"With money, it would be much like a house having its beam, people having their backbone. When that time comes, we can use a small flame to simmer, adjusting the internal affairs little by little. The problems would still remain, but the situation will no longer be in grave danger. We would be able to retain peace and stability for the people for a hundred years. After one or two generations, perhaps there could be a way out."

Chang Geng sighed as he got here. "Unfortunately, within two years, both cases of rebellions are related to the black market. It is not surprising for the Emperor's reaction to be a bit excessive — thus, I have always suspected the two cases of the Eastern Sea and the Southern Frontier were not at all accidental. I'm investigating it using the power of Lin Yuan Pavilion. I have only managed to vaguely discover one line of theirs, yet they were too sharp. You must be careful."

Gu Yun did not speak up for a long while after hearing his words; one could not tell his emotion on his face either. Chang Geng did not bother him and slowly accompanied him out of Hu Guo Temple. The drums sounded in the temple, echoing in the mountains; there were no other noises in their surroundings, snow silently fell.

Old General Zhong Chan had the ability to stabilize the country, but he could not teach someone to be a talented magistrate who could direct the country and bring peace to the world. For the first time in his life, Gu Yun felt such deep regret, he thought: Why must he bear the surname Li?

If he did not bear the surname Li, it would be easy for him to enter the rank of officials by the imperial examination. Maybe he could have had a strong start, to become a renowned magistrate of the generation in the future. He would not have to speak of a few sentences only for him to hear in this rundown temple, claiming he only wanted to be a leisurely Jun Wang — like flowers in a vase.

... All were fate.

Chang Geng: "The weather is not good, yifu is wearing thin clothing, don't go back by horse, sit in my carriage."

Gu Yun was distracted, turning his head as soon as he heard his voice, and unexpectedly met Chang Geng's gaze. Gu Yun's heart was suddenly startled — he had never noticed that Chang Geng's eyes were like this.

His eyes were very focused, slightly reflecting the snow, as if to embrace everything of his inside them.

Chang Geng was first caught off guard, then quickly moved his gaze. Revealing himself further in an attempt to cover his tracks — he bowed down to shake his sleeve; it was already soaking wet, sticking to his arm.