"Let the others see my value, I'm still willing to choose a family."
"But if one lacks the strength and wit, it's best not to covet what doesn't belong to us, otherwise I fear you might have the life to take but not the life to spend."
Zheng Yun's words immediately brought everyone back to their senses.
They quickly nodded in agreement, "Indeed, if it weren't for Third Master, we wouldn't have the prospects we have now."
"Let alone trying to outsmart these old foxes."
"Besides, our current life is quite good. One must be content."
Third Master Zhou remained silent, sipping his tea calmly while the others argued. After they finished speaking, he put down the teacup, "The reason I don't let you mingle with these officials is because I suspect the Emperor inviting us to the capital has plans, and if it's discovered we've been interacting with these officials privately, it might not leave a good impression."
