Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

"Confucianism?"

Zhuang Weiyang's answer was clearly not what Fan Li had expected.

But Fan Li was Fan Li after all; after only two breaths, he smiled and said:

"No wonder General Zhuang saved these wild people. It seems that General Zhuang has truly inherited the teachings of Confucius, and the concept of benevolence has been engraved in his bones."

It's just unknown when Confucius arrived in the State of Wu. Fan Li had long admired Confucius, but was too busy with worldly affairs to meet him!

I don't know...

Zhuang Weiyang glanced at the savages in the distance and said with a smile:

"What? One must be educated by a great sage to save people? Doesn't Doctor Fan know that all things are alike?"

Even unintelligent wild beasts know to heal their own kind, let alone me, Zhuang Weiyang!

Zhuang Weiyang avoided discussing Confucius.

Fan Li did not press further, but instead bowed and solemnly said:

"Alas, I, a man of Yue, am only able to survive because of General Zhuang's rescue. I am ashamed!"

General Zhuang, please accept Fan Li's advice...

Zhuang Weiyang took a step forward, avoiding direct contact with Fan Li.

Seeing Fan Li's puzzled expression, Zhuang Weiyang sneered:

"Dr. Fan, why bother with this pretense?"

If you cared about them, why would you wait until I, Zhuang Weiyang, took action!

"You, a mere second-realm political cultivator, are you not far stronger than me?"

With that, Zhuang Weiyang turned and left, no longer paying attention to the ill-fated couple.

As I walked past Xi Shi, her face remained calm, neither sad nor happy, and she nodded slightly like a jade beauty.

Zhuang Weiyang did not respond.

Currently, Fan Li is out in the shadows, while the Wu Kingdom and others are in the open.

However, Zhuang Weiyang possesses a historical perspective, placing her in the dark!

It's best to keep your distance and observe these Yue people carefully, as saying too much can lead to mistakes.

After Zhuang Weiyang left, Xi Shi returned to Fan Li's side.

Fan Li remained silent for a moment, his heart burning with righteous anger. He then summoned a huge rock from afar and placed it on the grassy bank of the river.

The gurgling river flowed ceaselessly, and time, like a wild beast, crashed down, scattering this perfect couple.

"You've suffered so much..."

Fan Li's soft sigh was like a gentle rain.

Since leaving Kuaiji, Xi Shi had never smiled again. But now, after hearing just one sentence from Fan Li, a smile has returned to her face.

"It's not bitter."

Xi Shi smiled, took off her boots, and gently stirred the river water with her jade feet, creating ripples.

This also stirred up Fan Li's true intentions.

Fan Li gazed at the beautiful scenery before him with deep eyes, and in a daze, he thought of the past.

With a beautiful woman by my side, I travel all over the mountains and rivers.

Regardless of the changes in the world, I will follow my heart freely between heaven and earth.

"Let's go, we've been out for a long time."

"Um."

Fan Li turned around, erasing all distracting thoughts from his mind.

Those who achieve great things will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Everything we are doing now is for the revival of a nation!

What does the suffering of just one person matter?

This is just the beginning!

……

"What? I'm going to escort the Yue people to Suzhou? I just left Suzhou a few days ago!"

Zhuang Weiyang looked bitter.

Sitting opposite him, Prince Di also looked embarrassed and said:

"Oh, Weiyang! I didn't want to either! But Wang Ling came from Gusu and wants Xi Shi sent there as soon as possible. I have no choice!"

"Zhong Bai is currently cultivating diligently at the head of the Minjiang River; Zhong Yue has just broken through, and her strength is not yet stable..."

"And what about loyalty?"

Upon hearing this, the prince seemed to have thought of something, his expression turned strange, and he said:

"Zezhong...Zezhong now only sleeps for two hours a day, and spends the rest of his time dealing with government affairs."

He's gone. Who will handle these administrative matters? You or me?

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Weiyang immediately felt a headache coming on.

Sigh, I should have known better than to kill Zhao Xiuwen first!

His strength is still improving rapidly, and he only needs time to push his combat power to the limit of the first realm.

It would take another month to go to Suzhou and back, and Zhuang Weiyang really didn't want to waste that time!

"Weiyang, don't refuse anymore, you're the one!"

Prince Di made a final decision and immediately settled the matter.

"I can't possibly send someone from the Zhao family, can I? Ever since you killed Zhao Xiuwen, the Zhao family has been staying at home, and I haven't even seen them for a long time!"

"By the way, don't worry, I've already spoken to Father. Zhao Xiuwen's death was entirely his own fault; it's not your fault!"

Having said that, Zhuang Weiyang had no choice but to agree.

One who receives the emperor's bounty must serve the emperor faithfully.

If he were sent to his death, Zhuang Weiyang would definitely run away immediately.

Even though it's just a troublesome trip, Zhuang Weiyang still has to do it.

Moreover, Zhuang Weiyang's trip, ostensibly to escort the Yue Kingdom group, was actually to demonstrate her loyalty to the prince.

If Prince Di, a young master exiled to a remote area, doesn't even care about his father's affairs, he's bound to arouse suspicion among the gentry of Suzhou.

"Yes, sir! Wei Yang obeys!"

"Come on!" Prince grabbed a grape and threw it at Zhuang Weiyang.

"Oh, and bring some sacrificial meat too..."

My father has offered sacrifices for so many years, yet he has never been able to see the spirit of the Duke of Zhou. I wish to bring him a portion of the offerings! This is how I, as his son, can express my filial piety.

"Okay, okay."

Zhuang Weiyang casually tossed a grape into her mouth and went out to look for Zilu.

The blood curse on his hands had not yet been resolved, even though he was accompanied by Fan Li, a cultivator at the second realm.

But just to be on the safe side, I explained to my senior brother Zilu whether we could go to Suzhou together.

Fan Li is not trustworthy.

……

Outside the city of Zuili, Zilu repeatedly drew his bow and shot arrows, each arrow carrying the spirit of Confucianism and Taoism.

Zhong Yue stared intently at Zilu's bow and arrow, as if trying to etch Zilu's archery skills into her mind.

"Weiyang, what brings you out today?"

Zilu saw Zhuang Weiyang and greeted her with a smile.

These days, Zhuang Weiyang has been spending most of her time at home grinding experience points, and hasn't seen Zilu for several days.

"Senior brother, I've run into a bit of trouble?"

"Oh? What is it?"

Zhuang Weiyang sighed, rolled up her sleeves, and revealed the Blood Curse.

"The Second Young Master sent me to 'escort' the Yue people to Suzhou, but I'm worried that the blood curse might cause trouble and attract demons. Could Senior Brother Zilu accompany me on this journey?"

Zilu readily agreed:

"Of course I would. As your senior brother, would I let you put yourself in danger?"

Zhuang Weiyang felt reassured, bowed, and said:

"Thank you very much, Senior Brother Zilu! There's something else I need to tell you..."

Fan Li of Yue is a man of great cunning; we must be careful on our journey to avoid falling into his trap!

"I understand!" Zilu nodded. Zhuang Weiyang didn't know if Zilu had listened or not, but she made up her mind to stay away from Fan Li along the way.

With the matter settled, Zhuang Weiyang looked at Zhong Yue, who was drawing her bow and shooting arrows, with an apologetic expression on her face.

"General Zhong, I'll take Senior Brother Zilu with me first, you..."

"Have a safe and smooth journey!"

Zhong Yue stopped what she was doing, turned around, thought for a while, and managed to utter eight words.

Zhuang Weiyang knew that Zhong Yue was not good with words, so she bowed and accepted her sentiments.

The next day, outside Zuili City.

Xi Shi was unwell and did not get off the carriage.

Shi Ying, confident in his status, also did not get out of the carriage, which pleased Zhuang Weiyang, who was happy to have some peace and quiet.

"Thank you for your hard work, General Zhuang!"

"It's my duty, Dr. Fan, you don't need to be so polite."

Zhuang Weiyang remained expressionless, intentionally distancing herself from Fan Li.

"Is the person on the last carriage also a Confucian scholar who shares the same path as General Zhuang?"

"This is none of Dr. Fan's business. Wei Yang's mission is to escort you and the other Yue people to Gusu. As for the rest, Dr. Fan, you don't need to ask any further questions."

Lingyu had been listening to the two talking from inside Xishi's carriage, but when Zhuang Weiyang got to this point, Lingyu finally couldn't hold back anymore.

Ignoring Xi Shi's advice, Ling Yu jumped off the carriage.

"You! How utterly rude! You don't even care about the most basic manners when speaking to people. What kind of Confucian scholar do you think you are?"

Zhuang Weiyang felt a headache coming on. She glanced at Lingyu and immediately waved her hand to give the order.

"Let's go!"

"etc!"