"Master, today another eunuch sent you to the palace to attend court, but the old man slapped you back."
In the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Chen got up at three o'clock in the morning. The concierge, Lao Huang, put his hands behind his back and talked to Zhao Chen about the morning's events.
Zhao Chen couldn't figure out where this guy Lao Huang came from.
When the Zhao Mansion was recruiting servants, Lao Huang Mao recommended himself and said he would work as a concierge for the Zhao Mansion.
Zhao Chen saw that his clothes were disheveled, slovenly, and even had several missing teeth. He thought that if he was not given a chance, he might starve to death somewhere.
So I let him stay.
But Zhao Chen didn't expect that this old guy was actually a master.
At least among the guys in the academy, no one seems to be a match for this old guy.
Anyone who dares to climb over the wall will be beaten to the ground by Old Huang.
Even Zhao Chen himself was often locked out of the house by the old guy.
He also made an excuse that Zhao Chen wouldn't come back at night, so he simply didn't want to come back.
If he didn't feel sorry for the old guy, Zhao Chen would have driven him away long ago.
But today, Zhao Chen was very satisfied with Lao Huang's performance.
Anyone who disturbs his sleep must be kicked out with a stick.
Going to court?
Dogs don’t even go to court!
"Old Huang, you performed very well today, and I decided to reward you with a jar of wine." Zhao Chen said leisurely while lying on the lounge chair, bathing in the winter sunshine.
When it comes to wine, Old Huang's eyes straighten.
He doesn't have any other hobbies, he just wants to drink wine brewed by Zhao Chen himself every day.
That taste, tsk tsk...
While talking, Lao Huang's wrinkled old face came close to Zhao Chen.
"Master's house..."
"Stay away from me!" Zhao Chen suddenly stood up, and Lao Huang's face that seemed to be crying and laughing at the same time really startled him.
"Old Huang, where are you from?" Zhao Chen sat up and looked at Old Huang.
With Lao Huang's skill, it is definitely not a simple thing.
People like Cheng Chumo and others, after learning the killing skills, are definitely not bad at it.
But even so, they couldn't do anything in Lao Huang's hands.
How could an ordinary old man have such skill?
Zhao Chen didn't believe it.
Nothing happened today, Zhao Chen wanted to find out where Lao Huang came from.
"Master, haven't I told you and my wife several times about the origin of this old servant?"
"The old servant lives in Hedong County and has never been married in his life. He is getting very old now..." Old Huang started playing the same old tune with Zhao Chen again.
Zhao Chen has heard these words countless times.
Every time whether it was him or Li Ruoshuang who asked, Lao Huang would use these words to frustrate him.
Zhao Chen naturally didn't believe it.
"That's enough. I'm tired of hearing what you say." Zhao Chen waved his hand to interrupt Lao Huang.
Even if Lao Huang didn't tell him, Zhao Chen wouldn't force him.
"Old Huang, let me say something cruel first. No matter where you come from, if you have evil intentions towards me or the people around me."
"I won't spare you lightly." Zhao Chen looked at Lao Huang and spoke in a calm tone.
It just sounded like a normal conversation with someone.
Lao Huang was stunned for a moment, then nodded without saying anything, turned around and left the yard.
"Zhao Chen, you think this old Huang is really weird. Why do so many people in Chang'an City come to our place?" Wu Jue poked his head from the side and muttered.
You said it's okay to be reprimanded by Zhao Chen. After all, you live in Zhao Chen's house, eat his food, and use his food.
I tolerated being scolded.
But Lao Huang also often called her Wu Jue, always chasing her up and down with a stick.
Where is the concierge? He is clearly her ancestor.
If Wu Jue had her own ideas, she would have kicked out the damn concierge long ago.
"Why, you're not happy being chased and beaten, are you?" Zhao Chen glanced at Wu Jue and said lightly.
"Then how can you be happy if you are chased and beaten?" Wu Jue pursed his lips.
Zhao Chen didn't want to talk to Wu Jue. This guy was making trouble in his house every day.
He deserved to be chased and beaten by Lao Huang.
What matters to Zhao Chen is Lao Huang's identity.
Where did he come from?
…
Hou Junji was very angry.
Wei Zheng had already read the name of the seventeenth hero of Lingyan Pavilion, but he still did not read the name of Hou Junji.
Li Tai clearly agreed with him that he would be ranked eleventh.
But now, the eleventh place has been taken away by Cheng Yaojin.
Hou Junji originally thought that even if he was not ranked eleventh, he would still be able to bear it.
He could barely accept it before the 12th, 13th, or even the 15th.
But until now, the person ranked seventeenth has been confirmed, but Hou Junji has not been mentioned yet.
Many officials were looking at him, Hou Junji.
Hou Junji even felt that these people were laughing at him.
Li Tai's face didn't look very good either.
Even someone like Cheng Yaojin can be ranked eleventh among the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, why can't Hou Junji do the same?
In terms of military exploits, Hou Junji can be said to be the first person besides Li Jing.
Li Tai didn't understand how the emperor came up with this ranking.
Is it just because Hou Junji was Li Chengqian's man before?
But Changsun Wuji, a man who was demoted back to his hometown, could sit firmly in the first position. How could Hou Junji...
"The eighteenth hero of Lingyan Pavilion is Duke Yi Guo Qin Qiong!" Wei Zheng read slowly, with a look of surprise on his face.
Qin Qiong has not been taken seriously by the emperor for many years.
Although Qin Qiong's poor health over the years is part of the reason, another reason is that Qin Qiong stood still during the Xuanwu Gate incident.
This made the emperor always worried.
So there were many opportunities later, and the emperor naturally ignored Qin Qiong.
Qin Qiong also knew that what he did at that time dissatisfied the emperor, so he never had any complaints.
Before Wei Zheng received this imperial edict, he always felt that it was a blessing for Qin Qiong to enter Lingyan Pavilion.
The eighteenth place surprised him.
After all, Hou Junji has not read his name until now.
Qin Qiong is much luckier than him.
Wei Zheng was also surprised. Why did he not see Hou Junji's name until now.
Slowly unfolding the remaining imperial edict, and looking at the remaining names, Wei Zheng's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Old Qin, did you hear that, number 18!" Cheng Yaojin pulled Qin Qiong, his voice echoing in the Tai Chi Hall.
All the officials looked at him with astonishment and envy.
Qin Qiong swayed, his mouth opened, but no words came out.
"The 19th hero of Lingyan Pavilion is the Duke of Chen!" Wei Zheng read the next name.
Everyone's eyes fell on Hou Junji's face.
There was no expression on Hou Junji's face.
There was deep dissatisfaction in his eyes.
The emperor had said before that only twenty-four heroes would be selected for the third floor of Lingyan Pavilion.
He, Hou Junji, was actually ranked 19th.
Ranked behind Qin Qiong.
When the emperor launched the Xuanwumen Revolution, it was he, Hou Junji, who rushed to the forefront.
Qin Qiong stood still, who knew what he was planning to do?
Who has merit and who is guilty can be seen clearly at a glance.
Today, the emperor actually ranked his Hou Junji after Qin Qiong.
Why?
Hou Junji looked at the emperor, but saw that the emperor was also looking at him.
"Wei Qing, keep reading!" The emperor looked at Hou Junji and raised his hands with Wei Zheng and said.?