Chapter 141 - 135: Deepening Understanding
Zhao Song brought up the hostages still in Shangcai, and Zhao Hanzhang immediately said, "I will take the soldiers and horses lent to me by County Magistrate Chai and go back to exchange the hostages tomorrow."
Zhao Song was increasingly satisfied, "These days have been full of chaos, and everyone is frightened. There have been some misunderstandings, so I will invite your uncles and elders, and you should talk to them properly, okay?"
Zhao Hanzhang obediently agreed.
When they saw Zhao Hanzhang again, the elders were somewhat silent, even Zhao Hu was much quieter.
The deeds she did in Xiping County had all been reported back to Wu Castle, and combined with Zhao Ming’s personal letter pleading to the officials, it seemed he did not intend to move into the county town but continued to manage clan affairs within Wu Castle.
It was clear who was in charge in the county town.
At this moment, no one dared to treat Zhao Hanzhang as an ordinary young girl anymore.
Seeing their silence, Zhao Hanzhang stood up and personally served tea to the elders, especially to the parents of the four children, and explained, "Because of me, uncles, aunts, and my younger siblings had to suffer the pain of separation. It is truly a sin. Once I bring them back, I will visit and apologize."
The people’s expressions softened a bit as they said to Zhao Hanzhang, "It’s not your fault. Xiping suffered such a heavy blow, you have been very busy."
Someone mentioned the position of Xiping County Magistrate, "The court hasn’t assigned a county magistrate for Xiping, and your Uncle Ming also said he wouldn’t go to the county town, so the county affairs..."