"I wonder why the Taifu came here late at night?" Zhuo Zhonghai invited the Taifu to sit in the front hall and ordered his servants to serve the best tea.
The Taifu looked embarrassed and said in a harsh voice: "Master Zhuo, I'm telling you the truth. I came here late at night because I have something to ask for."
Taifu Xu rarely interacted with the powerful people in the court. He did not participate in whether the princes were seizing the throne or the courtiers formed factions. This was the biggest reason why he was able to stand up in the three dynasties.
But today, he actually came to the prime minister's house overnight and said that he had something to ask for. This made Zhuo Zhonghai feel that the matter was not trivial, and at the same time he was very excited. He had been the prime minister for many years and had long since lost his favor. His status in the court was in jeopardy. If he could Forging a relationship with the Taifu will give you some protection in the future in the court.
"Master Taifu, please tell me, as long as Zhong Hai can do it, Zhong Hai will never refuse."
Seeing that he readily agreed, Taifu Xu's embarrassed expression softened slightly, and then he revealed his purpose: "To be honest with Mr. Zhuo, I came here tonight to ask the second lady of your house to treat my unscrupulous young grandson."
The enthusiasm in Zhuo Zhonghai's head was poured with a basin of cold water, which made him feel cold from head to toe. He knew that as long as Xia Yuanqiu was around, good things would not happen to him.
Seeing Zhuo Zhonghai's expression changed drastically, Master Xu also frowned: "What? Is it inconvenient?"
Zhuo Zhonghai hurriedly laughed with her again and said awkwardly: "That's not the case, it's just that the little girl is not in the house now, and Zhong Hai can't be her master."
Taifu Xu stood up with a roar and said anxiously: "The Marquis Pingyang I met yesterday said that Divine Doctor Xia is in Zhuo Mansion, why is he not here now? Could it be that Prime Minister Zhuo refuses to lend a helping hand?"
Seeing that Taifu Xu was getting angry, Zhuo Zhonghai waved his hands quickly: "That's not the case, Taifu, don't worry, it's like this. Prince Jing just came to Zhuo Mansion and picked up the little girl. He should have arrived at Prince Jing's Mansion now."
When Taifu Xu heard this, he didn't stop for a moment, got up and rushed outside.
After hearing that Taifu Xu had left, Chang Meifeng also came to the front hall from the back hall. Seeing Zhuo Zhonghai sitting in a daze on the Taishi chair with a dejected look on his face, he stepped forward and asked, "What important business does Taifu come to our house for?"
Zhuo Zhonghai opened his eyelids and glanced at Chang Meifeng, and said with a sad expression: "What else can happen? Of course I need to find a miracle doctor to treat my illness."
Chang Meifeng was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said: "This damn girl, I don't know where she learned the ghost medical skills, and she deceived these people like monkeys."
cheat? Zhuo Zhonghai thought of Xia Yuanqiu whom he met at the palace banquet that day. Could her medical skills be a lie
He was so confused that he believed the woman in front of him again and believed her lies. A good daughter once again
He lost it himself, and this time, I'm afraid he will never be able to find it again!
Prince Jing's Mansion
Not long after Yuan Qiu and Zhu Yan stepped into the gate of Prince Jing's Mansion, before they had a chance to take a sip of hot tea, a servant came from outside to report: "Your Highness, Taifu Xu **** asked to see you, saying that he has something important to do."
Zhu Yan frowned. This Grand Tutor had no personal relationships with any of the courtiers, and he would not go to any courtier's home at night, including the prince's mansion, which he had always avoided.
"Ask him to go to the front hall. I will be there immediately."
The guard withdrew, Zhu Yan turned to look at Yuan Qiu, frowned and said, "I guess the old lady is here in such a hurry. Someone in his house must be suffering from an emergency and wants to ask you to see a doctor."
Yuan Qiu raised his eyebrows: "How did you know that the old lady came to see me and not you?"