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He looked at Su Yu and said in a slightly high-pitched voice.
"Please accompany me to Hanguang Palace, sir."
"The Empress Dowager is waiting."
Fan Xian glanced up at the eunuch leading the way, his eyes filled with disgust.
The eunuchs in front of the Empress Dowager are all so annoying.
That master must be no good either.
However, the gentleman didn't seem to care, so Fan Xian didn't say anything.
Yes, no need to worry.
No matter what tricks the Empress Dowager wants to pull, she can't deal with the Master anyway.
However, the princes who were waiting for the teacher to give them lessons would probably have to wait a little longer.
Su Yu glanced at the eunuch and said calmly.
"Lead the way."
Chapter 121 Kneeling to Learn Palace Rules? Oh, then kneel down.
Deep within the palace, layers upon layers of yellow glazed tiles adorn the rooftops.
It gleams with a golden light in the sunlight, like golden scales.
The vermilion walls, however, inexplicably evoked a sense of oppression.
Fan Xian looked up and saw that the buildings here were not much different from those elsewhere.
But the feeling was somewhat different; there was a sense of danger, though I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
He just subconsciously moved closer to his husband.
Su Yu smiled slightly but said nothing.
Perhaps it's because there's an old dog here.
The old woman's summons didn't mean there was any danger.
With her limited intelligence, she couldn't conceive of a reason that would lead to her death, such as not being able to raise a tiger that would become a threat.
But being suddenly summoned there is definitely not a good thing.
Su Yu thought for a moment, could it be that he didn't kneel when he saw her noble emperor son before?
Now that he has become the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor, he specially invited me over to give me a warning?
Hanguang Hall.
In the garden behind the palace, a kind-faced old lady was half-closing her eyes.
He listened to what the female official beside him was saying.
Several palace maids were serving him nearby.
A palace maid gently, almost at a steady pace, patted the Empress Dowager's shoulder.
A palace maid gently massaged the old lady's legs, occasionally giving them a light thump.
The stone table was decorated with a dazzling array of exotic fruits and vegetables.
There was a palace maid with a dignified appearance, whose eyes and brows were full of consideration and restraint.
She peeled a fruit and carefully fed it to the old lady.
The woman surrounded and served by the crowd was none other than His Majesty the Emperor's birth mother.
The former Princess Consort of Cheng is now the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager slightly opened her eyes and glanced at the female official.
Where is he?
The female official answered respectfully in a soft voice.
"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, we have arrived outside Jingren Palace."
"There is still some distance to Hanguang Hall."
The Empress Dowager nodded and closed her eyes again.
The person she was asking was, of course, Su Yu.
The Empress Dowager was quite old and generally no longer concerned herself with the trivial matters of the palace.
As for matters outside the palace, she never cared.
Unless something bothers the emperor, she will inquire about it.
Originally, Su Yu was just a top scholar, not worth her trouble.
I've only heard that the Crown Prince has recently been making a fuss about replacing the Junior Tutor.
She had met that young master before.
It was just a bit too harsh, but there was nothing wrong with it.
The Empress Dowager was somewhat curious about what was so good about this Su Yu.
I started paying more attention to his news.
Then, unexpectedly, I heard some news.
For example, this candidate received a private audience with the emperor after the palace examination.
The crucial point is that he did not kneel before the emperor.
Everything else is negotiable.
However, Su Yu's refusal to kneel before the emperor was something the Empress Dowager absolutely could not tolerate.
The emperor is the most honorable person in the entire palace and the entire world.
Everyone had to respect the emperor.
Even if the emperor himself says that there is no need to kneel, that is still a sign of the emperor's magnanimity.
As subjects, they should not be disrespectful to their sovereign or disregard imperial authority.
Since Su Yu doesn't understand this principle.
Then let her teach that scholar.
The Empress Dowager closed her eyes to rest and spoke softly.
"Old dog, wait for the second skirt to be prepared. You'll know how to do it, right?"
In the corner, a person stood with their hands in their sleeves and their body hunched over.
He nodded and said respectfully.
"This old servant knows."
This man had a face full of wrinkles and a slightly hunched posture.
He was Hong Sixiang, an old eunuch who had served the Empress Dowager for decades.
He was responsible for a portion of the palace, primarily protecting the Empress Dowager.
He was the most mysterious and highest-ranking eunuch in the palace.
There have always been rumors in the palace that this Eunuch Hong possesses unfathomable skills.
It is highly likely that he is the Grandmaster in the Qing Kingdom's imperial palace.
As for whether he was a true grandmaster or just a target, Hong Sixiang knew the answer himself.
Perhaps it was to repay His Majesty's trust.
It might be for some kind of promise.
In short, Hong Sixiang seemed quite willing to be the target.
He was loyal to the royal family of Qing Kingdom, both the emperor and the empress dowager.
After a moment's hesitation, Hong Sixiang asked.
"Your Majesty seems to value Su Yu highly."
"If this really escalates, what will happen to His Majesty...?"
Admittedly, the Empress Dowager wanted to teach Su Yu manners.
It's not a simple matter.
Su Yu is no ordinary person.
I will study other subjects, but not medicine.
He could shatter Ye Zhong's coffin with a single sword strike.
Now everyone says he is a ninth-rank official.
An eighteen-year-old of the ninth rank is not to be underestimated.
Youth is characterized by vigor and high spirits.
Moreover, this is someone with such amazing talent and ability.
Hong Sixiang knew in his heart that perhaps, taking action would be unavoidable.
But once we take action, it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty.
Many times, Hong Sixiang could not see through His Majesty's thoughts.
At the very least, His Majesty showed excessive respect for Su Yu.
He didn't quite understand.
Hong Sixiang was somewhat worried that his actions might displease His Majesty.
However, he dared not disobey the Empress Dowager's order.
The Empress Dowager was perfectly aware of this old dog's intentions.