Chapter 74 - 68: Slap
Zhao Zhongyu then strode forward, with the guards jogging to keep up, explaining, "The Marquis was also in a sorry state, saying he encountered Xiongnu soldiers on the road and was chased by the refugee army, losing his way amidst the chaos."
Zhao Zhongyu stopped in his tracks and asked, "What about the Eldest Son, Eldest Lady, Second Lady, and Fourth Lady, are they safe?"
The guard quickly nodded and said, "They are safe."
Zhao Zhongyu couldn’t suppress his anger and exclaimed, "They’re all safe, so how come the main house’s people are missing? Does he take me for a fool, or does he think the whole world is full of fools?"
After saying that, he turned and stormed back to the tent in anger.
Zhao Ji caught up with the main army and took some effort to find Zhao Zhongyu. After the imperial guard confirmed his identity, they let him stay in Zhao Zhongyu’s tent.
At this time, the family was still a bit unsettled; the experience of the past two days was indeed very dangerous.
Zhao Zhongyu lifted the curtain and came in, and the people in the tent immediately stood up, tearfully calling him Grandfather, even Zhao Ji tearfully called out "Father."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Zhao Zhongyu slapped him across the face.
The tent fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at Zhao Zhongyu with fear, not daring to speak.