Chapter 679 - 672_1
Huangfu Jing didn’t know that Zhao Erhu was eager to return to Zhao Family Village soon; he merely thought Zhao Erhu was indeed a talented individual, capable and willing to put in effort. If every court official in the capital worked as devotedly as Zhao Erhu, there would be nothing to worry about. Alas, the majority were just idling and eating their salary without any use, and some, for their own interests, even actively opposed him, which was truly detestable.
When Eunuch Li returned to the Capital City, Zhao Erhu had not yet completed the task assigned by the Emperor, so he was still in the Capital City. Eunuch Li felt that both Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue were people worth associating with. Moreover, being deeply grateful for Lin Yue’s hospitality over so many days, Eunuch Li, upon hearing that Zhao Erhu was still in the capital, went out of the palace specially to see him after reporting to the Emperor, and informed Zhao Erhu about the situation in Zhao Family Village, which greatly relieved him.
"Many thanks to Eunuch Li for informing me about my wife’s situation. I am endlessly grateful," Zhao Erhu said.
Eunuch Li waved his hand, "There’s no need to be so formal, Brother Erhu. Not to mention that we both serve the Emperor, I am indebted to Lady Lin for her hospitality over these past days. She even provided so many local products for me to take back. This is merely my way of returning a favor. Besides, it’s nothing much; I just passed on some news to you, Brother Erhu."
However, while speaking, Eunuch Li recalled another matter and hesitated whether to speak of it then. After a moment of thought, he decided to tell Zhao Erhu.
"However, Brother Erhu, there’s another piece of information I forgot to tell you. It’s about Lady Lin. You must brace yourself for this and not get angry, it would be best not to blame me!" Eunuch Li said.
At these words, Zhao Erhu felt a sudden pang of anxiety, his voice tinged with urgency and concern, "What is it? Please speak, Eunuch Li! I am too grateful to place any blame on you. But has something happened to my wife?"
No matter how composed Zhao Erhu had previously been, he couldn’t maintain his composure when it came to Lin Yue, his face showing obvious signs of tension.
Seeing Zhao Erhu so anxious and concerned, Eunuch Li sighed and recounted Ceng Lu’s actions to Zhao Erhu, "It’s my fault as well. Otherwise, Ceng Lu wouldn’t have found ****. Having been in the palace for so long, one does develop some discernment. I saw that Ceng Lu was probably harboring some affections for Lady Lin. If I hadn’t intervened at the time, that scoundrel would have taken Lady Lin to the Government Office. Given Ceng Lu’s character, who knows what absurd things he might have done. Although I reminded Lady Lin to be careful before I left, I still worry."
Hearing this, Zhao Erhu began by feeling angry, but soon his face turned green with rage. Ceng Lu, that dog of an official, it wasn’t enough for him to wreak havoc upon the common people, he actually dared to set his sights on his wife. If he didn’t seek vengeance for this, he wouldn’t be worthy of calling himself a man, let alone being Yueyue’s husband.