Chapter 15 - 9 Two Roads
That is impossible. Even if Zhao Changyu could be "selfish" to such an extent, he would never push Zhao Hanzhang into the spotlight.
Zhao Changyu led the three into the study, while Uncle Cheng stayed in the courtyard.
Due to her leg injury, Zhao Hanzhang could only sit on a stool, while Zhao Changyu and the other two sat cross-legged on mats.
Sitting in the main seat, Zhao Changyu glanced at his granddaughter sitting opposite on the stool, saying, "I have decided to submit a memorial tomorrow to request the establishment of a princely heir. With the new emperor's accession, it's the time to bestow honors upon the meritorious. My proposal should be approved swiftly."
He tapped his finger on the table and said, "Originally, after the princely heir is appointed, I should keep your eldest uncle by my side for guidance and slowly transfer the family's power to him. However..."
Zhao Changyu looked up and fixed his gaze on Zhao Hanzhang, "Your grand-uncle is still here."
Zhao Hanzhang felt a stirring in her heart and remembered the scant historical records about Zhao Zhongyu, "You want them to fight, so our branch can benefit like fishermen when they struggle?"
"..." Zhao Changyu quickly glanced at Ji Yuan sitting nearby and snapped, "What nonsense are you talking about? After I'm gone, the family's grand plan falls on your grand-uncle and eldest uncle. Instead of assisting them, you hope they fail?"
Zhao Hanzhang promptly lowered her head to admit her mistake, "Yes, it's all Third Lady's fault. I won't dare to think like this again."
Speaking out in the open like this.
Zhao Changyu finally showed a trace of satisfaction and continued, "Quality is better than quantity. I will leave some men for you and Erlang. When I'm gone, you can return home with Erlang."