"I have only one requirement of you. Since you are returning, then return properly and become a part of China from this day forth. But while you remember your clan, the first object of your loyalty must be me. Do you understand what I mean?"
Without waiting for Ruan Shaoyuan to finish, Jian Shang had no interest in discussing the myriad matters of the real world with him and spoke bluntly.
"..."
Ruan Shaoyuan froze. The Huan King's words seemed to grant him considerable authority—would everything be entirely up to him, with the Huan King refusing to interfere?
Doubts were doubts, but Ruan Shaoyuan did not dare ask further. He forced himself to answer, "Understood!"
Jian Shang nodded and said with a smile, "Good! I chose you because you are clever, rational, and know how to read the wind. Of course, if you encounter any difficulties, bring them up. The Huan Kingdom will naturally give its full support. You may also discuss such matters with the Wushuang Marquis!"
It was enough for the Huan Kingdom to occupy Yue Province in Forging the Sacred Court. Jian Shang had originally held no interest in the Yue State of the real world. Since this opportunity had presented itself, he merely needed the Yue State to be sufficiently loyal. He did not care about anything else, nor did he have the excess time and energy to concern himself with it. After all, the affairs of a nation were as numerous as the hairs on an ox; governing one was far from easy.
"Yes!" Ruan Shaoyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and promptly replied. Thank goodness he could communicate with the Wushuang Marquis. Otherwise, he truly would have been in a difficult position. If he misread the Huan King's intentions, the consequences would be