Chapter 1097: You and I Would Both Make That Choice
"Mister Rong possesses tremendous talent in finance. Keeping you under my command is a waste of your abilities."
For Prince Yu to say such a thing was truly astonishing.
The elderly Rong Shili let out a long sigh, but only bowed and said, "Your Highness, I am old. I fear I can no longer be of use to you. My Great Dao was imparted by an Immortal; it holds the power to bring prosperity to the world, yet it can just as easily bring about its ruin. I have never dared to pass it on lightly, and in all these years, I have never taken a student. But I cannot simply watch this method of enriching the mortal realm be lost..."
He took a deep breath and said, "Over the past few decades, I was slighted by Prince Kang and spent half my life in prison. I was saved by an Immortal and received the Great Dao. I helped Weidi prosper and was treated well by the Prince of Yan. Coming to Your Highness now... perhaps it is the will of Heaven."
Prince Yu paused in surprise, then hurriedly stepped forward to grasp Rong Shili's hands. "I know little of finance myself, but I have two exceptional talents under my command. Both are children of the Tang Family, and they regularly manage our commerce and economy with immense skill. Wait until you have met them, Mister Rong, and then we can discuss your intentions. What do you say?"
Rong Shili offered a warm smile. "I have already met the Second Young Master and the young lady of the Tang Family. They are indeed both rare talents, and I had the same thought. I came today precisely to seek The Prince's opinion on the matter."
Then, his tone shifted as he added, "However, for such a role, it is only fitting to choose a single person."
Prince Yu fell into deep thought at those words.
He had to admit that Rong Shili's words were a sharp reminder.