memorials came pouring in like rain.
There are supporters and there are opposers.
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It wasn't until today, at this court session, that the emperor decreed that Jiang Wang be allowed to participate.
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The purpose is to put an end to the heated discussions surrounding this period.
Qing brick is worried about this.
Jiang Wang, however, remained calm. Upon hearing the news, he merely said, "I see."
Some things are actually beyond dispute, but some people just have to nitpick, while others fan the flames.
If you're looking for trouble, you'll always find a reason. Standing in my sunlight or lying across my path.
He had long been accustomed to it, and it was nothing more than facing it.
Casting one last glance at Lin Youxie's tombstone, he rose abruptly and vanished into the sky, leaving behind a trail of azure clouds toward Linzi.
The Zidian Hall is the hall where civil and military officials of the Great Qi Empire gather for discussions.
This great empire's local affairs are managed within the prefectural office. The imperial court usually only supervises them.
Matters concerning national affairs and certain local affairs that cannot be decided at the local level are often adequately resolved during the stage of deliberations by officials.
Above that was the deliberation of the Politburo, and finally the emperor reviewed it.
After all, it is a vast empire with thousands of miles of land and billions of people. How can one person possibly worry about everything
Throughout history, it was common for emperors to have infrequent court sessions, sometimes lasting half a month, a month, or even eighteen months without attending.
The emperor was unusually diligent in attending court nowadays. As long as he wasn't on campaign, he would never miss a day regardless of the weather. He often sat high upon his throne in the Zixuan Hall, silently listening to the officials argue among themselves. He wouldn't participate in discussions unless it was a major matter, but he would carefully consider everything the officials debated, so no one dared to be careless.
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Even after achieving accomplishments comparable to those of the Taizu and Wudi emperors, he remained undeterred and never took a single day off.
He sat high upon the throne, behind the tranquil beaded curtain, his thoughts as a king were hidden from all, a gaze fixed on his entire domain.
All great emperors seek greatness. It is clear that the mighty Great Qi Empire, which spans Southeast and looks down upon the world, has not yet satisfied its ambitions.
Since his ascension to the throne, he has reigned for fifty-seven years.
The Yuanfeng era is already worthy of the name "great", but the story behind this era continues.
Unlike the grand, solemn, and majestic image many people imagine.
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In most cases, the Purple Jade Palace is no different from a marketplace. There are frequent disputes where both sides argue vehemently, turning red in the face, not uncommon at all.
Today is no exception.
This statement argues that agricultural taxes not only need to be further reduced but should also be shifted from grain to cash, thus avoiding losses incurred during the process of collecting grain.
That's claiming that a 30% tax rate is already an immense imperial grace, and every decision needs to consider the national situation. You just keep saying "collect money, collect money," your mother is about to starve to death, can you please show some compassion
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They were arguing heatedly.
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Until a golden gourd warrior outside the hall announced in a voice — "Marquis Wu'an pays his respects!"
The Ziji Hall instantly fell silent, as if a soundproof barrier had been erected. Everyone closed their mouths.
Some eyes seemed to drift toward the right-hand line of ranks in the main hall, settling upon the renowned scholar, Er Fengming... who stood with his hands folded, composed and serene, holding no official position.
Just then, Marquis Wuan, clad in a purple nine-serpent swallowing cloud robe, strode into the hall with his hand on his sword, and shoes unremoved.
The boots echoed crisply as they left the main hall. Today, he had shed his usual gentleness, his eyes sharp and piercing, his aura like billowing clouds. It seemed as if the famous sword at his waist had already been unsheathed!
He walked between the divided ranks of officials, his gaze fixed straight ahead. In the spacious Zixie Hall, with its grand vaulted ceiling, he stepped carefully to the foot of the scarlet steps.
"No need for ceremony," the Emperor of Great Qi, seated on his dragon throne, merely raised a hand.
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Song Yao in the procession of officials remained expressionless. A glance from her caught sight of Yi Xingchen beside her, clutching a scroll and utterly unmoved.
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I know everyone is a little confused.
Whether they support Marquis Wu'an or Er Fengming, no one can grasp the emperor's attitude.
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Have you not even greeted me before dismissing me
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Is the Emperor satisfied, or dissatisfied
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Hold it high, are you going to slam it down hard
Those who wished to see the Champion Marquis, who along with Marquis Wu’an was considered one of the two rising stars of the empire, found him in the ranks of the noble procession. This white-robed marquis, with his eyes half-closed, remained immersed in his own world of cultivation—truly a privilege enjoyed by these two young military heroes to "stand guard" during court meetings.
Yet Jiang Wang ignored all of it, making no attempt to guess or analyze. He simply stood there, his spine straight as a sword, rooted like an ancient tree.
The emperor's gaze fell upon the hall, his voice resounding: "Marquis Wuan's letter is well-written, showing that his recent studies have been fruitful."
Jiang Wang replied, "I was overcome with emotion and wrote it down spontaneously. I don't understand the difference between good and bad writing."
The emperor looked at him, his tone unruffled: "Recently there have been several articles that are well-reasoned and eloquent. Reading them is like savoring a fine cup of tea. Have you read them, Marquis Wu'an"
"If it is a recent article, I should not have read it."
"Why"
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"No time."
"What are you all busy with"
Jiang Wangping calmly replied, "Busy with a friend's funeral."
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originally still had some things to say, but he suddenly didn't want to anymore.
He waved his hand dismissively and said, “Sir, I have summoned Marquis Wu'an for you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him directly.”
The atmosphere in the Purple Extremity Hall was a bit tense.
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You, with your obvious and early preparedness, sleeves fluttering gracefully, walked out of the ranks calmly and stood beside Jiang Wang.
He was unarmed, wearing only white socks, and his natural demeanor already put him at a disadvantage.
But his face was calm. He first bowed to the emperor, then to Jiang Wang, bowing deeply and earnestly saying: "I have always respected Lord Hou's military achievements. Today, if I speak wrongly, please do not forgive me. Feel free to rebuke me openly. If it is not enough to vent your anger, if blood splatters three steps, I will have no complaints."
Facing this Confucian scholar who repeatedly scolded himself, Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow slightly: "Please speak."
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You, with a righteous stance and sleeves wide apart, do possess an air of the scholar-official. “May I ask, my lord, which weighs heavier, national hatred or personal vendetta”
“What is national hatred What is private vengeance” Jiang Wang countered, “Sir, you might as well speak plainly. Is conquering Xia anything Is suppressing the Wu Sheng Sect anything”
You, in your wisdom, said: “The subjugation of Xia by nature is for the hatred of the nation, and the annihilation of Wu Sheng’s teachings is for personal vengeance.”
Jiang Wang looked at him calmly: "Did the suppression of Wushengjiao affect this marquis's campaign against Xia"
Er Fengming was taken aback, realizing he had fallen into a linguistic trap. There was a sense of absurd bewilderment... Wasn't Marquis Wuan known for resorting to his trusty old fist first and foremost
But he quickly reacted: "That's not how it is. If the Wusheng Sect *is* a cult, then it should indeed be eradicated. I too abhor cults deeply. But how should we eradicate it The effort required would be enormous."
"A mere sect of the Unborn, akin to ants to a towering mountain, is it worth expending so much national strength for"
He arrived, his excitement growing: “A small sect, a bounty posted at the Inspectorate’s office would have been enough! Yet the Marquis, with hatred in his heart, stirred up such a great commotion. Now the whole nation speaks of the Wu Sheng Sect, everyone wanting to cut off Zhang Linchuan’s head. The entire court is being used by the Marquis’ private grudge. Could it be that the Marquis doesn't have even a shred of unease”
Jiang Wang looked at him intently for a while.
Kende'er Fengming was a little dazed. The fervent spirit of wholeheartedly serving the country unconsciously waned.
But he still stood erect, with the bearing of a scholar, and said: "Where have I gone wrong, Your Lordship Please speak plainly."
Jiang Wangdao: "If I wanted to talk about the harm of the Wusheng sect, there's much I could say. The danger of the Wusheng sect's founder, Zhang Linchuan, is enough to list one, two, three, four. Perhaps you understand, perhaps you don't, perhaps you pretend not to. But today all of that... doesn't matter."
He sighed, “You’re right, it is personal hatred.”
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“The Wushen Sect has a deep grudge against me, and I must kill them to resolve it... In front of Your Majesty, in front of all my colleagues, I cannot deny this.”
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He turned away, no longer looking at Er Fengming. He bowed to the emperor on the dragon throne: "In the past, during court sessions, Your Majesty asked questions which I was unable to fully answer. Today, allow me to try..."
Although he bowed, he said in a loud voice: "I have known the honor of the Duke of Ba and the nobility of kings! Four years of fame, I am willing to use it all for private hatred! I beg Your Majesty's mercy!"
He offered no explanation, no rebuttal. He admitted that his actions against the No-Life Cult and Zhang Linchuan stemmed more from personal hatred than anything else. He admitted he wasn't the kind of selfless person who put the country above all else. He admitted to acting on his own loves, hates, and resentments.
Now, he is willing to exchange everything he has fought for these past four years for this!
The mortal world is too vast, and there are still places where the White Bone Path can exist. He must gather the Emperor of Heaven and issue an imperial decree!
Silence filled the hall.
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Zhong Xuan was also silent, which deviated from his previous advice and prevented him from fully utilizing his subsequent preparations. The outcome of today's court meeting became ambiguous. Was it a blessing or a curse Right or wrong
He opened his mouth as if to speak, but in the end, he still closed it.
Jiang Wang admitted that he exterminated the Wusheng Jiao out of personal vendetta, admitting that he was just a person who didn't understand the bigger picture. What else could he say
All we can do is wait and see what the emperor decides.
Today, the sovereign shows no favor or punishment.
One can have ultimate grace, or ultimate ruthlessness.
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Then, what would his attitude be toward a military marquis who doesn't prioritize national affairs
Whether one is a king, marquis, general, minister, or even an esteemed scholar,
Everyone held their breath.
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Even Chongxuan, who had been silently "standing guard," opened his eyes.
But hearing the voice of Heaven, he rose up and said: “Is it a matter of personal hatred”
And once again, he fell heavily: "You are the Duke!"
"You say you understand the glory of royalty, but I see that you do not."
He sat on the dragon throne, looking at Jiang Wang, and slowly said: "You are a duke of Qi state, sharing glory and disgrace with the country. Your personal affairs are the affairs of the Qi state!"
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