Oh, sparring.
If you'd said so earlier, wouldn't I have understood sooner?
Jiang Wang muttered a few complaints internally, then responded politely, "I understand, Your Majesty."
Having said that, he gave a bow, "I take my leave, Your Majesty."
"Wait," suddenly said the Son of Heaven.
Jiang Wang was startled. Could the Son of Heaven also possess telepathy like Master Guan Yan? But I didn't curse anyone.
Then he heard the Son of Heaven say, "Since you're here, Han Ling, stay and test his 'Pasture Strategy.' See how well he has memorized it. We don't want him making a fool of himself when he gets to the grassland, not knowing anything."
Han Ling bowed and asked, "What if Marquis Wu'an cannot recite it?"
"Then stay and supervise him until he finishes reciting. Additionally..." The Son of Heaven pondered for a moment and asserted succinctly, "Dock his salary!"
The dragon carriage left without pause.
Jiang Wang stood bewildered on the spot.
