The aristocratic families were invincible to those below their rank, but to those above, the network of relationships and connections they wove was actually riddled with holes. Strong as they were, they were also incredibly bloated, with too many places vulnerable to attack.
Fa Zheng's arrogance gave the Runan aristocratic families a clear understanding; he did not deign to communicate with them at all, brazenly declaring in front of them that he intended to teach Yuan Gonglu a lesson. This kind of haughtiness left the Runan families speechless.
"Let's disperse," sighed Zhou Xun as he watched Fa Zheng and Gan Ning depart, speaking to the familiar faces around him, "Close your doors and wait for the outcome. We can no longer interfere. Whether General Yuan emerges victorious or Prime Minister Fa, we can only lie low."
"Alas, a tale of too much, too soon," Zhao Yi said with a bitter smile, "I fear General Yuan will not be coming back, and the Zhao Family is finished."
