A small tree must grow into a towering tree to shelter people from wind and rain. It must become lush with foliage, and this requires a very long time, growing bit by bit, with branches and leaves slowly extending out until it becomes that giant tree.
A family is like this too, requiring inheritance and continuation through generations. No one can accomplish anything alone; they must unite as one, bound together to achieve great things.
And why cultivate relationships? Because you never know when you will need a certain power, and you never know if your family will remain steadfast.
Why did Ning Ge say Qi Taiguo is a reserve strength for several families?
Ning Gang is already standing high on the platform, but he will also age and need to step down one day. A successor is needed, and his son is still young. As for Qi Taiguo, he is in the prime of life, being cultivated in such a way that when he reaches a certain position, he can then cultivate the next generation, such as Ning Le and Cheng Jiasheng. And Ning Le and the others will later become the backstage support for someone like Qi Xiaoqi.
The benefit of networking is that it extends from one generation to another, ensuring the prosperity of the family and that there are people to rely on for future generations.
Of course, you can’t be sure there will be no mishaps during the process, but normally, this is how cultivation and extension happen.
Therefore, Qi Taiguo’s misunderstanding can be understood but never accepted.
Ning Ge can’t accept his presumed setback. Since several families have formed an alliance with aligned interests, each should maintain their position and do their duty. What Qi Taiguo can’t do due to his identity, these "dissolute scions" can do.
This is a very normal thing. Dissolute scions have their benefits. In ancient times, even a flourishing family had to nurture a couple of dissolute scions. Otherwise, if everyone is so shrewd and virtuous, are you aiming to attract the emperor’s attention? Even the emperor’s family has unworthy descendants. If you, as a minister, have none, are you aspiring for the throne?
And when dissolute scions do something, it’s not surprising. Mischievous youngsters, they’re still small!


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