Si Ren had a vague sense that there was a deeper meaning behind Li Longji's words, yet for the moment he could not quite fathom what it was.
"This subject is merely a man of martial background, neither blessed with a sharp mind nor inclined to be flexible in my dealings, which is why my words and actions so often set me apart from others. This has inevitably caused many of my colleagues to grow distant from me.
I am a subject of the Great Tang, and moreover the Prince of Xiping, a title personally bestowed by Your Majesty. What others think of me is of no consequence; I know only that everything I have comes from Your Majesty's grace, and my only duty is to remain utterly loyal to Your Majesty and never fail in my gratitude for your sacred favor."
Chapter 720