But Jiang Heng is young and reckless, exactly at the age where he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, regardless of the consequences. Jiang Mantian, speaking from experience, tried to impart his wisdom to Jiang Heng.
Whether Jiang Heng could really listen, remains unknown.
In a feudal monarchy, failed princes or nobility who sought power rarely met a good end. And their subordinates who went to battle for them didn't survive till the end either.
Jiang Heng knew his father feared he might choose the wrong side and end up as a defeated dog.
A dog without its master's protection is worse off than a rat crossing the street.
"Dad, I understand what you're saying."
Jiang Mantian hoped Jiang Heng truly understood.
*
The next morning, Jiang Heng drove alone to the hotel where the film crew was staying and called Bai Xi to invite her downstairs to meet.
Bai Xi, wanting to avoid too many complications with him, directly refused.
