"Isn't it just so? We, the Li family, were quite well-off in Yinlang County years ago. But ever since we moved to this desolate frontier, we've endured a hundred years of eating dust, not to mention the men of the Li family rarely even get to eat meat."
"That being said, Mistress Li, why should one struggle in life like this?"
The Old Lady nodded.
"Actually, we've been old neighbors for so many years; we should show some consideration for that. I won't waste my breath anymore spouting nonsense about our two families joining forces for mutual prosperity. Since you, Mistress Li, wished to invite me out for a talk, I'll grant you this courtesy."
The Old Lady declared, "The Barbarian army must not advance one step further east."
The old Barbarian King slowly sat down and said, "Back when your Li family's three hundred thousand iron cavalry were stationed there, we couldn't have entered even if we wanted to. But now, if we want to enter, can you stop us?"
