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

Chapter 625

Zhou Chu did not come alone. In fact, Shen Lian and Da Zhu would accompany him every time he went out to protect his safety.

At this moment, Zhou Chu and the other two were all dressed in casual clothes. The boy looked at Zhou Chu in front of him with a face full of doubt.

"Your father is Lord Meng Wenxuan, right?"

Zhou Chu looked at the boy and said.

"how do you know?"

The boy asked with a puzzled look.

As Meng Ji's illegitimate son, few people knew about his relationship with Meng Ji.

"Your father sent me."

Zhou Chu smiled.

"Qingyuan, why aren't you inviting the guests in?"

The woman's voice came from the courtyard again.

Upon hearing this, Meng Qingyuan opened the door completely.

"Please come in, everyone."

When Zhou Chu entered the courtyard, he realized that the house was not large, with one main room and two side rooms, but it was enough for the mother and son to live in.

In the courtyard, a woman was sitting in the shade of a tree, embroidering. She looked to be in her twenties, with delicate skin, and it was clear that she had never suffered any hardship.

It's clear that Meng Ji treated the mother and son very well and never mistreated them.

"What brings you gentlemen here? Why isn't Wenxuan here?"

Upon seeing Zhou Chu and the others, the woman placed her embroidery on the stone table in front of her and spoke softly.

"Lord Meng volunteered to go on a mission to the Yarkand Khanate on behalf of the court. This journey is long and arduous, and it is unknown when he will return. His biggest concern is for you and your son, so he specifically asked me to take care of you."

Zhou Chu said.

Upon hearing this, the woman was stunned, and then a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Qingyuan, go and make tea for these guests."

The woman looked at her son and said.

Upon hearing this, the boy turned and went inside.

"My lord, tell me the truth, is Wenxuan not coming back?"

As soon as the boy left, the woman could no longer hold back and looked at Zhou Chu, asking him a question.

The woman did not know Zhou Chu's identity, but Zhou Chu had held a high position for many years and naturally possessed the aura of a superior. Moreover, the woman could tell at a glance that Shen Lian and Da Zhu behind Zhou Chu were protecting his safety.

Entrusted by Meng Wenxuan, the woman basically concluded that Zhou Chu was an official in the court.

How did you guess that?

Zhou Chu nodded.

Upon hearing this, the woman seemed to lose all her strength instantly, slumped into a chair next to the stone table, and then gave a bitter smile.

“I know Wenxuan too well. If he can come back, he will never tell anyone about my son and me, nor will he entrust it to others. At most, he will leave us some money.”

Zhou Chu nodded upon hearing this, not at all surprised.

"The court wanted to wage war against the Yarkand Khanate, but lacked a reason to do so. Many officials in the Ministry of War volunteered, but only Lord Meng was the most resolute, so His Majesty chose him."

Zhou Chu said.

"Yes, Wenxuan has always been loyal to the emperor and loved his country. If he can't go on this mission, he will definitely regret it for the rest of his life."

The woman wiped away her tears and said.

"I have already promised Lord Meng that I will arrange for that child to be placed in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, in a sinecure in the Southern Garrison. There will be no need for intrigue, and the salary is quite good. You don't need to worry about his future."

Zhou Chu looked at the woman and comforted her.

"Thank you, sir."

The woman rose and bowed to Zhou Chu.

At this moment, Meng Qingyuan had already come over with a teapot and teacups, and the woman hurriedly wiped away her tears.

Meng Qingyuan placed the teapot on the stone table and then poured tea for Zhou Chu and the others.

"Please have a seat, sir. I have been too kind to you. My humble abode is simple and unassuming. I apologize for the inconvenience."

The woman pointed to the chair next to the stone table.

Zhou Chu didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

"This tea is quite good. Although it is not considered a rare or expensive tea, it is still a rare and excellent tea. I suppose Lord Meng must have put a lot of effort into it."

Zhou Chu took a sip of tea and said.

Zhou Chu had tasted all kinds of expensive teas. Although the tea from the woman's house was not an expensive tea, it tasted very good. Whether it was the aftertaste or other aspects, it was certainly not quite as good as the top-grade teas, but not by much.