Thus, there is no absolute justice in the world, only relative justice!
Lian Musu sorted his thoughts one by one in his mind, determined to carve out a path from such a grand proposition.
Once his thoughts settled, he opened his eyes, only to be startled by the realization that morning had passed and it was now afternoon.
He saw that lunch had already been served at his desk, cold to the touch. He picked up a biscuit and began to eat, his mind still churning, his expression solemn and serious.
Events of the past whirled through his mind, and he soon came to a conclusion.
He did not disagree with what the sage had said; he too desired the world that the sage had depicted. However, it was ultimately too idealistic, too impractical to implement in governance at present. What he wanted to write about was a concept of "justice" that could immediately benefit the people.
