Chapter 87 Tragedy Brought by Two Ducks
Teng Wenfu came empty-handed, and left with a basket in his left hand and two ducks in his right hand.
The Jinyiwei in the dark were so laughing that their heads almost fell off.
Teng Wenfu tried hard to remain aloof, but he really couldn't.
Lu Qiniang and Xiao Yan saw Mr. Li off together.
Xiao Yan remained silent.
Lu Qiniang thought to herself, how can you please the elders like this?
When people get older, they like to be surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Otherwise, how can those who are sweet-talkers take advantage of them?
When she was in the Zhou Mansion before, the group of older maids all liked Erya very much.
There's nothing I can do about it, she's just sweet-talking.
"Mr. Li, remember to take your medicine on time when you go back. Come back when you have time." Lu Qiniang enthusiastically made amends for Xiao Yan and sent him away.
Then she went back to work.
I'm still waiting to set up my stall tomorrow, so I can't stop working.
Let’s talk about Mr. Li. When he returned to his “home” and looked at the two mallard ducks, his face was filled with gloom.
"Teng Wenfu, call Zhang Zuoning from the Imperial Household Department!"
Teng Wenfu: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Okay, okay, what did he say?
After Zhang Zuo Ning arrived, he was severely scolded by the emperor and was sent away to receive twenty strokes of the cane.
The emperor knew that his failure to perform his duties was not due to any selfish motives, but simply because he was not paying attention.
Zhang Zuoning is a "connected person".
He has a good father.
His father is the emperor's study companion, the current Minister of Justice Zhang Xu.
Teng Wenfu sent Zhang Zuoning out.
Zhang Zuo Ning stuffed banknotes into his sleeves, smiling broadly, and said shamelessly, "Eunuch Teng, please be kind to me and tell me which bastard is accusing me of something bad in front of the emperor."
"You, please be more careful." Teng Wenfu calmly accepted the banknote and, relying on the fact that he had watched him grow up, tapped his forehead and said, "This was an accident. But if you continue to be so carefree, you'll get into big trouble sooner or later."
The emperor is very nostalgic and treats the old people who have followed him very well, even loving them as much as the people around them.
Zhang Zuo Ning didn't have any bad intentions, but he was too unstable and lived a life of mediocrity, and was often fooled by others.
"I know, I know. I'll remember that. Just now, could you please not tell my dad about this? I'm afraid he'll give me another beating later."
"I've already told Master Zhang. Go get your punishment from the Emperor first, and then go back and get your punishment from Master Zhang."
If you don't punish the bastard, he won't know his place.
Zhang Zuoning: “…”
He left with a sad face.
Teng Wenfu's young apprentice stepped forward and said with a smile, "Master is in a good mood today and is even giving him some pointers."
Teng Wenfu's smile faded. "Although the emperor has given us respect, we should not be arrogant. Others respect the emperor, not us."
When dealing with court officials, Teng Wenfu was always cautious and tried not to offend anyone.
"Do your job well, I'll go in and serve the Emperor."
Teng Wenfu gave instructions and went back in. Looking at the two ducks, he asked in embarrassment, "Your Majesty, should these two also be placed in the rare bird pavilion?"
Emperor: "...No, leave it in the courtyard. I must constantly remind myself not to be deceived."
So, there were two more mallards strolling leisurely in the emperor's bedroom.
Following behind was a little eunuch who was responsible for cleaning up the shit at any time. He almost broke his legs from running.
The court officials and concubines in the harem were all puzzled.
When I asked about Teng Wenfu, I found out that this old man kept his mouth shut tighter than a clam.
So, what was the emperor's intention in releasing two ducks? Was he warning someone?
Does it have anything to do with me?
All of a sudden, everyone became cautious in their words and actions.
The two ducks made the people around the emperor feel uneasy.
The emperor was reviewing memorials and saw Zhou Xiaoyao's memorial.
——Still sue Zhang Heyao.
The emperor asked Teng Wenfu, "Look at this, how should I respond?"
"Your Majesty, you are joking. I am an old and dull servant, how could I have any ideas?"
"I actually think that Xiao Yan and Qi Niang are a good match. We might as well stick with it."
"Your Majesty, Zhang Heyao divorced his wife and remarried. His character is worrying. It's really..."
"Don't judge by appearances. The three generations of the Zhenbei Kings have guarded the border. Even if they have no merit, they have worked hard. This is the first time he has made a request to me, and I have already agreed. So let it be. Time will tell."
So what if he is the emperor?
You still have to weigh the pros and cons and take human feelings into consideration.
If he now uses personal morality issues to deal with Zhang Heyao directly, the King of Zhenbei will probably think too much.
Let’s see what happens to Zhang Heyao in the future.
If he makes a mistake, the emperor will not show mercy.
The most important thing is that the emperor felt that the result was good due to a combination of circumstances.
"From the time we left until the time we came back, I never saw Qi Niang stop."
"Mrs. Lu is indeed capable."
Teng Wenfu thought to himself that before he left, he felt that Lu Qiniang had delayed Xiao Yan.
Because originally, the emperor had no intention of taking Xiao Yan's life.
The emperor has his own intentions.
Under normal circumstances, no one would buy Xiao Yan.
It is better to have less trouble than more. If you try to guess the emperor's mind, you may end up in pieces if you are not careful.
Which official is not smart?
Who among the common people would dare to buy it?
Originally, after the New Year, Xiao Yan would be "reclaimed" by the emperor, but who knew that Lu Qiniang would appear halfway and rashly buy him away?
Teng Wenfu felt that the unexpected complications had affected Xiao Yan's return.
But when he went to Xiao Yan's residence today and felt the warm atmosphere of the world, and saw Lu Qiniang with clear and bright eyes, who lived a lively and serious life, he felt that Xiao Yan had turned a disaster into a blessing.
Whatever kind of peerless beauty Xiao Yan wants to find, he can find her, and many women will even throw themselves into his arms.
General Po Lu, the handsome and handsome man with a jade face, was once the dream lover of many young girls in the capital.
But it is his blessing to find a woman who makes him feel "comfortable".
Moreover, the most precious quality about Lu Qinniang is kindness, which is her most heartwarming underlying quality.
It is not easy to remember your roots when you are rich and powerful.
It is even more commendable that one does not forget to care for others even though he is poor.
The emperor suddenly started coughing.
Teng Wenfu immediately stepped forward to help him calm down.
The emperor covered his chest with difficulty while coughing, and the pain made cold sweat seep out of his forehead.
"Your Majesty," Teng Wenfu recalled Doctor Hu's prescription, "would you like to try that? Perhaps it will work?"
The Emperor shook his head: "I know my own health. As I said before, I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid that the Crown Prince is still young and cannot handle such a huge task."
The relationships between the former dynasty and the harem are so complicated that even the emperor himself has to be cautious at every step, let alone the crown prince who is only fifteen years old this year?
Although the Crown Prince is the legitimate son, he is not the eldest son, which is the Emperor's biggest concern.
Teng Wenfu knew that the emperor was a man of his word and did not dare to persuade him any further.
The emperor continued, "Wenfu, after I'm gone, you should return to your hometown to retire. Although I'd like to entrust you with my care, the emperor changes his ministers, and I'm afraid I'll end up harming you."
"Long live the emperor!" Teng Wenfu knelt down.
"Get up." The emperor laughed bitterly. "You've followed me for so many years, and you don't even dare to tell the truth?"
"emperor--"
"Qi Niang is right. You are old now. It's time to go home and retire. As long as I am here, you will stay with me. When I am gone, you can leave. Take the family property you have accumulated over the years and go back to be a wealthy farmer."
Doesn’t the emperor know that Teng Wenfu and others are accepting benefits?
Know.
But when the water is too clear, there will be no fish.
To be an emperor, you must have a big heart.
Being a tyrant, you can do whatever you want.
However, if you want to be a wise ruler, you must be conscientious and not dare to make any wrong steps, otherwise you will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history books.
It’s so difficult.
"If that day ever comes, I will guard the imperial mausoleum for you." Teng Wenfu kowtowed.
"Haha, get up."
The emperor didn't care whether the words were sincere or false.
It was enough for him to know that Teng Wenfu didn't want him to die.
After he died, I couldn't care less.
That night, after the emperor lay down, Teng Wenfu went out with the prescription and told his apprentice, "Go and see if Imperial Physician Ma is on duty at the palace today. If he is, invite him over and tell him I have something to ask him personally. If he isn't, go to the Imperial Hospital tomorrow and have him brought over for me."
"yes."
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