The hour of You (5-7 PM).
As Chu Qinghe and his companions returned to the inn, just as Chu Qinghe sat down, the innkeeper's waiter arrived at the entrance of Chu Qinghe's courtyard.
"Sir, sir, Eunuch Cao from the Eastern Depot is outside. He says he wants to see you."
When he spoke, the waiter's voice was stammering and filled with fear.
Throughout the entire process, he didn't even dare to raise his head.
Even Qu Feiyan and the other women were not surprised by what the waiter said, let alone Chu Qinghe.
After chuckling to himself, Chu Qinghe slowly said, "Please trouble the waiter to announce that Eunuch Cao should come in!"
"Of course, of course!"
After responding nervously and tentatively twice, the waiter quickly replied and then turned and ran away.
A moment later, as the waiter bowed his head and led the way, the two figures slowly walked to the entrance of Chu Qinghe's courtyard.
One of them had a full head of white hair, a slightly plump figure, a ruddy complexion, and was dressed in a red-and-black-polka-dot eunuch's robe.
The way he walked with a smile on his face was clearly the result of years of flattering people.
Who else could it be but Cao Zhengchun?
The other person was dressed as a head of the Eastern Depot, with a touch of rouge on his face like a woman, making him appear neither male nor female.
Upon reaching the entrance to the courtyard, Cao Zhengchun did not step directly inside. Instead, he stood at the gate and said with a smile, "Cao Zhengchun from the Eastern Depot has come uninvited. I hope you will not take offense, young master."
Her soft voice carried a hint of sharpness, as well as a touch of hoarseness that came with age.
But his voice was loud and clear, giving people a sense of confidence.
Faced with Cao Zhengchun's actions, Chu Qinghe said slowly, "Please come in, Eunuch Cao."
"Thank you, young master."
As he spoke, Cao Zhengchun raised his hand to signal, then waved away the Eastern Depot foreman beside him and entered Chu Qinghe's courtyard alone.
Upon approaching, Cao Zhengchun gently raised his hand and clasped his hands in a slight fist salute. "Cao Zhengchun greets the young master, the ladies, and this young man (Qu Feiyan in disguise)."
Seeing Cao Zhengchun's greetings, Shuimu Yinji remained calm and responded with a slight nod.
Qu Feiyan, Xiao Zhao, and Lin Shiyin, who were standing next to them, were clearly surprised that Cao Zhengchun would greet them. After a moment of surprise, they responded one after another.
Chu Qinghe politely raised his hand and said, "Please sit down, Eunuch Cao."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun smiled and slowly sat down.
When Qu Feiyan walked up to Cao Zhengchun with a teacup, Cao Zhengchun even stood up slightly and took the tea from Qu Feiyan.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Perhaps they never expected that Cao Zhengchun, who held immense power and was a late-stage Grandmaster, would be such a humble and polite person.
This prompted Qu Feiyan to curiously glance at Cao Zhengchun in front of her during the process.
After Qu Feiyan stepped back to Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin's side, Chu Qinghe finally spoke, "This tea isn't very good, I hope Eunuch Cao won't mind."
Cao Zhengchun replied with a smile, "Young master, you flatter me."
As he spoke, Cao Zhengchun picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
Once the tea entered his stomach, his true energy subtly began to circulate within his body.
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the tea, Cao Zhengchun took a few sips before putting the teacup down.
After glancing at the women, Cao Zhengchun cupped his hands and smiled, saying, "My men are muddle-headed and were taken advantage of. They accidentally recruited the Iron Rust Gate under the Eastern Depot's banner, which has made you a laughingstock, young master. Fortunately, you are as clear-headed as a mirror, which is why you prevented them from taking advantage of you. I admire you."
Clearly, after news of the Iron Rust Gate reached the Eastern Depot today, Cao Zhengchun immediately ordered people to investigate the situation of the Iron Rust Gate, thus understanding Zhu Wushi's scheme.
Upon further consideration, he also understood the warning Chu Qinghe had given Zhu Wushi when he left the Dragon Guard Manor's token on Zhuge Yang during the day.
In response to Cao Zhengchun's words, Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "Eunuch Cao's words are too profound, which has left me somewhat confused."
Seeing that Chu Qinghe was pretending to be ignorant, Cao Zhengchun did not expose him. Cao Zhengchun's smile remained, but he changed the subject and said, "This time it was our men who were confused. So when we learned about these things this afternoon, we had already dealt with the fool who agreed to block the Iron Rust Gate at the East Depot's gate, as well as the rest of the Iron Rust Gate."
The women were slightly taken aback when they learned that Cao Zhengchun had actually dealt with all the people from the Iron Rust Gate.
After a brief pause, Cao Zhengchun continued, "Furthermore, if you have any other requests, please feel free to make them. If we can fulfill them, we will do our utmost to express our apologies."
Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "Eunuch Cao, you're too kind. I'm just here to watch the duel. Why should you go to such lengths?"
Cao Zhengchun smiled and said, "Young master, you don't blame me, so I feel at ease. I can finally get a good night's sleep when I get back."
Afterwards, the two chatted idly in the courtyard for nearly an incense stick's time, and then Cao Zhengchun took out a gold medal from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"This is the token of the Eastern Depot. Not only in the capital, but also in various towns and cities of the Ming Dynasty, this token may be useful. If you need our help in the capital, you can use this token to go to the Eastern Depot."
After saying this, Cao Zhengchun slowly stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "It's getting late, so I won't bother you any longer."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "Please wait, Eunuch Cao."
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