1555
Xiao Ruo had no way of knowing that Miao Xian, having been by the Emperor's side for so many years, could somewhat predict the Emperor's intentions from the tasks he was assigned. Moreover, the Emperor had consulted him on the subject of the imperial examination.
As for the talents of Miao Ruoyi, Xiao Ruo was not aware, but as his father, Miao Xian knew them all too well.
Miao Ruoyi appeared to be indifferent to worldly affairs over the years, but in reality, he was the one with a grand strategy in mind. His indifference was merely a form of dormancy, or rather, a preparation for paving his own path.
It was well known that many of Miao Ruoyi's students had entered the civil service. In the Capital City, there were many students of Miao Ruoyi who were either officials in the court, tutors in prominent households, or aides to certain officials, which constituted Miao Ruoyi's resources.
