"Lin Lang, what do you think of this residence?" Cao Zhengchun personally brought Lin Lang to a large mansion.
"This originally belonged to the Minister of Revenue, but he was implicated in a case last year and arrested by the Eastern Depot to answer for his crimes. The residence has stood empty ever since."
"This is a nine-courtyard residence. Normally, only officials of the second rank or above can live here, but with the Douniu Uniform His Majesty bestowed on you, it still falls within the rules."
Lin Lang had done him such a tremendous favor. Not only had it allowed him to put behind him his failure to protect the empress dowager, resulting in her abduction, and the assassination attempt on His Majesty, but it had also shown His Majesty his loyalty and ability once again.
Although Lin Lang had done most of the rescuing, he was a talent Cao Zhengchun had recommended, and he had even said that he had rescued them under Cao Zhengchun's guidance.
Now that Lin Lang had won Dixin's favor, Cao Zhengchun had to cultivate him properly so that he would work even more wholeheartedly for him.
Lin Lang surveyed the residence. His seven-courtyard residence in Pingyang Prefecture could not compare to this. Not only did it have artificial hills and pavilions, but it also had artificial hills and ponds. Even the roof beams were made of golden-thread nanmu wood. It was incomparably lavish.
This residence was worth at least three hundred thousand taels!
"Thank you, Director. I like it very much."
Cao Zhengchun smiled broadly. "Good. I've already had the place cleaned. The servants and palace maids His Majesty bestowed on you are waiting in the western courtyard. I've also arranged a steward familiar with Capital City for you."
"Capital City is full