This day was not originally the day Zhang Shou went to the Eastern Palace to teach, and the morning court was longer than usual. Therefore, he originally planned to leave quickly after the court. However, he did not expect that as soon as he came out of the Fengtian Hall, he was stopped by the eunuch who had been waiting there, and then politely said that the emperor summoned him.
Because Yue Shanzhang and others were also summoned to the morning court, he specifically asked, "Did the emperor summon anyone else besides me?"
This kind of question was not considered a violation of the law, but the young-looking eunuch was too timid to speak, as if he was as frightened as a cicada. Seeing this, Zhang Shou could not ask any more questions, and could only follow the young eunuch out of the left wing gate on the east side of Fengtian Hall and the north side of Wenzhao Pavilion under the envious and jealous eyes of others.
Although he didn't often attend court, he often visited this area east of the palace, so when he came out, he found that this place was facing the back wall of Wenhua Hall and the west wall of Ciqing Palace, so he was not surprised at all. However, when the young eunuch led him directly to Ciqing Palace, he was a little surprised. It seems that what you just said was a summons from the emperor, not a summons from the prince, right
The eunuch who led the way quietly observed Zhang Shou as he walked. He noticed that he suddenly stopped and had a look of doubt on his face. He immediately stopped as well and explained with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, the emperor has ordered you to be summoned to Ciqing Palace soon. I think the order has been passed on to the crown prince in Ciqing Palace. You will know once you ask. How dare this servant to fool you?"
Zhang Shou thought about it and agreed. At this critical moment, no one would dare to make up a story like Lin Chong mistakenly entering the White Tiger Hall. There was no rule in Ciqing Palace that no one could enter the lecture hall except on lecture days. Even if he really entered Ciqing Palace, nothing would happen.
Thinking that he was probably a little frightened by the recent mess, he did not show it in front of the eunuch, but just smiled faintly. And since he was so aloof, the young eunuch did not dare to talk to him, until he was sent to the high wall of Ciqing Palace, he suddenly uttered a few words in a very soft voice.
"Master Zhang, please be careful of Eunuch Chu."
This incoherent remark aroused Zhang Shou's vigilance. He suddenly turned his head to stare at the other person. Seeing that he was a little uncomfortable at first, he immediately looked up and looked into his eyes, trying to appear calm. He then asked coldly, "If I tell this to Eunuch Chu, what do you think will happen to you?"
"Then I thought I had mistaken you." The young eunuch answered without dodging, and then bowed.
"Eunuch Lu is Eunuch Chu's adopted son. He was previously dismissed for a crime. After learning that Eunuch Chu was demoted to Ciqing Palace, he sent people to bring him things several times. However, Eunuch Chu not only sent them all back, but also said that they would end their friendship in the future. Eunuch Lu had to kneel for a long time to show that he had no second thoughts. The rest of his followers also repeatedly expressed their loyalty. This was the case when he left the Imperial Household Department, so what would it be like when he took over the Imperial Household Department again?"
"I just happened to know that the charity hall at the exit of the secret passage in your house, Master Zhang, belongs to the Imperial Household Department. Think about it, if something like this happens, who will be unlucky? Will it be Eunuch Chu, who is no longer in the Imperial Household Department, or the current seal holder, the honest and loyal Eunuch Qian? After this incident is exposed, Eunuch Qian will definitely resign. Will Eunuch Chu take charge of the Imperial Household Department again?"