Drunk Bamboo

A carriage slowly appeared on the street outside Taohua Tower. It looked simple and old at first glance, but simple and elegant at second glance. Bamboo lanterns hung by the windows, swaying gently in the wind. The doors were carved with exquisite patterns, and on the ebony sign hanging on the front of the carriage was engraved a vigorous "Zhang" character.

The surname "Zhang" is very common, but at this time every day, the carriage with the wooden sign "Zhang" hanging on it heading towards the imperial palace is not occupied by ordinary people, but the current Taifu Zhang.

Zhang Taifu has been the teacher of the current emperor, taught the crown prince, and is now teaching the crown prince. He is second only to the emperor and above everyone else, and his status is incomparably noble.

"Cough, cough, cough..." A violent coughing sound came from the carriage.

"Master, I saw you didn't cough much this morning, but now you are coughing badly again when you go out. Otherwise, I will ask for leave from the East Palace and you can rest for a few days. You don't have to come to the palace."

"The Crown Prince's lesson cannot be delayed... ahem..."

Butler Zhang poured a cup of tea and the tutor took a sip, and then he felt a little better.

The Taifu raised his head. Under his white hair, he showed a face that had seen many vicissitudes of life. In his slightly sunken eye sockets, his eyes were bright and full of wisdom.

Seeing that the tutor looked pale and haggard, Butler Zhang said with concern, "The East Palace has Miss Han Su to take care of the Crown Prince, so his lessons will not be delayed. You are teaching the Crown Prince while you are sick, and passing on your illness to him, isn't that a loss?"

"Cough cough..."

"Open the window for you, so you can get some fresh air."

Seeing that the Grand Tutor was silent, Butler Zhang stopped talking. He pushed open the window, and the cool air poured into the stuffy carriage, which suddenly became a little cold. Butler Zhang was worried, so he closed most of the window, leaving only a small gap.

Before closing the car window, he happened to see Feng Wang walking out of Taohua Tower. Butler Zhang's expression paused for a moment, but then he turned around and his face returned to normal.

The Master's eyes were sharp, and he asked, "Who is outside?"

"The world is really going downhill. Feng Wang actually came out of the brothel in broad daylight. You once taught Feng Wang a lesson. Feng Wang must not say that he was your student, lest he tarnish your innocence."

Butler Zhang's impression of Feng Wang was still that of his lively and energetic childhood. He had only seen Feng Wang once from a distance three years ago, but his height and appearance were enough to make people remember him. As for his character and behavior, there were only rumors from the outside world: he was cruel and brutal, and he did whatever he wanted.

The Grand Tutor said solemnly, "If you have a clear conscience, you will be innocent. There is order and etiquette. Since when did you start to believe everything you hear and talk about others without distinguishing between the high and the low?"

Butler Zhang immediately responded, "Yes, I am wrong."

"Stop the carriage for a moment."

"Yes."

Chaoyang, who had just left Taohua Tower, was thinking about the transaction with Hongmei and felt uneasy.

"Your Majesty, Hongmei is not simple. I always feel that it is not appropriate to do business with her. Otherwise..."

"What are you afraid of? She didn't ask us to sign a document. From now on, she can only do what I ask for. If I don't want to, she can't do anything about it. It should be said that she is at a disadvantage." Hua Qinfeng hugged the white fox cloak and smiled. "With this white fox cloak, will Xie Yuzhu calm down?"

"Can……"

Before Chaoyang could finish his words, he was interrupted by a calm and experienced voice.

"Old minister Zhang Yiliang has met King Feng."

Chaoyang was startled. It was Zhang Yiliang, the current imperial tutor, who was knowledgeable and highly respected. Chaoyang stood up in awe and bowed respectfully.

Hua Qinfeng was a little surprised. He frowned again when he remembered that he was punished by the tutor to copy books when he was a child.

"Master? How come your hair has turned white after not seeing you for so many years?"

If looks could kill, then Butler Zhang, who had no martial arts skills at this moment, could probably kill Hua Qinfeng with his eyes.

Chaoyang tugged at the corner of Hua Qinfeng's clothes, signaling him to be careful with his words.

"Ten years have passed, and I am now seventy years old. I am old, Your Majesty, would you still be willing to listen to my words... ahem..."

"Is the Master sick?" Hua Qinfeng supported the Master with one hand and patted him on the back with the other hand to help him breathe. His movements were very skillful. He did the same thing when Nanny was sick.

Butler Zhang was not as quick as Hua Qinfeng. He retracted his hand and stood aside silently.

"Ahem...birth, aging, sickness and death are all human nature. Your Highness, don't worry about it." The Grand Tutor didn't blame him and smiled. It's been a long time since we last met, and Prince Feng is still the sincere Third Prince.

"Teacher, just say whatever you want to say. I'm listening." Even if he didn't want to listen, the Master would still say it, so he should just listen and go back home to find Xie Yuzhu as soon as possible.

"Your Highness has been married for three years and has become an adult. You should think twice before doing anything. Think about danger, retreat, and change. Don't act impulsively because of your youth and make irreparable mistakes. Your Highness has been married for a short time and has been in a place of entertainment, which is immoral..."

Is it immoral?

Everything he does is immoral!

Hua Qinfeng said dissatisfiedly: "I came to Taohua Tower to do business. I didn't do anything shameful. How can I be considered immoral? Master, you are making a big fuss."

"Cough cough..."

"Master, it's windy outside, would you please get in the carriage?" Butler Zhang felt unbalanced. The master was obviously doing this for the King of Wind's good, but he didn't appreciate it. There was no need for the master to say more to such a barbaric person.

The Grand Tutor said again in a serious tone, "I am talking to the prince, and you are being rude if you interrupt me. This is the second time you have been rude today."

Butler Zhang was stunned for a moment, then bowed his head and admitted his mistake: "This old slave will punish himself when he returns."

"Grandmaster, don't blame Butler Zhang. He is also worried about your health." Hua Qinfeng interceded for Butler Zhang. Grandmaster's education was too strict. The butler also meant well. It would be fine if he didn't appreciate it, but why did he punish him? The butler has been with Grandmaster for many years. Isn't it hurting his heart? Thinking about it, he suddenly felt that this scene was familiar, very similar to what Xie Yuzhu said when Nanny Chaoyang was worried about him. At this moment, with personal experience, he somewhat understood why Xie Yuzhu said those words.

The Grand Tutor coughed twice and then said, "Your Highness, a gentleman should be cautious when alone... cough cough... then you will feel at ease... cough cough..."

"Grandmaster, please stop talking. If I want to lecture you, wait until you recover. Then I will personally go to your residence and let you scold me to your heart's content. Is that ok?"

"Cough cough..."

The Master coughed violently, as if he was going to cough out his lungs.

Hua Qinfeng ordered: "Butler Zhang, help the Master get on the carriage!"

Butler Zhang supported the Grand Tutor, but the Grand Tutor kept refusing, and Butler Zhang did not dare to use force.

Chaoyang reminded: "The prince ordered, but you still don't obey!"

"Yes." Butler Zhang quickly agreed, all for the good of the Grand Tutor.

The tutor waved his hand, closed his eyes and fell down the next second.

"master!"

"Teacher!"

"Master! Please don't scare me, Master!" Butler Zhang was at a loss and in a panic.

"What's the use of crying? Hurry up and take the tutor back to the mansion for treatment!" Hua Qinfeng immediately carried the tutor into the carriage, "Chaoyang, quickly find the best doctor in the city to come to the tutor's mansion, I will take the tutor back!"

After being yelled at by Hua Qinfeng, Butler Zhang became much more sober.

Although she was afraid, she felt that he was her only hope at the moment, so she bravely said, "Wait, the master has a heart disease, and has been taken care of by the imperial physician Qi in the palace all these years. Every time the master teaches the crown prince, the crown princess will summon the imperial physician Qi to the East Palace to check the master's pulse. The imperial physician only sees His Majesty and the royal family, and cannot leave the palace. I'm afraid..."