"You say he has talent, but there are many talented people under the heavens."
"Often many matters do not solely depend on talent."
"An overwhelming noble fortune falls into our hands just right; sometimes, when it falls upon others, it crushes them. Without status, they cannot handle this fortune, this principle you ought to understand."
"If he knows how to advance and retreat, being a prefectural governor or a fourth rank in the capital city is the limit of wealth. One step forward means stepping on many people, which is misfortune."
"Nephew understands, just feels a bit regretful."
"Regretful for what? If he chooses well, it's a lifetime of wealth. Come, let's meet this person whom the Imperial Grandson calls teacher."
The man finished the tea in his hand, casually placed the white porcelain teacup aside, and stood up. The man was tall and carried a natural air of nobility. Cui Ge was already graceful, yet appeared somewhat inadequate and youthful before him.
