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He will agree.
Su Yu was quite certain that the other person would not only agree.
And they would readily agree.
After all, the incident at Hanguang Palace had the consequences of a complete breakdown in relations.
It was never something Su Yu needed to consider.
Rather, it is that ambitious and utterly hypocritical emperor who needs to consider it.
Upon hearing this, the Second Prince Li Chengze nodded without hesitation.
"Yes, sir."
He didn't know why Mr. Su would say that.
But he trusted the man in front of him.
The reason is simple: he has already made his choice.
Mr. Su will be his future support and reliance, and the person he should trust the most.
Moreover, the second prince knew that he had made the right choice.
Today, this graceful figure stands before the gates of Hanguang Hall.
That showed him.
A wise man conceals his sharpness; when he does not move, he remains still, but when he does, he is as swift as thunder!
This is the person he admires most and wants to become!
……
Royal study room.
Emperor Qing had just finished discussing matters with his ministers when he changed out of his casual clothes and returned to his study to rest.
Then they saw Eunuch Hou walking over in a panic.
Emperor Qing glanced at Eunuch Hou, his expression calm.
"What's the matter?"
Before Eunuch Hou could reply.
Emperor Qing looked up again, as if he had remembered something.
Without even looking at Eunuch Hou, he casually asked a question.
"By the way, Su Yu, how did your classes go?"
"Are the Crown Prince and the Second Prince getting used to this new teacher?"
As an emperor, the things he had to deal with every day were naturally numerous and overwhelming.
But he paid extra attention to Su Yu.
Knowing that Su Yu had come to the palace to give lessons today, he wanted to ask about the situation.
Eunuch Hou bowed low and answered cautiously and respectfully.
"Your Majesty, this is precisely the matter I wish to report."
He looked somewhat troubled, glanced at His Majesty, and said cautiously.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Su... did not attend class at Xingqing Palace."
Emperor Qing glanced at Eunuch Hou and said indifferently.
"Oh?"
In his deep eyes, however, it seemed that he already had a guess.
Su Yu was arrogant and did not kneel when he met him in the Imperial Study last time.
Presumably, a messenger has already informed the Empress Dowager of this matter.
If nothing unexpected happens, the Empress Dowager will summon Su Yu today.
After all, Ye Qingmei had once defied palace rules.
The Empress Dowager then bestowed upon her a three-foot-long white silk ribbon.
However... she threw the white silk ribbon back to the Empress Dowager.
Emperor Qing smiled.
But how many Ye Qingmeis are there in the world?
There was a blind man and that box next to her.
Su Yu is merely a ninth-rank upper-level rank, at most a ninth-rank peak rank.
What ability did he have to resist?
As Emperor Qing had predicted, things turned out exactly as he had expected.
The next moment, Eunuch Hou continued his reply.
“A servant named Xiao Xiangzi under my command just came to report.”
"It was the Empress Dowager who summoned Mr. Su to the Hanguang Palace."
"It seems that the Empress Dowager thinks that Mr. Su is new to the palace and does not understand the palace rules."
"Have your female attendant tell Mr. Su."
Emperor Qing picked up the ginseng tea beside him and took a leisurely sip.
He temporarily set aside official business and listened quietly as Eunuch Hou recounted Su Yu's story.
After hesitating for a moment, Eunuch Hou continued.
"Yes, Mr. Su should kneel down and listen."
This was originally just an ordinary matter.
However, Eunuch Hou knew that His Majesty appreciated Mr. Su.
The Empress Dowager's actions this time were clearly intended to humiliate Mr. Su.
Knowing the gravity of the matter, Eunuch Hou hurriedly came to report it.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing put down his teacup.
He shook his head and sighed softly.
"Alas, my mother is really something."
"Su Yu is the Crown Prince's tutor, how can he be punished by kneeling on his very first day?"
Emperor Qing's tone was three parts displeasure and seven parts helplessness.
He had fully expressed his feelings, as if he didn't want this to happen.
Anyone who sees it will think...
This emperor truly cherished that young minister.
After a moment of silence, Emperor Qing looked up at Eunuch Hou and asked calmly.
"So, Su Yu, did you kneel down?"
Eunuch Hou shook his head.
"I don't know yet."
"After listening to the first half of the story, Xiao Xiangzi sensed that something was wrong and rushed over to report it."
"This old servant has already sent him back to inquire again."
After a pause, Eunuch Hou asked.
"Your Majesty, should we send someone to help Mr. Su out of this predicament?"
Originally, Eunuch Hou shouldn't have asked that question.
However, Emperor Qing seemed unwilling to let Su Yu be reprimanded in this way.
Then I thought of how Emperor Qing had always been very concerned about this young man.
Eunuch Hou then tentatively asked a question.
Emperor Qing pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.
"No need."
"Since it is the Empress Dowager who is giving a speech."
"Let Su Yu listen carefully."
"Young people, listening and learning more will always be beneficial."
Su Yu is a smart and very capable person.
But for Emperor Qing...
For a subject, being too clever or too foolish is not a good thing.
Too dull-witted to understand the superior's intentions, and finds it difficult to speak.
Those who are too clever are often misled by their own cleverness and easily lose their way.
It just needs to be given a nudge from time to time.
Sometimes, this reprimand had to be given by the emperor himself.
But most of the time, someone else does it for him.
Therefore, all he needs to do is observe from the sidelines.
In addition, Su Yu will return after receiving instruction from the Empress Dowager.
Emperor Qing offered further words of comfort.
By combining these two approaches, and employing both kindness and severity, the loyalty of the subjects can be further enhanced.