"Xiang, Inspector of the Capital, has long been known for his virtue, rooted in loyalty and filial devotion, with talent and learning fit for a teacher. He is hereby specially promoted to Grand Minister of Ceremonies..."
Wang Xiang maintained his posture of obeisance as he received the Imperial Edict issued by the "emperor."
The Imperial Edict had come faster than Wang Xiang had expected. It had not even waited until the next day's Court Assembly. Almost immediately after the Court Assembly ended, someone had sought him out and read the emperor's Imperial Edict aloud on the spot.
Wang Xiang remained composed and bowed with great sincerity to thank the emperor.
Only after seeing the envoy off did a few smiles finally appear on Wang Xiang's face.
"Xiuzheng, you can finally put your mind at ease now, can't you?"
Lu Yu emerged from the Inner Chamber, stroking his beard with a chuckle and looking quite pleased with himself.
Smiling, Wang Xiang put away the Imperial Edict and invited Lu Yu back inside.
"Duke Lu, I merely wished to serve the Imperial Court. To receive such favor with my mediocre talent and learning truly fills me with trepidation..."
Lu Yu paid little heed to Wang Xiang's words and continued, "It is enough that you understand these things yourself."
Wang Xiang hesitated, then asked, "Then Xun Yi..."
"He came to see me. Right after your visit, he turned up at my door."
Lu Yu said, "He originally wanted Cui Zan to hold this post. I recommended you to him and also let him take a look at those ideas."
"He agreed to help you at once."
Wang Xiang asked, "Why did he want Cui Zan to become Grand Minister of Ceremonies?"
"Because of Zhong Hui."
"Zhong Hui intends to establish the correct interpretation