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There were two types of morality—one that stemmed from one’s own beliefs and one that was imposed by others.
Morality that stemmed from one’s own beliefs was a source of restraint and power, while morality imposed by others was only constraining.
The Daoist Order had its own standard of moral codes.
These moral codes became the spiritual pillars for those who accepted them, giving people the strength to move forward fearlessly.
However, the same moral codes became shackles to those who rejected them. These people endured constant torment being bound by the chains of morality; thus, they sought to break free from the restraints or bring about change.
At this juncture, it was hard to say how many accepted them and how many did not.
In Jinling Prefecture, it seemed as though more people rejected the moral codes. Otherwise, the two major corruption cases would not have been linked to this place. Or perhaps it was simply because Jinling was too prosperous, making it a lucrative target.
In terms of scale, the Jiangnan Daoist Mansion could arguably be considered the foremost Daoist mansion, especially with its strategic location at the junction of the three major Daoist sects. To the east was the sea; to the south was the Chuzhou Daoist Mansion of the Zhengyi Sect; to the north was the Luzhou Daoist Mansion of the Taiping Sect; and to the west was the Huzhou Daoist Mansion controlled...
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