In early spring and March, the imperial capital Chang'an palace is continuous, the pavilions are scattered, the Qujiang Pond in the south of the city is sparkling, and the hibiscus garden is full of green leaves. The emperors and concubines, official eunuchs, literati and prostitutes, and a large number of small jasper families who came to the city were plump and enchanting, exposing most of their breasts.

In the Zichen Hall behind the Daming Palace, Emperor Taizong dragged his body, which had been plagued by illness since the crusade against Goryeo, and only accompanied by two old slaves, summoned the new military department Shangshu Gao alone.

Looking at the person kneeling at the bottom of the stairs of the hall, who was less than thirty years old, Emperor Taizong seemed to see another person. But he then shook his head, "Gao Jun, what reward do you want?" As long as I have, you can ask. ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen has just arrived in the capital, and he urgently needs a mansion...... It's just that there are many wives and concubines of Weichen, and there is nowhere to settle them...... Can't always ...... You can't sleep with six or seven people crammed together, it's really hard for Weichen to do that. ”

Emperor Taizong laughed, forgetting his dignity. "Exactly. Anything else? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, no."

"But I originally wanted you to be the left servant of Shangshu, so that you would be promoted from the third rank to the second grade. There is a way to go out and enter the phase, and you have this qualification. ”

"Your Majesty is very kind, but Weichen's ability is not enough to take on this important responsibility. Even the position of the military department is barely difficult. ”

Entering the Yanxing Gate of Chang'an City, and then going west along the wide street for about six miles, in the Yongning Square in the north of the road, a wide mansion with undulating pavilions occupies most of the square area. It is two miles away from Dongshi, six miles away from Qujiang Pond, and four miles away from the Imperial Palace, so I have to admit that this is a good terrain in Chang'an City.

Emperor Taizong rewarded Gao Jun with this mansion, reflecting his deep love. As soon as they moved in, the lady and several concubines were busy taking their daughters and sons to Qujiangchi to play. And the task of cleaning up the new mansion was all left to the housekeeper.

He called the butler over and said, "I'll go to the backyard, and don't disturb me except when summoned by the emperor." ”

He walked through the layers of houses, ignoring the garden rockeries and small pond fountains, and walked straight to the northeastern corner of the garden as if he knew the way. There was a small house, shrouded in the shade of a few ancient locust trees, and a rusty lock hung from the door that had not been opened for many years.

He walked over, stared for a moment, reached out and unscrewed the lock, pushed the door in.

A chill instantly enveloped his whole body, and there was a slight musty smell. The room was ten feet long and six feet wide, with a bed and a table, and an iron furnace burning coal on the floor. The futon on the bed remains the same. Everything is saved because it is inconspicuous.

There is a small window on the north side of the hut that is not opened all the year round, and outside the window is the tall wall of the Guogong Mansion, and outside the wall is another street, and the hustle and bustle of traffic can be faintly heard, but nothing can be seen.