Zhao Hu felt a stirring in his heart, both calm and tense, he bit his lip and still asked, "If I act as a guarantor for you and pay off the court debts, what will you give me in return?"
Zhao Hanzhang lowered her voice and said, "The rich waters shouldn't flow into outsiders' fields."
Zhao Hu slapped the window with a straightforward expression, "Alright! I'll be the guarantor."
He trusted Zhao Hanzhang's words. Naturally, the benefits should favor the family; how could such good things like the salt permit be given to outsiders?
Zhao Hu happily reached an agreement with Zhao Hanzhang, and the earlier anger vanished, bringing back familial affection.
Zhao Hu waited until Zhao Hanzhang rode away, and then his smile slowly faded.
