She had originally planned to give Zhao Qiwen a surprise, but now there was no need.
Upon arriving at the Zhao family's main courtyard, Old Master Zhao was still playing with his opium pipe, but his mental state was different, seemingly because Nancheng had been subdued and his inner turmoil had been resolved.
Zhao Yujin didn't care what the reason was; whatever it was, after reporting on the situation in Nancheng, she planned to leave.
"Xiao Jin, wait a minute," Old Master Zhao called out to Zhao Yujin.
Zhao Yujin simply turned around and respectfully asked, "Does the patriarch have any further instructions?"
Old Master Zhao paused, then handed the Zhao family patriarch's token to Zhao Yujin from his bosom.
“Grandpa is getting old, it’s time to change this position.” Old Master Zhao sighed, shifting his gaze to the token in his hand, and then looking at Zhao Yujin.
Zhao Yujin stood quietly to the side, silently watching Master Zhao, without accepting the token.
“No, if the price of taking this position is becoming cold and ruthless, and being unable to control my own destiny, then this position is not suitable for me,” she slowly shook her head, a resolute glint in her eyes.
She had thought it through; she didn't want to be a lonely ruler. She only wanted to live freely, to pursue her own happiness and fulfillment. She didn't want to be bound by power and status; she just wanted to live a life with Xiao Xingzhi by her side.
"Please, head of the family, choose someone from among the collateral branches," Zhao Yujin waved his hand and turned to leave.
"Xiao Jin, are you still blaming your grandpa?" Hearing his granddaughter's rejection, Grandpa Zhao's eyes glazed over, and he muttered to himself.
Zhao Yujin simply shook her head and slowly said, "Perhaps it was true in the past, but I've experienced a lot now and know how difficult it is to sit in this position, so I respect you very much..."
"Don't worry, you will be invited to my wedding with Xiaoxingzhi."
Zhao Yujin left after saying only those words.
Grandpa Zhao sat there quietly, watching Zhao Yujin's departing figure, tears glistening in the corners of his eyes.
The little girl who used to call me "Grandpa" so often has really grown up and is old enough to get married.
Is Xingzhi the one from the Xie family?
It's time to find an opportunity to apologize to the Xie family.
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