Chapter 1061 - 241: Who is the Favorite_2
Mo Heng only found out upon her return that Xiao Yong had become one of her personal soldiers, following her everywhere. She would also call out to "the boy Yong" casually when there was nothing in particular, "It’s just an old plum tree that isn’t even in bloom right now."
Seeing his lack of interest, Pei Qin thought it made sense.
The managing eunuch immediately stepped forward to introduce, "General! There isn’t much to see in the front courtyard; it’s all in the garden. Now all kinds of flowers are blooming beautifully, there are lotuses by the lake, water lilies in the pond, and the scenery in the bamboo garden isn’t bad either."
Pei Qin listened and headed towards the garden.
Pavilions, towers, carved beams, and painted rafters, weeping willows dangling by the white embankment along the lake, various flowers and trees in full bloom. Opposite was a bamboo forest, crisp and oil-green, brimming with verdancy.
As Pei Qin looked around, she cursed inwardly, "This is ridiculously extravagant! This garden alone is enough to explore for a day, and no doubt it cost a fortune to build."
Legend had it that Prince Zhao, the elder brother of the previous emperor, could have succeeded to the throne, but he assisted Emperor Chu Wen to ascend to the throne instead and then stepped back from court affairs, doing business to earn money. Whatever he earned, he invested in building this garden.
Curious, Pei Qin leaned closer to Mo Heng and asked, "Is this Prince Zhao silly or what?"