Zhao Ji was bewildered by Qinsi's words.
Qinsi sighed softly, "Even though people preach equality for all, true equality has never existed. What is called equality is more like giving everyone a chance to aspire to that realm. But each person's talents are different; some are naturally dull, while others are innately bright."
Zhao Ji said hesitantly, "I know I'm not smart, but I've tried my best to change that." As an emperor, he naturally found the concept of equality shocking, yet because he continually absorbed Qinsi's advanced thoughts and was influenced by Shen Yue to re-evaluate himself, he came to see equality as reasonable.
Qinsi shook her head and said, "You're wrong. You are very smart. If you weren't smart, you couldn't have created the slender gold style of calligraphy. If you weren't smart, you couldn't have painted the Cloud Eagle Painting."
