It's easy to add flowers to the brocade, but hard to send charcoal in snowy weather.
The same helping hand can mean different things at different times.
Pei Xuanjing nodded lightly and said indifferently, "Such changes in the dynasty have occurred countless times already; for these religious sects and noble families, they are well within their reach. Even without my intervention, they could easily accomplish this matter. Thus, my joining would only mean sharing in their benefits without any good reason."
"But if the Da Ye Dynasty becomes powerful, exceeding their control, and at times when their own forces are insufficient to suppress disturbances and they need reinforcements, wouldn't my assistance then become as crucial as sending charcoal in the snow? And if successful in the future, shouldn't there be a share of the benefits due to me?"
