I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Wen Shutang and others walked out of the imperial study and left the palace together.

Zhao Linhe followed Wen Shutang and his wife to the general's mansion. After entering, Xiao Yizhuo closed the door, turned around and bowed to Zhao Linhe.

"Thank you, Lord Zhao, for saving me today."

Zhao Linhe bowed quickly and said, "General Xiao, your words are too polite. I just said what I should say. I am younger than you. Please don't call me sir. It's a bit embarrassing. If you don't mind, please call me Linhe."

Xiao Yizhuo nodded slightly, and said calmly: "Lin He, today's matter has nothing to do with you. Now that you have said something that goes against the emperor's will, it is inevitable that His Majesty will bear a grudge against you. Who knows, His Majesty may make things difficult for you in the court in the future."

He knew that the emperor was petty, and today in the imperial study the emperor clearly wanted to see him make a fool of himself.

Zhao Linhe suddenly jumped out to stop them. Given the emperor's temperament, who knows how he would target the Zhao family in the future.

A faint smile appeared on Zhao Linhe's face: "To be honest with General Xiao, I am not a person who likes to meddle in other people's affairs, but I have to intervene in today's matter."

Hearing what he said, Xiao Yizhuo and Wen Shutang were both stunned. They looked at each other, and each saw a look of doubt in the other's eyes.

"I wonder where this comes from?" Xiao Yizhuo asked in a low voice.

He didn't know much about Zhao Linhe. He only knew that he was a fourth-rank official at a young age and was currently the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, holding some real power.

Hearing Xiao Yizhuo's question, Zhao Linhe turned his head to look at Xiao Ze who was standing behind Wen Shutang, and his eyes softened.

"I went to Fengzhen to preside over the provincial examination. On the way back to Beijing, I went to see my grandfather who lived in the village. My grandfather specifically asked me to protect a child named Xiao Ze. This child also had my grandfather's personal jade pendant on him."

Upon hearing this, Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo both showed surprise on their faces.

The two followed Zhao Linhe's gaze and looked at Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze was also a little dazed and looked down at the exquisite jade pendant tied around his waist.

Before he entered the palace today, he suddenly remembered the jade pendant. For some reason, he just wanted to wear it on his body. Unexpectedly, it was seen by Zhao Linhe.

When Wen Shutang listened to what Zhao Linhe said, he suddenly thought of someone.

Zhao Linhe’s grandfather?

Your surname is Zhao?

She suddenly turned to look at Xiao Yizhuo, only to find that Xiao Yizhuo was also looking at her.

The moment their eyes met, they both understood everything.

Wen Shutang thought to himself that this old man was really a hidden talent.

Xiao Yizhuo only knew that the old man of the Zhao family left the capital after Concubine Dun entered the palace that year, and said that he would never return to the capital, which caused quite a bit of surprise in the capital at the time.

Xiao Yizhuo didn't expect that Zhao Linhe's grandfather was actually Mr. Zhao Sixian, a teacher who lived in Qingshui Town.

Wen Shutang looked at Zhao Linhe in surprise. After taking a closer look, he discovered that Zhao Linhe really was somewhat similar to Zhao Sixian.

Zhao Linhe smiled and said, "Grandpa lives in Qingshui Town now. He opened a school in the town. He also told me that he has a favorite student named Xiao Ze. He said that Xiao Ze's family has now moved to the capital and asked me to take good care of them after I return to the capital. I didn't expect that Grandpa's favorite student is General Xiao's son. It seems that we are really destined to be together."

Hearing what Zhao Linhe said, a smile appeared on Xiao Yizhuo's face. He didn't expect such a coincidence to happen.

Wen Shutang squinted his eyes and chuckled, then turned to look at Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze took off the jade pendant tied around his waist and walked to Zhao Linhe, handing it to him: "Master gave this jade pendant to me. At the beginning, he asked me to come to the capital to find the Zhao family, but I didn't expect to meet you in the palace."

Zhao Linhe picked up the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, the smile in his eyes became more obvious: "Yes, it is this jade pendant, which grandpa always carried with him. Grandpa can give the jade pendant to you, which proves that he really regards you as his favorite student. You must study hard and don't let grandpa down."

After saying that, he returned the jade pendant to Xiao Ze: "You keep it well. Grandpa will come to the capital in a few days, and you and your disciple will be able to meet again then."

Hearing what he said, Xiao Ze was slightly stunned, and then a look of surprise appeared in his eyes: "Really? Master is going back to the capital too?"

"Yes, my grandfather told me in person." Zhao Linhe looked at Xiao Ze with a very kind look. Naturally, he also liked the students that his grandfather liked.

Zhao Linhe looked up at Xiao Yizhuo and Wen Shutang, cleared his throat and said, "Since I have already told His Majesty in the palace that the three children will be sent to my house to learn etiquette, I have to go even if it's just for show. Please take the children to the Zhao Mansion every day and come back in an hour. What do you think, General Xiao?"

Xiao Yizhuo naturally had no objection, he knew that Zhao Linhe was thinking about their family.

"Of course. Don't call me General Xiao. I'm one year older than you. Just call me Brother Xiao."

Zhao Linhe nodded and said, "Okay, then it's settled. My sister-in-law and the children can come to the Zhao residence tomorrow. My wife and I will definitely entertain them well."

"Thank you Lin He for your help this time. If you need help in the future, I will do my best to help you." Xiao Yizhuo bowed and clasped his fists.

Zhao Linhe waved his hand and said, "Brother Xiao, you don't have to be so polite. This is what I should do. Since Xiao Ze is Grandpa's disciple, I will definitely help him. When he is older, I will introduce him to the officials in the court to pave the way for him to become an official in the court in the future."

Hearing what he said, Xiao Ze was stunned at first, then he reacted and quickly bowed his head and saluted: "Thank you for your cultivation, sir. Xiao Ze will definitely live up to you!"

"It's okay. It's getting late. I have to go back home quickly. I went straight to the palace as soon as I arrived in the capital today. I haven't gone home to visit my wife yet. If I go back late, I'm afraid my wife will be angry." Thinking of his wife, Zhao Linhe showed a rare helpless smile on his face.

Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo sent Zhao Linhe to the door and watched him get on the carriage and drive away before returning to the mansion.

Xiao Ze sat on a stone bench with the jade pendant in his hand, lowering his head and stroking it gently. His expression was gloomy and it was unknown what he was thinking.

Xiao Ye sat beside him and said excitedly: "Brother, the teacher will come to the capital in a few days. This is great. Then we can still study with the teacher."

Hearing what his younger brother said, Xiao Ze raised his head and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"Yes, and I can study with the teacher."

Thinking of that kind old man, Xiao Ze felt a surge of gratitude in his heart.

The Master cares so much about him. If he can achieve something in the future, he will definitely repay the Master's cultivation!