Chapter 59: He Is A Man Destined To Be The Imperial Tutor! Seeking Monthly Tickets
The official of the Office of the Grand Secretariat left serenely.
When he rushed to Old Zhu’s bedroom, Jiang Huan, who was guarding the door, didn’t hesitate and went forward with a knife.
It’s no wonder Jiang Huan was ruthless, after all, in the verbal exchange just now, let alone this historian, even he felt a little scared after hearing it.
Were these things they could hear?
Clearly, this was completely beyond their scope of acceptance.
After all, in Old Zhu’s reign, even Mencius could be brought out, let alone a mere historian.
Therefore, the life of the official of the Office of the Grand Secretariat was short but brilliant.
Besides these, there were also some deep puzzles.
For example, what kind of person was that heinous and treasonous Censor Zhang?
Why did he scold the Emperor and still live for so long?
Even if he scolded to his heart’s content, why did the Emperor scold back at him?
Why did he get involved in this mess today when it wasn’t his turn to be on duty?
But he didn’t have a chance to get the answer, he didn’t even have time to finish thinking about the question.
A thousand words turned into four characters shouted from his mouth.
“Wang De, you failed me—”
Wang De was the trusted eunuch of Consort Lü.
He had known Wang De for a long time; they were from the same hometown.
If Wang De hadn’t told him this was a great opportunity to be recorded in history and eliminate traitors, he wouldn’t have rashly come here to court death.
“Plop!”
A knife spurted blood.
The corpse of the official of the Office of the Grand Secretariat fell heavily.
Jiang Huan frowned.
What did he just say?
Wang De?!
“Guards! Go and check if there is anyone named Wang De in the palace, or in the Hanlin Academy, named Wang De? Why did such a rash historian barge in today!”
As the Imperial Guard Commander, Jiang Huan’s perception was extremely sharp.
He wouldn’t let go of any clue.
That’s why he became Old Zhu’s most trusted ace after Mao Xiang.
“Yes!”
Two Imperial Guards immediately rushed over, taking orders from Jiang Huan while dealing with the corpse on the ground.
On the other side.
Inside the office of the Hanlin Academy, the scent of ink remained, but it couldn’t suppress the invisible tension.
Although Huang Zicheng did not succeed in entering Old Zhu’s bedroom, he was constantly paying attention to the movements in the palace.
If Old Zhu were to meet any misfortune, he would immediately go to the Eastern Palace to atone for his sins with Consort Lü and Zhu Yunwen.
After all, his previous actions were indeed a bit rash.
It was mainly because he wanted to succeed too much.
He was not willing to be just an attendant in the Eastern Palace or a Hanlin Academy Scholar.
However, just as his thoughts were racing.
The voice of his trusted clerk suddenly came from outside the door: “Teacher Huang?”
He paused and asked nonchalantly, “What is it?”
“Eunuch Wang from the Eastern Palace requests your presence at the old library behind the back wall.”
“Wang De?”
Huang Zicheng was full of doubt, thinking to himself, “Why is he here? Isn’t he Consort Lü’s confidant? Could something really have happened in the palace?”
Thinking of this, Huang Zicheng’s face lit up with joy, and he immediately stood up from his seat, then pretending to be nonchalant, left the office.
Soon, in a corner of the old library, he saw Wang De.
“Eunuch Wang!”
Huang Zicheng politely bowed.
Wang De, however, expressionlessly read out Consort Lü’s instructions to him, as if reading a verdict.
“Teacher Huang, Her Ladyship has an oral decree.”
“Please speak, Eunuch. I am all ears.”
Huang Zicheng slightly bowed, maintaining the dignity of a Hanlin Academy Scholar, his voice carrying a hint of appropriate hoarseness and solemnity.
Although he was anxious to know Consort Lü’s attitude towards him, the more so at such a time, the more he had to remain calm.
Otherwise, Consort Lü would think he was even more of a waste.
Wang De’s eyes flashed with a barely perceptible sarcasm as he relayed Consort Lü’s instructions in detail.
Upon hearing this, Huang Zicheng couldn’t help but feel dejected.
Eliminating traitors for the country? It sounds nice!
Consort Lü wants to use me as a knife to attack that lunatic Zhang Biao?
If I succeed, it will be her Eastern Palace’s skillful command and merit in clearing the ruler’s assistants.
If I fail, or something goes wrong, I, Huang Zicheng, will be that broken and useless knife, perfect for placating the Emperor’s wrath and taking the blame for her son.
What a plan! What a brilliant plan!
A sense of humiliation at being treated as a pawn and a strong desire for survival intertwined.
How could he, Huang Zicheng, be a slave to be manipulated? He was a man destined to be an imperial tutor!
“Eunuch Wang,”
Huang Zicheng spoke, with a deliberately crafted sorrow and determination: “Please convey to Her Ladyship that I, Huang Zicheng, am deeply grateful for Her Ladyship’s immense kindness! This villain Zhang Biao, is defiant and lawless, his foul language offending the Emperor before his sickbed, acting like a beast, deserving death a thousand times over!”
“Such a great traitor who endangers the country and the people is indispensable for the stability of the state and to appease the Emperor’s heart!”
He first expressed his attitude, solidifying Zhang Biao’s crimes and catering to Consort Lü’s needs.
But then, he changed his tone.
“However!”
He looked intently at Wang De, as if offering a brilliant strategy: “Zhang Biao’s defiance today is by no means isolated!”
“What does Teacher Huang mean by that?”
Wang De frowned, his voice tinged with anger: “Are you perhaps refusing Consort Lü’s proposal?”
“Eunuch Wang, you misunderstand. I mean, Zhang Biao must have accomplices; someone must have instigated him to do this!”
Huang Zicheng explained with a serious expression:
“Otherwise, think about it, how could this scoundrel, merely a censor, have such audacious courage? How could he incite dozens of low-ranking capital officials to commit such treasonous acts? There must be a hidden reason!”
Hearing this, Wang De pondered for a moment and felt it made some sense, so he said:
“Then, according to Teacher Huang’s opinion, how should we, for the country and for the Emperor, eliminate this treacherous official?”
Even though Huang Zicheng spoke eloquently, he did not forget Consort Lü’s core requirement.
Upon hearing his words, Huang Zicheng’s mouth twitched, then he said thoughtfully: “Eliminating the traitor is not difficult. As long as we gather more helpers, we can surely launch a concerted attack on the villain!”
“Also, Eunuch Wang, think about it again, why has the Emperor tolerated Zhang Biao’s defiance time and time again? Isn’t it because Zhang Biao is not afraid of death?”
“Our Emperor has seen all sorts of people. Those who actively seek death are rare!”
“Therefore, do not rush to deal with Zhang Biao. We must proceed slowly. When the Emperor completely despises him, we will deliver a fatal blow. What do you think?”
Wang De thought about it carefully and found it reasonable, then said with feigned gravity: “Scholar Huang’s considerations are thorough, and his loyalty is commendable.”
Saying this, he didn’t forget to mention Consort Lü, and then said calmly: “If Her Ladyship knew of Scholar Huang’s deep intentions and painstaking efforts, she would definitely not forget your merits. Since you already have a plan, then go ahead and do it. Her Ladyship is waiting for the result.”
“I will definitely not fail Her Ladyship’s trust!”
Huang Zicheng bowed deeply, his posture respectful, but under his lowered eyelids, a sharp glint flashed.
“You want me to die for a cause? What a joke!”
My life, Huang Zicheng’s, is very precious!
Not long after, he watched Wang De leave silently.
