The next day in Chang'an City, it was the morning Si Pai time again. Haigong, who had already passed the urgent request through the right Yintai gate, finally got a letter from General Yang Xuanji, the gatekeeper of the left prison, who was on duty between the front court and the back court, allowing him to enter the palace to see the majesty.
However, this is obviously an embarrassing situation for Ouchi at this moment. It's neither too early nor too late. The corona of the sun and the Chinese watch in the palace city have not yet aligned in a straight line; therefore, before the bells and drum towers sounding the time, it can still be considered morning.
But for all kinds of ordinary people living in Chang'an City; most of them have already eaten simple or crude lunch; it can be regarded as afternoon, another period of time when they need to start their busy life again .
But for the upper-class families who live in the north of Chang'an City, this is just the end of a long night of dreaming! It will take at least a few more hours for them to re-enter and start the so-called "today", this charming Gorgeous days.
Most people are not afraid that the early morning will interfere with their sweet dreams, nor are they afraid that the longer days will prevent them from staying up all night to enjoy and play music; their homes are full of thick and fine curtains; Keep out the morning light;
There are also splendid lamps that see night as day, and can extend the afterglow of the setting sun into halls and balconies. For them, no matter it is morning or evening, midnight or noon, day or night... there are no clear boundaries; there is only the indulgence and joy of being full of guests and friends.
As a minister of the emperor, Hai Gong, who had his own palace, was naturally one of these people who indulged in fun day and night. And among the classes and groups to which he belonged, and because he was born in a feudal lord, he was able to stand out among thousands of officials.
His rank is not very high and his qualifications are not very deep. Tianjia regards him as a confidant and a close servant who can laugh, scold and scold him at any time. Therefore, compared with the eunuchs and eunuchs in the palace, eunuchs in the palace, and eunuchs in the palace, they have long been targeted by the foreign princes.
Hai Gong, who was subordinate to the Internal Visitor Supervisor and was responsible for carrying out the performance and reception at the Right Yintai Gate, could enter and leave the palace relatively calmly and low-key. He even traveled privately between the clan, relatives, and even the vassal states in Beijing, and took on various private missions from the saints.
Therefore, he had long been accustomed to this kind of belated summons; he didn't think there was anything strange about it. In fact, as the emperors of the past dynasties have become more relaxed and leisurely in their daily lives, the pace of life inside the palace is now far slower than that outside.
Therefore, the inner court was still in a deep sleep; it was so quiet everywhere that there was no sound. Even the occasional guards, palace sweepers, or eunuchs guarding the gates inevitably have some lingering fatigue and laziness caused by long periods of peace.
Haigong followed in a familiar manner, with lowered eyebrows, hands lowered and shoulders lowered, stepping on the small yellow gate with small steps, and passed through the majestic archways, porches and palaces.
Finally, he came to the vestibule of a building complex called Ganliang Hall on the east side of the palace where Shaoyang Courtyard is located. The little eunuch who was on duty saw Hai Gong being brought in. Immediately, with cat-like soft movements, he gently opened the colorful bead curtain and let himself in.
What hit you was a fragrant fragrance. From the golden furnace where the sea beast swallowed the sun, silk quilts curled up and filled the entire hall. Through the thick curtain of incense, Haigong could see clearly that in the huge main hall, except for a gray figure of yellow cedar, there was no one else and it looked unusually empty.
As the little eunuch sang in a low voice: "Hai Chuanzhuan announced!". However, the man was leaning over a large dark paper, swiping at the paper and sketching something without picking up his head at all. He just moved his chin slightly to express "I understand", and then concentrated on describing it. .
This wait was enough for Hai Gong to stand upright for more than half an hour. But the man was completely unaware of it. In his thoughtful expression, he looked a bit sluggish and a bit troubled. He seemed to be so distracted by the work at hand that he forgot the existence of Xuan Jian beside him.
I saw that on several large and slippery Wu Chen cases, many discarded manuscripts had been torn apart. The man had already drafted several times, but he still felt unsatisfied, so he rolled the half-finished drafts into balls and unconsciously tore them into pieces.
This is obviously a typical reaction that poets, calligraphers, and painters often show when they fail in their conception. Suddenly, his wandering gaze, which lacked focus, briefly touched the humble and respectful gaze of Haigong, who was patiently standing beside him, holding his breath.
However, his expression suddenly brightened, as if he had found some essential point or key. He drew several vigorous strokes on the unfolded Chengtang frost paper, and he suddenly smiled innocently.
Then, the man put down his sketching brush and looked up and turned around, revealing a young and noble face. I saw him asking lightly in an intimate tone as if talking about family matters:
"Hai LaoGong, can you tell me accurately? Is the matter... already so serious?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, if I hadn't seen this with my own eyes, it would be unbelievable that there are such bizarre things in the world."
Hai Gong said in a solemn and humble voice:
"What's more, the North Prison Mansion has also found out the evidence of the crime. I really can't tolerate this servant being so frightened and inexplicable!"
"Then do you know that the Northern Supervisor of the Neiyuan is the son of Yingfang who is an old friend of the Northern Emperor and is quite favored by him."
However, His Royal Highness the Supervisor of the Chao Dynasty asked:
"Because of this, this slave is even more frightened; such an important person can be easily thrown away; the connections behind it are not shocking."
Hai Gong looked frightened and said:
"Since this matter is so serious, it is even more important that the Lord of Luodu should be informed of the matter quickly, and that the Lord Bingming be investigated strictly both internally and externally to ensure correct discipline."
Jian Chao shook his head gently and said:
"This is what I'm worried about. Now all the clues and keys are in Xantai; the leading expediency to follow up on this matter is no longer in the hands of slaves and others. I'm afraid that the longer Ouchi is delayed, there will be more unbearable things to say. matter, and hindered the Holy Spirit from hearing it."
Haigong quickly paused and explained:
"That's all, I am the emperor's brother who guards Shangjing. Don't you even have this little care?"
His Royal Highness the prisoner suddenly sighed and said:
"After all, this is due to the relationship between Yu Zaijing's supervisor; we can't let those high-ranking ministers in the outer court make a fuss about things, impeach the ministers of the Tian family, and there are actually some people who are secretly plotting to eat animals, right? !”
"This slave is extremely frightened."
Hai Gong said tremblingly:
However, not long after, at the right gate. Hai Gong, who had received the corresponding talisman and letter card, swept away his previous caution; facing the summoned subordinates, he spoke sternly with some excitement:
"I have been ordered by His Highness to inspect the various gardens inside and outside, as well as the guards at the gate."
"If you have any means, feel free to use them to ensure that everyone passes the test and that everyone is trustworthy!"
Of course, the reason why he is keen on this matter is also very simple. Although this job is undoubtedly a big trouble for most people, it is also a legitimate opportunity to expand personal authority and influence in disguised form.
You must know that although the number of eunuchs in the imperial court between the two capitals, three capitals and sixteen prefectures is said to be tens of thousands, the positions become more limited as you go up. In the end, those few positions could only be limited to a specific small circle composed of a few eunuch families and close followers of the vassal residence.
Since Hai Gong was born in a feudal dynasty, he also had the intention to break the current relatively stable structure and raise his status as an envoy in the three provinces, five bureaus and twenty-four offices, as well as in various palaces and courtyards.
So at the same time, in the former dynasty of the imperial city, in the northwest corner of the public house where the censor of the procuratorate was on duty. Two official documents with different contents were also placed in front of Guo Chongtao, the censor of Guancheng in the south, who was suddenly summoned from his busy schedule.
