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

Lu Yundi frowned slightly when she heard this. She looked at Chu Qirui with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Young Marquis, do you mean that there is still a possibility of cooperation between our two houses?"

Chu Qirui nodded, his expression serious: "Yes, madam. The current situation is turbulent. If our two governments can join forces, we will surely have a place in the court."

Lu Yundi pondered for a moment, she looked at Chu Qirui, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "In this case, let's talk about the conditions."

Chu Qirui smiled slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He had expected Lu Yundi to be so decisive. He gently brushed away the teacup on the table and said calmly, "Madam, since you are so straightforward, let's get straight to the point. First of all, I want to know what your expectations and requirements are for this cooperation?"

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, his eyes firm: "My Zhenxing Marquis Mansion's requirements are very simple. First, after the two mansions merge, I must personally inquire about the family affairs and not interfere in any way; second, for external affairs, our two mansions must jointly consult and cannot act on their own."

Chu Qirui nodded slightly, secretly evaluating Lu Yundi's conditions in his heart. He thought for a moment and said, "I have no objection to the conditions proposed by Madam. However, I also have a few requirements. First, after the two mansions are merged, all expenses in the mansion will be borne by me, and Madam is not allowed to interfere; second, I need absolute decision-making power in external affairs."

When Lu Di heard this, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "In that case, let's be humble first and gentleman later and write down all these conditions to avoid disputes in the future."

Chu Qirui smiled slightly and nodded, "Madam, you are very thoughtful. Thank you very much."

The two were discussing matters in the study when a servant suddenly came to report that a mysterious guest wanted to see them. Chu Qirui frowned slightly. He had never heard of this guest and could not help but feel a little puzzled.

Lu Yundi smiled lightly and said, "Young Marquis, perhaps this guest is not mysterious at all, but an old friend of ours."

Chu Qirui nodded and decided to meet the guest in person. He left the study, and Lu Yundi followed closely. The two came to the living room, where a middle-aged man was sitting. He was dressed in a blue suit, with an elegant temperament, giving people a kind feeling.

Chu Qirui smiled slightly and said, "This gentleman is..."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "My surname is Li, and my name is Wenyuan. Young Marquis, have you ever heard of me?"

Chu Qirui was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "So you are the famous Mr. Li Wenyuan. Of course I have heard of you. I wonder what you are doing here this time?"

Li Wenyuan smiled slightly and said, "I came here this time to discuss with you two about the major issues concerning the Western Wei Dynasty. The current situation is turbulent, and I am able to join hands with you two to contribute to the Western Wei Dynasty."

……

"Do you still want to get involved?" Chu Qirui asked nervously.

Chu Qirui stared at Lu Yundi nervously, with a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew very well that the wife of the Marquis of Zhenxing was no ordinary person, and her every move was enough to affect the situation of the entire Marquis of Chongren Mansion.

Lu Yundi smiled gently, and that smile was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, warming people's hearts. She shook her head gently and said, "Young Marquis, you misunderstood. I don't want to intervene in the situation myself, but I want to offer a plan to the Marquisate to solve the current predicament."

Chu Qirui's tense nerves relaxed a little after hearing this, but he was still a little confused. He frowned and said, "Madam, what do you think? Please feel free to enlighten me."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a kind of confidence. She slowly said: "Young Marquis, do you know what the court has done recently?"

Chu Qirui pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that the court is going to select a group of new officials to strengthen the local government. But what does this have to do with my mansion?"

A gleam of light flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes, and he said, "Young Marquis, have you forgotten? My husband, the Marquis of Zhenxing, was once an important official in the court and has a special relationship with the current emperor. If we can take this opportunity to let someone from the Marquis' Mansion serve in the court, then the position of the Marquis' Mansion will be more stable."

Chu Qirui's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood Lu Yundi's intention. He couldn't help but pat the table and said excitedly: "Madam, you are indeed wise! However, the competition for selecting officials in the court must be fierce. How can we ensure success?"

Lu Yundi smiled, her eyes revealing a kind of wisdom. She whispered: "Young Marquis, do you know the criteria for selecting officials in the court?"

Chu Qirui shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

Lu Yundi said: "In addition to examining their talents and learning, the imperial court also pays attention to their family background when selecting officials. I heard that in this selection, the emperor particularly values ​​officials with prominent family backgrounds. And our Chongren Marquis Mansion meets this standard."

Chu Qirui nodded in agreement, but still a little worried: "Madam, even if we meet the requirements, the competition is so fierce, how can we stand out?"

A sly look flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes, and she chuckled, "Young Marquis, have you forgotten? I have a cousin whose husband is a trusted minister of the current emperor. If we can ask her for help, I believe this matter will have great hope."

Chu Qirui was pleasantly surprised and said, "Madam, are you telling the truth? Then let's act immediately and try to be well prepared before the selection."

After discussing it, the two decided to write a letter to Lu Yundi's cousin and ask her for help. After the letter was sent, Chu Qirui was full of expectations, as he knew the importance of this selection to the Chongren Marquis's Mansion.

Chu Qirui looked at Lu Yundi's profile and couldn't help but sigh: "Madam, you are such a smart woman. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have difficulty dealing with this crisis."

Lu Yundi smiled softly, with a look of satisfaction in her eyes. She said, "Young Marquis, you are too kind. I just want to contribute to the Marquis's Mansion, and I hope we can get through this difficult time together."

……

"Why do you have such a strange dream? Are you worried too much?" Chu Qirui asked with a frown.

As soon as Chu Qirui finished speaking, Lu Yundi smiled slightly, and that smile was like a spring breeze, gently blowing through people's hearts. She shook her head gently and said, "It's just a dream, young marquis, don't take it to heart. Maybe it's because of the busy affairs these days and mental fatigue."

Chu Qirui still frowned, as if the dream really bothered him. He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the lush garden outside the window, was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "Madam, do you know? I dreamed about our childhood last night."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes. She walked to Chu Qirui, patted him on the shoulder gently, and said softly, "Young Marquis, we haven't mentioned our childhood for a long time."

Chu Qirui turned his head and looked at Lu Yundi, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, we haven't mentioned it for a long time. I wonder if those good times are gone forever?"