Jiang Wang looked out the window and said nothing for a while.
The interplay of light and shadow happened to trace the contours of his profile clearly, revealing features of considerable distinction.
Chongxuan Sheng naturally understood Jiang Wang. Seeing him remain silent, he did not press the matter.
Spotting a sheet of xuan paper spread open on the table, he reached over and picked it up. On it were written—
"The sun shines bright in heaven—what deed could there be that no one knows?"
This line came from Strategies of Jing.
Chongxuan Sheng understood at once and scoffed. "A mediocre man troubles himself!"
Jiang Wang flew into a rage out of embarrassment. "What do you know?"
Chongxuan Sheng said leisurely, "Have you not heard? The Peach Blossom Immortal was a libertine for many years, yet still became a pillar of the state. Once he achieved Dao Derivation, he became a pillar of the nation."
Jiang Wang's face darkened. "He surrendered in the end."
The moment he said it, he realized something was wrong and changed his words. "Don't joke about Lord Yu!"
"Let me guess. On this mission to Mu Kingdom, the Son of Heaven rewarded you lavishly again?" Chongxuan Sheng was still all smiles. "So lavishly that your conscience is a little uneasy, and you feel unworthy of receiving it?"
Jiang Wang said nothing.
"Isn't that perfectly normal?" Chongxuan Sheng continued smiling. "The present Son of Heaven either gives no rewards at all, or rewards without limit. Your feeling unworthy is precisely the effect His Majesty wants. You are a great and loyal minister who understands the imperial heart, Marquis of Wu'an!"
"There's no use telling you. You wouldn't understand." Jiang Wang said impatiently.
"I wouldn't understand?" Chongxuan Sheng sneered. "In which battle did you not risk your life?"