Sheng Guo'er asked: "Father-in-law, I heard that Concubine Li Guifei is about to save her relatives, and she also said that she wants to build a palace in her hometown of Ping'an Township, and her daughter wants to undertake this project, but she has been hindered by some obstacles!" ”

Chang Bowen said with some displeasure when he heard this: "Labor and money, this Li Guifei is really arrogant and lascivious, the new dynasty has just been established, and all kinds of waste are waiting to be revived, but she does not think about frugality, but instead intensifies the search for the people's fat and people's ointment, she is really a demon concubine who is a disaster for the country!" ”

Sheng Guo'er shook her head and said: "Father-in-law, don't say that, I also sent someone to inquire that Concubine Li's family had funded grain, grass and ordnance when they raised troops in the Holy Dynasty, so they were meritorious to the Dasheng Dynasty." Although it is a bit arrogant and lascivious, it is not a fault! ”

Chang Bowen said: "Guo'er, how can you speak for her, I am about to play the court and renovate the harem!" ”

Sheng Guo'er thought to herself, old man, you are really broad, and you also manage the emperor's private affairs, isn't this just a tooth extraction from the tiger's mouth?

Sheng Guo'er's expression was seen in Meng Xingzhou's eyes, and Meng Xingzhou naturally knew what Sheng Guo'er meant, so he said: "Father-in-law, this is the emperor's family affair after all, if we are courtiers who manage too much, it will arouse the emperor's suspicion!" ”

Chang Bowen is a hard-necked person, and he arched his hand to the sky: "The old man is loyal to the monarch and the country, and everything is for the sake of the common people, if I make a direct admonition, the emperor will also forgive the old minister." ”

Sheng Guo'er sighed, and said in her heart that this father-in-law recognized it would be affected by him sooner or later. I have to think of a way not to offend Concubine Li, but also to keep this "loyal minister" from being spanked by the emperor.

Chang Bowen is the founding father of the Dasheng Dynasty, and the emperor likes his uprightness, so he made him the first assistant of the Imperial Historical Observatory and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so Chang Bowen has always been rather bent than bend, and many major cases were solved by Chang Bowen, especially the Wei Jinzhong case this time, which can be handled quietly and without alarming other officials and magnates, which makes the emperor very satisfied.

But Li Guifei is different, one of the fathers of the people did not break the law, and the other is honest, these Sheng Guoer Dou inquired, you came up and wanted to impeach others because Li Guifei wanted to build a palace according to the standards, which is not good for reason.

Besides, Meng Xingzhou told Sheng Guo'er that he had seen Li Guifei in the palace, and Li Guifei was also a smart person, she must build the palace according to the standards of the imperial court, and she would never let herself have any arrogant and lascivious handles in the hands of others.

The reason why Concubine Li Guifei was favored was because she won the heart of the emperor and knew what the emperor liked and disliked.

Therefore, Sheng Guo'er said: "Father-in-law, I will find a way to make Concubine Li not trouble the people, but also have a good place to live, maybe in the end, Concubine Li will have to thank us, and when that time comes, father-in-law, you will play the Son of Heaven again, and when you talk about Concubine Li's virtue, won't everyone be happy?" ”

Although Chang Bowen knew that Sheng Guo'er had extraordinary abilities, how could the dignified concubine wronged herself with condescension?

"Guo'er, what can you do to make Concubine Li Guifei live happily in her hometown and save money for the imperial court?"

Sheng Guo'er said with a smile: "Naturally, it depends on construction technology, as long as Li Guifei chooses us, I have a way to make Li Guifei not only live comfortably, but also win a good reputation!" ”

Chang Bowen stroked his beard, groaned for a while and said, "Okay, I'll enter the palace immediately and tell Concubine Li about this!" ”

Sheng Guo'er arched her hand and said, "Thank you father-in-law so much!" ”

After Chang Bowen left, Meng Xingzhou said worriedly: "There are many people who have offended the righteous father in the court, although he has authority, but Li Guifei may not listen to his righteous father, as long as the righteous father says that he wants to save expenses, Li Guifei will not be happy, after all, she is also implemented according to the standard, why should she save more than other concubines?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said: "I think Li Guifei should consider it if she is self-motivated!" ”

Meng Xingzhou shook his head and said: "I think Concubine Li Guifei is a person who follows the rules and has no ambitions, she just wants to live comfortably, and in addition, she doesn't want to compete with the queen for the position, if she does this, wouldn't it be clear that she wants to gain prestige and surpass the queen?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said with a smile: "It's really a palace fight since ancient times, I didn't expect you to like palace fight news too!" ”

Meng Xingzhou waved his hand and said, "What's the use of me caring about this matter?" I'm worried about whether your plan will work! ”

Sheng Guo'er said: "Then there is another way, I heard Pei Minglun say, this time Li Guifei is going to openly recruit workers, if we can obtain the right to undertake this project, then everything will be easy!" ”

Meng Xingzhou pondered: "There is nothing to say about the Pei family's cooperation with us, what I am worried about is the Lu family, and now that I have found out that Xiaozhuang is Lu Wanqing's person, how can we cooperate with her, and besides, haven't you been lukewarm to her?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said with a smile: "There is a foreigner named Benjamin Disraeli in the West, and he once said that there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies in this world. Sometimes enemies are also friends, but sometimes when there is a conflict of interest, friends can also become enemies! ”

Meng Xingzhou was confused by Sheng Guo'er's words, and asked, "Guo'er, what are you going to do, do you want to cooperate with Lu Wanqing?" ”

Sheng Guo'er smiled slightly and said, "Why not, now Lu Wanqing wants to be independent, but her husband's family is the Chen family, so the Chen family will definitely have to intervene in this project." Why don't we take this opportunity and borrow Lu Wanqing's hand to help us clear the obstacles? ”

Meng Xingzhou shook his head, he didn't believe that Lu Wanqing would not help the Chen family, and turn around to help Sheng Guo'er deal with his fiancé's family.

Sheng Guo'er heard Meng Xingzhou's worries and said: "Xianggong, you have been busy and neglected to investigate Lu Wanqing, after I tell her true situation, you may change some of your current thoughts!" ”

Lu Wanqing's fiancé Chen Liwen is a prodigal child, she is not the only woman, but the Lu family and the Chen family have been in-laws for generations, and the marriage between the two has been decided since they were infants.

So when Sheng Guo'er heard this, she felt very sad for the ancient woman, and she couldn't choose the person she loved.

In addition, the Lu family also had a family crisis during this time, Lu Liding, the head of the Lu family, bluntly said that he was impeached, and the saint was not satisfied with him, a nobleman in the Huaixi region, so the Lu family had to rely on the Chen family, which was prosperous in wealth and power, but Chen Liwen looked down on Lu Wanqing because of this.

Therefore, emotionally, Lu Wanqing and Chen Liwen are almost opposites, but Lu Wanqing does not have the strength to compete with Chen Liwen, so she will try her best to cooperate with Sheng Guoer.

After Sheng Guo'er knew the whole thing, she felt that although the Lu family was a skinny camel, it was still a big family after all, and both the connections and financial resources were not much better than her own.

Sheng Guoer said in her heart that if you want to develop better, you must have connections, and Lu Wanqing has become the best choice at present.

The reason why Sheng Guo'er has this confidence is because no builder is willing to touch the stone with an egg and fight against the Chen family to help Lu Wanqing.

Sheng Guo'er felt that even if she didn't have a business, there were other catering businesses, so she was barefoot and not afraid to wear shoes, Sheng Guo'er planned to gamble!

It's all about survival, Sheng Guo'er doesn't know at this moment that the Chen family has already started a plan against Sheng Guo'er at the instigation of the Zhong family.

After Sheng Guo'er and Meng Xingzhou finished analyzing, Meng Xingzhou said: "It seems that you have a bamboo in your chest, you say, how do you want me to help you?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said: "Xianggong, I suggest that you recommend Hu Yanxin to your father-in-law and let him serve in the army, in this way, we will have the help of our own people when we go to do the bunker business, second, please go and invite Lu Wanqing, because in the whole relationship, Lu Wanqing has a much better impression of you, after all, you warmly entertained her when we met for the first time!" ”|

Meng Xingzhou said with a smile: "The first thing is easy to do, I only need to repair a book, and let Hu Yanxin take it to the capital to find my father-in-law." But the second thing, you won't be jealous! ”

Sheng Guo'er looked unbearable after hearing this, and said: "Hey~ Don't be narcissistic, don't worry, I Sheng Guo'er won't be jealous when I do business, but you still have to keep your distance from her!" ”

After finishing speaking, Sheng Guo'er said loudly: "Peony!" ”

Peony heard the voice: "Young lady, are you looking for me?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said: "Go, follow the eldest young master to Lu Wanqing's mansion, after the eldest young master finishes talking about things, you will wait to come back!" ”

Meng Xingzhou crossed his waist and said, "Hey, Sheng Guo'er, it's really yours, you have clearly placed a little secret agent by my side!" ”

Sheng Guo'er said playfully: "What's the matter, it's not cool! ”

Meng Xingzhou laughed dryly: "Okay, okay!" ”

Then, Meng Xingzhou took the peony to Lu Wanqing's temporary residence.

Lu Wanqing was also annoyed at the moment why she used people inappropriately, and she actually used Xiaozhuang, which now makes it difficult to ride a tiger. She is also trying to find a way to ease the relationship with Sheng Guo'er.

At this moment, suddenly the voice of the family came from the door: "Miss, the Sheng family has come to visit, it is Sheng Guoer's husband, Lord Meng Xingzhou!" ”

Hearing that Meng Xingzhou was coming, Lu Wanqing almost didn't jump up, which means that Sheng Guo'er intends to reconcile!

"Quick, please come in, you go and prepare the best melon and fruit pastries, tell the kitchen, make the most exquisite dishes for Lord Meng!"

Lu Wanqing methodically instructed the family to prepare for Meng Xingzhou.

Then, Lu Wanqing said to the maid: "Hongying, go and help me dress up and change into a golden silk feather coat." ”

Hongying said curiously: "Miss, why do you wear such a grand dress!" ”

Lu Wanqing said: "You don't understand, whether the Lu family can turn over depends on whether I can hold Meng Xingzhou this time and reach a reconciliation with Sheng Guo'er!" ”

Then, Lu Wanqing urged Hongying to prepare, Hongying had to go to prepare, and after a while, Hongying told Lu Wanqing that she was ready, Lu Wanqing hurriedly went to make up for her makeup, and then changed into a gold silk feather coat.

At this moment, Meng Xingzhou walked in with a sense of grandeur.