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

Chapter 458

When Zhou Chu announced his name, he did not mention his official title, because he felt that when he was studying under Master Yang, he was just a pageboy with no status, so he naturally did not need to mention his status now.

Moreover, at Zhou Chu's level, there was no longer any need to use official titles to highlight his status.

The name Zhou Chu says it all.

Sure enough, when the gatekeeper heard the name Zhou Chu and glanced at the tall and burly Shen Lian and his companion behind him, he instantly realized Zhou Chu's identity.

Zhou Chu, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The gatekeeper had worked for the Yang family for many years, so he naturally knew about the relationship between Master Yang and Zhou Chu. He remembered that many years ago, whenever his master came home, he would praise a young pageboy from the Lu family. The pageboy's name was Zhou Chu.

Later, the gatekeeper heard that the newly appointed commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was named Zhou Chu, and that he had a close relationship with the Lu family. The relationship between Zhou Chu and the Lu family was no secret, so the gatekeeper naturally knew that this commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was the pageboy that the master had often praised before.

He can also be considered one of the master's students.

As for why his master never mentioned that the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was his student, a gatekeeper is just a gatekeeper after all; he knows what he should and shouldn't ask about.

After learning Zhou Chu's identity, the gatekeeper bowed even lower.

"I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness, Lord Zhou, please forgive me. I will go and inform the master immediately, Lord Zhou..."

The doorman hesitated for a moment.

According to the rules set by his master, anyone who comes to visit must be informed first. But the person in front of him is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. If he makes him wait here and angers this man, just thinking about it makes the gatekeeper's scalp tingle.

"I did not send a formal letter of introduction, which is already a breach of etiquette. You can go and inform them. I will wait here."

Zhou Chu waved his hand and said.

Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly turned around, and jogged into the Yang residence.

A man in his fifties ran faster than anyone else, afraid of keeping Zhou Chu waiting.

Before long, Master Yang arrived at the door with the gatekeeper.

Compared to seven years ago, Master Yang had aged considerably, with a full head of white hair and many more wrinkles on his face.

Upon seeing Master Yang again, Zhou Chu felt somewhat dazed. Only then did he realize that so many years had passed since he entered the capital.

"The student has met the teacher."

Zhou Chu gave a student's salute.

When Master Yang saw Zhou Chu's student-like manner, his eyes immediately welled up with tears. He wiped away his tears imperceptibly and grasped Zhou Chu's hand.

"I am deeply ashamed that you do not blame me and still acknowledge me as your teacher."

For years, Master Yang had been troubled by this matter, feeling depressed. As a scholar, he should have helped the Lu family when they were in trouble, but his wife refused, fearing that it would bring trouble to their family. Helpless, Master Yang had no choice but to give up.

In the very first year, Master Yang would often sneak into the alley where Zhou Chu's shop was located, watching from afar what was happening inside, but he dared not approach, for fear of being seen by Zhou Chu.

Master Yang knew very well that Zhou Chu was only ten years old at the time and had to support the Lu family's youngest daughter. He saw how much hardship and suffering he endured and felt guilty.

Later, he heard that Zhou Chu was using the money he had worked so hard to earn to bribe officials in prison every month. He felt even more ashamed and stopped going to the alleys near Zhou Chu's shop.

Later, although the two families resumed their relationship and even got engaged thanks to Yang's initiative, the thorn in Master Yang's heart was never removed, because Zhou Chu, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and his most proud student, seemed to have never forgiven him.