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He will surely become a pillar of the Qing Kingdom one day.
But what surprised Emperor Qing even more was...
When Su Yu met his gaze, she showed absolutely no fear.
Instead, he was quite calm and then handed in his paper.
Emperor Qing frowned slightly.
In all these years, there has never been anyone.
To be able to look him in the eye so calmly.
Even those old guys, when they looked at him.
It's also inevitable that he'll notice some unusual emotions.
But the young man in front of me did not.
He remained calm and composed, as if he were not an emperor, but just an ordinary person.
Emperor Qing glanced at the eunuch beside him.
Eunuch Hou immediately understood.
Having served Emperor Qing for several years, his insight was naturally excellent.
Emperor Qing's casual glance or gesture.
He can understand everything.
Or rather, being able to understand the part that Emperor Qing wanted him to understand.
So, just as Su Yu left the main hall and was about to head towards the palace gate...
Then Eunuch Hou took a few quick steps and came up to him, calling out to him.
"Mr. Su, please wait a moment."
Although Su Yu was only a tribute student at this time.
But if the top scholar of the imperial examinations is eighteen years old, he will one day enter the court as an official and surely become a prime minister.
The eunuchs, naturally, were unwilling to offend them and instead treated them with respect.
Even the lowly eunuchs knew they had encountered these important people.
Or, if someone is a potential benefactor, you have to flatter them.
Not to mention old eunuchs like Eunuch Hou who have become quite shrewd.
Su Yu turned around, glanced at it, and naturally recognized it.
The man before me is none other than the trusted old eunuch by Emperor Qing's side, Eunuch Hou.
Eunuch Hou was a favorite of Emperor Qing.
But at this moment, his tone when speaking to Su Yu was extremely respectful.
However, Su Yu was not surprised at all.
The eunuchs were always very perceptive.
He can speak human language to humans and ghost language to ghosts.
Of course, there are also straightforward people who are not so perceptive.
However, those were naturally eliminated by the survival rules of the palace.
Su Yu smiled slightly.
"May I ask what advice you may offer, sir?"
Eunuch Hou quickly waved his hand and said with a forced smile.
"Sir, please don't be so harsh on this old servant."
"Don't take advice seriously."
"This old servant is merely here to deliver a message on behalf of His Majesty."
"Please, Mr. Su, go to the Imperial Study."
This old eunuch had served Emperor Qing in the palace for many years.
Although the emperor's heart is as deep as an abyss, he can still make some guesses about it.
Just now, I saw His Majesty's gaze linger on Su Yu for a long time.
Before Su Yu left the palace, she glanced at herself again.
Of course, they wanted him to take Su Yu to the Imperial Study for a private conversation later.
Su Yu smiled gently and nodded.
"Ah."
"Let's go."
With a respectful smile, Eunuch Hou led Su Yu toward the Imperial Study.
After several detours, they didn't travel very far.
They then arrived at a side hall.
Su Yu glanced around and noticed that this side hall was much smaller than the main hall she had just been in.
And because the roof of the side hall is separated.
Therefore, the already small space felt even narrower.
Eunuch Hou led Su Yu into the side hall and smiled.
"Mr. Su, please wait here for a moment."
"His Majesty will be here shortly."
Su Yu nodded and smiled, then said nothing more.
He simply sat down and waited, taking the opportunity to look around the Imperial Study.
The imperial study was paved with understated light-colored blue bricks.
The incense in the cauldron gradually dissipated, leaving only a thick layer of accumulated incense ash.
The sunlight outside shone in from the side.
The willow catkins that rushed towards the threshold were clearly visible in the light.
Su Yu frowned slightly.
Yes, this imperial study is just as he imagined.
Or perhaps it was someone I met in a past life, but it's not quite the same.
It's hard to imagine what lies deep within this magnificent palace.
This is where the most powerful person in the land reviews memorials and speaks with ministers.
However, it was far less imposing than the territory he governed.
Apart from some books on the shelf.
There was no indication whatsoever that this was the imperial study of a nation.
Su Yu couldn't help but shake her head and smile.
Emperor Qing truly cared about these things: food, clothing, and shelter...
It's not that they don't care; it's more accurate to say they're extremely casual about it.
Of course, this is the Imperial Study.
It also has some unique and luxurious aspects.
For example, there are many bows and arrows displayed here in a neat and orderly fashion.
The materials used to forge these bows and arrows appear to be extremely precious.
Each bow, though different in style, is of exceptional quality.
The various jade stones inlaid on it also exude a sense of nobility.
If placed outside, it would probably be a priceless treasure.
Su Yu smiled.
Emperor Qing loved archery and enjoyed practicing it.
This is a secret known to all the officials and civil servants of the Qing Kingdom.
After all, His Majesty the Emperor often summoned his ministers to the Imperial Study.
While shooting arrows, he discussed state affairs with his ministers.
Although I find His Majesty's actions quite strange.
This is neither logical nor befitting of an emperor.
Although they were somewhat afraid when arrows were pointed at them.
But the officials dared not utter a word of complaint.
Because whether Emperor Qing was testing them or intimidating them.
They were all powerless.
It is precisely because we are powerless.
The ministers, on the contrary, were more willing to believe it.
Their emperor was fond of archery.
This is because Your Majesty led three Northern Expeditions, which shattered the powerful Northern Wei dynasty.
He was a true tyrant, an emperor on horseback.
It is perfectly reasonable for such an emperor to be fond of bows and arrows.