Hearing Jiang Wang's words, Jiang Wuqi did not show any anger, instead he laughed happily, "Jiang Qing adheres to both ritual propriety and principle; this palace is very pleased."
None in attendance was blind, all could see that his smile was sincere.
He wasn't being insincere; this was truly what he thought.
Jiang Wang stated he would only accept the rewards from the Emperor—this showed adherence to propriety. Facing Jiang Wuqi, he was neither servile nor overbearing—this was adherence to principle.
Jiang Wuqi was delighted to see talent emerge from Qi Country, even if that person might not be of use to him.
Only those who truly possessed a grand vision could consider matters in this way.
And within his praise, one emphasis lay on the words "this palace".
Claiming solitude is not exclusively the prerogative of the king.
Princes may also claim solitude. Both Jiang Wuyong and Jiang Wuqi had referred to themselves as such.
