Chapter 96 - 90: Fine Wine and Beautiful Women
Zhao Song was delighted to hear this, "Quickly invite them in. Their house has been unoccupied for more than half a month, making it inconvenient to stay. Let them stay at our place."
Noticing the messenger nearby, he said, "Perfect timing, with the clan leader’s messenger here, let her meet them as well."
Zhao Song said to the messenger, "Third Lady has always been worried about the clan leader being stuck in a war-torn region. Seeing you now will give her peace of mind."
The messenger, a close confidant of Zhao Zhongyu, who was aware of Zhao Ji abandoning the main house, felt awkward hearing this.
Zhao Hanzhang decided to stay at her family’s old house, but after dropping off her luggage, she took Fu Tinghan along to greet Zhao Song, treating him like a close elder.
The messenger saw the two and immediately stood aside, waiting for them to finish greeting Zhao Song before coming forward to meet them, "Tan Zhong greets Third Lady and Mr. Fu."
Seeing him, Zhao Hanzhang struggled to bring his name to mind from her memory, "Oh, it’s Scholar Tan. Why are you here instead of being with Fifth Uncle?"
Lowering his gaze, Tan Zhong replied, "By the lord’s command, I returned to resolve some matters."
"What matters?" Zhao Hanzhang asked with concern, "The court is scattered now, and the people are in turmoil. Uncle is working hard for the country and the people, so we shouldn’t burden him with family matters. Though I’m young, I have a few capable people left by my grandfather, who might help."
Tan Zhong saw her sincere expression but wasn’t sure of her true intentions, considering the delicate relations between the two families...
Zhao Song looked at Zhao Hanzhang with satisfaction, "That’s how it should be. The blood of the clan should support each other harmoniously. It’s good that you have this intention. If your grandfather knew, he would be very pleased."