After hearing this, Xia Qing's expression finally softened. He was quite sensible and not that stupid, but he was still too young and couldn't turn around at the moment! He would have to give more advice in the future!
The reason why Xia Qing was so anxious to talk to Min Feng about this and handed the copied preface to Min Feng to read was because he was afraid that the emperor would summon Min Feng.
After all, Min Feng was his disciple, and it was possible that the emperor rushed to summon him just to be sure. It had to be said that Xia Qing still knew something about the emperor.
Sure enough, just when Xia Qing was about to give Min Feng a few more instructions, a voice came from outside.
"The lower official Kong Chu pays homage to the chief minister! Meets the lord Min!"
The door was open, so Xia Qing could naturally see who it was. Although he didn't recognize Kong Shishu, who was wearing a ninth-grade official uniform, he recognized the little chamberlain next to Kong Shishu.
"We have met Mr. Chief Minister! We have met Mr. Min!" The young chamberlain was originally waiting in the Hanlin Academy, but after hearing that Min Feng had gone to Xia Shouxing's office, he hurriedly followed.
These little chamberlains, the Chief Assistant would never look at them in the eyes. Even Manager Chen would flatter the Chief Assistant when he saw them.
Don't talk about little chamberlains like them. Naturally, the little chamberlains will not let go of such an opportunity to show their faces.
"Excuse me! Who is this?" Xia Qing looked at the chamberlain and knew that the emperor was going to summon Min Feng. He was very glad that he had made it clear to Min Feng just now. Otherwise, Min Feng would have been summoned rashly. It must be exposed.
Kong Shishu quickly introduced the young chamberlain, "This is Eunuch Yang who is with the emperor! The emperor wants to summon Lord Min, and Eunuch Yang was ordered to invite Lord Min."
Kong Shishu knew that the emperor had just summoned Master Gu not long ago, but he did not expect that Master Min would have this honor today. Thinking of this, he raised his head and glanced at Xia Qing, who was chatting with Eunuch Yang. It was better to lean against the big tree to enjoy the cool air!
These people are among the top three in the first class of Jinshi. They have promising futures and have connections in the officialdom. They will be even more proud if they are appreciated by the emperor.
It's not like he was just a scholar. If his family didn't have a lot of money and some connections, how could he have entered the Hanlin Academy?
Kong Shishu was very envious of these proud men, but after all, time was not forgiving, and he did not have the energy to take the exam again.
"It turns out to be Eunuch Yang!" Xia Qing just nodded and responded, which was regarded as giving him face.
Xia Qing turned to Min Feng and said, "Since the emperor has summoned me, I can't neglect you. Go quickly! Don't keep the emperor waiting."
After saying that, he no longer looked at the remaining people, turned around, sat down in front of the desk, and planned to deal with the memorial on the desk.
Kong Shishu was a little disappointed when he saw this. Xia Shoufu didn't even look at him. It seemed that his trip was in vain. Glancing at Min Feng who was walking in front, he decided to get closer to Master Min in the future for his own benefit. Seek some opportunities.
Min Feng followed the chamberlain out of Wenyuan Pavilion and walked towards the imperial study. He felt a little uneasy. After all, he did not write the preface, so he naturally felt guilty.
If exposed by the emperor, it will be a serious loss of face, and it will be the crime of deceiving the emperor.
He took a deep breath. Now that he had reached this point, he had no choice.
The teacher had long ago asked Mr. Zhang to put in a nice word for him in front of the emperor, but he couldn't even back down now.
Unexpectedly, it was Gu Chengyu's fault that he was summoned by the emperor for the first time after the passing ceremony.
He felt a little bitter in his heart, but in an instant, he became determined. The teacher did his best for him, and he could not live up to the teacher's expectations.
"Master Min! But are you worried about being summoned by the emperor? Actually, sir, there is no need to worry. Maybe it will be a good thing for the emperor to summon you?"
Eunuch Yang saw that Min Feng was worried, and thought that Min Feng was nervous because he was summoned by the emperor for the first time.
After hearing Eunuch Yang's comfort, Min Feng quickly put away his thoughts and thanked Eunuch Yang with a smile.
"I am indeed a little panicked, thanks to Eunuch Yang's words of comfort. Does Eunuch Yang know what the emperor summoned me to do?" Min Feng remembered that Xia Qing once said, don't underestimate anyone unless you are already in a high position.
, trampling these people underfoot.
Although he knew the reason why the emperor summoned him, Min Feng still asked quietly, pretending not to know about it.
Although Eunuch Yang was just standing outside, he still vaguely heard the conversation in the imperial study. It should be a good thing to call Master Min over. However, when the emperor asked him to summon Master Min, his expression was a little wrong.
He was just a young chamberlain, but he also knew how to watch what was happening. However, he didn't think much about it. The emperor was indeed in a bad mood recently, so he might still be worried about the memorial!
"Our family just heard about it, and it was about the ceremony." Min Feng is Xia Qing's disciple, so Eunuch Yang naturally didn't dare to neglect him.
He used the pitiful news he heard to please Min Feng, hoping to perform well in front of Min Feng so that he could embrace Xia Qing's lap in the future.
"Did Eunuch Yang hear the details? Please tell me." Min Feng wanted to know what the emperor's attitude was towards him, and wanted to get some information from Eunuch Yang.
After saying this, he handed over a silver note in his sleeve. Eunuch Yang's eyes lit up when he saw the banknote. There were not many opportunities for a young eunuch like him to get benefits, and he was usually jealous.
Son.
He stretched out his hand to grab it, but then he thought that he was Xia Shoufu's disciple and he accepted the banknote. Wouldn't that mean he missed a good opportunity to make friends with Min Feng?
Seeing that Eunuch Yang was hesitant, Min Feng stuffed the banknote into Eunuch Yang's hand. The banknote was still the pocket change that Xia Qing gave him on weekdays. It was not much, only twenty taels. But for such a little servant, Er
Ten taels is enough.
What's more, he feels bad if you give too much. After all, it's not his own money, so use less money.
Since Min Feng was sincere and Eunuch Yang no longer refused, who would be willing to push out the banknotes he received?
"We couldn't hear the details, but when we finally went in to receive the decree, we looked at the emperor's face and seemed a little unhappy. However, the emperor has been a little troubled in government affairs recently, and I can't say it's because of this."
Min Feng's heart skipped a beat after hearing this. Could it be that the emperor was guessing that he didn't write the preface?
"Has Gu Xiuzuan been doing his best in serving in the Hanlin Academy recently?" The emperor suddenly asked Gu Chengyu, which surprised Zhang Hai.
Unexpectedly, the emperor valued Gu Chengyu so much that he even specifically asked about it.
"Gu Xiuzuan has a calm temperament and good talents. He is also diligent in his work and does not cheat." Zhang Hai was still satisfied with Gu Chengyu.
Having taken away Gu Chengyu's credit just now, he would not hesitate to say a few good words for Gu Chengyu in front of the emperor.