Ma Hao was not slow-witted and understood almost immediately that Zhao Hanzhang was using the money confiscated from County Magistrate Hu to buy grain from him.
Some of the wealth in the Ma family's villa was indeed left there by the Ma family.
Ma Hao rubbed his forehead, realizing that most of the treasure was probably lost. He made a quick decision, glanced at Ma Zuo, then nodded in agreement, and pointed to Ma Zuo, speaking warmly to Zhao Hanzhang, "This is my younger brother. He has always been in charge of the household affairs. If the County Magistrate wants to buy grain, you can deal with him."
Zhao Hanzhang nodded to Ma Zuo and took the opportunity to size him up.
Ma Zuo, who bowed slightly, was much more pleasing to the eye than Ma Xuan. Zhao Hanzhang was not stingy with her praise and directly asked, "Since Ma Zuo manages the household affairs, why is Ma Xuan the one handling matters at the county government?"
