Shen Yue's seemingly calm demeanor belied his decisive and uncompromising methods.
Upon witnessing this, Zhao Ji couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
Some matters are not accomplished simply through intent but require experience and understanding.
Though Zhao Ji was earnest in wanting to amend his ways, being surrounded by the Six Traitors for so long left him truly clueless about where to begin. Now, seeing Shen Yue dissect issues with precision and clarity, he felt as though a fog had lifted from his mind.
Many crooked paths cannot withstand the scrutinizing light of truth.
Zhao Ji's intent was unequivocally to resist the Jurchens. No matter what, he would never walk the humiliating path of the past again. Shen Yue's promotion of Zong Ze was also in line with Zhao Ji's wishes.
