"The Zhao family and the Mu family in the capital used to fight openly and secretly just like the Zhao family and the Mu family in Black Stone City today. However, the Zhao family in the capital at that time was much stronger than we are now. At one point, they even suppressed the Mu family so much that they couldn't even raise their heads." The head of the Zhao family said leisurely and proudly.
"Then why..." Miss Zhao Si couldn't wait to express her doubts.
"Listen to me." The Zhao family head waved his hand and continued, "When our Zhao family was at its most powerful, we were on the verge of driving the Mu family out of the capital. At that time, the Mu family also had a playboy like Mu Hanyan, who was notorious for causing trouble in the capital, but in fact he was a useless fool.
No one would take such a fool seriously, and the Zhao family was certainly no exception. However, no one expected that such a fool would become a completely different person overnight, with both his character and strength undergoing earth-shaking changes.
"Several of our Zhao family's strongest warriors were severely injured by this man, and never recovered. Finally, they were driven out of the capital by the Mu family, and their family members were scattered far and wide," said the Zhao family head with a heavy face.
"How is this possible?" Miss Zhao Si gasped.
"Yes, not to mention that everyone thought it was impossible beforehand, even afterwards, everyone still thought it was impossible." The head of the Zhao family said with a bitter sigh.
"Grandfather, what you mean is that Mu Hanyan is very likely the same as that person?" Miss Zhao Si said thoughtfully.
"That's not necessarily the case. Although he's been acting a little differently lately, he's still a far cry from that guy's behavior. But we have to be on guard. It wasn't until after that incident that we realized the Mu family might not be as simple as it appears." Patriarch Zhao pondered. Perhaps they were hiding their strength? Or something else? In short, the Mu family was anything but simple.
"I understand. Maybe I underestimated him. I won't do that again in the future." Miss Zhao Si put away her contempt for Mu Hanyan and said seriously.
"That's good." Patriarch Zhao nodded and continued, "Over the years, I've witnessed the disputes and conflicts between you and Mu Hanyan. They were all just childish tricks, sometimes even shameful. But I've always turned a blind eye to them. Do you know why?"
"I don't know." Miss Zhao Si blushed a little. When she thought about it carefully, the tricks she used to deal with Mu Hanyan were sometimes really not worthy of being shown on the stage. They were too despicable and shameless, and a little too petty.
"Our Zhao family was once a renowned family in the capital, even surpassing the Mu family. How could we possibly be willing to remain in a remote place like Black Stone City forever? One day, we will return to the capital and reclaim the status and dignity that once belonged to us. However, we must eat our food one bite at a time, and walk our path one step at a time.
We should base ourselves in Black Stone City and make progress with sincerity. This is what we should do. So your idea is absolutely right. Only after defeating the Mu family in Black Stone City can we take the next step.
Although you are the fourth child and a girl, you are the most talented among your many brothers and sisters, and you also have a cruel heart. Don't feel embarrassed. If you want to achieve great things, you must not be too soft-hearted. You have a very good heart, very good.
Grandfather has seen you misbehaving these years, but he hasn't interfered. He simply wants you to grow faster. Even if it's misbehaving, even if it's mean and despicable, it's better than being mediocre and doing nothing."
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