The palace hosted a banquet, and since the guest was a prince of a prestigious foreign country, the arrangements were, of course, grand. That evening, Baohe Hall was filled with the sound of silk and bamboo instruments, the clinking of glasses and cups, with music and dance, creating a lively scene.
The Emperor of Nanyue attended the event at Baohe Hall, shared a couple of drinks with Ah Jiu, made some polite diplomatic remarks, and then instructed Crown Prince Zhao and his cohort to ensure good hospitality before returning to his pursuits of Taoism.
Ah Jiu, observing the scene, showed no expression on his face, but inside, he was full of ridicule and indifference.
Indeed, reign long enough and you truly desire endless years of life? Wouldn't using that Taoist heart to manage the nation well, reform corrupt officials, and create a thriving era, still leave one's name in history?
