Chapter 184 - 179 Changes
Zhao Hanzhang had just come down from the battlefield a few days ago. Although she felt fine, there was an air of sternness about her. The women were not very familiar with her, and with the rumors about her circulating in Wu Castle, everyone instinctively avoided meeting her gaze.
Thus, everyone turned their attention to the innocent and lively Zhao Erlang. Looking at the dark-skinned Zhao Erlang, the aunts were distressed and pulled him aside to ask, "Why have you gotten so dark?"
Zhao Erlang had already been told several times today that his face was dark. Even though he was young, he cared about his appearance, and it bothered him a bit. So, he stood in the crowd, pouting unhappily.
Mrs. Wang glanced around and suddenly realized that Third Lady was no longer the same as them, naturally unable to have anything in common to talk about.
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So she said, "Third Lady, go to the kitchen and see if dinner is ready. Tonight, I will have your aunt and the others stay here for dinner."
Zhao Erlang was left behind to talk with everyone.
Zhao Hanzhang agreed with a smile, turning what was supposed to be a reception for her into a family temporarily settling down.
The relatives were not bashful; after dining at the old residence, they chatted a bit before they left.
It was quite safe within Wu Castle; each household wasn’t too far apart, within walking distance. Those who lived a bit farther had someone sent to fetch them when they were delayed.
At home, the women quietly told their husbands, "I see that Third Lady is even more formidable than before."
Sixth Room’s eldest gentleman said, "She just won a battle a couple of days ago. Inspector He personally agreed for her to be the master of Xiping County. Although due to her gender, she can’t officially be appointed County Magistrate by the court, Xiping County won’t have a Magistrate anymore. Don’t you think she’s impressive?"
Sixth Room’s first lady said, "Our Zhao Family isn’t without a County Magistrate, even having a Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat and a Chief of Staff, but seeing her feels like seeing the Clan Leader."