Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

"Brother Weiyang, Qin has returned to the country and will soon become the crown prince."

But now, Qin's foundation is unstable. If things continue like this, what good will it do to become the ruler?

Qin was confused and didn't know what to do. "Could Brother Weiyang teach me?"

Zhuang Weiyang was taken aback, stopped practicing her magic, and asked instead:

"Qin, which country are you from, prince? And what is your real name? Could you tell me?"

Whether it's history or games, Zhuang Weiyang has some knowledge of the trends of various countries.

If Zhao Qin could reveal his identity, Zhuang Weiyang felt that she could definitely provide the best solution.

However, Ying Zheng, after much deliberation, shook his head, his face full of apology.

"I cannot say this outright... Brother Weiyang, please forgive me."

Zhuang Weiyang nodded slightly, indicating her understanding, thinking to herself: Brother Qin must have been caught in a vortex for many years, so it's understandable that he can't reveal his identity.

only……

Zhuang Weiyang unconsciously tapped her finger lightly on the desk before slowly speaking:

"Brother Qin, as a prince of a nation, facing complex struggles is inevitable! You have just returned to the country, and your foundation is not yet stable. In this situation, you can only do two things!"

"May I ask, brother, which two items?"

Ying Zheng bowed and earnestly asked Zhuang Weiyang for clarification. Zhuang Weiyang stood up from her seat, reached out to help Ying Zheng up, and pulled him back to his seat.

The two sat down one after the other, and then Zhuang Weiyang said:

"Firstly, it is about forbearance! A virtuous person, even when surrounded by wild geese, should be capable of transforming into a dragon or snake!"

At this moment, you have neither power nor influence. You should remain hidden in the court, patiently awaiting the opportune moment while striving to improve yourself! Keep your ambition to become a dragon hidden in your heart, and do not reveal it in the slightest!

Secondly, we must accumulate strength and gather supporters! When the time is right, we will use swift and decisive action to eliminate the disloyal!

Ying Zheng murmured:

"Brother Weiyang, is it really that simple?"

Zhuang Weiyang shook her head: "Knowing is easy, doing is hard! Although I don't know your true identity, Brother Qin, I can imagine that bringing you back as a hostage is the result of a lot of negotiation!"

Moreover, you have just returned to the country and there are already rumors that you will be made crown prince, which must mean that the power behind you is stronger than that of the other princes!

"If, in the future, a high-ranking official or empress dowager emerges, holding a high position and wielding great power, and starts interfering with you, the crown prince, will you tolerate it or not? If you cannot tolerate it, then you are in grave danger!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng seemed to be deep in thought and slowly nodded.

Although he was the eldest son and it was only natural for him to become the crown prince, there were times when the various countries in the world established their crown princes based on their love and virtue rather than their seniority!

The reason for this is simply that the Han faction behind Cheng Jiao is not as powerful as Prime Minister Lü behind me!

Prime Minister Lü himself is a second-level cultivator. He only needs to complete the Lü Clan Chronicles before he can spread the teachings to the human race and advance to the third level!

Not to mention that Prime Minister Lü was incredibly wealthy, with countless extraordinary and eccentric retainers!

If I were to show even the slightest disrespect, not only would I lose my position as crown prince, but I might also lose my life!

Ying Zheng nodded slowly, stood up, and bowed again.

"Thank you, brother. Qin understands!"

Zhuang Weiyang bowed to Ying Zheng, a smug look on her face.

"The transformation of a dragon into a snake! Tsk tsk, who can compare to my literary talent?!"

……

The next day, as dawn broke, Ying Zheng finished washing and dressing, and his mother, Zhao Ji, arrived just in time.

"Zheng'er! Today, your mother is going to see Prime Minister Lü to tell him what I have seen and heard in Zhao, so that he can formulate a national policy to avenge you and me!"

If they come back late, then…

"Mother! I'll go with you. I have some academic questions I'd like to ask Prime Minister Lü!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji was overjoyed and repeatedly urged Ying Zheng to get into the carriage together.

The faint sound of instruction could be heard coming from the carriage.

"Zheng'er, Prime Minister Lü is a man of great talent! If you have any questions, you should definitely ask him!"

"Zheng'er, when you see Prime Minister Lü, you must treat him with respect. Even your father addresses Prime Minister Lü as 'Prime Minister Father'!"

"..."

Zhao Ji offered her earnest advice, and Ying Zheng responded occasionally, his tone calm, concealing his inner sorrow well.

"Mother! You are just a songstress, what do you know about the affairs of the Zhao Kingdom!"

Prime Minister Lü…

Ying Zheng's expression remained unchanged, but he kept Zhuang Weiyang's words firmly in mind.

"The transformation of the dragon and the snake... one can only truly understand it by hearing it from the person who told it."

Wu Guo Zuili.

Zhuang Weiyang herself, dressed in plain clothes, walked out the door.

"Gaining experience is really addictive. If it weren't for the summer festival, I really wouldn't want to go out."

Zhuang Weiyang looked helpless and uncomfortable looking at the panel.

【技能：风（4028/10000）、火（3992/10000）、山（3992/10000）、御（4528/10000）、势（1962/10000）、主政（1/10000）、水战（1062/10000）、心（易）不可提升】

[Supernatural Power: Blood and Qi Furnace]

[Current Progress: Strength as Great as an Ox (1268/10000), can increase the strength of "one ox" within the same realm.]

"Just a little bit more, Fire Technique and Mountain Technique will break through to the fourth level! Just a little bit more!"

This is driving people with OCD crazy!

Zhuang Weiyang was itching to try it, secretly wondering if practicing magic during the sacrificial ceremony would offend the ancient sages.

"Weiyang, why do you look so impatient?"

Zilu stepped out from the side and looked at Zhuang Weiyang with curiosity, asking her a question.

Zhuang Wei bowed, but did not answer. Instead, he asked:

"Brother Zilu! What, are you going to participate in the sacrificial ceremony too?"

Zilu chuckled and said, "I asked General Zhong, and he said there's no harm in observing from a distance. The sacrifice is a major event for our human race, so of course I want to see it. But..."

As he spoke, Zilu's smile gradually turned strange, and he said sarcastically:

"I haven't seen you visiting General Zhong lately, and it's been bothering me. Perhaps my presence has interfered with Junior Brother Ziyang's plans?"

Zhuang Weiyang's smile froze.

Unexpectedly, the usually calm and upright Senior Brother Zilu also acted recklessly, just like Zhong Bai.

"Senior brother, this title of 'brother-in-law' was just Zhong Bai joking around; it shouldn't be taken seriously."

"Oh? You don't like General Zhong?"

"I……"

Zilu's smile vanished, and his expression turned serious.

"The Master said: 'Do not look at what is contrary to propriety; do not listen to what is contrary to propriety; do not speak what is contrary to propriety; do not do what is contrary to propriety!' If you do not have this mindset and do not stop Zhong Bai's words, then it is Zi Yang's fault!"

Zilu's solemnity brought Zhuang Weiyang to her senses, prompting her to re-examine herself.

Zhong Bai jokingly asked himself if he was truly resisting, and why he hadn't stopped him.

Is it that they enjoy it and are unwilling to stop it, or do they really not care?

Zhuang Weiyang fell into deep thought, while Zilu waited quietly by her side.

After a moment, Zhuang Weiyang took a deep breath and solemnly replied:

"Senior brother is right. It was I, Zhuang Weiyang, who acted like a villain in this matter!"

General Zhong had a beautiful face, which pleased Wei Yang, but she dared not reveal it because of her cultivation level. Therefore, she did not reject Zhong Bai's jokes and let him do as he pleased.

However... Wei Yang believes that marriage must be based on the true feelings of both people!

Wei Yang does not accept her parents' arrangement, and she does not believe that marriage can be decided solely based on appearance!

Senior brother, I've decided that once I break through to the second realm, I'll find an opportunity to spend more time with General Zhong!

If we are destined to be together, Wei Yang will naturally express her feelings and personally propose to General Zhong!

"cough!"

Just as Zhuang Weiyang was giving a passionate speech and analyzing herself, a familiar female voice sounded from behind.

Zhuang Weiyang's expression changed, and she forced a smile as she looked at Zilu with a puzzled expression.

Zilu nodded slightly.

"My life is over!"

Zhuang Weiyang tried her best to regain her composure, as if nothing had happened, and turned to bow.

Looking up again, she saw that Zhong Yue had no expression, but her ears were slightly red.

"General Zhong..."

"Let's go! The ritual is about to begin!"

After speaking, Zhong Yue turned around directly. Zhuang Weiyang looked at the female general dressed in plain clothes, as bright as the moon in the sky, and her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

Just as they were about to give chase, Zhong Yue spoke.

"You want to marry me? It's not that simple!"

Zhuang Weiyang paused, while Zilu beside her secretly chuckled.

"If it weren't for the tacit approval of a second-realm soldier cultivator, who would have made such a joke?"

Is Ziyang clever or dull-witted?!

It took Zhuang Weiyang a while to recover her senses, and she hurriedly chased after him:

"Zhong Yue, wait for me!"