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

These past few days, Gu Mingli has been using the excuse of "cultivating relationships with the playboys and infiltrating the enemy's ranks."

He spent a great deal of time on the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) field.

Xiao Ye felt it was a waste of that guy's brain, which was full of amazing ideas, to just waste it on a bunch of playboys who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, picked up the gold-inlaid teacup beside him, and slowly took a sip, his tone casual.

"From now on, you won't need to practice every day."

"ha?"

Gu Mingli was a little confused and looked up at the person on the dragon throne.

Wasn't it Your Majesty who sent me to infiltrate their circle in the first place?

How come I've just become the godfather of the Cuju team, and now I don't need to go every day anymore?

Meeting his questioning gaze, Xiao Ye said calmly:

"From now on, you can practice once every three days. Anyway, you don't need to win the championship in Dayong Cuju."

"I have more important matters to attend to."

The head eunuch Liu An, who had been serving by his side, kept his eyes downcast and silently sighed for Gu Mingli.

Unfortunately, Gu Mingli himself was completely oblivious.

He asked curiously, "Your Majesty, is there anything else you need me to do?"

Xiao Ye put down his teacup and stared intently at Gu Mingli.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke:

"I want to learn physics."

Gu Mingli: "..."

Heavens above! Earth below!

Oxen and horses are so busy!

During the day, he has to play football with spoiled brats, and at night, he has to be a private tutor for math, physics, and chemistry for the supreme ruler who uses him for personal purposes?

But faced with the ultimate authority, the client, the representative of the contractor could only swallow his bitterness and obediently nod.

"good!"

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Xiao Ye's eyes, and Gu Mingli quickly added two more words.

"Another day."

Just kidding, Professor Gu's schedule is already full today, so I'm sorry I can't see you.

Xiao Ye's temple twitched slightly.

Deciding not to argue with this stubborn person, I immediately changed the subject to something serious.

"The Cui family has been making a lot of small moves lately, and they have secretly joined forces with a group of powerful ministers in the court to submit memorials."

"They launched a verbal and written attack, accusing Pujitang Logistics of misappropriating public funds and competing with the people for profits."

He pointed to a thick stack of memorials on the table.

"I still have a use for this matter."

"However, go back and tell them that Pujitang should be more discreet in its actions recently, lest they be caught red-handed."

Upon hearing that it concerned his younger sister, Gu Mingli immediately abandoned his previous nonchalant attitude and readily agreed with a cupped-hand salute.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will certainly relay your words verbatim."

Xiao Ye picked up a folded book and flipped through it casually.

"Furthermore, there has been some undercurrent of activity among the powerful clans in the capital recently. You and your brother must be extra careful when you are outside the palace."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mingli immediately perked up.

He grinned broadly, put his hands on his hips, and stood tall with his chest puffed out.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I am now a wealthy man, and I have five top-notch shadow guards by my side at all times."

"I'm not bragging, but I walk with a swagger these days! Forget assassins, even a stray dog ​​baring its teeth on the street can't get close to me!"

Xiao Ye looked at his smug and conspicuous expression, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

He simply gave a faint "hmm" in response.

He calmly picked up the vermilion pen, his gaze returning to the folding paper.

"Alright. Get out of here. Come back to the palace to work tomorrow."

[Ding! Xiao Ye's favorability towards you has increased by 2. Current favorability: -431]

Gu Mingli: "..."

Tell him to get lost and it'll increase his favorability?

……

The next morning.

King Xiao Jue of Qi acted extremely quickly.

He personally led the Imperial Guards to the imperial palace on the outskirts of Beijing.

That afternoon, a large group of 120 palace eunuchs and 40 experienced palace maids were brought out, pot after pot.

They were officially incorporated into the "Special Reception Group" of the Imperial Palace.

When the news reached the logistics park, Wen Yanzhi was standing in the courtyard, giving a final pep talk to the fifteen carefully selected workers he had brought with him.

Holding a roster in her hand, Gu Mingyue walked slowly to the office door and said to the tall and elegant Wen Yanzhi:

"At the imperial palace, everyone is in position."

"Take your men there first thing tomorrow morning."

"The next major task is to train those seasoned veterans who came from the palace."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yanzhi's expression suddenly became extremely serious.

Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched her sleeves slightly.

To train the eunuchs and palace maids in etiquette!

If this had happened a month ago, he wouldn't have even dared to dream of it.

But now, his employer has entrusted him with this enormous responsibility.

Wen Yanzhi took a deep breath and straightened his back.

He was the head manager of the Peach Blossom Spring at Pujitang, so naturally he couldn't let Pujitang down.

If the owner dares to apply to use the imperial palace as an inn, he dares to follow the owner and see it through to the end.

"Your subordinate understands and will do his utmost."

Gu Mingyue picked up the slightly modified "Pujitang Service Standards and Training Manual" from the table and solemnly handed it back to him.

"Manager Wen, don't be nervous."

"People from the palace are indeed more disciplined and cunning."

"But they have one major weakness: fear of authority. This also means they are the easiest to teach."

"You don't need to teach them how to be human. You just need to nail our Pujitang standards firmly into their minds."

"Remember, from the moment you step through the palace gates tomorrow, you will be their instructor."

"Training, followed by rigorous assessment."

"Anyone who fails to meet the standards will be returned to the King of Qi for punishment, without exception!"

Wen Yanzhi accepted the heavy handbook with both hands and solemnly bowed deeply.

"Your subordinate will certainly not fail in your mission!"

Early the next morning.

Wen Yanzhi then led fifteen training core members from Peach Blossom Spring onto a carriage and headed to the imperial palace on the outskirts of the capital.

The palace is about an incense stick's distance from the logistics park.

As the carriage slowly drove along the wide imperial road and into the imposing vermilion gate, Wen Yanzhi truly witnessed what breathtaking royal grandeur meant.

The glazed tiles gleamed golden in the rising sun.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard were trimmed neatly.

The white marble pavement underfoot was flat and clean.

The steward sent by the Prince of Qi's mansion was already waiting respectfully in front of the steps of the main hall.

"Manager Wen, is this way? This way, please. All 160 people have already gathered in the martial arts hall in the backyard."

Wen Yanzhi nodded and led his men through the deep courtyard with the steward, passing through two corridors, until they arrived at the spacious martial arts hall.

Push open the heavy wooden door.

The hall was packed with people.

The eunuchs were all dressed in short blue robes, and the palace maids all wore their hair in uniform low buns.

Everyone stood upright with their hands clasped together.

Even just standing there, his face carried the indifference and arrogance that came with years of experience in the palace.

Wen Yanzhi looked around at everyone.

"Greetings, everyone. My name is Wen Yanzhi, the head manager of Peach Blossom Spring in Puji Hall."

"For the next ten days, I will be fully responsible for your service procedures and reception training."

As soon as he finished speaking, two older eunuchs in the audience exchanged a furtive glance.

They mouthed the words to each other and slightly pursed their lips.

Wen Yanzhi took in that subtle expression.

He was neither ashamed nor afraid.

Before he left, his employer passed on his secret techniques.

To deal with these people, first establish power!

Wen Yanzhi's gaze swept steadily over the crowd, and he announced in a loud voice.

"Let me make this clear from the start! This training will include daily assessments! Anyone who fails an assessment, or whose attitude is inappropriate or who is outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, will be eliminated on the spot!"

"Hand it over to His Highness Prince Qi for judgment!"

The title "King of Qi" was brought up.

The crowd, who had been secretly grumbling just a moment ago, were instantly silenced by fear.

The two old eunuchs who had just looked disdainful were now even more frightened and shrank back.

Wen Yanzhi remained expressionless, but was secretly surprised.

I had long heard that Pujitang Logistics Park had a fine tradition:

"When in doubt, use the name of the King of Qi as a shield."

I tried it today, and it really works!