The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

"More than 20 years ago, I met Tang Jieyuan in the capital. At that time, Tang Jieyuan was deeply affected by the death of his family members, but he also got through it. I was young and ignorant at that time and wanted to escape marriage. That's when I met Tang Jieyuan. That's when I realized that my troubles were not worth mentioning at all."

"A person as talented as Tang Jieyuan had such a bumpy life. I actually went to my brother about the cheating case in the examination hall back then, but the matter involved was extremely complicated, and my brother had no choice but to have Tang Jieyuan released."

"Later I wanted to find Tang Jieyuan to catch up, but by then Tang Jieyuan had already left the capital and was wandering the world."

Princess Deqing spoke in a very calm tone, as if she were telling a story in a gentle and soothing way, which made people feel at ease.

Upon hearing this, Tang Bohu suddenly realized what was going on.

"Are you the little girl who ran away from home all those years ago?"

Tang Bohu regretted saying that as soon as he finished speaking, and wished he could slap himself.

"Tang Yin was abrupt."

Tang Bohu hurriedly apologized.

"Tang Jieyuan, please don't be so formal. Young Master Zhou, please don't be so formal either. Just make yourselves at home. There aren't many rules here."

Princess Deqing smiled.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu quietly raised his head and glanced at it.

Princess Deqing, sitting in the middle, was clearly very beautiful when she was young, and even now, nearing forty, she doesn't look old.

However, the fine crow's feet at the corners of her eyes reveal the marks of time.

Her temperament is completely different from that of ordinary people.

It's no exaggeration to describe it as elegant and luxurious.

To the princess's left stood a boy who looked to be thirteen or fourteen years old, probably around the same age as Zhou Chu, but not as tall. His eyes were filled with the words "unruly and arrogant."

Standing to the right was a girl who looked about twelve or thirteen years old. She had perfectly inherited the princess's genes and was very beautiful, but she was a little immature. There was a hint of arrogance in her eyes, but she kept staring at Zhou Chu, which puzzled Zhou Chu.

"I have invited you two here today for two reasons: first, to catch up with Tang Jieyuan, and second, to ask you for a favor. Please have a seat."

The princess gestured for the two to sit down and talk.

Upon hearing this, Tang Bohu and Zhou Chu sat down on the chairs on either side.

"What are your orders, Princess?"

Tang Bohu said cautiously.

He is now somewhat intimidated by these nobles, mainly because he has been frightened by Prince Ning.

"Lin Yue and I have two sons and a daughter. Our eldest son, Lin Lu, is well-behaved and steady, so I don't need to worry about him much."

"But this kid, his name is Lin Zhi, he has been unruly since childhood. I have searched for famous teachers for him, but it has not been of much use."

The princess glared at the boy beside her as she spoke.

The boy felt no remorse upon hearing this, as if it weren't directed at him at all, and didn't care at all.

“This is my daughter, Lin Yao.”

Princess Deqing then introduced the girl next to her.

"Greetings, young master; greetings, county princess."

Tang Bohu and Zhou Chu bowed again.

The sons of Ming princesses did not inherit their titles; instead, they were granted titles based on their future achievements.

On the contrary, the princess's daughter was born a county princess.

“I want this kid to become Tang Jieyuan’s apprentice and learn from him. Tang Jieyuan will see what kind of talent he has and teach him whatever he can. Anyway, I don’t expect him to become a general or an official in the future.”

After saying this, the princess looked at Zhou Chu.

“Young Master Zhou, I want this boy to stay with you and live in your house. Tang Jieyuan will teach him how to study, and you will teach him how to be a person. Don’t treat him like my son. If he disobeys, you can beat or scold him as you please.”

Zhou Chu was extremely puzzled when he heard this. What did he have that made him worthy of teaching the princess's son?

"I am just a small businessman, how can I shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

Zhou Chu had absolutely no desire to do this job.

The princess's words sounded nice, promising to beat and scold me at will, but if I actually did that, who knew if she would turn her back on me?

Lin Zhi was clearly not someone to be trifled with, and Zhou Chu didn't want to cause trouble for himself.