When he looked at Su, Eunuch Hu had a smile on his fair and beardless face. He twirled his orchid fingers and said in a high-pitched voice: "Mr. Su, please come here. Your Majesty is waiting for Mr. Su in the Imperial Garden."
Su Shi never thought that he would be happy when he saw Eunuch Hu's white and beardless face, nor was he so disgusted when he heard his high-pitched voice. Orchid Finger was actually a little cute in his eyes.
However, when he heard that the place where His Majesty summoned him was the Imperial Garden, Su Shi was slightly startled, but then he smiled and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, Eunuch Hu."
After that, he walked out of the room and followed Hu Cunyi.
Walking all the way through the corridors and around the pavilion, it took only as long as a stick of incense to burn, and we came to a corner. After rounding the corner, the scenery suddenly became colorful, and the scent of flowers immediately relaxed Su Shi's spirit.
Then Su Shi looked up and saw a man dressed in bright yellow sitting in a pavilion halfway up the mountain, and knew that it was his Majesty Zhou Yi.
But now we are still far away, and I only feel that the bright yellow clothes are extremely dazzling in the sunset, and I can't see clearly her appearance.
After walking non-stop for a stick of incense, Su Shi's feet already felt a little sore. Seeing that he still had to climb a mountain, no matter how beautiful the scenery of the Imperial Garden was and how fragrant the flowers were, his mood was not that happy.
Arriving in front of the pavilion, Hu Cunyi stopped Su Shi, then walked quickly to Zhou Yi and said softly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Su brings Su Shi."
Zhou Yi seemed to be a little depressed just now. He was closing his eyes to rest. When he heard Hu Cunyi's voice, he opened his eyes and looked up to see Su Shi still standing there. He smiled and said, "Come here."
Hu Cunyi was about to announce his presence to Su Shi. Su Shi had already walked into the pavilion unceremoniously. Just as he was about to prostrate himself to the ground, Zhou Yi had already said, "No need to be polite. Since it's an informal occasion, don't be formal."
When Su Shi heard this, he immediately stood still, clasped his fists and said, "The common people pay homage to Your Majesty."
Zhou Yi pointed to the seat in front of him and said, "Sit down and answer."
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Su Shi sat down, then glanced at the opposite person and looked away.
Zhou Yi takes good care of himself. Although he is already in his fifties, he looks like he is only in his early forties, and he also maintains a good figure. Although he was wearing a dragon robe that was a bit majestic, the outline of his face was soft and his eyes were kind. Looking at Su Shi was like looking at his own nephew.
At this time Zhou Yi spoke, his tone was gentle and his speech was neither slow nor fast.
"Su Shi, do you know why I want you to enter the palace?"
Su Shi hurriedly replied: "The common people don't know, please let your Majesty make it clear."
Zhou Yi smiled and said: "You are very good. Once you link up with the capital, your eight poems will shock the world. I haven't seen such a talented young man for a long time."
Even though he was praised by the emperor, Su Shi didn't show any emotion on his face. He just replied calmly: "Your Majesty, although I know a little bit about poetry and couplets, these are just trivial things and are not worthy of your Majesty's praise."
Hearing what Su Shi said, Zhou Yi couldn't help but be curious and asked, "Then what do you think is the great road?"
Su Shi smiled and said: "Your Majesty governs the country diligently, cares about the people, and creates a peaceful and prosperous era. This is the great way."
Zhou Yi couldn't help but burst out laughing, and Hu Cunyi also glanced at Su Shi secretly. He didn't expect that although this Su Shi was young, he was a fine person, and he could make the Emperor's Sacred Heart happy with just a few words.
The laughter gradually subsided, but Zhou Yi fell into silence. After a long time, he stood up and walked slowly to the pavilion, looking into the distance, with sadness in his eyes.
Now that His Majesty had stood up, Su Shi naturally could not sit still. He immediately stood up and walked slowly for a few steps. He stopped three feet behind Zhou Yi and stood with his hands down.
"Su Shi."
"The grassroots are here."
Zhou Yi said slowly: "You did a good job in the prince's case."
"It is a blessing for ordinary people to be able to share your Majesty's worries."
"When I first met Taoist Master Tianji, I thought he had an immortal spirit and the appearance of an outsider. I didn't expect him to be so cunning, so scheming, and so ruthless in his methods."
Su Shi said: "It is said that you know people but not their hearts. Now that Pei Xun has been executed and the truth about the prince's case has been revealed, your majesty is in a high position. You should take care of your dragon body and stop worrying about the past."
Zhou Yi sighed: "What Su Qing said is that the past is over, and thinking about it again is just an act of worry."
Su Shi played a great role in the prince's case, and he responded appropriately to the summons today. Zhou Yi felt happy, so even though Su Shi had no official position, Zhou Yi couldn't help but call Su Shi Su Qing.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhou Yi turned around and looked directly at Su Shi, smiling and saying, "You contributed a lot to the prince's case. What do you want me to reward you for?"
Su Shi hurriedly bowed his head and replied respectfully: "It is my duty to share your Majesty's worries. How dare you ask for a reward?"
Zhou Yi smiled and said: "You have no official position, how can this be your responsibility?"
Su Shi smiled and said: "Now that Daqian is under the rule of Your Majesty, it is prosperous and prosperous, and all the people in Li have not received His Majesty's favor. Since they have received favors, it is not the common people's duty to share His Majesty's worries."
Hu Cunyi listened in amazement. Although he had heard these words many times, this was the first time he heard these words from a sixteen-year-old boy.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes and just listened to these remarks, Hu Cunyi would have thought that these words were said by those old foxes who have been in official circles for a long time.
When Zhou Yi heard these words, his Sacred Heart was overjoyed again. After laughing a few times, he said: "Even though this is your duty, I am a person who knows rewards and punishments. Since I have merit, I will not hesitate to reward you."
Su Shi knew that he could not shirk away from today's reward. According to common sense, he should express his feelings at this time and say that it is your Majesty's decision. No matter what the reward is, it is the emperor's grace. But from the conversation with Zhou Yi, Su Shi probably knew what he would reward, but that was not what he needed.
And he needed Zhou Yi's support. Now that he had this opportunity, Su Shi was not willing to miss it, because once he missed it, it would be difficult to find another good opportunity.
So Su Shi immediately said respectfully: "Your Majesty has such eloquent words that the common people dare not refuse, but please give me a piece of calligraphy written by your Majesty's own hands."
Zhou Yi didn't expect that Su Shi would take the initiative to ask for the reward, nor did he expect that his reward would be a calligraphy handwritten by himself, so he was slightly startled.
But then he asked curiously: "Why does Su Qing want my inscription?"
Su Shi replied: "His majesty's calligraphy and ink, with flying dragons and phoenixes, are unparalleled in the world..."
At this time, Zhou Yi interrupted him and said with a smile: "Stop flattering me, tell the truth."
Although he was exposed on the spot, Su Shi didn't show any embarrassment at all, which made Hu Cunyi marvel.
While Hu Cunyi was sighing, he heard Su Shi say: "Reporting to Your Majesty, ordinary people want to do business."
