The old man took a sip of tea and continued, "The Prince Gong Mansion witnessed the Qing Dynasty's rise and fall, carrying a wealth of historical and cultural information. It's said that 'one Prince Gong Mansion represents half of the history of the Qing Dynasty.' Throughout its unique historical evolution, the Prince Gong Mansion has left behind many unique architectural masterpieces. It is a typical example of the construction techniques of ancient Chinese official architecture and an important part of the 'Traditional Chinese Timber Structure Construction Techniques,' an intangible cultural heritage of humanity."

The old man wanted to pick up the teacup again, but found that it was empty. Li Moer waved his hand, and two cups of Dahongpao brewed in the space appeared on the table. The whole courtyard was immediately filled with the fragrance of tea.

The old man sniffed and said, "This fragrance surpasses the tea leaves picked from the mother tree. It's true that the spiritual tea nourished by the spiritual spring water is extraordinary. The small quota we are given each year doesn't allow us to drink it freely."

Li Moer chuckled and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I have plenty here. You two elders can drink as much as you want."

She waved her hand, and two large boxes appeared on the table, each containing two kilograms of Dahongpao tea. She said, "Just tell me when you're done, and I'll bring them to the two grandfathers."

The two elderly men were very satisfied. The old man continued, "This Prince Gong Mansion is currently under renovation. We originally planned to open it as a scenic spot after the renovation was completed. Now I give it to you. I hope you will treat it well. After you are gone, it will be nationalized."

Li Moer immediately agreed and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely protect this Prince Gong Mansion." She was filled with excitement. It was such an honor to own such a house that carried such a profound history and culture.

The old man nodded with satisfaction. "We're relieved to hear that. There are still many details to be learned in the renovation of Prince Gong's Mansion. If you have any questions later, please feel free to consult Director Hao. I will have him follow up on the subsequent repairs and speed up the process."

Li Moer happily agreed and had a meal with the two old men before leaving the courtyard.

The next morning, Li Moer went to Prince Gong's Mansion early. She wanted to see this famous mansion.

When they arrived at Prince Gong's Mansion, the staff at the door saw that it was Li Moer and respectfully let her in.

Stepping into the palace, she felt as if she had traveled back to the Qing Dynasty. The antique buildings, the vermilion gates, and the tall walls all exuded a sense of history.

She strolled along the corridors, admiring the exquisite wood, stone, and brick carvings, marveling at the superb skills of the ancient craftsmen. As she walked, she came to a courtyard that was being renovated.

Several craftsmen were busy at work when one of them accidentally dropped his tools. Li Moer stepped forward to help pick them up. The young craftsman gave her a grateful look, and the two began chatting. From him, Li Moer learned about many of the difficulties faced in the restoration, such as some ancient techniques that had been lost, and they could only do their best to restore them.

Li Moer suddenly remembered that there were some ancient books in her space that might be of help. She decided to go back and look for them, and contribute to the restoration of this historic house so that it could be presented to the world in its most perfect form.

There were footsteps coming from the gate. Li Moer looked up and saw Director Hao and more than 20 people walking towards this side.

When he saw Li Moer, Director Hao's eyes showed even more respect. The fact that the old leader gave her this famous mansion showed how important she was in the eyes of the old leader.

He hurried to Li Moer's side and said, "Deputy Director Li, you are here. I just hired these people to renovate this house. They are just the first batch. I will find more masters in the next two days and strive to complete the renovation within three months."

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