This young man is none other than Zhong Mingyuan.
He has met Zhou Rui, and he also knows a little bit about this woman's talents, and he has also heard a little bit about the relationship between Zhou Rui and Sheng Shi. Therefore, if a girl comes to get drunk late at night, it is not just for the sake of love and affection. What could it be for?
"This Shengshi is true. When you said you liked Zhou Rui, why didn't you say so directly? Instead, you agreed to go out with Princess Sujin. This Princess Sujin is in love for the first time, and you are a young talent. If these two people collide, If there is a spark, wouldn't you Sheng Shi become the contemporary Chen Shimei?"
Zhong Mingyuan was talking to himself, not taking Zhou Rui seriously.
Zhou Rui was displeased when he heard this and thought, "Who are you? How dare you talk about me and Sheng Shi!"
When Zhou Rui pushed the table and stood up, walking up to Zhong Mingyuan, Zhong Mingyuan didn't pay attention and continued to drink on his own.
Zhou Rui took a closer look and saw that it was Zhong Mingyuan, the eldest young master of the Zhong family. He immediately became wary and said, "It turns out that the eldest young master of the Zhong family likes to gossip behind other people's backs!"
Zhong Mingyuan wasn't angry either, he just laughed and said: "It doesn't matter whether I was laughed at or not. The point is you. You will be laughed at by others in the future, and it will be uncomfortable to watch your beloved stay and fly with others. You have nothing to do with me." what relationship!"
Zhou Rui used the strength of the wine to slam her fist on the table and said, "What do you mean?"
Zhong Mingyuan smiled and said: "Isn't it obvious? In fact, I have already said it! Farewell!"
After finishing speaking, Zhong Mingyuan stood up and was about to leave. Zhou Rui reached out to stop Zhong Mingyuan and said, "Please speak clearly before leaving!"
Zhong Mingyuan smiled and said, "Is this your attitude when asking others for advice?"
Zhou Rui heard this and her tone became much kinder: "Please ask Mr. Zhong for advice!"
After finishing speaking, Zhou Rui turned to the waiter and said, "Warm up another pot of wine and serve a few side dishes. It's mine!"
"Okay!" The waiter raised his handkerchief and turned to go to the kitchen to get wine and food.
Not long after, the food and drinks were all ready. Zhou Rui toasted first and said, "I just offended you with my words. Please make atonement, Mr. Zhong!"
Zhong Mingyuan also drank the whole drink and said: "Miss Zhou speaks quickly, Zhong admires her!"
After drinking for three rounds, Zhong Mingyuan said: "Miss Zhou, Sheng Shi actually has you in his heart. He also looked embarrassed at the Qionglin Banquet that day, but Sheng Guoer insisted on letting him serve as a guide for Princess Sujin. , who only wants to climb a high branch, so, Miss Zhou, you can try to save it!"
Zhong Mingyuan actually felt very disdainful of this statement in his heart. It was really shameful for him, a grown man, to be like a talkative woman.
But his father Zhong Shide said that if you want to achieve great things, you must do whatever it takes to achieve something!
Hearing what Zhong Mingyuan said, Zhou Rui actually felt a little fluttered in her heart, because no one wanted to give up the love in their hearts, but they just owed a real opportunity to express themselves. If they could successfully separate Sheng Shi and Su Jin, There is a possibility of a comeback.
Once evil thoughts arose, Zhou Rui entered the devil's way, and an obsession arose in her chest.
Seeing her thoughtful look, Zhong Mingyuan said, "I do have a way to help Miss Zhou get her wish!"
Zhou Rui's eyes lit up and he said, "How to do it?"
Zhong Mingyuan said with a smile: "Of course I have to let you help!"
Zhou Rui paused and asked, "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Zhong Mingyuan said: "As long as you tell me Sheng Guoer's reception plan, I will help you successfully regain Shengshi!"
Zhou Rui stood up angrily, pointed at Zhong Mingyuan and shouted: "You want me to betray Sheng Guoer!"
Zhong Mingyuan replied with a smile: "She Sheng Guoer knew that you liked Sheng Shi and Sheng Shi also liked you, but she separated you two. She betrayed you first, so why do you feel guilty?"
Zhou Rui said angrily: "In short, I will not betray Sheng Guoer, otherwise my conscience will be uneasy!"
Zhong Mingyuan said: "Think about it, if you give it a try, not only will Sheng Shi be yours, but once Sheng Guoer offends Concubine Li, her property will be sealed up, and if you stand up at that time Save the Sheng family's property, then Sheng Shi will care and cherish you even more, and Sheng Guo'er will also look at you with admiration, and maybe make you the matron of the Sheng family. Isn't this what you have always wanted? "
The Sheng family's property? Being the matron of the house? Zhou Rui's mind moved, and then Zhong Mingyuan continued: "At the critical moment, our Zhong family will help you. To tell you the truth, the relationship between Concubine Li and our family is extraordinary. If it hadn't been for my stupid brother who ruined things , How could he, Shengshi, have this opportunity?"
Zhou Rui bowed her hands and said goodbye: "Mr. Zhong, my little girl feels unwell, so I'll leave first!"
After finishing speaking, Zhou Rui left a piece of silver and turned around.
Back home, Qiu Xue saw Zhou Rui looking distracted, so she stepped forward and asked, "Sister, what's wrong with you? You look listless?"
Qiu Xue also stepped forward to smell it and said, "Are you still drinking?"
Zhou Rui hid for a moment and said, "Oh, I'm not in a good mood. I had a few drinks."
Qiu Xue asked with concern: "Sister, if you have anything on your mind, you can tell me!"
Zhou Rui wanted to have a good chat with Qiu Xue about what happened today, but she was thoughtful and felt that if she told Qiu Xue, she would undoubtedly tell everyone in the world that she, Zhou Rui, was going to betray Sheng Guoer.
Zhou Rui smiled and shook her head and said, "No, I just feel tired for a while. You should rest early!"
Qiu Xue nodded. Although she was a little skeptical, she believed in Zhou Rui. It was even more impossible for her to think that Zhou Rui would have such thoughts, so she went back to her room to rest alone.
Early the next morning, Zhou Rui, who thought about it all night, finally made up his mind.
In the early morning, as soon as the Zhong family opened the door, a boy came to the door with a letter.
"Who are you looking for?"
The servant of the Zhong family asked curiously.
"My master asked me to give this thing to Master Zhong. He told me what happened last night and hopes that Master Zhong can fulfill his promise!"
After saying that, the boy left.
The servant of the Zhong family scratched his head and came to the main hall with the letter. At this moment, Zhong Mingyuan had just finished dressing up and came out.
"Master, someone asked me to forward this letter to you. He also said that he hopes you can fulfill your promise about what happened last night!"
Just as the servant finished speaking, he saw Zhong Mingyuan taking the letter happily and said, "I didn't expect Zhou Rui to be persuaded!"
Zhong Mingyuan couldn't wait to open the letter and said: "I hope it is a real reception plan."
When Zhong Mingyuan opened the letter and read it, he immediately beamed with joy: "As expected, it's really Sheng Guoer's reception plan!"
Seeing that all the arrangements above were perfectly designed, Zhong Mingyuan immediately said: "Everyone gather together, I have important orders!"
The servants gathered quickly. After listening to Zhong Mingyuan's instructions, Zhong Mingyuan said: "You are divided into three groups. The first group will block all the entrances and exits of this line. There will not be any gaps for Concubine Li Guifei's carriage. pass!"
Then, Zhong Mingyuan ordered the second group: "You set up our Zhong family's catering along the road, and provide guides to lead them to the west. They are not allowed to meet anyone from any property or shop in Shengguoer!"
The people in the second group quickly went to handle related matters after receiving the order.
Zhong Mingyuan appointed a third group of people disguised as Sheng's store to rob Concubine Li on the road, and informed Concubine Li that Sheng Guoer was seeking revenge for Concubine Li's false accusation of her brother!
The third group was a group of local hooligans who were temporary servants. When they heard that there was money to be made, everyone was excited and gearing up. Some even pulled out their daggers and showed ferocious expressions.
After giving the order, Zhong Mingyuan said: "Brothers, victory or defeat depends on this. If Sheng Guoer offends Concubine Li this time, she will never be able to stand up again. When the time comes, I will reward you all generously. Your glory and wealth are all in this one move, so you must take it seriously and make no mistake!"
The servants felt as if they had been given a shot of blood after hearing the news. Everyone hurriedly went to get ready.
Sheng Guoer, on the other hand, was still planning the final arrangements for how to receive Concubine Li. The dinner was scheduled to be at a country house in Dongcun Village, which gave Concubine Li a different feeling, as if she had returned home. , this trick of recalling childhood was learned by Sheng Guoer from a modern tour guide.
On the other hand, Sheng Guoer also arranged for accompanying maids and some pastries, all of which were handed over to Sheng Shi one by one.
Sheng Shi also made sufficient preparations and memorized the mountains, rivers, scenery and allusions word for word, which made Sheng Guoer feel at ease.
Next, it depends on the actual effect.
When Sheng Shi went to pick up Concubine Li, he was surprised to find that another middle-aged man had appeared.
The county guard said respectfully: "Sheng Shi, this is Prince Rong, the emperor's sworn brother, the founding father of the Dasheng Dynasty, and the brother of Concubine Li. Come quickly and pay your respects!"
Sheng Shi hurriedly stepped forward to salute and said, "See Prince Rong."
It is said that this Prince Rong also heard that his sister had gone to his hometown, which aroused his homesickness, so he also thought about it, rode his horse and brought his entourage to meet his sister.
As soon as he arrived here, he heard that Sheng Shi was going to be a guide, so Prince Rong wanted to know whether this young man was as talented as the governor said, and he also wanted to get to know Sheng Guoer. Because Prince Rong also heard a lot about Sheng Guoer's deeds.
"Are you the top scorer in economics in this year's provincial examination?"
Although Prince Rong is a prince, he is very amiable.
Sheng Shi was about to answer when she heard Princess Sujin say: "Yes, uncle, he is very powerful and talented. He can solve such difficult situations!"
Prince Rong had no heirs, so he treated his niece as his own, just like his own daughter, listening to everything he said and acting like a daughter-slave.
Prince Rong smiled and said: "Okay, okay, my Sujin will do whatever she says!"
Su Jin looked at Sheng Shi proudly, and Sheng Shi nervously sweated on his forehead and replied: "The princess is too praised."
Princess Sujin said arrogantly: "If it is, it is, if it is not, it is not. Why are you so hypocritical!"
Concubine Li said angrily: "Su Jin, this is called politeness, not hypocrisy. Stop talking!"
Su Jin pouted and looked at Sheng Shi dissatisfied, and said, "Look how I will tease you soon! Humph!"
Sheng Shi did not dare to go beyond the rules. At this moment, he felt that Zhou Rui was much friendlier than Princess Su Jin. I couldn't help but think of Zhou Rui's smile.
Su Jin looked at Sheng Shi who was in a daze and said, "What are you still doing? Let's go quickly!"
After saying that, Su Jin got on the carriage, then opened the curtain and said: "Sheng Shi, come up quickly, we are looking for a fight!"
After hearing this, Sheng Shi responded hurriedly and got into the car.
Su Jin became happy again and said, "Let's go! By the way, Sheng Shi, where are we going? I tell you, if you make me and my aunt unhappy, I will beat you!"
After finishing speaking, Su Jin waved his pink fist and pretended to be threatening.
Sheng Shi felt that he was really walking on thin ice and immediately replied: "I won't make the princess unhappy!"
Su Jin snorted and said, "You can't just make me unhappy, my uncle and mother also have to be happy!"
Sheng Shi wiped his sweat and said, "Yes, yes! Princess, I obey!"
Su Jin said: "Why are you still standing there, let's go!"
Following Su Jin's order, the carriage drove forward.
At this moment, the first group of servants of the Zhong family have prepared rocks and have been waiting on the road to the entrance of the valley where Concubine Li Guifei and her party are about to arrive. . . .
