Chapter 46 - 40 Mourning
The commotion quickly drew the attention of the neighboring estates on either side. Someone secretly opened a door and peeked out. Seeing Zhao Hanzhang and her brother in mourning clothes kneeling at the main entrance, they were all shocked. Did the Zhao Family have a funeral?
Both parties were at an impasse when a voice called out from a distance, "I’m coming to meet you!"
Everyone turned their heads to look and saw Fu Tinghan leading a group of people hurriedly approaching on horseback, followed leisurely by several horse-drawn and ox-drawn carriages.
Upon meeting Zhao Hanzhang’s gaze, Fu Tinghan spurred his horse to quicken its pace and only reined it in abruptly at the main gate.
He dismounted and strode forward. The military advisor raised a hand to stop him as a gesture but then did not insist—did they not see the crowd following behind?
Among them were gentlemen and ladies, clearly important people. He could afford to offend one or two, but so many? He wasn’t foolish and naturally knew to recognize the situation.
Fu Tinghan hurriedly approached Zhao Hanzhang, fixed her with a look, and took a strip of hemp cloth from her hands to tie around his waist.
Wang Xuan and Wang Si Niang lagged a step behind.
Wang Si Niang jumped off her horse and ran over, her face full of concern, "Third Lady, are you alright?"
Zhao Hanzhang glanced at her, lowered her head, and raised the cloth in her hands, "Zhao Family’s Third Lady announces to all gathered friends and relatives, that our grandfather Zhao, posthumously named Jiao, passed away last night."