Chapter 4 Eight Great Families_2

"Capital is swarming with nobility; if you throw a brick, whoever you hit will likely have connections to the court. Picking the wrong target could lead to unnecessary trouble for yourself."

"But, as you know, in our line of work, it's easiest to offend people, which is unavoidable. So, just remember to steer clear of those from the Eight Major Surnames."

"You'd better turn a blind eye to some things. The most important area in your jurisdiction is here."

Shen Qing calmly said, "So, even though we are officials of the court, do we still have to kneel before the Eight Great Families?"

"Don't make it sound so unpleasant," Wei Chengye said with a smile. "There are plenty of people who want to kneel and can't even get the chance."

Shen Qing asked, "Is there no way to stand?"

"There is, if your surname were Ji, no one would dare make you kneel."

"Excuse me, gentlemen, your food and drinks are here."