Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

Gu Mingli casually tossed the cancellation order back onto the table.

He turned to look at his younger sister, who remained unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before her.

His tone carried a relaxed, detached air, as if he were watching a show.

"So, Mr. Gu, what are you planning to do?"

Gu Mingyue leisurely held her white porcelain teacup, her gaze passing over the window and landing on the bustling construction site of the logistics park outside.

Her red lips parted slightly, her tone carrying a hint of mockery.

"The Cui family cut off the accommodation and catering services of fifteen of my businesses."

"But the only ones he can cut ties with are those merchants in the capital who have been living at his mercy for years and who depend on the powerful and wealthy for survival."

"He probably thinks that I, Gu Mingyue, can only follow the old path they've already taken in business."

With a "click," the teacup was placed steadily on the table.

"Master Lu."

Lu Qinghe was standing in the hall, his hands clasped nervously in front of his abdomen.

They are still worried about this sudden change.

Hearing the call, he immediately straightened his back.

"Your subordinate is here."

"Send someone to Jiangzhou immediately to tell Wen Yanzhi to select fifteen of the most skilled and quick-witted staff members from the Peach Blossom Spring Inn."

"Report to the capital within three days."

Lu Qinghe was stunned for a moment.

"Should we call Manager Wen over?"

Jiangzhou is very close to the capital, only a day's journey away.

It's convenient to come here.

Gu Mingyue nodded.

"Also, go to the Orange Peel Business Unit and transfer Yan Xiaoliu here to me."

"Let him pick fifty clever and capable men to be on standby."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qinghe quickly took out his notebook and began scribbling down notes.

While taking notes, he asked blankly, "Master, why did you put Manager Wen and Manager Yan together...?"

"Establish a temporary accommodation project team for the competition."

Gu Mingyue stood up and straightened her sleeves.

"Wen Yanzhi is in charge of reception service training and operation; Yan Xiaoliu leads the team to manage on-the-ground promotion, grassroots liaison and overall management."

"Training...? Ground...promotion?"

Lu Qinghe's brush paused in mid-air. Hearing these unfamiliar terms, he simply didn't know which words to use to begin writing.

Gu Mingli listened to this arrangement from the side, tilting his head and thinking for a moment.

"You've mobilized so many people, and you're even concerned about communication... Are you planning to completely abandon the existing inns in the capital?"

Gu Mingyue slightly curved the corners of her mouth, revealing a cunning yet domineering smile.

"No need. I want to bypass them and build a completely new reception system myself."

"Since the Cui family is determined to cause trouble at the source, no matter which reputable inn we book, they will secretly sabotage us."

"Rather than being controlled by others, we might as well overturn this chessboard."

Gu Mingyue stood up and looked out the window.

"No matter how powerful the Cui family is, they are powerless to control the tens of thousands of ordinary people in the capital."

Gu Mingli suddenly realized, and couldn't help but rub his chin and click his tongue.

"Alright, you've always been a strong-willed person, as long as you have a plan."

Lu Qinghe understood and bowed respectfully.

"Master is truly talented! I will take care of it immediately."

After saying that, he went out to run errands with great enthusiasm.

Only the brother and sister remained in the room.

Gu Mingli got straight to the point.

"What's the next thing you need your brother to handle?"

Gu Mingyue turned her head to look at her brother, her eyes crinkling into a smile.

"Hey, you know what, there really is something that I can't do without you this time."

"Brother, you're in charge of asking Huang Jiaojiao for something."

"What do you want?"

As Gu Mingli asked the question, he picked up his teacup to moisten his throat.

"The Imperial Palace in the Suburbs of Beijing"

"puff!!!"

Gu Mingli spat out the mouthful of hot tea he had just taken a sip onto the ground.

"Cough cough... What did you say?!"

He stared wide-eyed at his sister, who appeared calm and collected.

"You want to borrow the emperor's temporary palace?! What for?!"

"Like a luxury hotel."

Gu Mingyue blinked as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"That area is reserved exclusively for our esteemed premium members."

Gu Mingli clicked his tongue in shock, feeling numb.

Borrowing the royal summer palace to use as a hotel?

In modern terms, that would be equivalent to opening the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to the public!

His sister really dares to think big!

But as shocking as it may be.

After a little thought, Gu Mingli realized that his sister must have a special purpose in going to such lengths.

He casually wiped the tea that had splashed on his face with his sleeve, stood up, and gave a mumbled reply.

"Alright... alright then. I'll go to the palace tomorrow and borrow it from him."

"But there's no guarantee I'll be able to borrow it."

"Brother, wait a minute."

Gu Mingyue called out to him, her expression becoming more serious.

"When you talk to Huang Jiaojiao, emphasize one sentence."

"What did you say?"

"Tell him: those who stay at the palace do not need to pay room fees, but each person needs to have a 'membership fee' starting at 30,000 taels."

"Moreover, this money was not given to Pujitang, but went directly into the national treasury."

Gu Mingli was somewhat confused.

"Thirty thousand taels? Can those minor nobles from out of town come up with such a large sum of cash?"

Gu Mingyue smiled, her tone resolute.

"They can afford it. Not only can they afford it, they'll fight over it."

"Brother, think about it. It's not that they can't come up with 30,000 taels."

"In the past, even if they had 100,000 taels of silver, they still couldn't get close to the elite circles in the capital."

"Let alone meeting the emperor."

Gu Mingyue took two steps closer and whispered in her brother's ear.

"If we spread the word that those who possess this 'top-tier membership' have the opportunity to sit at the same table as His Majesty at a palace banquet."

"Furthermore, policy proposals submitted within a year can bypass the cabinet and be sent directly to the Emperor for his personal review..."

Gu Mingli's pupils contracted slightly, and his eyes lit up instantly.

Understood!

His sister didn't charge him for accommodation.

This is clearly selling an SSR-level ticket that grants direct access to the heavens!

For those minor nobles who were wealthy and powerful in their localities but had been suppressed by the top aristocratic families in the capital for decades and did not even have the right to attend court sessions as observers, this was a different story.

What's thirty thousand taels?!

For 30,000 taels of silver, one could have an audience with the emperor, witness the emperor's talent in writing, and overcome the obstacles posed by powerful families.

This is far better than spending vast sums of money to curry favor with powerful families and to secure a vain and uncertain official career.

It will be a hundred times more effective!

This money was not expensive at all; it was definitely worth every penny!

"That's brilliant... I get it."

Gu Mingli slapped his thigh excitedly.

"Leave the palace matters to your brother; I'll handle things with the Empress!"

The brother and sister quickly divided the work.

Gu Mingli led Yi Shi and four Shadow Guards out of the logistics park and headed straight for the palace.

The office fell silent again.

Gu Mingyue sat back down in the armchair by herself.

She relaxed her body and silently brought up the system panel that only she could see.

[Host's current mission balance: 53,000 taels]

[Remaining period: 20 days]

Gu Mingyue let out a long breath.

Originally, she wanted to keep a low profile in the capital and quietly spend the system funds.

But now it seems that since the Cui family is deliberately making things difficult for her, she shouldn't blame them for being impolite.

This money must be spent.

It also requires spending money and making a big fuss.

We must let this pile of silver create a huge splash, splattering it all over the Cui family's face.

Give those scheming dog eyes a good wash!

……