As a direct descendant of a Holy Land, Shang Xiufang was naturally aware of the complicated relationship between the Yifeng Marquis Estate and the Six Sects of Tianhai Prefecture.
Han Lin had been enfeoffed as the Yifeng Marquis by the late Emperor of Great Zhou. In theory, he was the regional feudal lord governing all affairs within Tianhai Prefecture. However, the Six Sects had existed for many years, and the "cake" that was Tianhai Prefecture had long since been carved up among them.
If a new power were to suddenly insert itself into the mix and attempt to claim a slice of that cake, no one would agree to it. Yet, constrained by the formidable power of the Great Zhou imperial court, the Six Sects dared not express any open dissatisfaction. They could only maintain a facade of friendly relations with the Yifeng Marquis, who represented Great Zhou, while in reality, both sides secretly wished for the other's ruin.
Chapter 64