NCCnovel Chapter 167 Dealing with Sean? Qinglong's audience!
Chapter 167 Dealing with Sean? Qinglong's audience!
Chapter 167 Dealing with Sean? Qinglong's audience!
Imperial Palace, Shangshufang.
Chen Luo and Zhan Doudou sat together, and opposite them sat Zhuang Mohan, who looked very excited.
His extreme excitement, coupled with the way his eyes were fixed on Chen Luo, made Zhan Doudou feel a little uncomfortable, and he subconsciously wanted to block Chen Luo behind him.
However, just as she moved, Chen Luo pinched her thigh imperceptibly, which made Zhan Doudou feel a little aggrieved, but she didn't say anything, nor did she continue to block Chen Luo.
She just blinked her big eyes and looked at him with an aggrieved look without leaving any trace.
"Didn't Mr. Zhuang get enough rest last night? Do you want the imperial physician to prescribe some soothing medicine?"
Chen Luo asked in a gentle tone while making tea skillfully. After pouring a cup of tea to 70% full, he first pushed it to Zhan Doudou and at the same time gave her a soothing look who looked aggrieved.
After seeing Zhan Doudou’s satisfied smile, he felt a little amused, but shook his head helplessly.
I don’t know why, but after spending so much time with Zhan Doudou, he always feels like he is raising a daughter. It doesn’t feel like the relationship between a husband and wife at all!
But this way of getting along is not bad. At least this is the truest side of Zhan Doudou. She shows this side, which means that she trusts him enough and has deep feelings for him!
Chen Luo turned around and pushed the poured tea to Zhuang Mohan, but just as he pushed it, he didn't expect Zhuang Mohan to stand up in shock. This sudden change made Chen Luo and Zhan Doudou both hold their breath.
Chen Luo subconsciously began to wonder if he had done something wrong, otherwise why would Zhuang Mohan react so strongly?
Zhan Doudou lowered her head feeling guilty, thinking that Zhuang Mohan had discovered the way she looked at Chen Luo aggrievedly.
"Your Majesty, Queen, you are of noble status. It is a great honor for me to be able to sit at the same table with you!"
"How dare I ask the Queen to personally make tea for you? How dare I enjoy this tea?"
Zhuang Mohan's tone was serious, and there was a hint of anxiety on his face. Although his words were a bit aggressive, it could be seen from his anxious look that he meant what he said.
Originally, he came here today to seek advice from Chen Luo. It was already wrong for him not to perform the etiquette as a disciple, but now he even wanted Chen Luo to make tea for him. How could he be worthy of this?
Upon hearing this, the corners of Chen Luo and Zhan Doudou's mouth twitched at the same time. They thought it was something big, but it turned out to be just because of such a small matter?
"Mr. Zhuang, you don't have to be so polite. There are no outsiders here!"
"You are His Majesty's teacher. Although you don't have the title of Grand Tutor, you are the Grand Tutor in reality. You are also the minister appointed by the late emperor to assist in the administration of the country. The current stable situation of Northern Qi is all thanks to Mr. Zhuang's efforts!"
"This cup of tea is for Mr. Zhuang to drink!"
Chen Luo smiled and pushed the teacup forward while speaking. Zhan Doudou nodded repeatedly beside him, agreeing with what he said.
It is said that once a teacher, always a father. Although the relationship between Zhan Doudou and Zhuang Mohan has not reached this point, their identities do not allow such a thing to happen!
But Zhuang Mohan's dedication to Northern Qi over the years and his careful teaching of Zhan Doudou are all his efforts, and they are indelible marks!
As Zhan Doudou's nominal queen and real husband, he is one with Zhan Doudou in a sense. Moreover, respecting teachers is a habit ingrained in his bones!
So Zhuang Mohan drank this cup of tea!
"Your Majesty, the Queen..."
Zhuang Mohan's eyes were red, his voice was trembling, he wanted to say something but couldn't because he was choking.
While he was extremely excited, he also felt an indescribable emotion and relief!
He never let anyone down in his life. The only thing he felt guilty about was that he was unable to save the collapsing building and turn the tide!
Without the ability to change the decline of Northern Qi, they could only watch as Northern Qi became worse day by day!
This made him feel unworthy of the trust of the late emperor, and even more so of the new emperor Zhan Doudou!
The guilt in his heart made him extremely strict with Zhan Doudou. He taught Zhan Doudou with all his strength, hoping to train Zhan Doudou into a qualified emperor!
But things went against his wishes. The situation in Northern Qi was getting worse day by day. The Queen Mother even began to rule the country from behind the scenes and competed with Zhan Doudou for power. He could only watch and had no way to stop it!
Until Chen Luo appeared, he helped Northern Qi, which was about to collapse, to stand up. He not only changed the political situation of Northern Qi, but also repelled the attack of Qing State and even counterattacked Qing State! He now firmly believed that Northern Qi would be revived in the hands of Zhan Doudou and Chen Luo!
It is even possible to destroy the Qing Kingdom, send troops to the Western Hu, and unify the world!
This finally allowed him to ease his guilt towards the late emperor!
How fortunate was he to be able to see the hope of Northern Qi's revival in his twilight years?
"Master Zhuang, please try this tea. I have good news for you after you drink it!"
As they spoke, Chen Luo and Zhan Doudou stood up in tacit understanding and helped Zhuang Mohan sit down.
Zhuang Mohan looked at the two of them, his relief evident in his expression. He picked up the teacup with trembling hands, took a sip, then closed his eyes and began to savor it.
Chen Luo and Zhan Doudou looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.
They didn’t know what Zhuang Mohan was thinking, nor did they know why he was so excited. It was just a cup of tea!
"It tastes mellow and sweet, which shows that the tea is very good. The tea brewer has excellent skills and controls the water temperature very well, without losing the original mellow flavor of the tea!"
"The Queen's tea art is very exquisite. Although it can't be compared with those tea ceremony masters, it's not far behind!"
"The Queen just said that she had good news for me. What is it?"
Zhuang Mohan gave a very pertinent evaluation, and then asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Zhan Doudou also looked at Chen Luo in confusion, having no idea what the good news he was telling her was!
Is there any good news for Zhuang Mohan?
What famous saying did Chen Luo think of?
"I remember that the former Jinyiwei Commander Sean was Mr. Zhuang's younger brother. However, Sean was captured by Qing's Chen Pingping during his son's wedding, and has been detained by Qing's Inspection Institute for many years!"
"I think Mr. Zhuang must miss his brother, right?"
Chen Luo spoke with a smile and poured himself a cup of tea.
It was true that he rescued Sean, but he didn't believe in Sean!
How could a person who could fight against Chen Pingping and even suppress Chen Pingping be a simple person?
In order to avoid some unnecessary trouble, it is necessary to let Zhuang Mohan restrict Sean!
Zhuang Mohan's eyes widened, his expression extremely excited: "Sean? Did you save him..."
"Your Majesty, Queen, Jinyiwei Commander Qinglong is escorting Chang'an Marquis Ning Kang to see you!"
The eunuch's report interrupted Zhuang Mohan's words. Chen Luo frowned and first smiled apologetically at Zhuang Mohan.
"Mr. Zhuang, let Doudou talk to you first. There are some things that I need to handle!"
"I'll be back soon!"
After saying this, he stood up and walked out of the Shangshu Hall. His face turned cold the moment he stood up.
Chang'an Hou Ningkang is definitely not as simple as he thought at first!
He now really wants to know what else Chang'an Hou Ningkang has done!
(End of this chapter)