Old Xiong's firm gaze finally turned to Xiong Zhi.
"Zhi'er, we are getting that plaque precisely because of what you said. For our empire, family name, and our status. We can strengthen all of them, including our reputation in society, with just this plaque."
Xiong Zhi inwardly sighed. How was that even possible?
"Grandpa, you seem to have become duller because of your age."
Old Xiong: ╬ This brat….
Xiong Zhi: "If we get that at a price that costs us most of our yearly income, then what is the use of having honor? Besides, we would constantly worry about protecting the plaque. Do you think that the Lu, the Tang, and the Guan families would just let you take it away easily?"
"Our family is strong enough to protect it. Also, our yearly income is way more than that..."
Xiong Zhi stared at Old Xiong until the latter's voice trailed off.
Xiong Zhi sighed.
