"Some scholars saw the danger and kept making suggestions to the emperor, hoping that he would sympathize with the people and pay attention to their wishes. They believed that the imperial group was only confused for a moment, and that if they spoke more, the imperial group would wake up and pay attention to public opinion. In fact, the imperial group has always been clear-headed."
The Sixth Prince was talking non-stop and walked to the square with a fan in his hand. Ji Nianqin knew his purpose very well: he wanted to rebel.
"The dynasty wasn't afraid of the vacuous and nihilistic public opinion; what it feared most was individual resistance. This was because individual resistance set a very discordant precedent and irritated the imperial ruling apparatus. If individual resistance spread, it would lead to collective resistance, which would eventually become group resistance. When it reached a certain scale, the dynasty was in danger of overthrowing."
"Thus, the foundation of a dynasty's stability lies in eliminating individual resistance, resolutely and decisively. This serves to deter future generations and to nip the danger in the bud, cutting off its potential for spread. Is that what you're trying to say? Don't bring up those ancient tricks, okay? Otherwise, I'll eliminate your individual resistance, too."
Ji Nianqin could see that the Sixth Prince had suffered a lot of humiliation, of course most of it came from Ji Nianqin.
"Is it because you're having trouble completing the questionnaire and can't give small gifts? It's also because our store is short of material resources, and we can only make up for it with physical effort. So, if you want to get paid, go out and promote it. You know, the ancient imperial groups were very clear-headed. Every decision they made had a clear purpose, either directly announcing to the world that this should be done, or..."
Before Ji Nianqin finished speaking, she smeared oil paint all over the Sixth Prince's face.
"Now you won't feel embarrassed or ashamed, because you have no face at all. No one can recognize you. As for your subordinates, aren't they still working as clerks at the roast duck restaurant? No matter what, you must do it, otherwise you can go back. I never argue with anyone, nor do I explain myself to anyone. You can guess my intentions, but don't try to persuade me to change direction. That would be a taboo and bring unwarranted disaster upon me."
Ji Nianqin and the Sixth Prince seemed to be hinting at the issue of the leader of the ancient beauty salon, leaving everyone else confused.
"Since the First Emperor of Qin, all emperors have reached a consensus that dynasties cannot be passed down for thousands of years."
"But all the empire's strategies are aimed at extending its rule as long as possible. If it can't be extended, then we'll be destroyed together. There's no room for compromise. You can curse me all you want, but do it quietly, not in public. Even if you do, I don't care. If I cared, I wouldn't be able to control you, and I wouldn't be chairman. Of course, I know that the beauty salon will fail sooner or later. As long as it doesn't happen to me, whoever does will be unlucky."
Ji Nianqin rolled up her sleeves and began to talk. At first, passers-by thought they were listening to a storyteller. Even after the storyteller shook his head and walked away, Ji Nianqin still didn't stop chattering.
"I also know that destruction lies in the unity and growth of individual resistance. So, when it comes to individual resistance, I'll destroy one if I see one, and two if I see two, until I can no longer destroy them and no longer defend myself. Then I'll close my eyes, spread my hands, and stretch my neck. Do whatever you want. I've done what I should do, and I never regret it!"
The Sixth Prince heaved a long sigh and said, "Forget it. I can't win the argument with you. I'd better go back to work."
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