Ever since they learned that their Clan Leader was going to take part in the struggle for supremacy, the hearts of the Ye Family Members had been filled with fear and unease. They knew they were rich, but their ancestors had all been merchants for generations—what did they know about marching and fighting wars? What did they know about governing and handling state affairs?
Yet the words of the Family Head still echoed in their ears. A family like theirs would never be allowed by any Vassal King to stand aside and not take part in any power bloc. Rather than handing over all their assets as a dowry for someone else, why shouldn't they give it a try themselves? What if they really succeeded? They had money in abundance—would they still be afraid they couldn't recruit people?
