Zhao Erlang nodded repeatedly.
Mrs. Wang saw his lack of understanding and applied more force with her hand, inwardly furious. Fortunately, Third Lady became the emperor; otherwise, how could he find a wife? Who would want to marry such a fool?
Zhao Hanzhang also thought he was a fool. She neither joined the beatings nor tried to mediate but instead turned her attention to the uneasy Xie family trio.
Lai Qing, quick-witted, immediately brought the three in front of Zhao Hanzhang.
Actually, when Father Xie saw Prince Qin and Beigong Tuanyuan fighting evenly matched, he had already given up any hope.
Mrs. Xie's heart also sank a little after she saw the Empress Dowager's concern for Beigong Tuanyuan; their family had neither power nor influence, and they could only rely on Xie Shi. What could Xie Xiangrong use to compete with Beigong Tuanyuan?
