"Once, the Beijing Zhao Family and the Mu Family used to vie against each other, just as the Zhao Family and the Mu Family of Heishi City do today, but at that time, the Beijing Zhao Family was much stronger than we are now, even pressing the Mu Family down so hard they couldn’t lift their heads," Family Head Zhao said wistfully, brimming with pride.
"Then why..." Fourth Miss Zhao couldn’t wait to voice the doubts in her heart.
"Let me finish," Family Head Zhao waved his hand and continued, "Just when our Zhao Family was at its strongest, nearly driving the Mu Family out of the Capital. Back then, the Mu Family had a wastrel just like Mu Hanyan, who was notorious throughout the Capital for his wrongdoings, yet was actually nothing but trash and a good-for-nothing. Googlᴇ search NoveI-Fire.ɴet
No one took such a playboy seriously, and of course, neither did the Zhao Family. However, to everyone’s surprise, this very good-for-nothing seemed to transform into a completely different person overnight. Not only his temperament but also his abilities underwent a drastic change.
Several of the strongest experts in our Zhao Family were severely injured by this person’s hand, never to recover, and our family was eventually driven out of the Capital, with our clan members scattered in all directions," Family Head Zhao said, his face etched with pain.
"How could that be possible?" Fourth Miss Zhao gasped in shock.
"Yes, not only did everyone think it was impossible before it happened, but they also felt it was impossible afterwards," Family Head Zhao said with a heavy sigh.
"Does Grandfather mean to say that Mu Hanyan might also be like that person?" Fourth Miss Zhao pondered thoughtfully.
"Not necessarily, although he has been acting somewhat differently from before, it is still far from that person’s transformation. However, we must remain vigilant. It wasn’t until after that incident that we realized the Mu Family might not be as simple as they appear to be," Family Head Zhao mused. Perhaps they are hiding their true strength? Or something else? In any case, the Mu Family is definitely not simple.
"I understand now. Maybe I underestimated him, but I won’t do so anymore," Fourth Miss Zhao put away her disdain for Mu Hanyan and said seriously.
"That’s good," Family Head Zhao nodded and added, "Over the years, I have noticed all the disputes and entanglements between you and Mu Hanyan. They were all just child’s play, sometimes even shameful. Yet, I chose not to interfere. Do you know why?"
"I don’t know," Fourth Miss Zhao blushed slightly. On reflection, some of the schemes she used against Mu Hanyan were indeed shameful, petty, and unbecoming.
"Our Zhao Family used to be renowned in the Capital, even surpassing the Mu Family as a wealthy and powerful clan. How could we resign ourselves to forever staying in a remote place like Heishi City? One day, we aim to return to the Capital and reclaim the status and dignity that once belonged to us. However, we must eat one bite at a time and walk the journey step by step.
Establishing ourselves in Heishi City and striving with sincerity and dedication is what we ought to be doing. Your thoughts are precisely right; only after defeating Heishi’s Mu Family can we make our next move.
Although you are ranked fourth and are a daughter, among many brothers and sisters, you possess the highest natural talent and a heart that is also the most ruthless. Don’t be embarrassed about it. To accomplish great things, a woman’s mercy is something you cannot afford to have. Your temperament is very good, very good indeed.
I have watched your follies over the years without intervention, exactly because I wanted you to grow faster. Even folly, even lowly actions, are better than mediocrity and inactivity."