Immortal Travel of Longevity

"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.

The world could not have another Tang Family Trading Firm.

Both the son and daughter of the Tang Family possessed immense talent, but if both inherited this teaching, what would happen in the future?

This was a discipline capable of stirring the entire world.

Yet, no matter how he weighed it, neither choice seemed entirely right. They were of the same family, and both had provided him with immense help over the years. In fact, the army's primary financial expenditures had been completely sustained by the two of them.

He could not afford to slight either of them.

Prince Yu pondered for a moment before giving his answer.

"Mister Rong, how about you teach Tang Shijing for now?"

Rong Shili nodded, agreeing to the arrangement.

It was exactly as he had expected.

Regardless of the situation, in this era, a man was always of more use than a woman. Put simply, if Prince Yu seized the throne in the future, Tang Shijing would be able to enter the Imperial Court, but Tang Yuerong could not...

Simply because she was a woman.

Furthermore, Prince Yu had no desire for another person with Mister Rong's capabilities to emerge in this world.

Just as Rong Shili had said—this path could bring prosperity to the world, but it could just as easily destroy it!

...

That very night.

Tang Shijing arrived at the tent, requesting an audience.

When Yan Nantian received him, he did not even wait for Tang Shijing to speak to understand his intentions.

"Are you here to ask me why I did not choose your sister?"

Tang Shijing paused, then gave a slight nod.

In his eyes, his sister had always had it the hardest.

The waters of Shangjing City were incredibly deep. Because of it, his sister had faced lethal peril time and time again, yet she had still shouldered the pressure and accomplished those things.

"In terms of talent, I am inferior to my sister. Mister Rong's abilities are peerless; his disciple should be the most capable among us."

Yan Nantian set down the battle report in his hands. "I owe your Tang Family a great deal, and I have seen everything. Your sister fell into mortal danger time and time again because of me. Naturally, I will not mistreat her. I have other arrangements for your sister. You may leave."

Tang Shijing fell silent for a moment, but ultimately had no choice but to accept the matter.

Watching him leave, Yan Nantian let out a soft sigh.

Though he had said that, in truth, he had not yet figured out a proper arrangement for Tang Yuerong.

She was an extraordinary woman, and he genuinely had no idea where to use her.

If it came to entrusting her with great responsibility, he currently found himself somewhat lacking in trust toward her.

But more importantly, Tang Shijing already controlled the vast majority of the army's financial power. If he were to elevate another member of the Tang Family, he truly would not be at ease.

In the end, he could only set the matter aside for now.

...

In the days that followed, Tang Shijing studied under Rong Shili.

He even asked Mister Rong about the matter.

But Rong Shili told him, "I know you feel it is unfair to your sister. In the ways of commerce, you cannot match her—that is undeniable. But when it comes to boldness, courage, and worldly experience, she falls far short of you. Although these can be remedied Post-Heaven, there is one thing that can never be changed."

Tang Shijing replied, "Because my sister is a woman..."

Rong Shili nodded and let out a soft sigh. "Indeed."

He looked at Tang Shijing and said, "This is the prejudice of the world, and even more so the helplessness of women. It is difficult to change. The momentum of the world is already with His Highness, and the imperial throne is in sight. When the new dynasty is established, you will need to aid the sovereign in bringing prosperity to the realm. Compared to your sister, you are the better candidate. I know you understand all of this, and merely find it hard to accept, but what I must tell you is..."

"You should not harbor a grudge against His Highness over this matter. Because whether it was you or I sitting in that seat, we would both make that choice."

Tang Shijing fell silent for a long time.

Eventually, a long sigh escaped his lips.

"Your student understands..."

...

Tang Yuerong had nothing extra to do under Prince Yu's command, nor could she be of much help.

So, she simply returned to her old family home in Yan County.

Truth be told...

She had truly never been here before.

She had grown up in Shangjing City. It was never a good thing for a lady of the inner chambers to show her face in public, let alone travel far. Furthermore, her father was always busy, and her older sister was busy teaching them, leaving even less time to return.

She had only ever heard Big Sister mention that the Tang Manor originated from here.

"How beautiful..."

Looking at the seemingly endless lotus pond, the restlessness in Tang Yuerong's heart seemed to quiet down.

"No wonder Big Sister always talked about it."

Tang Yuerong walked toward the neighborhood.

To her, the place was very small and entirely unfamiliar. As she walked onto the street, her heart was filled with apprehension.

After wandering for a long time, she finally came to a stop in front of the Tang Manor's doors.

The plaque had already grown 'old,' covered in cracks and faded to white.

Tang Yuerong knocked on the door.

After a long wait, someone came to open it.

The one who opened the door was a gray-haired old man, his body hunched as he leaned on a walking stick.

"Who are you looking for?" the old man asked, his voice hoarse.

Tang Yuerong said, "I..."

For a moment, she did not know how to introduce herself.

The old man turned his ear toward her and called out, "What? Speak up, my ears are a bit bad, I can't hear too clearly."

Tang Yuerong took a deep breath and said, "I am the young lady of the Tang Manor."

She paused for a moment, then added,

"I have come home."

The gray-haired old man looked at her.

And Tang Yuerong did not know whether he had actually heard her clearly.

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