"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Zheng Xiaotong was about to kneel in obeisance when Cao Mao hurriedly helped him up.
"There is no need for that."
Zheng Xian stepped forward to offer her greetings.
Only then did Zheng Xiaotong lead the two into the main hall. He asked the emperor to take the seat of honor, but Cao Mao insisted that Zheng Xiaotong sit there instead, on account of his seniority.
Zheng Xiaotong said solemnly, "Your Majesty, according to ritual law, no one except the Empress Dowager may occupy the seat of honor in your presence."
Only then did Cao Mao take the seat of honor.
Truly worthy of being the God of Classics' grandson. Look how faithfully he observed ritual law.
Their unexpected visit made Zheng Xiaotong increasingly uneasy. Could they have come over the matter of Wang Su?
Please, anything but asking me to get involved in this!
Zheng Xiaotong had been raised by Zheng Xuan himself.
But once someone reached Zheng Xuan's level, he was no longer quite so strict when it came to educating children.
He loved this grandson dearly and respected his choices, never forcing him to inherit his learning.
Zheng Xuan had been an outstanding educator, perfectly practicing both teaching according to aptitude and offering instruction without discrimination.
Cao Mao first exchanged pleasantries with his father-in-law... no, his maternal grandfather-in-law.
Previously, Zheng Xiaotong had traveled to various regions bearing the imperial credentials, dealing with unruly local officials and earning considerable merit.
After returning from the provinces, Zheng Xiaotong had remained at his residence and seldom visited the imperial palace.
In fact, this was not right. The Attendant headed the palace officials, and his most important duty was to remain by the emperor's side, offering counsel and resolving the troubles the emperor encountered.
That was precisely the