Under the snow, the verdant and tall cypress looked extremely green, and Ma Chao felt very comfortable when he saw it. Seeing this, Jian Shuo saw the stitches and said: "This cypress tree was specially sent by His Majesty to transplant it from the West Garden, can the general be satisfied?" ”

Ma Chao nodded, and then looked at the two sides of the atrium, which were the left and right wings. Directly in front of you is a tall main hall. Ma Chao walked into the main hall and saw that the main hall was fully furnished. On both sides of the main hall, there are two transepts connecting the left and right transepts, both of which are placed with charcoal stoves, and the fire is steaming, and there is a warmth flowing in the air between the transept and the main hall.

Ma Chao sat down with Jian Shuo and others in the left ear room, Jian Shuo smiled and said: "General, in addition to the main hall around the atrium, the left and right wings, and the ear room, behind the main hall, through the verandah, there is the back court. Around the back courtyard are the left and right wings and upper rooms. After the upper room, there is also the inner courtyard, which is the residence of the general's relatives. At present, the general has not yet been married. After the general is married, the inner courtyard can usher in the master. ”

After listening to Jian Shuo's words, Ma Chao nodded with great satisfaction. And Cai Yan, who was sitting on the side, chuckled in his heart for no reason.

Jian Shuo said again: "After the inner courtyard, there is also a garden. It's a pity that it's a cold winter, and the plants and trees in the garden have withered. In spring and summer, the garden becomes a beautiful sight. In addition, His Majesty knew that the general had been in the army for a long time and had no one to take care of him; It was a newcomer again, presumably before he had bought a slave or maid, so His Majesty asked the old slave to select ten beauties, forty bearded slaves, and five cooks from the West Garden, and rewarded them to the general. ”

As he spoke, Jian Shuo clapped his palms, and a group of people walked into the main hall neatly and knelt down with their heads bowed in the wide main hall.

Ma Chao and the others took a look, and there were indeed ten beauties among them, which were particularly eye-catching among a group of long-haired strong slaves.

Jian Shuo smiled and said: "These beauties, all of them are beautiful and moonlight, and they are twenty-eight years old. Will the general be satisfied? ”

Ma Chao and Jia Xu glanced at each other, and both of them understood in their hearts that Emperor Liu Hong had specially selected so many slaves and maids for him to serve and live, and there must be people watching him among them.

Jian Shuo saw that Ma Chao didn't speak, and said with a smile: "The old slave knows what the general is thinking. The general can rest assured that these ten beauties are carefully selected by the old slaves, and they are all innocent. ”

When Ma Chao heard this, it turned out that Jian Shuo mistakenly thought that he was suspecting that Emperor Liu Hong was a palace person who had "used" him to "use", after all, Emperor Liu Hong's lustful nature is known to the world.

Ma Chao simply got off the donkey, covering up his suspicion that Emperor Liu Hong had sent someone to spy on him, pretending to look ashamed, and said: "But I spent the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, don't blame my brother." ”

As soon as these words came out, although Jian Shuo was really deceived, Cai Yan on the side was particularly dissatisfied when he heard it. She didn't expect that Ma Chao would be so lustful.

Jian Shuo waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay." These people are the generals first, if it is not enough, or it is not in line with the general's wishes, or it is tired of using it for a long time, although tell the old slave that there is nothing else in the West Garden, and the beauty can have. As he spoke, Jian Shuo also winked at Ma Chao.

Ma Chao also understood what Jian Shuo said, looked at Jian Shuo and smiled, and said, "Okay, thank you for Brother Jian's love!" ”

When Cai Yan heard this, he was even more unhappy; Cai Yong next to him was also very disdainful.

Jian Shuo stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "Since it has been delivered, the old slave will not bother, and he will go back to report to His Majesty earlier." The general should remember that in a few days it will be the Great Asahi Day. Before that, someone would bring official uniforms to teach some etiquette to the general. The general has the joy of housewarming, and when the general settles down, a banquet is held to celebrate, and then the old slave sends someone to send gifts to congratulate. ”

Ma Chao also hurriedly stood up, returned the salute, and said, "Okay, I remember." I'll send my brother away. ”

Ma Chao followed Jian Shuo and sent it to the front gate, Jian Shuo repeatedly excused himself, let Ma Chao stop, and left with the eunuchs and subordinates waiting outside the door.

sent Jian Shuo away, and at this time, Cai Yong, Cai Yan and Yang Biao came again. Cai Yong had a cold face and said expressionlessly: "Since the general has sent us to the capital, it is inconvenient for me to wait, so I will ask the general to resign." ”

Ma Chao saw that Cai Yong was going to take Cai Yan away, and he was a little anxious, and said, "Mr. Cai stays!" His Majesty has promised the amnesty, but the grant of the amnesty will not be granted until next year. At present, Mr. Cai's home is still closed, if he goes back, it will definitely alarm the imperial court, and it will be difficult for His Majesty to ride a tiger at that time! ”

When Cai Yong and Cai Yan heard this, they were also very embarrassed. Ma Chao was right, the amnesty had not yet begun, Emperor Liu Hong only acquiesced in their return to Beijing, and they were still exiled prisoners, allowing them to live in the capital and wait for the amnesty. If you swagger back home and let others know, someone will report it to the court. If Emperor Liu Hong did not severely punish the Cai family, then his connivance with the exiled prisoners to return to Beijing would be exposed in front of the eyes of the world.

Cai Yong looked at Yang Biao and said, "Wen Xian, then I'll go to your house to live first!" ”

Ma Chao winked at Yang Biao, and Yang Biao also had intentions, so he pushed and said, "Uncle, no!" You also know that the old man works in the Taifu Mansion, and he often has colleagues at home. And the old man's home is in Buguangli, which is the same as the general's mansion. If the general He Jin knows, it will be bad! ”

Yang Biao's home couldn't go, and Cai Yong and Cai Yan's father and daughter immediately rode the tiger and made it difficult. But Cai Yong didn't know Yang Biao alone, he also had an inextricable relationship with many scholars. Cai Yong said: "Okay, it doesn't matter, the old man still has many mentors and friends." ”

Ma Chao heard it badly, and hurriedly said: "Can Mr. Cai guarantee that they won't sue?" I know Mr. Cai's old age, and I must have a deep relationship with Mr. Cai. But the heart is unpredictable, and if one of them sues the gentleman, only one of them will be revoked and the gentleman will be punished severely. ”

As soon as he heard Ma Chao so frightened, Cai Yong made another difficulty, he couldn't go back to his home, so his old teachers and friends didn't dare to take refuge easily, did their father and daughter have to sleep on the streets?

Ma Chao hurriedly lost no time in saying: "If Mr. has nowhere else to go, it is better to live in my house first." Because I am the only one at present, I can guarantee that the matter of my husband's return to Beijing will not be leaked. Mr. and Ling Ai can stay in my house until next year's amnesty, and then it's not too late to leave. ”

Listening to Ma Chao's words, Cai Yong was a little moved, after all, he understood that what Ma Chao said was right, only by living in Ma Chao's house, the news of their return to Beijing would not leak out. But Cai Yong looked at Ma Chao's eager eyes, and suddenly realized that the reason why Ma Chao was kind enough to take him in must be for his daughter Cai Yan and Cai Zhaoji!

After listening to Ma Chao's suggestion, Cai Yan was very pleased; In this way, she can continue to stay with Ma Chao. Moreover, Cai Yan thought that if she was there, it would be difficult for Ma Chao to blatantly mess with those beauties rewarded by the emperor. Thinking of this, Cai Yan was even more determined to stay.