Southeast of Hangzhou City, with a radius of nine miles, is a small mountain called Phoenix Mountain. Although the mountain is only more than 100 meters high, it is particularly beautiful and precious because it is in the city. Therefore, Phoenix Mountain has become the residence of high-ranking officials and wealthy people in Hangzhou City.
A gathering place. Whoever has a mansion next to Phoenix Mountain will show his status.
This is not something that money can solve. There are countless wealthy families in Hangzhou, but they may not have a place at the foot of Phoenix Mountain. For example, the Lin family, the leader of merchants in the city, cannot own a residence or real estate at the foot of Phoenix Mountain.
, we had no choice but to choose Yongjinmen, which is close to the West Lake.
However, there is a family who not only has a residence at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain, but also has his mansion at the entire southeastern foot of Fenghuang Mountain. The mansion compound with a radius of four to five miles covers half of the slopes of Fenghuang Mountain and a large area within Hou Chaomen.
The mansion built against the mountain has a variety of scenery. On the flat ground at the foot of the mountain is a magnificent mansion composed of more than a dozen courtyards. The back garden of the mansion is the slope of Phoenix Mountain.
Among the hills and mountains on the hillside, a magnificent four-story high-rise building sticks out from Cuizhang, standing proudly at the foot of the eastern hillside of Phoenix Mountain. It has become a landmark building that can be seen from far and wide for more than ten miles.
This building is called the 'Tide Watching Tower'. Every August 18th, when the tide rises in Qiantang, this Tide Watching Tower is an excellent place for viewing. It is better than the one on the Houchaomen Gate Tower.
It is excellent. Because from the Tide Watching Tower, you can see the tide line coming from the sea on the east side of the Qiantang River. This kind of view can only be appreciated by climbing to a high place and taking in the panoramic view.
The owner of this Wangchao Tower and the huge mansion at the foot of the mountain is named Guo. He is the brother of Liang Wang Guo Bing, a compatriot of the Holy Mother. Only he is qualified to occupy this excellent place east of Fenghuang Mountain. Others can only
Out of reach.
Prince Liang moved to the Wangchao Building the day before yesterday. This is his habit. Every year before August 18th, he will come to live in the Wangchao Building for a period of time, because it is the day of the big tide in Qiantang. Every September 15th
After that, he will also come here to live for a while, because this is the time when winter is approaching and autumn is deep. The trees all over the mountains and plains will show different colors, red like fire, yellow like brocade, which is a wonderful sight.
Autumn is the best time.
He would come occasionally in winter, but that depends on whether it snows in Hangzhou. Nine times out of ten, it doesn’t snow in Hangzhou. Even if it does, the raindrops will have small snowflakes in them, and they will disappear when they fall. Prince Liang likes it.
It was a scene of heavy snow all over the sky and the entire hillside covered with snow. This kind of scene was common when he was in Bianliang, the capital city, but he rarely encountered it after living in Hangzhou for a long time.
Guo Bing originally came to Wangchao Tower on September 15th, but this year he arrived three days late, and did not come until September 18th. The reason that delayed Guo Bing's view of the autumn leaves was certainly not trivial. This time
It is a very important thing. That is, he must watch with his own eyes two precious items returned from Fanguo.
tree, which was a gift purchased by me for my brother who was the emperor, and the other was an ivory tower several feet long, which was my gift. They were transported from Hangzhou to the capital for the 27th Queen Mother next month.
Birthday. That was a birthday gift given by the two brothers to the Queen Mother.
Everyone knows who the current emperor is most afraid of. There is no doubt that it is the current emperor’s biological mother, the Queen Mother Wei. Rather than fear, it is better to say respect and gratitude. It is said that the current emperor is a seven-month-old premature son.
, he was on the verge of death when he was born, and the imperial doctors in the palace said that he might not survive. Empress Dowager Wei, who was still a concubine at the time, refused to give up. She cared for him personally regardless of her own health during the confinement period, and finally managed to feed him through hardships. Empress Dowager Wei
As a result, I suffered from abdominal pain, and the pain would be unbearable every time it was windy and cold. Today, the Holy One is grateful for the kindness of his mother, and he is obedient and filial to her in every possible way, even some unprincipled obedience. This also illustrates the His Majesty's love for the Queen Mother Wei.
emotion.
It was the Empress Dowager Wei's sixtieth birthday. How could a son not do his best to show his filial piety at such a time? Prince Guo Bing of Liang volunteered to take care of his brother's worries. He had been looking for suitable gifts a year ago. Finally, with the help of Lin, he got these two gifts.
Guo Bing was very satisfied with these two treasures. The Queen Mother loved red coral, and the big tree-like red coral tree would definitely please the Queen Mother. So Guo Bing put this one on his brother. The Queen Mother bowed to the Buddha again,
I love ivory. This ivory tower of mine will definitely please the Queen Mother. And although this ivory tower is extremely precious, it is nothing compared to the coral tree. This is also in line with the rules. I cannot give it away.
His Majesty returned the precious gift, which made His Majesty's face look shameless.
In short, this matter was settled, which made Guo Bing breathe a sigh of relief and felt that it was done very appropriately. The whole matter was to make the Queen Mother happy and the Holy Emperor happy. When they are happy, they will be safe. If they are not happy,
He, the King of Liang, has never had a good life. With the vassal king outside, it is difficult to be stable, and Guo Bing doesn't want to cause any trouble. At least not now.
The autumn sun in the afternoon was warm and comfortable. Liang Wang Guo Bing sat casually on the terrace outside the third floor of Wangchao Building. Outside the fence in front of him, the woods on the hillside under the autumn sun were as red as fiery yellow and as bright as brocade, and the patches were like colorful
It's like a brocade of clouds. This is Guo Bing's favorite scenery. Every time he admires the scenery from this high-rise building, Guo Bing will sigh in his heart that "the country is as picturesque as the mountains."
What makes people proud is that this picturesque country belongs to their Guo family. The only regret is that it does not belong to him, Guo Bing.
There was a soft sound of footsteps, and someone walked onto the terrace from inside the building. Guo Bing did not look back, because he knew that this must not be an outsider. No one could easily approach him within ten feet, except the closest person.
Sure enough, there was the sound of armor and swords clashing behind him. It was the palace guards guarding the surroundings who were saluting the visitor.
"Father." The young prince Guo Kun's voice sounded behind him. "The child has met his father."
Guo Bing's eyes did not leave the mountain scenery in front of him, he only raised his hand and pointed to a stool beside him.
"You're back? Is everything going well?"
"Let me tell you, dad, everything went very smoothly. Last night, the second watch of the fleet started, and the boy followed the ship to Jiaxing. Seeing that nothing happened all the way, they were all experienced veterans, and everything was in order, so the boy turned around and rushed back to report to dad.
"Guo Kun reached out to the small table, poured himself a cup of tea, tilted his neck and drank it.
"That's good. This is a big thank you to you. You didn't sleep all night last night." Guo Bing turned his head and looked at his precious son with kind eyes.
"What's this? No matter how hard the child works, it can't compare to the hard work of the father. The father works hard for the palace and also takes care of various external affairs. That is the hardest thing. It is not easy for me to gain a foothold in Prince Liang's palace. It is all managed by my father.
"Guo Kun said in a deep voice.
Prince Liang smiled slightly and said: "My father is very pleased that you can say such things. Yes, it is not easy for me, Prince Liang, to gain a foothold in Prince Liang's palace. It seems that the years are quiet and the life is comfortable, but in fact there are undercurrents. I don't know how many things are there.
Their eyes are staring at us, waiting for us to make mistakes and take advantage of us. Therefore, Zhou Xiang must be considered in everything, and nothing can go wrong. This birthday party must arrive in Beijing safely. I don't even have to tell you the truth of this.
"
"My child understands, but father, please be at ease. This time, the Ning Navy has sent a dozen warships and nearly two thousand people to escort the water transport fleet. There is no risk that the birthday gift ship will be caught in them. My child has asked the leading navy general to take more care of the birthday gift."
Ship. Also, Vice Envoy Ma from the Imperial City Department and his men are also guarding the Lin family cargo ship, so this should be absolutely foolproof."
"Very good, you are very careful in your work, I am very satisfied. I know everything. If you are tired, go back and rest." King Liang said with a smile.
Guo Kun did not stand up, but cupped his hands and said, "Father, I still have something to report to my father."
"What is it? Just say it."
"When the child entered the mansion, he met Li Youyuan who came to see his father. He learned that his father was watching the scenery at Wangchao Tower, but Li Youyuan did not dare to disturb him. The child met him after learning about it."
"Li Youyuan? What's wrong with him?"
"Father, have you forgotten? On the night of August 15th, Li Youyuan has been secretly investigating the incident of the oiran's absence."
"Oh? Did he find out anything?" Guo Bing sat up straight and turned around to ask.
"There are some clues. Just as my father has judged, there is someone behind the scenes to support Wangyue Tower." Guo Kun said in a deep voice.
"Who is that person? He is really courageous. He knows that Qunfang Pavilion of Wanhua Tower is the property of my palace and he is determined to win the oiran, but he dares to disturb the situation? Now that Li Youyuan has found out the person behind it, can he take him?"
Guo Bingbing said.
"Li Youyuan is here to ask his father for instructions. That person has some status, so he doesn't dare to take action rashly."
"What? This is amazing. Who else in Hangzhou City told Prince Liang's Mansion not to touch it without permission? Who is that person?"
"I'm reporting to my father. It's not that I can't touch him, it's just that I'm concerned about face. That man's name is Lin Jue, and he's from the Lin family."
