Showing weakness. Being weak. Whether subjective or objective, the Xiao Family would inevitably attract covetous eyes and endless trouble.
Just like the Jing State Liu Family and the Zhu Family—where Zhu Hao and Zhu Lingchuan belonged—attacking the Xiao Family openly and in secret. Just like the Shu State Governor's Office, the Capital Commandery, and the Inspectorate Office, pretending to comply but secretly undermining the Xiao Family in matters big and small. Even the majority of the Court Officials over in the Capital Prefecture did not stand on the Xiao Family's side.
Chen Yi had a vague idea of the reasons behind this, but he was still missing the main factor. Or rather, he had always overlooked the thoughts of one person—the reigning Holy Emperor.
