Chapter 2167 - 2164: Let’s See Who Has the Thicker Skin
Chapter 2167: Chapter 2164: Let’s See Who Has the Thicker Skin
Who would have thought the other party would be so shameless, not only accepting this good reputation but also blatantly mocking that his visit today had ulterior motives.
He could not compete with Chu Heng’s thick skin.
He grudgingly spat out a few words through clenched teeth and seized the opportunity to leave quickly.
The officials that followed all experienced this scene.
When Huo Zhengming and Elder Zhong approached, they saw several officials leaving with unusual expressions, coincidentally hearing his remarks aloud.
Huo Zhengming was somewhat speechless, and his nagging habit emerged again: "Zi Qiu, you used to be quite humble when speaking with your teacher, didn’t you?"
Elder Zhong found his temperament rather interesting: "Zi Qiu’s words are not wrong."
"Just like the saying that those who do not share the same path cannot plan together."
"Surely, after today, not many officials will come with fake intentions to befriend Zi Qiu."
Chu Heng cupped his hands and did not deny Elder Zhong’s words: "The elder understands Zi Qiu’s heart."
"What, are you saying, it’s because you dislike your teacher for not being thoughtful enough?" Huo Zhengming now fully understood, though he knew Chu Heng had his own reasons for doing things. He himself came from a scholarly background and was prudent in his actions, yet his responses were never quick. Many matters required him to return home and ponder slowly before he could think of a solution.
Who would have thought that just after being put in a difficult position, Chu Heng could immediately retaliate, and his actions had profound significance.
He felt ashamed, yet proud, because after all, this clever student was his teaching.
"Teacher, saying this wrongs me, in Zi Qiu’s heart, you are naturally the most thoughtful." Chu Heng maneuvered smoothly, without seeming perfunctory.
Although not fond of smiling, both felt very content internally.
After all, they had long known Chu Heng’s temperament.
It is not only those who smile all day and flatter that can make people happy.
Huo Zhengming waved his hand: "You, don’t say these perfunctory things to me, I won’t argue with you. Just tell me, do you have any thoughts about the matter of the Cavalry Battalion General today? If you need to use the teacher, just say so."
"Teacher, this student already has plans and will not be manipulated." Chu Heng spoke plainly.
However, he did not disclose the specific content.
Huo Zhengming nodded and did not press further: "Since you’ve said that, I can rest assured."
The three of them talked while leaving the palace.
In the Imperial Study.
Emperor Xuanming had just finished the morning court session.
He was about to handle the memorials when He Dequan hurriedly came in, hastily knelt to report: "Your Majesty, a messenger from Cining Palace has come, saying that the weather has turned cold lately, and the Empress Dowager inadvertently caught a cold. For several days she felt unwell, and this morning she fainted once. The Empress, along with the imperial consorts, went to tend to her illness, and an Imperial Physician was summoned. The Empress Dowager has just awakened..."
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager was unwell, Emperor Xuanming stood up immediately, his face displeased, "Why has no one reported to me that the Empress Dowager has been sick for days!"
"Prepare to go to Cining Palace!" Emperor Xuanming, with anger, strode out.
He Dequan quickly instructed the eunuchs to prepare.
Seeing the Emperor leave in a hurry, he hurried to follow, while also breathing a sigh of relief.
Though he acted on the Empress Dowager’s instruction not to inform the Emperor of the matter, it should be known he also received the news on the second day of her illness.
No matter the explanation, it was still his failure to promptly relay the message to the Emperor. If anything serious happened to the Empress Dowager, he would surely be held accountable.
At this moment, he dared not delay and attended fearfully as Emperor Xuanming hurried to Cining Palace.