He nonchalantly picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, ignoring the deeply furrowed brows of Liang Zhirui and Wu An, and continued, "Besides, if he behaves too mediocrely, how could the Emperor value my junior fellow like this? Nothing in this world is perfect; being too deliberate may cause one to miss a great opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Wu An immediately wanted to retort, but Liang Zhirui waved his hand. Everyone has their own ambitions, and there are millions of ways to live in this world.
Liang Zhirui felt that Gu Chengyu's temperament was somewhat similar to He Jisheng, just more upright! Even if Gu Chengyu had a desire for power, he relied on his own abilities, never taking crooked paths, and never lost the conscience in his heart.
"By the way, Teacher, I received an invitation from the Princess's Mansion, saying they were going to hold a flower appreciation gathering, but I have to set off for home in two days."
