However, when Zhao Shu asked the second question, he had to take it seriously. He stared intently at Zhao Shu, trying to see the panic in her eyes.
However, he was disappointed; Zhao Shu's gaze was firm, bright, and composed.
However, he still took Zhao Shu's words as a deliberate attempt to get her to ask the question.
"Dayong will not become a second Zhou Dynasty." The kings of Dayong did not have the talent to contend for supremacy.
"The third question," Zhao Shu paused, "is the gentleman willing to serve the current emperor, who is no less a wise ruler, and prevent Dayong from becoming a second Zhou dynasty?"
Huo Baichuan stood up and straightened his linen clothes. "Little Princess, you don't need to try to trick me. What does the state of the world have to do with me? Quickly have someone escort me out of the manor. I don't know what your master wants to do, and I don't want to know."
"In this era of great strife, do you not wish to leave your name in history and create a glorious era with a wise ruler?" Zhao Shu hurriedly said as he was about to leave.
He chuckled, seemingly utterly disdainful, "Little Princess, do you know what a time of great strife is, what a wise ruler is, or what a golden age is?"
"In an era of great contention, heroes rise up to vie for supremacy. What makes a wise ruler? He who listens to all sides is enlightened, while one who believes only one side is misled. What makes a prosperous age? A prosperous age is one under great order and governance." Zhao Shu retorted calmly, but she knew that mere flattery would not sway this genius of the Huo family.
As expected, Huo Baichuan glanced at Zhao Shu with considerable appreciation, "Your Highness is very insightful. I shall take my leave."
Zhao Shu didn't stop him, but said behind him, "You help me through this difficult time, and I'll help you cure that person."
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