From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 300

The Zhongwu Marquis's Mansion was indeed very large. After entering the gate, there was a screen wall with auspicious clouds carved on it, followed by a spacious courtyard, and then a hall and two side halls.

The sides were used for servants and guards to live, and also for storing sundries.

Behind the hall was the idle courtyard, where maids and slaves could live on both sides. The corridor connected the inner courtyard, and it was divided into four independent courtyards, up, down, left, and right, all of which were the master's bedrooms.

"There are four courtyards. The largest one is definitely for Jianjia and Zhou Yuan. The one on the west side is for me. I will come and live here occasionally."

Qu Ling waved her hand without hesitation and said, "You don't need to assign me a maid or other things. Mo Xiang will help me arrange them."

Zhou Yuan asked in confusion, "Are you planning to marry into my Zhou family?"

"Don't even think about that."

Qu Ling snorted and waved her hand, "I just have a good relationship with Jianjia. She also promised me that she would write a few articles in her spare time and publish them in the Dajin Times."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "That's a good thing."

Jianjia's personality has changed a lot, but Zhou Yuan also wants her to find something to do so that she won't be too boring.

Wanyan Daichan said: "Leave the southern courtyard to me. As the last barrier of the Earl's Mansion, I, as a bodyguard, must have a place to live, right?"

Zhou Yuan said seriously: "Of course."

Politics is always competitive. Zhou Yuan does not think that there are no enemies in Shenjing now. There are mean and sinister means at any time. Wanyan Daichan lives here, so he feels much more at ease.

Zhao Jianjia smiled and said, "Of course, welcome all sisters. It's too boring for me to live here alone in such a big mansion."

Zhou Yuan looked at her, smiled slightly, and said, "The small courtyard in the north is very exquisite, let's arrange it."

Zhao Jianjia understood and smiled slowly, "The courtyard in the north is Ningyue's."

Qu Ling narrowed her eyes and looked at Zhou Yuan and said, "There are four side courtyards in the back. Do you want to arrange a few women to go in?"

Zhou Yuan scratched his head and smiled, "No one for the time being, let's talk about it later."

She calculated in her mind that when the great cause was accomplished, she would change to a larger mansion, preferably one with more than ten courtyards, and settle Cai Ni in, as well as the master...

Huh? Why did I think of the master? I was obviously talking about the second senior sister.

Zhao Jianjia said, "Husband, moving to a new house is a big event, so we need to entertain guests. What do you think we should do?"

This is serious business. We have been in Shenjing for so long, and it is time for such a banquet.

Zhou Yuan said, "Let's set it on February 25th. The day after tomorrow, I will send out invitations, and you and Ziyuan will prepare."

Zhou Yuan already had a plan for who to invite.

In addition to old friends such as Xiong Kuohai, Lord Wangwang, and Gao Biao, of course, there are several brothers from the Wucheng Bingmasi, as well as outstanding model soldiers and officers from the Five Military Camps.

Some brothers under Zhang Feiguanlu have been doing a good job in the past six months, so they should also have a good drink.

Thinking about it this way, there are really quite a lot of people.

Let's do it! Let's have a big banquet to make it lively.

After visiting the courtyard, everyone left. Zhou Yuan and Zhao Jianjia planned and drew up a specific list.

Zhao Jianjia gave some additional suggestions.

"Master Zhuang has known us for a long time and often comes to help. We should invite her."

"Your "Three Kingdoms" has a great influence. A large number of readers have been maintaining your reputation in various places for a long time. We should also invite her to express our gratitude."

"The eldest sister should also be invited. Although she rarely sees us, she is always generous every time. We cannot neglect her."

"Master Xiaozhuang should also be invited. She often protects you."

"Aunt Xue is alone in Shenjing. Ningyue usually accompanies her. She is lonely. She should also be invited."

At this point, she rolled her eyes and said faintly: "You took advantage of her daughter but never visited her. I also visited her twice after the Chinese New Year. Aunt Xue asked about you every time."

Zhou Yuan nodded quickly and said: "Yes, yes, my wife is right. I have considered these aspects. It's not thoughtful enough."

Zhao Jianjia said: "Also, I'm afraid that some people will come uninvited. My husband, you are already of a very high status now, and there must be many people who want to get to know you."

Zhou Yuan thought for a while, and then said: "These aspects cannot be eliminated. At that time, we can only open the door to welcome guests, and don't accept too expensive gifts."

Zhao Jianjia said: "Then the quality of the banquet, a little more luxurious?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "Just normal, although I am not short of money, there is no need to fill that face."

"That's fine."

Zhao Jianjia said slowly: "I will let Mingrui contact the restaurant's kitchen, and then come to the house to cook, basically there will be no problem."

"Really no more?"

Zhao Jianjia asked doubtfully: "Yes, do you have any more?"

Zhou Yuan squinted his eyes and laughed: "No more, it's time to give birth, my mother-in-law is urging me to go out."

Zhao Jianjia had already stood up and started to run outside.

Zhou Yuan grabbed her and said softly: "Some people are very dissatisfied that I didn't go home last night..."

Zhao Jianjia blushed and said: "It's still daytime, no... wait until night."

"It's clearer in the daytime."

Zhou Yuan had just finished speaking when Ziyuan ran in and shouted: "Son-in-law, Gao Biao is here."

Zhou Yuan slammed the table and shouted: "This bastard doesn't come at ordinary times, but he chose this time to come. Let him go to the side hall!"

Helplessly, Zhou Yuan could only go to see him. Gao Biao's status was not high, and he didn't come to see Zhou Yuan many times, but it was often for business.

"Sir, I have met someone recently, a small flag officer of the Jinyiwei, who has just taken office. "

Gao Biao's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "This person is well-spoken and knowledgeable. The key is... he defected from the Central Plains pseudo-court."

Zhou Yuan's figure was shocked. Good guy, Comrade Xiao Gao is either silent or shocking!

He hurriedly asked: "What are the details?"

Gao Biao said: "I have found out that this person is from Xuchang. He joined the bandits at the beginning of last year. Because he has read books and knows some strategies, he quickly achieved a high position."

"After the establishment of the pseudo-court, his position was higher, but Xuchang fell soon, his house was raided, and he went north at the end of the year and joined the Jinyiwei with his connections."

"The Jinyiwei has a strict review mechanism, and his identity cannot be faked."

Speaking of this, Gao Biao lowered his voice and said: "He wants to surrender to the adults."

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes and said: "Does he have a letter of surrender?"

"He knows the details of the pseudo-court, and he knows the bandit leader Zhang Bailong very well. "

Zhou Yuan nodded and whispered, "I'll be waiting for him at the North City Military Department at 2:45 tonight. Bring him here."

"Tell him that I will use him as long as he is useful."

"If he can make contributions, he will be prosperous in the future."

Gao Biao said hurriedly, "I understand."

Zhou Yuan patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Come to the mansion to attend the housewarming banquet the day after tomorrow. You are allowed to bring two confidants. Don't prepare any expensive gifts. You should know that there is nothing missing here."

Gao Biao was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, sir. I understand."

After he left, Zhou Yuan fell into deep thought.

He didn't expect that the competition between him and the pseudo-dynasty would start from now on.

And it was the other party who sent someone to contact him first... It was proactive enough. Zhang Bailong seemed to be a character.

He remembered the comments of the Holy Mother of No Life, and he was also vaguely curious about Zhang Bailong.