All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

"Madam, if you ask, the Marquis will definitely support you. But before that, are there any other ways we can try?" Xiang Ning asked tentatively.

Lu Yundi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "In addition to asking my husband for help, we can also consider seeking help from the outside world. After all, after the wine shop is rebuilt, it will not only restore the glory of the mansion, but also provide livelihoods for the surrounding people."

Xiang Ning's eyes flashed with doubt: "Madam, the wine shop in the mansion has always been self-sufficient. Will it cause unnecessary trouble if we ask for help from the outside world?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, revealing a sense of confidence in his expression: "Xiangning, you don't know this. Zhenxing Hou is quite prestigious in the court, and our wine shop is also well-known among the people. As long as we put forward reasonable conditions, I believe that many people will be willing to invest."

"Xiangning, send someone to invite Steward Lin." Lu Yundi said softly.

Xiang Zhu was slightly stunned, then he took the order and left. After a while, a middle-aged man walked in quickly. He was the housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion, Lin Yi.

"Madam, do you have something to talk to me about?" Lin Yi asked respectfully.

Lu Yundi nodded and said calmly, "Butler Lin, I plan to ask you to go to the city to learn about the market outside. We can't rebuild our wine shop blindly. We must know ourselves and the enemy."

A hint of surprise flashed across Lin Yi's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Don't worry, Madam. I'll arrange it right away."

"No, I want you to go there in person." Lu Yundi emphasized, "I want you to go there in person to feel the atmosphere of the people and see the status of our wine shop in the hearts of the people."

Lin Yi pondered for a moment and nodded: "I understand, ma'am."

Xiang Zhu watched Lin Yi leave, feeling somewhat uneasy. She turned around and said to Lu Yundi, "Madam, although Steward Lin is reliable, he is only a steward after all. Can he handle such a big matter?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a hint of trust in his eyes: "Xiangning, don't worry. Steward Lin has been with my husband for many years and is well versed in worldly affairs. He is capable of this task."

Xiang Zhu sighed softly and said no more.

A few days later, Lin Yi returned exhausted, bringing with him a large amount of information, including the market conditions in the city, the needs of the people, and the situation of his competitors.

Lu Yundi sat at the table, listening carefully to Lin Yi's report. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was thinking about something. Xiang Zhu was beside her, asking questions from time to time.

"Madam, as far as I know, the wine shops in the city are generally doing well, but our wine shop has unique advantages." Lin Yi said, "Our wine has a unique taste and is deeply loved by the people. As long as we promote it a little, I believe the business will be booming."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction in his expression: "Okay, in that case, let's start preparing for the reconstruction of the wine shop. Xiangning, you will be responsible for contacting the craftsmen in the city and ask them to prepare the materials needed for reconstruction."

Xiang Zhu responded, but she was a little worried. She looked at Lu Yundi and said hesitantly, "Madam, rebuilding the wine shop requires a lot of money. Do we have enough money?"

Lu Yundi smiled lightly, with a hint of confidence in his eyes: "Xiangning, have you forgotten what I said? As long as we put forward reasonable conditions, I believe there will be many people willing to invest."

A hint of doubt flashed across Xiang Zhu's eyes, but she said nothing more.

……

Lu Yundi knew that Chu Qirui must have something to tell her, so she went into the teahouse nearby under the pretext of drinking water. In a short while, Chu Qirui knocked on the door of the private room where Lu Yundi was.

Lu Yundi gently put down the teacup in her hand, her eyes paused on Chu Qirui for a moment, she smiled slightly, and said: "Young Marquis Chu, you are finally here." Her voice was soft but majestic, and there was a barely perceptible sharpness in her eyes.

Chu Qirui nodded slightly, his expression serious, looked around, and after confirming that no one was disturbing him, he slowly sat down. He took a deep breath and said straight to the point: "Madam, I have something to discuss with you. This matter involves a lot of importance, so I have to be cautious."

Lu Yundi raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. Chu Qirui was not a person who spoke without purpose, so he slowly said, "Please speak."

Chu Qirui said in a deep voice: "A few months ago, I mentioned to you the matter of finding the military token. Now the time is ripe, and I need your help."

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Chu Qirui to mention this matter so soon. She thought for a moment and said, "Young Marquis Chu, you should know that the military token is related to the fate of our country. If it is not a critical moment, I really shouldn't act rashly."

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with determination. He looked directly at Lu Yundi and said, "Madam, I understand your concerns, but I have learned from reliable sources that the military token is in the Zhenxing Marquis's mansion. If we don't act in time, I'm afraid there will be more trouble than meets the eye."

Lu Yundi was silent for a moment. Chu Qirui's worries were not unreasonable. She slowly said, "In that case, what are your plans?"

Chu Qirui nodded slightly, a gleam in his eyes, he leaned forward, his voice low and powerful: "Madam, my plan is this. First, we need to create an opportunity for Jiang Jilian to leave the Marquis' Mansion so that we can act more freely."

Lu Yundi frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Ji Lian is a suspicious person. It may not be easy to get him to leave the Marquis' Mansion."

Chu Qirui smiled and said confidently, "Madam, I need your help. Do you know that a world-famous opera troupe will come to Beijing to perform recently? I plan to use this opportunity to invite Jiang Jilian to watch the opera. In this way, he will definitely stay outside the mansion for a while."

Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with approval, and she nodded and said, "That's a good idea. So, what's next?"

Chu Qirui's eyes shone brighter, and he continued, "Next, we need to ensure the cooperation of Miss Jiang Yuqi. She and I are interested in each other, and if we can get her to assist us secretly, it will greatly increase the success rate of our operation."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She knew Jiang Yuqi's feelings for Chu Qirui, and nodded, "Jiang Yuqi is a smart child. As long as you convince her, I believe she will be willing to help."

Chu Qirui nodded, his expression becoming serious: "Yes, so I plan to discuss this matter with Miss Jiang Yuqi first. However, before that, we need to make sufficient preparations. Madam, can you arrange for Miss Xiangning to assist us secretly? She is smart and intelligent, and I believe she will be a capable helper."

Lu Yundi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "Okay, I will let Xiang Ning assist you. However, this matter must not be leaked, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with determination: "Madam, rest assured, I will act cautiously."