Chapter 82 Zhou Chang
Coincidentally, it was this chance encounter that allowed Sun Wei to still remember the location of his mountain retreat. Sima Jun also had a map of Mount Lushan, clearly showing the names of the peaks and the terrain. Sun Wei took the map and marked the location of his mountain retreat with a red pen.
Sima Jun asked someone to find a mountain villager who was familiar with the mountain road to identify it. The villager took a look and immediately said that there was indeed a small courtyard there, and its appearance was consistent with what Sun Wei said.
"Grandmaster Zhou is quite interesting," Sima Jun said. "According to the mountain folk, although his residence is secluded, it's not far from the mountain path. Peddler peddlers often pass by on the path, making it very convenient for him to buy daily necessities. However, this place is difficult to reach; the mountain path is narrow and dangerous, so he can only walk."
After saying this, he looked at Sun Wei and said, "Madam, why don't you wait in the pavilion at the foot of the mountain? The scenery there is beautiful. If you take a rest there, your trip to Lushan will be worthwhile."
Sun Wei knew that Princess Wanshou had a bad impression of her, and Sima Jun's move was to prevent Princess Wanshou from having any more grudges against her.
"That's what the prince wants." Sun Wei had no intention of following the princess with a weird temper and doing what she wanted.
At the foot of the mountain, Sun Wei indeed met Princess Wanshou.
The two sides greeted each other and said some lukewarm pleasantries.
However, Princess Wanshou seemed to be in a very good mood, even more amiable than last time.
"After all the twists and turns, the princess finally told me where Grand Tutor Zhou was." She smiled and said, "If you had known this would happen, why would you have been so stubborn?"
Sun Wei said modestly, "My princess is right. I will keep your teachings in mind."
Princess Wanshou nodded with satisfaction.
Sun Wei watched everyone go up the mountain and then entered the pavilion.
Deng Lian left a few guards to accompany Sun Wei.
A'ru brought tea and cakes and said, "What the princess said is true. It's only been two days and I met the princess again." "So, some things are destined. Although they are late, they will always come. The princess said to Tutor Zhou..." Sun Wei stopped talking suddenly.
She saw an old man coming down the mountain path in a hurry.
He seemed to be about to walk this way, but after taking a look here, he suddenly turned and walked to the other side.
In his previous life, there was a painting in Ruan Hui’s office.
The painting showed a gaunt old man, whose stature and silhouette bore a striking resemblance to the man before him. When Sun Wei was in Xunyang City, he often discussed matters with Ruan Hui and had glanced at the painting several times, but had not inquired as to who it was.
The answer flickered like a flame.
Sun Wei hurriedly stood up and called out, "Old sir, please stay! May I ask if you are Grand Tutor Zhou Chang?"
But the old man walked even faster and entered the woods.
Sun Wei gave Aju a look.
Aju understood and immediately led the guards to chase after him.
After all, Zhou Chang was old and could not run faster than the strong guards, so he was stopped after a few steps.
"Oh, you officials, do you still have the law?" he said angrily. "I am an old man who neither steals nor robs. Why are you making things difficult for me?"
Sun Wei rushed over and told everyone not to be rude.
"Master Zhou is frightened." She stepped forward and saluted.
Zhou Chang looked at Sun Wei suspiciously. Suddenly, he pointed behind everyone and shouted, "Hey, what is that?"
As soon as everyone looked away, he ran away.
Sun Wei: “…”
When the guards rushed forward and captured Zhou Chang, Sun Wei said coldly, "This old man is so naughty, let's tie him up."
This Zhou Chang was indeed completely different from what Sun Wei had imagined.
The great scholar of the time, the prince's teacher, is actually like an old naughty boy.
Zhou Chang cursed and swore, but Sun Wei ignored him. She sent a letter to Sima Jun and Princess Wanshou, then had him bound hand and foot, and a sedan chair brought to carry him down the mountain.
When they arrived at the village where they were staying, Zhou Chang suddenly shouted that he was hungry and asked everyone to take him to have a meal.
"You all say I'm the Grand Tutor!" he shouted, "Are you going to let the Grand Tutor starve like this?"
Sun Wei had no choice but to ask someone to prepare a meal for him.
Seeing the plate full of chicken, duck, fish and meat, Zhou Chang finally calmed down and started eating with big mouthfuls.
Sun Wei sat down beside him and asked, "Did Grand Tutor Zhou see the princess going up the mountain and then find a small path to escape?"
Zhou Chang sniffed, immersed in the aroma of the food with an intoxicated look on his face, and said, "What princess? I don't know her."
Sun Wei asked again, "Where is Ruan Zhongxuan? Why isn't he with you?"
Zhou Chang's expression finally changed: "Oh no! Ah Hui went to the city to get medicine for me. Is he going back now?"
"That's terrible." Sun Wei shook his head. "The princess will definitely capture Ruan Zhongxuan and torture him to find out the whereabouts of the Grand Tutor. Ruan Zhongxuan doesn't know the whereabouts of the Grand Tutor either, so he will be beaten to death by the princess."
After hearing this, Zhou Chang sighed deeply, "Ahui has a miserable life. What a pity."
Sun Wei: “…”
She knew that the old man had made up his mind and didn't want to talk to her nicely.
"Taifu Zhou, please continue making trouble. Anyway, when the princess comes down the mountain later, she will take Taifu Zhou away directly. Taifu won't even have the chance to say no."
"Who are you?" Zhou Chang asked suddenly.
"My surname is Lu, and I am the successor of Prince Yuzhang."
"Oh, it's you." Zhou Chang nodded.
Sun Wei looked at him and said, "So, the Grand Tutor knows about me?"
"I heard you can predict the heavens and earth and see the mysteries?" Zhou Chang asked, "Can you tell me which direction is best to run?"
"If Master Zhou is willing to answer my questions, I will answer them."
Zhou Chang suddenly looked sad and said, "Why are you arguing with an old man?"
Sun Wei just looked at him without saying anything.
Zhou Chang took a bite of chicken and said, "Ask."
"How have you been living these years since you retired, Grand Tutor?" Sun Wei asked.
Zhou Chang shook his head. "If you don't raise animals properly, you won't have meat to eat. A while ago, I finally caught a wild boar named Ah Fei. Whenever I called it, it would nudge me. One time, it even damaged the pen and ran away. Ah Fei was so fat, I regret not killing it right away."
"If the Grand Tutor were to become the Prince's teacher again, there would be no need to worry about having no meat to eat."
Zhou Chang was stunned.
Sun Wei asked, "If the current Crown Prince wishes to honor the Grand Tutor as his teacher, would the Grand Tutor be willing to return to the court?"
Zhou Chang kept shaking his head: "The meat there stinks. I'll vomit if I eat it."
Sun Wei understood what he meant, so he said, "The current Crown Prince is diligent and caring for the people. He has been managing the government for His Majesty for many years. It has not been easy for the Crown Prince to persevere until today. He urgently needs a mentor and friend to guide him."
Zhou Chang sighed, "It's been a lot harder. Ah Fei's life isn't easy either. In the forest, there are only wolves, tigers, and leopards. There are so many ferocious beasts, all staring at him. What's the point of giving Ah Fei a mentor and friend? Jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards don't understand reason."
"But what if I give him a bow and arrow?"
"Bows and arrows are fine. Shoot the wolf to death and eliminate the threat forever. But Ah Fei doesn't know how to use a bow and arrow. You'd have to find someone to teach him, but it's too late. If any wild animals knew he was using a bow and arrow, they would kill him immediately."
"Taifu means..."
Zhou Chang stretched his neck to look at the kitchen and muttered, "Why is there no soup?"
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