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

In the following days, the "Ultimate Mission Team" went into full-on mode.

In Kyoto, Gu Mingyue and her team began working on projects. She personally selected the locations for the Central Bank and the Central Hospital, and specified the internal structural requirements.

The imperial court was a battlefield without gunpowder. Xiao Ye sat on the dragon throne, his aura overwhelming. He engaged in a fierce struggle and maneuvering with the old foxes who had sided with powerful clans.

Gu Debai, on the other hand, continued to play the role of a "meddling prime minister." In court, he did nothing but smooth things over and remain silent, while secretly casting a net of assassination in all directions, frantically collecting all the dirty secrets and evidence of crimes committed by the three major clans and their factions.

Meanwhile, King Qi was also busy, spending every day at the tax office, working with Pei Yu and his team to finalize the first written tax regulations of the Great Yong Dynasty word by word.

Needless to say, the members of the Eight Great Halls, under Miss Gu's decisive command, were all divided into groups and rushed to various cities across the country.

In the Imperial Study.

Xiao Ye rubbed his sore temples, gently placed the imperial brush dipped in cinnabar on the brush washer, and looked up at Gu Mingli sitting at the table to his side.

The guy was biting the pen handle, his brow furrowed as he listed some materials on a sheet of rice paper.

"reasonable."

"Um?"

Gu Mingli didn't even look up, continuing to write and draw.

Xiao Ye had become accustomed to this indifferent attitude.

"Master Gu said that the tax commissioner needs the protection of guards to measure the land. I have already issued an edict summoning General Liu to bring 20,000 troops back to the capital."

"Liu Liuliu, this person..."

Gu Mingli stopped writing and looked up blankly.

General Liu?

Who is it? I don't know them.

He had just tried to search his memory when a crisp "ding" sounded in front of him.

A pink, semi-transparent system panel pops up.

[A high-ranking and powerful character in Xiao Ye's harem has been detected and is about to return!]

[New palace intrigue mission triggered: Win over Consort Liu and make her a true ally of the Emperor!]

[Target: General Liu (also known as Consort Liu), the last of Xiao Ye's three consorts!]

Gu Mingli was dumbfounded.

Wait a minute, the emperor is keeping concubines outside the palace?!

The pink text on the panel was still scrolling rapidly:

[Mission Description: Although Liu Liuliu is the eldest daughter of the powerful Liu family, she has been estranged from the family since childhood, making her an atypical heiress.]

After the Lu family army fled from the western border, the powerful Liu family seized the opportunity to take control of the western border and control 80,000 troops of the Dayong Dynasty.

When Liu Hua inherited the title of "Duke," Liu Liuliu refused to stay in the capital and followed her master to the western border. She changed from a red dress to military uniform and has been guarding the border ever since.

[Current Crisis: If she returns to the capital and is completely controlled by Duke Liu in the name of his family, the capital will be directly surrounded by the troops of powerful clans.]

At that time, the host and the emperor will face a desperate situation, like being trapped in a jar and wiped out in one fell swoop.

[Mission Requirements: After General Liu arrives in the capital, please fully utilize your unparalleled "wisdom and methods" to cultivate a "good relationship" between her and the Emperor, thus completely binding Consort Liu to the Emperor's side!]

[Punishment for mission failure: At 11:45 AM, stand atop the highest city tower and recite a heartfelt poem for the duration of an incense stick burning, facing the capital.]

"..."

Gu Mingli almost broke the pen in his hand.

He's an engineering guy who's all about technology, and now he's going to play matchmaker, trying to bring the emperor and his concubine together.

Does this system have some misunderstanding about the term "palace intrigue"?

Xiao Ye saw that he didn't speak for a long time, but just frowned and stared blankly into the void.

"reasonable?"

"ah?!"

Gu Mingli snapped back to his senses and subconsciously swung the system panel to close it.

"I'm talking to you about General Liu, what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Ye scrutinized him, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Gu Mingli chuckled twice and quickly sat up straight.

"No, it's nothing, please continue."

Xiao Ye sighed and picked up his teacup to moisten his throat.

"Liu Liuliu practiced martial arts from a young age, and by the age of thirteen, she could draw a bow with a draw weight of two stones. When she was sixteen, her master took her to the western border to guard the frontier. She stayed there for seven years."

As Gu Mingli listened, he scribbled random circles on the paper with his pen.

Haha, incredibly strong.

Haha, a general guarding the border.

Hehe, a concubine in the imperial harem.

His mind is now filled with the system's phrase, "facilitate good relationships."

How to bring them together?

Should he go and tell the incredibly strong Consort Liu:

"Hey, Your Highness, look how great my buddy is! Why don't you two give it a try?"

Consort Liu wouldn't punch him all the way to the outskirts of Beijing, would she?

Gu Mingli: (´థ౪థ)σ

Xiao Ye, unaware of Gu Mingli's thoughts, continued speaking.

"In the two years after the Lu family army fled the western border, the western border was frequently invaded by foreign enemies. Later, the Western Rong Kingdom fell into internal strife and split up, and the border gradually stopped fighting. Therefore, she did not lead troops into battle very often."

"But the Liu family has always controlled that military force. Currently, Liu Liuliu has 20,000 troops under her command that can be withdrawn..."

Gu Mingli responded with "uh-huh," his gaze already drifting to the window.

Seeing his absent-minded appearance, Xiao Ye finally couldn't help but sigh.

"reasonable."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Gu Mingli quickly brought his attention back to the present.

"I'm discussing important matters with you. Can't you concentrate?"

Gu Mingli put down his pen and took a deep breath.

"Your Majesty, please speak, I'm listening."

Xiao Ye stared at him for two seconds before continuing.

"The Overwatch Council has discovered that the Wang family has already mobilized 30,000 troops from the Luzhou camp under the pretext of 'military training' and is beginning to approach the capital. The Liu family has also sent a letter to Liu Liuliu, demanding that she take complete control of her 80,000-strong army."

"I deliberately recalled her to the capital, ostensibly to guard the tax commissioner and measure land, but in reality to dismantle the Liu family's military strength."

Gu Mingli nodded upon hearing this.

Therefore, according to the task issued by the system, if Liu Liuliu can be brought over, then the forces of the Liu family and the Wang family will not be able to form a united force.

Having figured this out, Gu Mingli finally perked up a bit.

"Your Majesty, what kind of person do you think Consort Liu is?"

Xiao Ye frowned slightly, not expecting him to ask this question.

"I didn't have much contact with her and don't know her very well. She went to the western border military camp the day she entered the palace."

"If we're talking about personality... I'd say someone who's forthright and hot-tempered."

Gu Mingli blinked in bewilderment.

Is she the "My Sassy Girl" type?

Are you suggesting he go and appease someone like that? Are you sure you're not sending him to his doom?

Gu Mingli's head was spinning more and more.

Forget it, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. I'll ask my sister first.

Anyway, there are still a few days before Consort Liu returns to the capital, so he needs to finish his work as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Gu Mingli closed the booklet in front of him and stood up.

"Your Majesty, um... I need to go to Pujitang..."

Xiao Ye looked at him, his expression darkening.

"How many days will you be gone?"

Gu Mingli put his hands on his hips and thought for a moment, "It will take at least five days."

"The main issue is salt production, which is more urgent. As you know, the major players are probably still driving up salt prices. We need to get the snowflake salt out before they disrupt the market."

Xiao Ye stared at him for a moment, then finally lowered his eyes and nodded.

"and you……"

"Alright, I'll report back to Your Majesty."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Mingli had already turned and left with the booklet in his arms.

Xiao Ye: "..."