Zhao Hanzhang said, "Even if he does desire the throne now, though he shows no interest, I will not stoop to such acts of ambition."
She continued, "I dare to compete with everyone in the world for this position, but do I fear Sima Rui?"
Indeed, someone like Sima Rui whom she does not hold in high regard.
Instead of treating Sima Rui as an opponent, it's better to consider Wang Dun and Wang Dao as adversaries.
Ming Yu couldn't help but smile and praised, "The commander's words are apt; I was narrow-minded."
Gou Chun was overly apprehensive of Zhao Hanzhang, worsening his own situation, even implicating Gou Xi.
Ming Yu reminded himself internally, and upon lifting his gaze, he saw Zhao Zhongyu approaching. He promptly bowed and withdrew, leaving space for the grandfather and granddaughter to converse.
"Granduncle," Zhao Hanzhang apologized sincerely, "I fear I cannot bring Uncle with us. We are marching urgently, and his injuries haven't healed yet; he cannot keep up."
