Chapter 535 - Confrontation
Chapter 535 of "After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times" kicks off with thrilling moments: Mrs. Wu tightened her handkerchief and lowered her gaze, saying, "I donât know who Third... Read more!
Mrs. Wu tightened her handkerchief and lowered her gaze, saying, "I donât know who Third Sister is talking about? We, our family, are all safe and sound..."Zhao Hanzhang sneered and ordered outside the ancestral hall, "Invite the doctor to come forward."
Zeng Yue pushed open the door of the ancestral hall and had someone guide the doctor up.
Those waiting outside, including Zhao Ji, recognized the doctor at once; it was their family doctor, who had been treating the Zhao Family members.
Back when the Capital City was in chaos, he also fled, but later found his way back on his own; the world is difficult, yet following the Zhao Family offered a sliver of hope.
More than two years ago, when Zhao Hezhen fell from her horse, it was he who first treated her.
Speaking of which, he hadnât seen Third Sister Zhao for over two years; the previously steady yet sly young lady has grown up, becoming even more dignified and imposing. The doctor merely glanced up before kneeling down, honestly bowing his head to reply.
"Tell her about my condition after being carried home."
The doctor reported truthfully, "At that time, Third Sister Zhao seemed to have injured her head, and for a while after returning, she stopped breathing; I even thought Third Sister Zhao wouldnât survive."
Mrs. Wuâs face turned pale.
Zhao Hanzhang looked into her eyes and said, "I was already dead then."
Mrs. Wu was so frightened that she fell limply to the ground.
Zhao Hanzhang squatted down, looking directly into her eyes and said, "I went to the underworld and lingered at the entrance, unwilling to leave. My heart was full of resentment. Aunt, Grandfather had long chosen Uncle as the heir, and Second Son is dazed, unable to inherit the Zhao Family; our main lineage has retreated again and again, why wouldnât you let us go?"
"I, I didnât..."
"Out of resentment, I came back to life suddenly," Zhao Hanzhang smiled at her and said, "Clearly, heaven never leaves one with no way out. It is fair; it blocked my door, but always opens a window unexpectedly. I understood much after coming back to life."
"But whatâs been done cannot be erased. Aunt, also knowledgeable in poetry and books, should understand the principle of repaying grievance with directness, right?"
Mrs. Wu shook her lips and said, "No, it wasnât me, it, it was the elder sister who misunderstood. She wanted to play a trick on you siblings, not intending to harm your lives. Spare her..."
Zhao Hanzhang couldnât help but laugh, turning her head to look at the tightly closed door of the ancestral hall, "Did you hear that, Elder Sister? Aunt said you were the mastermind."hey were merely left outside the courtyard, but in such a short time, all three were covered in blood, looking terrifying.
Especially Fang Gu, her face was devoid of blood, appearing barely conscious.
The three were thrown outside the ancestral hall door, facing Mrs. Wu inside.
Mrs. Wu was so frightened she took a few steps back, but her back suddenly hit the altar, panicking even more, "You, how could you privately use punishment on them..."
Zhao Hanzhang ignored her and walked to the three people and said, "Speak."
All three trembled without speaking.
Zhao Hanzhang squatted in front of Fang Gu, placed a handkerchief under her fingers to lift her chin, looking at her paper-white face, she laughed and said, "Unwilling to speak to me, then should I call up the one who executed the punishment?"
She softly said, "Although I only know how to kill with a swift blow, I have many capable people under me, including one very skilled in punishment. He can pull out the tendons of the foot, stretching them long, yet the person remains alert. In my army, we have good doctors who can ensure that after employing one hundred and eight punishing methods, you can still live well."
Fang Gu trembled all over, tears streaming down.
The Zhao Family, old and young alike, were thoroughly frightened; even the self-confident Zhao Ji shook his legs without speaking.
"I, I will speak..." Fang Gu held back tears, ready to confess.
Zhao Hanzhang placed her finger in front of her lips and said, "Make sure to think clearly before replying. Whether what you say is true or false, I can discern. I have more than just the three of you as witnesses; my daring to directly confront Aunt and you is because I already know the entire truth."