Chapter 32 - 26: Pride
As he left, Zhao Changyu leaned back on the couch, letting out a long sigh, his face full of worry.
One couldn’t tell whether he was worried about the Great Jin or the Zhao Family.
Zhao Changyu was immersed in his own thoughts, his gaze gradually settling on Zhao Hanzhang, who was brewing medicinal tea for him. He then said, "Third Lady, Fu Zhongshu suggested having Wang Yan take over Jingzhao County. What do you think?"
Zhao Changyu paused and then asked, "Do you know Wang Yan?"
Zhao Hanzhang searched her memory, coupled with historical records, and nodded, "I know. Fu Zhongshu wants to take this opportunity to support the current ruler, but Prince East Sea is domineering and arrogant. He probably won’t back down. This matter won’t succeed."
Zhao Changyu’s expression slightly softened, "But Fu Zhongshu still proposed it. Currently, our two families are connected by marriage. It’s reasonable for in-laws to stand together. What do you think of your granduncle’s suggestion?"
"Not much," Zhao Hanzhang said, "The Fu Family can make this proposal because they have Fu Zhongshu. Even if it doesn’t succeed, he can resist pressure from Prince East Sea. If it does succeed, it can restrain Prince East Sea. But for our family, grandfather is gravely ill and clearly can no longer protect the Zhao Family. For granduncle to get involved in this murky water and expect to come out unscathed is nearly impossible. By then, the Zhao Family might become the chicken slaughtered by Prince East Sea as a warning to others."
Zhao Hanzhang chuckled at this point, "By then, if the Fu Family becomes that monkey, it creates a chance for our two families to share adversity."
Zhao Changyu: ...How did he not notice before that his granddaughter had such a mischievous side?
Although he inwardly critiqued, Zhao Changyu felt very proud. This is his granddaughter, just fourteen years old, with wisdom no less than her granduncle.