After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times

Fu Tinghan was a bit worried and lowered his voice, "Fu Zhong...My grandfather said that Prince East Sea is a bit mad now."

"I know, but my grandfather had an excellent reputation. If he were still alive, Prince East Sea could smear his name, but now... However tyrannical he is, he must consider the opinions of the people."

Zhao Hanzhang was gambling, gambling that Prince East Sea still dared not directly oppose the noble clans and needed that bit of reputation to maintain political balance.

She took out the memorial she had hidden and handed it to him, "Leave quickly before dawn."

Zhao Ji squeezed in and asked in a low voice, "Dear Nephew, when you arrived, did your grandfather mention the situation outside?"

Fu Tinghan said, "Grandfather has already been contacting court ministers and plans to enter the palace to advise as soon as dawn arrives."

Zhao Zhongyu frowned at this, "Then did you come to my Zhao Family, not sent by your grandfather?"

Fu Tinghan didn’t answer directly but said, "Grandpa Zhao is seriously ill, I am worried about his health, so I sought Uncle Zhao to bring me in."

Zhao Zhongyu pondered and looked at Zhao Hanzhang, "Third Sister, let Changrong take Dalang and Erlang out, just in case."

Third Sister Zhao lowered her eyes, thought for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Erlang, "Erlang, will you go?"

Zhao Erlang, though ignorant, knew that grandfather had just passed away. His face was still tear-stained; he shook his head repeatedly, retreating into his mother’s embrace, clutching her and unwilling to leave, "I want to be with Mom and Sister."

Zhao Hanzhang nodded and said to Zhao Zhongyu, "Uncle Grandfather, Grandfather has already paved the way for us, as men of the Zhao Family, we can weigh pros and cons, but we cannot be cowardly and timid. Erlang will stay, and I will go with him at dawn to mourn our loss."

Zhao Zhongyu frowned, pursed his lips, and after a moment of silence, he said to Fu Tinghan, "Then, please have Changrong send the memorial out."

No further mention of taking Zhao Dalang away.

Fu Tinghan agreed, worriedly looking at Zhao Hanzhang.

Zhao Hanzhang said softly, "Don’t worry, I won’t be in trouble."

Fu Tinghan took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears from her eyes, saying softly, "Accept your grief, don’t be too sad, sleep a little, and you’ll feel better. Think about it, you still have family around you."

Zhao Hanzhang looked at him.

Fu Tinghan smiled at her, "Thinking like this, doesn’t it make you feel better?"

Zhao Hanzhang saw the tears in his eyes and nodded slightly, "Yes, you don’t have to force yourself to smile."

Fu Tinghan put away his smile, embraced her, and gently patted her back, saying softly, "I understand this feeling, I thought you would never go through it again..."

Unexpectedly, she developed such strong feelings for Zhao Changyu in just over a month in this world, crying so heavily.

The Zhao Family silently watched them, ultimately did not intervene, but...this defied decorum.

Zhao Hanzhang heard his whispers, somewhat surprised, "You..."

She examined him, asked softly, "Did we know each other before?"

Fu Tinghan didn’t answer her but took the memorial and stood up, "Once you’re safe, I’ll tell you. I must leave now."

Zhao Hanzhang hurriedly got up to see him out, Zhao Ji glanced at his father and followed, politely saying, "Dear Nephew, I entrust our Zhao Family matters to you and our ally family."

Fu Tinghan glanced at Zhao Hanzhang, nodded and replied, "Alright."

Zhao Hanzhang looked at Zhao Ju beside him, his eyes were red, he wanted to say something to Zhao Hanzhang, but remembering Ji Yuan’s advice under Zhao Ji’s gaze, he said nothing.

Zhao Hanzhang’s eyes were also red, she said softly, "Outside, follow Mr. Fu’s instructions."

"Wait," Zhao Ji frowned and instructed Zhao Ju softly, "After you go out, gather our family’s people and wait outside the mansion. If the soldiers outside rush in, you are to come for rescue immediately."

Zhao Ju looked at Zhao Hanzhang.

Zhao Hanzhang discreetly nodded, emphasizing, "Follow Mr. Fu and Mr. Ji’s instructions."

Zhao Ju understood, follow Mr. Fu and Mr. Ji first, and if no conflict arises, listen to Zhao Ji afterward.

Zhao Ju bowed in salute and then left with Fu Tinghan.

As Fu Tinghan walked out of the courtyard gate, he looked back at Zhao Hanzhang before leaving with large strides.

They didn’t die in the elevator, they certainly couldn’t die here. He didn’t think they’d have such luck again, to change places and bodies to start over.

Fu Tinghan didn’t return all night, and dispatched people couldn’t find him, Fu Zhi anxiously paced back and forth in his study, heart aching with anger, "Such two big people, only some paths around Zhao Mansion, how can they not be found?"

"Lord, the young master has returned." The butler immediately opened the door to welcome Fu Tinghan in.

Fu Zhi immediately turned around, seeing Fu Tinghan unharmed, sound in limbs, he then asked with a serious face, "Where did you go all night?"

Fu Tinghan took out the memorial he had been holding, said sadly, "Grandfather, Grandpa Zhao passed away."

Fu Zhi was greatly shocked, "What did you say?"

Fu Tinghan presented the memorial to Fu Zhi, Fu Zhi quickly took it with a pale face, opened it and scanned it quickly. In moments, he couldn’t help but shed tears, "Foolish, foolish, why did it come to this, why did it come to this..."

Fu Tinghan’s eyes were also tearful, he said softly, "Tomorrow the Zhao Family will leave to mourn, please Grandfather help lift the ban outside his mansion."

Fu Zhi tightly grasped the memorial, dried his tears and asked the aides beside him, "What time is it?"

"Almost dawn."

Fu Zhi said, "Change clothes, prepare to enter the palace."

Fu Tinghan breathed a sigh of relief, took two steps back and stood aside.

Fu Zhi thought for a moment then said, "I remember not long ago, Meizi from the Wang Family came to visit you?"

Fu Tinghan was startled for a moment then nodded, "I’m not familiar with him, should be at Hanzhang’s behest to come see me."

Fu Zhi gave him a glance, "Hanzhang?"

Fu Tinghan realized he misspoke, opened his mouth and said, "It’s Third Lady’s courtesy name."

Fu Zhi nodded, "Since Wang Family siblings are close with Third Lady, then today invite them to visit Zhao Mansion."

He touched the memorial in his hand, "Though Changyu said in this memorial, this matter was instigated by those with ill intentions, whether the Emperor and Prince East Sea truly didn’t participate, aside from themselves, no one knows."

"Moreover, non-participation doesn’t mean not knowing," Fu Zhi said, "I might not be able to smoothly see the Emperor and Prince East Sea, so we must prepare more. Wang Xuan is a leader among the younger generation, can rally support."

"Today’s situation is weak, he most needs the noble clans for support, even Prince East Sea wouldn’t dare tear relations with noble clans now, so if you manage to invite their help, both the Emperor and Prince East Sea will have some concerns."

Fu Zhi looked sadly at the memorial, "If Changyu were alive, such a plan might not be effective, might even provoke Prince East Sea, but with his death, life’s pain, Zhao Family’s chances greatly increase."

Apart from Zhao Changyu’s life, this plan is top-notch. Besides him, no one could conceive such a plan.