Chapter 208: Chapter 196 Conscience in Heart, Good and Evil, Life and Death. _2

But why had she let her soft-heartedness, swayed by Huang An, alter her decision?

Given her junior disciple had such ambition, she naturally wouldn't hinder him, she'd fully support him from behind the scenes.

Huang An had a deep understanding of the powerful families within Feng'an City.

What had allowed these families to control Feng'an City and exploit its residents?

It was nothing more than their spokespeople—officials they'd elected themselves!

The officials in Feng'an City were largely part of these families.

After all, it was challenging for a martial artist with no connections to be transferred from the military to local office.

Especially in major frontier provinces like Youzhou.

The two centurions at Huang An's side had extensive martial arts training at the Bronze Realm. But was it of any use?

Without someone to promote them, they were likely destined to remain in the military all their lives.