Chapter 47 - 41: Not Letting Down (500 Monthly Tickets Bonus - )
He was just about to step forward to greet when the gate suddenly opened, and a woman in plain robes came out with a group.
Wang Xuan paused and furrowed his brow, "Second Sister?"
Wang Si Niang’s eyes lit up, and she hurried forward, "Second Sister."
Wang Erniang nodded slightly towards her younger sister and walked up to Zhao Hanzhang. She reached out, took a piece of white hemp cloth, and whispered words of comfort: "May you find peace in your sorrow."
Zhao Hanzhang looked up at her, deeply bowed, and then got up to leave with Zhao Erlang to the next house.
Wang Erniang watched the siblings walk away, gripping the white hemp cloth in her hand tightly. In this world, who can truly find peace?
After leaving the Wang Family’s residence, before Zhao Hanzhang and her brother arrived at the other households, everyone was already aware of Zhao Changyu’s demise last night. Some had opened their doors early to wait, and as soon as they saw Zhao Hanzhang and her brother, they hurried out weeping to meet them.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Palace, Fu Zhi was also crying. He sat down on the ground, holding Zhao Changyu’s edict and asked the Emperor and Prince East Sea, "Why would Your Majesty and Prince believe such discord-sowing words? Qiao was steadfast like a thousand-foot pine, he worked tirelessly during his tenure. During the rebellions of the princes and the displacement of the people, many relied on his guidance to find peace amidst chaos. Since King Hejian’s death, he constantly urged the court to make decisive decisions to avoid trouble inside and out. How could he possibly send a letter secretly with contradictory thoughts after clearly stating his position?"
"Your Majesty, Prince, do not let yourselves be swayed by others that would spoil relationships. The person who forged this letter is malicious, not only aiming to sow discord between Shangcai Marquis and Your Majesty and Prince, but also to stir confusion between Your Majesty and Prince."
The young Emperor heard this and tears fell. He asked for the edict to be brought up, the more he read, the more fiercely he wept. He couldn’t help but step down from his throne to hold Prince East Sea’s hand, "Uncle, please look, Shangcai Marquis speaks reasonably. We cannot let such vile individuals come between us."