"Let's not discuss how much truth there is to this claim; even if it were true, what qualifications does your Ma Clan have to stand on equal footing with my lord? Do not overestimate yourselves." Fa Zheng shook his finger as he spoke. Some people simply cannot see their own place!
Upon hearing this, Ma Chao froze for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Indeed, I have acted recklessly. The Ma Clan truly does not have the qualifications to sit as equals to Lord Xuande. To be more precise, we lack even the qualifications to compare ourselves to Cao's faction. The Ma Clan has overestimated its own standing, and this is precisely the root of our family's calamities!"
"Correct, that is indeed the root of your family's calamities." Fa Zheng nodded in agreement, then allowed a bitter smile to flit across his face, "By the way, I only spoke out of boredom. Do you think I have anything left to pursue at this moment?"
