"Master, do you have any time limit requirements?" Chang An asked.

Helian Yu waved his hand and said indifferently: "One month? That should be about right?"

Chang An nodded: "Understood, Master, please rest assured."

After Chang An reported the matter, he left without staying for long and went back to work.

The wind outside blew into the imperial palace, and standing on the tall buildings in the palace, it felt a bit cool.

"What's so mysterious? We haven't seen you so serious for a long time." Chang Hai asked with a smile.

Opposite Chang Hai was Chang An, who was dressed in blue brocade clothes. He had a handsome and tall figure with a straight back. At first glance, he looked like the master of the palace.

"Godfather, what do you think of the private residence?" Chang An did not ask what he knew.

After all, Chang Hai was his godfather, so he was somewhat hesitant to ask.

"What do you mean?" With decades of experience by the emperor's side, Chang Hai was able to detect the hidden meaning in Chang An's words. His eyes rolled, and he was secretly shocked. He took a step forward and asked seriously, "What do you want to do behind Princess Zhaoyang's back?"

"You are in your current position thanks to the princess's support. The reward from His Majesty is not entirely based on your merits, but more on the princess's face. You must not take the foolish path of betraying your master!"

Chang An was a little confused when he heard what Chang Hai meant, but Chang Hai misunderstood that he wanted to betray his master, which he could not tolerate.

"Godfather, you misunderstood. Although Chang'an was rewarded by His Majesty, I know that it was all the princess's merit and I have no intention of betraying my master." Chang'an stared at Chang Hai with his dark eyes. "A temple is being built in the West Street District. Rumor has it that it is your private residence. This son also learned about it by chance and knows very little. That's why I hurried to the palace to ask for peace of mind from Godfather."

Chang Hai suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Chang An with a look of surprise for a moment, then frowned: "Since the founding of this dynasty, eunuchs are not allowed to build private residences. I have followed Your Majesty for more than 30 years, how could I not know this little law? The construction of a temple requires the approval of officials in the capital. If I do it, the first person to be held accountable will be Your Majesty."

Chang An lowered his eyes, and a deep meaning flashed in his eyes: "Son, I understand. It is just built in the name of godfather. The name of the land grant is probably not very important."

Chang Hai paced, then looked at Chang An and said seriously: "You should go out of the palace to do your work first, don't worry about this matter."

"Yes, godfather."

After Chang An knew that Chang Hai had an idea in mind, he left without hesitation.

It doesn’t matter whether this private residence was commissioned by Chang Hai or not. What matters is what can be found out.

In the imperial study, Chang Hai reported the matter to the emperor and knelt on the ground, showing his loyalty.

Helian Su twisted a string of red sandalwood playfully: "Xiao Yu'er has a plan in mind, and she is making progress."

"Your Majesty is right. Princess Zhaoyang is intelligent and has the guidance of the Imperial Master. She will become a great person in the future."

"Xiao Yu'er did remind me." Helian Su picked up the pen, "You have served me for many years, and you should indeed be granted a residence outside the palace."

"Your Majesty, I thank you!" - Imperial Master's Mansion.

Helian Yu had a stern face and was angry, but reluctantly poured the licorice into the bamboo tube.

Chang Zuo sat on a small bench nearby, supervising the work in a serious manner, holding a book in his hand: "The licorice has spilled."

"Hmph." Helian Yu picked up the spilled licorice and put it in a small bamboo basket beside him. He looked at Chang Zuo with a pout, "Lord Zuo Shilang, don't you have any official business to attend to? Why are you so idle all the time?"

Chang Zuo held the book in his hand and said: "My job is not very busy. I usually work after dinner. Besides, there are two left assistant ministers, and the other one is not much busier than me."

"Do you listen to whatever the Master says?"

"Um."

"What if Master lets you taste the Ren Zhong Huang I made?" Helian Yu fooled Chang Zuo.

"Young Master, you won't." Chang Zuo held the book tightly, his face tense, "Your move is called killing with a borrowed knife, right?"

Helian Yu blinked: "Ah? What are you talking about? Why don't I understand?"

"Well, it seems that reading books can really help you grow your brain." Helian Yu sighed, and patted Chang Zuo's shoulder with his licorice-stained hand, "Keep studying! In the future, you will be the commander-in-chief of the army! You can ride a horse to repel the enemy and discuss strategies in the military camp."

"Yeah." Chang Zuo's lips curled slightly, obviously happy to be praised by Helian Yu, "Keep doing your job, don't be lazy."

Helian Yu: "..."

hehe.

"Master has entered the palace today and will probably not be able to return home until nightfall. Won't you let me take a break?" Helian Yu wailed to Chang Zuo.

"Then you can be lazy."

Chang Zuo sat on the small stool and turned around.

Helian Yu: "..."

Okay.

We chatted leisurely and made more than forty bamboo tubes in two hours.

"Brother Chang Zuo, come with me to the Holly Garden to put it up~"

Chang Zuo still had his back to Helian Yu, and even shook his head: "War is a matter of great importance to a country, life and death..."

Helian Yu: “???”

"Long Zuo!"

"Warfare is a matter of great importance to a country..."

"Xiao Changzuo!"

"The place of life and death, the way of survival and destruction, must be..."

Helian Yu slapped Chang Zuo on the back and walked towards the Holly Garden holding a bamboo basket.

Immediately afterwards, a big hand pulled the bamboo basket over, and Helian Yu raised his head and looked at Chang Zuo.

Chang Zuo: "You put it in the manure pit yourself. I am only responsible for delivering it."

"Okay!"

In Holly Garden, Helian Yu blocked his nose, put the bamboo tube into the manure pit, and twisted his little face into a rag.

"Your Highness, there is a female guest outside, who says she wants to see the Imperial Preceptor." The maid from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion came in to report.

"Female guest?" Helian Yu was curious, "Master's peach blossom?"

Chang Zuo: "It should be Miss Ruan, the one who wants to take you as her master."

"Oh, I have to go take a look. I can't let Master pick up a wild disciple!" Helian Yu hurriedly ran out of Holly Garden, "Master can only have me as his disciple!"

Chang Zuo opened his mouth: "Originally——"

Before he could finish his words, Helian Yu had already disappeared.

He turned his eyes to the bamboo tube on the ground and finished his words: "There will be no other disciples. The master said so himself."

Chang Zuo raised his foot and followed.