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"Rather than fixating on this matter, it would be better to properly discover the talents within. You must know that the Spring Imperial Civil Service Examination is merely a stepping stone, knocking open the door to officialdom. However, the truly useful talents for governing a nation must be derived from practice in the days to come. Those who possess talents yet cannot be employed by their sovereign are not truly talented. Aren't they?"
Su Pan'er spoke at length in one breath, but her words resonated with Qin Yi, solving the problem that had troubled him for many days.
He slowly eased the restlessness in his eyes and pondered for a good while, then suddenly smiled sincerely.
"Pan'er, you truly are my wise consort!"
He wrapped his arm around her and kissed her impulsively, "You are right, I should not abandon substance for shadow. I am in search of talents for governance, and who has the real ability will be clear when tested in practice."
