Let’s talk about Li Zhao and his group, who wandered around Chang'an City for a short time, opened their eyes and saw enough fun. Then they found a restaurant with a delicious meal, and then found an inn to rest.

However, if you have to live in Chang'an City for a long time in the future, staying in an inn is not a long-term solution. You still have to buy a house. If you can't buy a suitable one for a while, you can rent a house for the time being!

This matter is left to Bai Rishi. Walking around the streets and scouting and observing are his strengths!

The day mouse really lived up to expectations. It took only one day to find a good house!

The southwest corner of Chang'an City - in Zhaoxingfang!

This is a large mansion with two layers of front and back, with black painted gates, bluestone steps, white marble horse studs... The main room, wing room, ear room, and stables are all available, and it looks pretty good.

The house was a bit disrepaired, the yard was deserted, and weeds grew in some places, looking like the family was lost.

The owner of the house is a middle-aged couple. The man's surname is Zhou and the woman's surname is Song. They are both loyal and honest people. The couple has no children or daughters, and only two distant nieces live here. In addition, there are several old servants.

Because the family was in a poor state and the life was difficult, the couple planned to rent out the first half of the house, and the rent was 60 pounds a month.

You should know that the population in Chang'an City now exceeds one million, and the living area is quite tight, so housing prices have always remained high. Some small officials of seven or eighth grade can't even afford a house and can only live outside the city.

A large mansion like the Zhou family is 60 pounds a month, which is quite cheap... Li Zhao inspected it and was quite satisfied with the environment. He immediately paid a whole year and rented the front yard.

Then everyone started to clean up the house, clean up, remove weeds... and went to the west market of Chang'an and bought a few Turkic horses, two carriages with tents, and some daily necessities, which made the home settle down.

No words all night.

The next morning, after Li Zhao cleaned up cleanly, he took the white bun and the white rat out in a car to visit his friend Cui Zongzhi.

It is said that the two have not seen each other for more than half a year and they are quite missing each other. Now that they have arrived in Chang'an City, they naturally have to visit them.

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The northeast of Chang'an City - Shengyefang, which is adjacent to the East City in the south and Xingqing Palace in the east. It is a first-class wealthy area in Chang'an City.

Looking around, the mansions are next to each other, either the Prime Minister’s Mansion or the Prince’s Mansion. The most important time is the founding Duke’s Mansion. People with a lower status are embarrassed to live here. Otherwise, they would have to kowtow and bow when they go out to see the neighbor. They can’t stand their waists, knees, and self-esteem!

The mansion of the Duke of Qi is located in the southeast corner of Shengyefang. It is huge and magnificent, and is also outstanding among a large area of ​​luxury houses.

"Oh, Mr. Zhao, I'm so kind to pay your respects to you. When did you arrive in Chang'an City?"

"I just arrived shortly after I arrived, I came to visit the Duke of Xiao Qi today, and I would like to report it."

"No need to report it to me. My little prince has given instructions long ago. If Mr. Zhao comes to visit, just invite him to the inner hall!"

When he arrived at the gate of the Duke of Qi's mansion, he wanted his disciples to inform him, but he didn't expect that the two Qingyi sects would come and salute him immediately.

It turned out that half a year ago, they followed Cui Zongzhi to Wu'an County, so they all knew Li Zhao. They also knew that this young master Zhao was close friends with his own young prince, so naturally they did not dare to neglect them.

Next, one disciple rushed in to report the news, and the other disciple led Li Zhao and the other into the mansion and headed straight to the inner hall.

As soon as he arrived at the door of the second road, two figures came out one after another. "Yu Lang, you finally came to Chang'an City, but you missed me to death, haha!"

"Cat slave, I miss you to death, haha!"

The one running in front was Cui Zongzhi, wearing a single dress, wearing wooden clogs, and his loose hair was covered with water. He was obviously bathing just now, but after hearing the news, he ran out without tidying up.

After meeting, the two patted each other on the shoulders, laughed and played like two naughty boys.

Behind him was a young woman in her dress, about twenty years old, with bright eyes and white teeth, pink faces like flowers, and a natural noble spirit. She was Cui Zongzhi's wife, Li.

Li's family is from an extraordinary background. She is the tenth daughter of today's son Li Longji. Her biological mother is Huangfu Deyi. She was named the princess of Jin in the 25th year of Kaiyuan and married Cui Zongzhi in the 27th year of Kaiyuan. The husband and wife have a harmonious relationship. This is rare among princesses and princesses of the Tang Dynasty.

By the way, today, when Zi was romantic, there were dozens of concubines in the harem, palace maids, dancers, and singing girls in the Pear Garden... there were as many as three or four thousand, and this number was still increasing year by year.

As many women married, there are naturally many children. There are 30 princes and 29 princes... Just in terms of number, they are indisputable among the emperors of the Tang Dynasty!

Less gossip, and the book returns to the main story.

"The Caomin has seen His Highness, Qiansui, Qiansui!"

"In the inner hall, there are only family members, no princesses. I just call me a sister-in-law. I often hear my husband mention it and say that you are a handsome man and a talented person. Today I see it. "

"My sister-in-law praised her, Yulang is ashamed of being accused of taking responsibility!"

The princess of Jin State had no airs and was easy-going to others. No wonder she was able to be harmonious with Cui Zong's zither... Li Zhao sorted out his clothes and met again with family rituals.

The princess of Jin State returned the gift of blessing, looked up and down, and in addition to praise, there was also a bit of intimacy in her eyes.

You know, both of them are from the blood of Li Tang. According to the clan genealogy, they are still cousins ​​who have not produced five blessings, so they are naturally born close.

"My mother is in the back hall, Yulang, please pay my respects with me."

"Okay, I've long thought of paying homage to the old lady!"

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In ancient times, when guests came to their homes, if they had normal relationships, they were usually treated in the front hall. If they had close relationships, they were treated in the inner hall of their homes and asked their wives to come out to meet.

Not only did he meet the other person's wife, but he also had to pay tribute to the other person's mother, saying: Come to the hall to worship your mother... Then only those who are as close as brothers can be treated like this.

For example, in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Biography of Zhou Yu", it records: "Jian Zi Ce, who was the same year as Yu, was friendly only. Yu recommended that the Nan Da Mansion begs to give birth to Ce and go to the church to worship his mother, and whether there is any mutual understanding or not."

It is obvious that the relationship between Li Zhao and Cui Zongzhi has reached the point of being as close as a brother and becoming a mother to worship him.

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"My younger man, please pay homage to the old lady!"

"Please get up, please get up quickly!"

It is said to be an old lady, but in fact Cui's mother is not old at all. She is under 40 years old. She is very well maintained. She has black hair, slim figure and full of charm... If she walked on the street with Cui Zongzhi, she would probably recognize them as siblings.

This is not surprising. Women in the Tang Dynasty got married early, married at the age of thirteen or fourteen, and became mothers at the age of sixteen or seventeen. For example, Empress Changsun, who was thirteen, married 16-year-old Emperor Taizong Li Shimin.

When I first met Cui’s mother, I naturally had to have a meeting gift.

Li Zhao was prepared for a long time, not pearl jade, coral agate, etc., some of them in the Duke of Qi’s mansion were, but they were not able to show off. Instead, they were a few delicious food recipes for beauty:

Longan wolfberry porridge, jujube seeds to relieve wrinkles and moisturize the skin, ginseng and astragalus to promote skin whitening, red dates and chrysanthemums to improve eyesight... Eating these porridges in turn can replenish qi, blood, whiten, and lighten spots... makes women more and more beautiful and youthful.

The four words "Youth is permanent" have great magic to all adult women.

"Good kid, what a good kid. This is the gift from my aunt to you." After receiving the gift that I like, Cui's mother couldn't stop smiling. She looked at Li Zhao, which was even more pleasing to the eyes than to look at her son. She took out a small golden beetle from her jewelry box and gave it to Li Zhao.

What's the situation? I'll give you a little turtle?

Don't get me wrong. In ancient times, turtles were mascots and symbolized health and longevity.

There is a poem that says: Because there is cloud screen that is infinitely beautiful, the cold city of Fengcheng is afraid of spring night,

I married a rich man for no reason and failed to be a good old court.

The little golden beetle is even more amazing. Only the third and fourth rank officials are qualified to wear it. It is a symbol of glory and wealth.

The same beauty recipe was given to the Princess of Jin. The medicinal materials in it were slightly adjusted, which was more suitable for young women. It not only can nourish and beautify the skin, but also can regulate the body. You can get pregnant earlier!

Princess Jinyang was grateful and actually tied an apron and cooked a table full of delicious dishes. She also brought out the imperial wine that had been treasured in the mansion for many years to treat Li Zhao well!

Li Zhao was not polite, drinking big gulps and eating big gulps... and while eating and drinking, he talked about major events with Cui Zongzhi!

"More than two months ago, the Tubo people gathered a hundred thousand troops and stationed in Shibao City, intending to invade the land of our Hexi Corridor. Seeing that the country was in trouble, my brother Yu presented Yulang's three wonderful plans to the current emperor.

The emperor followed the plan and it was indeed very effective. A few days ago, Longyou sent a military newspaper. The Tubo people were in chaos and couldn't take care of themselves. Seeing that our Tang army was on high alert and the border defense was invincible, they had to retreat and go back. A big battle was resolved invisibly. Yulang really had great merits!"

"I dare not take on the great merits. I just want to buy more time for my Tang Dynasty. The Tubo people will not give up. They will make a comeback in a few years."

"Oh, what should I do?"

"Simple, when it comes to that time, I am willing to wear a strong and hold my strength, play on the battlefield, fight to the death with the Tubo people, and ensure that my golden cup of the Tang Dynasty is intact!"

"Okay, Yulang's bold words, strengthen my mind. On that day, Brother Yu will accompany you to the battlefield and fight to the death with the Tubo people!"

"Okay, cheers!"

"cheers!"

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Chapter completed!