"Now is the time of great contention. Retreat is for those who waver like a blade of grass on the wall; loyal ministers should walk the path of no return!"
"As long as you work hard enough, I'm sure I can soon become a wise and mighty monarch; as long as you are willing to shed blood for me, I'm sure I can more quickly control the entire realm of Huiguang!"
"It's not that I'm unwilling to trust you, but I need you to take one step towards me, and I'll take the remaining ninety-nine steps!"
Each word from Ming Shuiyun was a polished gem; her eloquence left the likes of Long Xiaoyuan speechless, unable to retort, except to weakly argue: "But the Qin Family has so much money, why don't they directly donate it all to Shuiyun Palace for you..."