People who were not members of the royal family were not allowed to set foot on Anguo Tower's second floor and above. Now that the National Tutor allowed him to go upstairs, it was extremely rare. If he missed this opportunity, he would not get another one. Therefore, when the plain-clothed palace maid at the bottom of the stone steps indicated that he could follow, Su Yu followed without hesitation.
The second floor was the same size as the first floor, but the roof was not as high. It was no different from the height of an ordinary room, making it look less spacious. There were large windows on all eight sides of the wall, making it very bright.
There were no incense burners, altars, or yellow paper scriptures. It looked like an ordinary palace room. There were several luxurious tables, chairs, and soft couches. There were several huge pillars supporting the eight sides of the room. There were strange patterns engraved on them, which seemed to be some kind of totem.
There was a short square table in the middle of the room. It was made of high-quality red sandalwood. There were several soft and wide praying mats around it. Because of the summer heat, the praying mats were covered with a white jade mat.
The National Tutor sat down on one of the praying mats. His posture was not as upright as when he was in the main hall. However, a beauty was still a beauty. Even if he was casually sitting on the ground, he was still so cold and noble that people did not dare to look at him directly.
Su Yu placed the butterfly prawns on the red sandalwood table. He was glad that he had found such a white jade plate. Otherwise, he would be embarrassed to put it on the table.
"Sit." The National Tutor glanced at the praying mat opposite him and motioned for Su Yu to sit. Then, he took out a tea set.
The tea set was carved out of high-quality mutton fat jade. It was crystal clear and very exquisite. However, compared to the hands holding the cups, it was somewhat inferior. The National Tutor's skin was very white. Probably because he had not seen the sun for many years, his white fingertips looked almost transparent. They were even more beautiful than jade.
Such an elegant National Tutor must be proficient in the art of tea. Su Yu looked at the National Tutor expectantly. He expected that the National Tutor would take out the best tribute tea and Tianshan Ice Spring Water to brew a high-end and elegant tea.
"You know how to make ginger tea, right?" The National Tutor pushed a small jar in front of Su Yu.
"Ah?" Su Yu subconsciously caught the jar and opened the lid. A faint smell of ginger sugar wafted out.
The National Tutor didn't pay any more attention to him. He picked up a butterfly prawn and elegantly took a bite. Seeing that Su Yu was still in a daze, he raised his chin slightly, indicating that there was a charcoal stove next to him to boil tea.
Su Yu looked around and realized that there was no one else on the second floor except for the two of them. Resigned to her fate, she pulled over the charcoal stove to boil the ginger tea. Sure enough, having a beauty make tea was a pure fantasy. It was impossible for the noble National Tutor to serve him tea. It was just that … drinking ginger tea from such a fine jade cup felt like drinking coke from a crystal goblet.
"The freshness of the river and sea is of the cold attribute, so naturally, we have to drink ginger tea." The National Tutor supported his forehead with one hand and seemed to know what Su Yu was thinking. He looked at him indifferently and slowly chewed on the butterfly prawn.
"You're right." Su Yu was shocked. Could it be that the National Tutor could read minds? He didn't dare to think about it anymore and obediently boiled a pot of ginger tea.
"Add some honey to reduce the spiciness." The National Tutor ate the second butterfly prawn and handed a small jar of honey to Su Yu.
"The National Tutor also studies gourmet food?" Su Yu took the honey and scooped a spoonful, stirred it into the tea, poured it into the jade cup, and respectfully handed it over.
The National Tutor, who had already eaten three prawns, took the jade cup with one hand and took a sip. The temperature and sweetness were just right. He raised his hand and drank it in one gulp. Then, he handed the cup back and closed his beautiful eyes. "You can call me Imperial Uncle like the Emperor."
Su Yu tactfully filled the cup to the brim. "Yes, Imperial Uncle."
"What I understand is not the gourmet food." The National Tutor's voice seemed to be colder than before and his expression was more serious. He paused for a moment and then chuckled, as if he was mocking and sighing at the same time. "But it has some similarities with what you've learned."
Huh? Su Yu blinked. He was just casually saying it to get closer. He didn't expect the National Tutor to say something like this. The National Tutor must study mysterious things related to the fate of the country. How could it have anything in common with his cooking?
"Although this shrimp is good, it's just that it's a bit overcooked." The National Tutor finished the last butterfly prawn and concluded.
"You're right." Su Yu smiled awkwardly. He thought that he fried the shrimp again, so of course it was a bit overcooked. "I'll remember to fry it less tomorrow."
What he meant was that he would come back tomorrow.
The National Tutor looked at him with a smile that wasn't a smile. "The Da 'an Imperial Family doesn't visit the Anguo Tower for no reason. If you want to come every day, then you must have something to do."
Su Yu was a bit embarrassed when he was seen through in an instant. Facing the enigmatic National Tutor, he decided to be a bit more honest. "Imperial Uncle, this one came to disturb you. First, it's because of the rules, and second, it's because of a bit of selfishness …"
"You're honest." The National Tutor slightly curved his lips. His cold and beautiful eyes quietly looked at Su Yu, but he didn't ask him about his selfishness.
Su Yu felt guilty when he was looked at. He picked up the cup and took a sip of the tea. It was warm and sweet, without the spiciness of the ginger. It was just that drinking ginger tea in the summer wasn't very good for a young man like him. After a while, he began to sweat, which made him even more nervous.
Just when Su Yu was about to admit his mistake and leave, the National Tutor pushed the white jade tray in his hand over. "You can change it to a porcelain tray tomorrow. It's quite heavy."
Did he … agree? Su Yu was stunned for a long time before he reacted. He happily agreed and got up to leave. As he walked, he was thinking about what snacks to bring tomorrow.
As soon as Su Yu left, a big black and yellow cat jumped in from the window. It looked at Su Yu's back sympathetically and shook its furry head. "Tsk, tsk, tsk …"
The National Tutor glanced at the big cat and ignored it. He went straight to the soft couch and lay down, yawning elegantly.
"Sleeping again, sleeping again!" The big cat jumped onto the couch and hooked the National Tutor's sleeve with its claws. "Brother Shisan asked me to ask you. What did you mean by the oracle last time?"
The National Tutor stretched out his slender finger and flicked the noisy cat's head. "Heaven's secrets are not to be revealed."
"Ow, 21, I'll say it again. I'm your brother. Try flicking my head again!" Prince Ling's fur suddenly exploded. He jumped onto the National Tutor's chest and bared his fangs and claws.
The National Tutor's cold and beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. The noisy cat immediately shut up and took a step back.
A white light flashed. The snow-white cat's claws were as fast as lightning. It slapped His Royal Highness King Ling to the ground. Suddenly, there was a shrill cat cry in the hall. "Ow, Brother Shisan, help!"
Prince Su, who had just walked to the bottom of the Anguo Tower, stopped. He looked up at the second floor and hesitated for a moment. He turned around and left, deciding to come back tomorrow.
"He went with a box of food?" In the North Pole Palace, the Emperor looked at Wang Gonggong with a gloomy face.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager asked Her Majesty to pay respects to the National Tutor. You know the National Tutor's temper. Her Majesty was also in a difficult position." Wang Gonggong tried to persuade him with a bitter face.
"Hmph!" An Hong-chul snorted. He didn't object to going to the Anguo Tower, but the stupid slave's attitude today made him very angry. He even dared to slap him … Hmph, today he had to set the rules for that stupid thing.
"Your Majesty, are we still going to eat at the Midnight Palace tonight?" Wang Gonggong asked tentatively.
"No," His Majesty the Emperor narrowed his eyes dangerously, "It's because zhen spoils him too much that he becomes arrogant."
The eyes of the palace maid holding the ebony tray lit up. Xian fei had angered the Emperor. She had to quickly tell this good news to gui fei niangniang.
Wang Gonggong sighed. He took the ebony tray and handed it to An Hong-chul, "Your Majesty, flip the tablet."
His Majesty the Emperor still didn't look and flipped the tablet. He then took out a memorial and started to read.
"Your Majesty, you're not going?" Wang Gonggong looked at the shiny wooden tablet in his hand.
"I already said I'm not going," His Majesty frowned as he looked at the talkative Wang Gonggong, "Zhen can't spoil him like this. Let him come and serve me in bed. Also, send the dinner over."
"…" Wang Gonggong rubbed his aching chest and silently put the wooden tablet back. He turned to the little taijian and said, "Go to Ye Xiao Palace and pass the message."
The news in the palace spread quickly.
Xian fei had angered the Emperor …
The Emperor had decreed that she wouldn't go to Ye Xiao Palace …
The Emperor had summoned Xian fei to the North Pole Palace to serve him …
The concubines who were listening to the news almost tore the handkerchiefs in their hands.
Su Yu, who had come to the North Pole Palace to serve him, was still immersed in the excitement of the National Tutor agreeing to his daily greetings. "The National Tutor let this subject call him 'Imperial Uncle'."
His Majesty the Emperor coldly snorted.
"The National Tutor seems to know everything. He also said that the way of research is similar to my cooking. Your Majesty, you say … oh …" Su Yu was still chattering and didn't notice the Emperor's increasingly gloomy face. Just as he was talking excitedly, he was suddenly grabbed by the collar and pulled over.
"Stupid servant, shut up!" The anger in His Majesty the Emperor's eyes was about to turn solid.
At this moment, the two were on the dragon bed. The Emperor's action of grabbing Su Yu's collar was too rough. He suddenly pulled down Su Yu and even pulled open a few of the trays, revealing a white chest.
Su Yu was startled and didn't know what to do as he looked at the suddenly angry Emperor.
"Today, I have to set a good rule for you," An Hong-chul turned sideways and pressed Su Yu between his legs, "I can't let you continue to be so lawless."
"Lawless?" Su Yu's eyes widened. What did he do?
"Hmph, think carefully. What did you do to my cat?" Seeing Su Yu's panicked expression, His Majesty the Emperor was very proud. This stupid servant finally knew fear, although it sounded a bit stupid to call himself his cat …
"Sauce?" Su Yu was stunned. What did this have to do with sauce?
"Don't use this stupid name!" His Majesty the Emperor's originally happy face suddenly darkened. He raised his hand and slapped Su Yu's butt.
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