Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2071: Chapter 2068: Grand Tutor Deng’s Actions

“Steward Lu, I used to work with the village construction team for five or six years, and I can repair ordinary houses.”

“Steward Lu, and me as well, I even helped the wealthy households in the village repair a two-story building before.”

“Steward Lu…”

It was quite lively for a moment.

The recruitment on Ye Muyu’s side was going very smoothly.

On this side.

It was Chu Heng’s turn to attend the morning court.

As usual, he arrived at the palace gates in his own carriage and then walked into the palace.

But today was different from usual.

As soon as he got off the carriage, a servant boy ran over, “Lord Chu, my master asks you to wait for a moment.”

“Is it the teacher?” Chu Heng recognized the servant boy as one from Huo Zhengming’s side.

The Huo family servant boy gave a flattering smile, “Yes, Lord Chu, my master apologizes for the trouble. His carriage broke down at the intersection just now, causing some delay, and he will be here shortly.”

“Alright, tell the teacher not to worry.” Chu Heng originally intended to meet Huo Zhengming, but when he raised his head, he saw Huo Zhengming coming down from afar, accompanied by several other officials, so he had to stop.

“Lord Chu, you came early today, wouldn’t you like to enter the palace together?” Several officials approached and said.

Chu Heng roughly guessed what these people wanted to say but didn’t follow their lead, “I have been invited by the teacher, it’s not appropriate to make you all wait.”

“No rush, we just heard some news and wondered if Lord Chu had heard it too.” The group, seeing Chu Heng not engaging, asked directly.

“Is it true that Grand Tutor Deng has been busy adjusting the prices these past few days?”

“Lord Chu surely knows. We heard that the Grand Tutor even gave up on a property to you because the price he offered was too low.”

Chu Heng listened to this attempt to involve him, maintaining an unchanged expression, “Lord Guo, I don’t know where you heard this from, but there might be a misunderstanding. I happened to choose the same property as Grand Tutor Deng by chance, not for the reasons you mentioned. The Grand Tutor is kind and willing to let me have it. As for other matters, it’s inappropriate for me to meddle in the affairs of Grand Tutor Deng’s household, isn’t it?”

The officials, hearing his half-denial and half-acknowledgment, knew this matter was likely not baseless and that the rumors might indeed be true.

“Does Lord Chu know that Grand Tutor Deng has recently been organizing his family properties and started adjusting the prices?” someone asked persistently.

Chu Heng, expressionless, looked rather unapproachable, “I have heard about it.”

“Then what does Lord Chu think about it?” That person continued to probe, eager to get a definitive statement from Chu Heng, whether to catch a handle or gather information. Their courage in approaching Chu Heng had already achieved its purpose.

Hearing this, Chu Heng unexpectedly laughed, as if mocking their foolish questions, “Since it’s Grand Tutor Deng’s business, what does my opinion matter?”

“Besides, regarding this matter, why not ask Grand Tutor Deng himself? I’m sure the Grand Tutor would be willing to clarify for you all.”

These officials were all there for their personal interests but didn’t usually have much interaction with Grand Tutor Deng. Considering that Grand Tutor Deng was favored by the Emperor and acted this way after returning from the palace…

Could it be the Emperor’s intention?

Naturally, they dared not go and question Grand Tutor Deng. Truly asking him would only reveal that they had issues themselves.

After casually brushing off these officials, Huo Zhengming arrived just in time.

Chu Heng casually cupped his hands in salute and left with Huo Zhengming immediately.