"If an apology it is, then an apology it shall be. As long as Steward Zhang is willing to help me ascend to the position of Family Head, what little face do I have to care for?"
Ning Qingfeng gritted his teeth, his face flushed, and said, "In the past, King Goujian of Yue was captured by King Fuchai of Wu. He tasted dung in the grand hall and endured years of hardship to reclaim his kingdom. How could I, Ning Qingfeng, care about these trivial matters of face?"
"Then... Second Young Master, make your decision swiftly; I shall return to report to the master."
Steward Zhang stood up, cupped his hands, pretending not to hear the historical reference Ning Qingfeng had suddenly mentioned.
