He mustn't make the wrong choice!
Little did anyone anticipate that Shao Yunduan would receive guidance from Minister Yun and Old Yun, who had publicly declared they were no longer accepting disciples. This unexpected turn of events earned him the favor of the Crown Prince. It finally put Zhao Shu's mind at ease, and he made his decision.
As Uncle Qing had wisely pointed out, Officer Shao and Madame Shao didn't ascend from the countryside of Yuzhang solely by chance; their success was a blend of luck and skill. Their exemplary treatment of the Yuezheng Family and the villagers of Shaoding Village attested to their integrity and moral character.
If this opportunity slipped through their fingers, who else could they turn to?
However, the crucial question remained: Were Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan willing to collaborate? Contacting them wasn't a straightforward task either. Why would they meet with him without a valid reason?
