"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.
