Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

Zilu was comprehending his true nature, a time when his spiritual awareness was at its sharpest.

As soon as Zhuang Weiyang entered the room, she noticed that there were traces of magic on his body.

Zhuang Weiyang recounted everything that had just happened, her expression open and honest, showing no remorse whatsoever.

Zilu was furious upon hearing this and immediately stood up.

"A gentleman regards righteousness as paramount. To see what is right and not do it is cowardice!"

Ziyang, you did a great job! But... not good enough!

Such a despicable person, why not just kill him with a single sword stroke!

In the end, Zilu's voice carried a hint of reproach.

Zhuang Weiyang smiled wryly and walked over to pull Zilu down to sit.

"Senior brother, it's best not to cause trouble during this trip to Suzhou. My king, Fuchai, is hosting a banquet for the envoys of Qi tonight, and Ma Gu and I are among the invitees."

If Wei Yang had killed him just now, he would probably be a fugitive by now.

Zilu keenly grasped the key information in Zhuang Weiyang's words and asked in confusion:

"The envoy from Qi? Duke Jing of Qi's health is deteriorating, and he no longer has the energy to handle state affairs."

Moreover, your state of Wu has repeatedly sent envoys to Lu to persuade Duke Ding of Lu to join forces in attacking Qi... Could this envoy possibly be from the Tian family?!

Zhuang Weiyang was stunned, not expecting Zilu to know so much.

"Yes, the envoy is from the Tian family of Qi. Brother Zilu, is there perhaps something wrong with the Tian family?"

Zhuang Weiyang knew that the Qi royal family would eventually be replaced by the Tian family.

However, given this extraordinary background, the Human King possesses immense power, naturally giving him a suppressive effect on cultivators from other paths.

How will the Tian family then carry out their scheme of swallowing a dragon like a python?

Upon hearing the name Tian, ​​Zilu revealed his disdain.

"Hmph! The Tian family? Just another one of the Three Huan families! The world is in a state of moral decay, where rulers and subjects no longer act like rulers or subjects. The instigators are powerful families like these!"

Of all these, the Tian family is the most hateful! The Three Huan families ordered the Eight Rows of Dancers to perform in their courtyard—if this is tolerable, then what is intolerable!

But the Tian family went even further... claiming to be descendants of Emperor Shun, ruling as the King of Dai and winning over the hearts of the people. Even when lending out grain, they used large measures for lending and small measures for receiving.

His wolfish ambitions are blatantly obvious! If he were to receive a title from the Zhou emperor and be granted a kingship, who knows what the fate of the Qi kingdom would be!

Zhuang Weiyang initially intended to remain silent and try to gloss over the situation.

But my heart wouldn't allow it!

A fire ignited in his heart, urging Zhuang Weiyang to discuss the Dao with Zilu:

"Senior Brother Zilu, I don't agree!"

Zilu was stunned, not expecting Zhuang Weiyang to react this way. After a few breaths, he came to his senses and immediately stood up and bowed.

"Please enlighten me, Ziyang!"

Zhuang Weiyang returned the greeting and said solemnly:

"Brother Zilu said that the Tian family was hateful, even more so than the Three Huan families, but Weiyang had a different opinion!"

In today's world, nations are at war, and the tide is surging like a giant wave.

The feudal lords and the various schools of thought were like trendsetters standing at the forefront, hoping only to leave behind their own path and legacy in this world.

But what about the people trapped beneath these waves? Who will save them?

Have you not seen how, for every general's success, ten thousand bones lie buried, and in desolate villages, new widows lean against empty huts?

"With people like the Arita family, some people who should have starved to death have a chance to survive!"

Zilu's face grew redder and redder as he listened, not from shame, but from anger!

"If everyone follows suit and raises their own private people, then there will no longer be the people of the Zhou emperor, but only the people of the Ji family, the Tian family, and the Zhao family... At that time, how will the states survive? How will the rites and laws be established?"

The Tian family's policies were precisely a case of using petty favors to corrupt great virtues, and substituting private kindness for public courtesy! This was not benevolent governance, but the beginning of chaotic governance!

"Stand horizontally if you want!"

Zhuang Weiyang retorted instinctively, his heart igniting with a burning passion that made his chest feel hot.

"Even if numerous kingdoms exist and laws and etiquette are lost, heroes and valiant warriors will rise up to rebuild our land and restore the glorious era of the Yellow Emperor!"

Having said that, Zhuang Weiyang was unwilling to say any more. She bowed to Zilu and ended the discussion.

Zilu's words caught in his throat. After a full quarter of an hour, he smiled bitterly and said:

"Ziyang, the benevolent love others, but love must be in accordance with propriety!"

"Brother Zilu, a gentleman seeks harmony but not uniformity! Please forgive Weiyang's rudeness!"

Zhuang Weiyang rarely got angry during the discussion, and he became even more curious about the reason for the debate—the Tian family.

Who is the person from the Tian family, and what kind of person is he/she?

Is it someone like me, who disapproves of the world? Or is he simply an ambitious opportunist?

If you're an ambitious person or a hypocrite, then please keep pretending for the rest of your life...

A day passes in the blink of an eye.

Zhuang Weiyang, dressed in a robe and with a warm jade pendant given to her by Bo Jiang hanging from her waist, stood outside the Wu King's Palace.

From a distance, he looks like a civil official.

"Weiyang, Weiyang! Here!"

Bojiang waved from afar, while Ma Gu, who was not seen during the day, stood nearby.

Zhuang Weiyang stepped forward and smiled:

"Thank you for the jade pendant, brother. Otherwise, I would have made a fool of myself today."

"You're still laughing! Ma Gu went to tell on you!"

Bo Jiang looked anxious, then seemed to see something, a look of horror flashed in his eyes, and he ran away as fast as he could.

Zhuang Weiyang was puzzled for a moment, but when she turned her head, she understood why.

Ma Gu followed someone with his head bowed and eyes lowered, like a servant.

Prime Minister – Wu Zixu!

Wu Zixu strode confidently toward Zhuang Weiyang.

The crowd instinctively made way for him.

Zhuang Weiyang sighed, thinking to herself: What is meant to be will be.

Let's deal with whatever comes our way.

"This student greets Your Excellency the Prime Minister. May I ask how Your Excellency's health has been lately?"

Wu Zixu remained expressionless, his eyes sharp as those of an eagle soaring in the sky.

Zhuang Weiyang felt a chill creep down her spine as she was stared at by those eyes.

"Wei Yang, you're a smart person too, so I won't say anything more."

Remember, do not jeopardize the important affairs of my Wu Kingdom again!

Zhuang Weiyang felt disdain in her heart, but showed no sign of it on her face.

To order the defilement of women is a major event for the Wu Kingdom.

What kind of big deal is this?!

Zhuang Weiyang's mind raced, but her expression remained even more sincere:

"Wei Yang understands, and will serve the Wu Kingdom diligently from now on, but..."

Zhuang Weiyang looked troubled and glanced at Ma Gu.

"Wei Yang thinks it must be Ma Gu who filed the complaint! Today, my classmate and I went to find Ma Gu, but for some reason, Ma Gu insisted on playing with women first before waiting outside the Wu King's palace!"

Wei Yang thought to herself, "This Ma Gu looks down on me, Zhuang Wei Yang, and he doesn't take the King's banquet today seriously at all." In a fit of anger, she taught Ma Gu a lesson.

Ma Gu, who was standing to the side, wanted to refute Zhuang Weiyang's nonsense, but he couldn't say a word.

Zhuang Weiyang glanced at Wu Zixu, and seeing that Wu Zixu remained expressionless, continued:

"Prime Minister Wu, if I had known that Ma Gu was one of your men, I certainly wouldn't have acted! From then on..."

"Alright."

Wu Zixu narrowed his eyes, giving Zhuang Weiyang no longer a chance to speak.

"You're a smart person, you should know what I'm talking about."

Furthermore, all under heaven are subjects of Prince Wu! What, my people?! Hmph!

Wu Zixu turned and left, leaving Ma Gu staring wide-eyed, unable to utter a single word.

Zhuang Weiyang scoffed.

Even if I give you a chance, it won't be of any use!

You've even brought up Wu Zixu; can't you even complain properly?

Seeing Zhuang Weiyang's mocking expression, Ma Gu blushed, but ultimately said nothing and turned to chase after Wu Zixu.

"Weiyang, I hope Prime Minister Wu won't cause you any trouble afterward!"

Bojiang emerged from the crowd again at some point.

Zhuang Weiyang joked:

"Brother, could you please pass on your escape method to Weiyang?"

Bo Jiang has a strong mental fortitude, and there is no trace of guilt on his face.

"Let's go, it's time for the banquet!"