After she became a county magistrate, she took the ghost to investigate the case

Chapter 198: A Banquet for Guests

Li Qinyuan didn't react much after hearing this. She thought that since Xu Yingying had already come to Shangjing, she had already come to her territory, so how could she stir up any big waves? So she let him go.

At the same time, go to the house.

"Master, master, what news did your subordinate just hear?" The butler rushed into the mansion in a hurry, then looked at Guo Shaoqi mysteriously and said.

Guo Shaoqi, who was playing with the bird at the moment, was startled when he heard the voice, then smiled disdainfully, "What news can you get?"

"The Xu Yingying that Zhang Erdan introduced to me some time ago, the emperor has now personally arranged for him to marry Li Qinyuan, the only beloved daughter of Prince Dun. Xu Yingying has transformed herself from an ordinary official into a royal relative."

The butler said to Guo Shaoqi with a serious face.

"Huh? What?"

"real or fake?"

Guo Shaoqi looked at the butler in surprise and asked.

"Oh my, my lord, this news couldn't be more true. Xu Yingying has already gone to the capital to prepare her wedding clothes overnight. How dare I lie to you, lord?"

The butler said to Shao Qi with a solemn oath.

Guo Shaoqi showed a thoughtful expression when he heard the voice. Once Xu Yingying married the princess, his status would be extraordinary, from an ordinary eunuch to a royal relative. So, should I do something to get closer to him?

"Then we have to win over Xu Yingying, so that we can strengthen our power in Shangjing." Guo Shaoqi said to himself.

The butler beside him nodded quickly after hearing what his master said, and said in agreement: "Yes, master, you are right. After all, knowing one more person means one more way!"

"How about we invite Xu Yingying to a banquet tomorrow and say that we have specially prepared a welcoming banquet for her?" Guo Shaoqi said suddenly with an idea.

The butler nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, I'll do it right away. I've already found out which inn he's staying at. Tomorrow I'll go and invite him in person to show my sincerity. What do you think, sir?"

Guo Shaoqi patted the butler's head with great appreciation, "Not bad, you are really smart, you did a good job on this matter."

"You are the one who taught me well, sir." The butler said modestly.

In this way, the master and servant planned all the procedures for visiting Xu Yingying tomorrow.

the next day.

Xu Yingying had just gotten up and was about to have breakfast when she saw the waiter from the inn coming straight towards her.

"Sir, someone is looking for you outside." said the waiter very respectfully.

"Me? Look for me! Are you sure?" Xu Yingying asked back in confusion.

She had just arrived in the capital not long ago, so no one should know about her! Besides, she didn't know many people in the capital.

Could it be... Li Qinyuan?

"Yes, sir." The waiter nodded.

With curiosity in mind, Xu Yingying walked over.

What came into view was a completely new face. Xu Yingying searched through all the people she knew in her mind, but couldn't remember where she had seen this person before.

"May I ask what you want to talk to me about?" Xu Yingying asked doubtfully.

"Master Xu, I am the butler of Master Guo Shaoqi. My master heard that you were coming to the capital, so he specially asked me to come and invite you to his house at five o'clock in the evening. My master has prepared a welcoming banquet for you and is waiting for you to come to his house for a small gathering."

The housekeeper said to Xu Yingying very respectfully.

Xu Yingying was slightly stunned when she heard the voice. She had not expected that Guo Shaoqi would get the news so quickly. She arrived last night and Guo Shaoqi knew about it this morning. It seems that he has many eyes and ears on this street.

Xu Yingying was just worrying about not being able to find a suitable reason to approach Guo Shaoqi, but Guo Shaoqi took the initiative to come to her.

Don’t miss this free opportunity!

"Okay, go back and tell your parents that I will definitely go to the appointment tonight." Xu Yingying answered without hesitation.

"Yes, sir, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

As soon as these words came out, the butler showed a happy expression on his face.

"There's nothing else, you can go back!" Xu Yingying shook her head.

"Okay, I'll take my leave." The butler went back happily to report to Guo Shaoqi.

night.

Xu Yingying arrived at the residence smoothly by carriage.

Guo Shaoqi had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw Xu Yingying get off the carriage, he was immediately excited.

"Master Xu, you are finally here."

"Brother Guo, I'm sorry for waiting for you for a long time." Xu Yingying said very modestly.

"Come, come, good wine and food have been prepared inside, just waiting for Lord Xu to come. Let's not go home until we are drunk tonight." Guo Shaoqi enthusiastically pulled Xu Yingying into the living room.

In order to make Xu Yingying feel natural, Guo Shaoqi drove away all the servants and left only the two of them to sit down and drink and eat.

After three rounds of drinks, Guo Shaoqi and Xu Yingying had become close friends. On the surface, it seemed that the two of them were on such a good terms that they seemed like long-lost friends.

"Hey, Lord Xu has become the princess's husband and a royal relative, but don't forget me!" Guo Shaoqi said drunkenly, patting Xu Yingying's shoulder.

Seeing this, Xu Yingying nodded in agreement, "Of course."

"That's good, that's good. I will have a lot of help with you when the time comes. Having power is good, it's much better than having money," Guo Shaoqi couldn't help but sigh.

"My Lord, what you said is wrong. What can a lowly official like me do to help you?" Xu Yingying said modestly.

"There are many things I can do. Think about it, I was the one who sent people to grab the land in the county. As long as you have enough power, people will be fine, right?" When Guo Shaoqi said this, a hint of pride appeared on his flushed face.

Xu Yingying pretended to be surprised and said, "Ah! What about the original people on this land? Won't they be dissatisfied?"

Guo Shaoqi shook his head immediately after hearing what Xu Yingying said. "Let me tell you, there is something far more important than money, and that is 'power'. As the saying goes, a higher-ranking official can crush a person to death, not to mention that we are so much higher than them, and they are still defenseless civilians."

Guo Shaoqi began to speak to Xu Yingying drunkenly.

"Oh, so that's how it is! Brother Guo is really awesome." Xu Yingying pretended to be full of admiration and looked at Guo Shaoqi.

"Because I have some power, many people give me money to bribe me. Also, let me tell you, I have done this before..."

Just when Xu Yingying was about to prick up her ears and listen attentively to Guo Shaoqi's words, at this critical moment, Guo Shaoqi suddenly slammed his head hard on the table with a "bang".

When Xu Yingying saw this, she was speechless.

"Brother Guo... Mr. Guo?"

"Brother Guo, wake up!"

Xu Yingying waved her hand in front of Guo Shaoqi to test whether he was lying to her, but she found that he was actually asleep.