Chapter 399: Planning Youyan! (Thanks to the book friend 09018 for the reward!)
In the private room of Ruifuxuan, the largest restaurant in Dongning City.

Gu Sansi was drinking with a well-dressed, tall man who looked to be in his thirties. In addition to the two men, there were three beautiful ladies in the private room. One of them was sitting aside playing a pipa to entertain the couple, while the other two were sitting beside the two men, taking turns picking up food and pouring wine for the two gentlemen.

Gu Sansi was more restrained and just ate normally, but the man opposite, under the influence of alcohol, could no longer control his restless heart. Like a student thirsting for knowledge, he searched tirelessly, leaving marks of his big hands from the grassland to the valley...

Seeing the actions of the man opposite him, although Gu Sansi was smiling and speaking in compliments, deep in his eyes was endless contempt and ridicule. Zhao Fuqu was really getting worse and worse. He actually appointed this good-for-nothing to be an envoy to Liaoyang out of nepotism.

As the governor of Youyan in the Great Zhou Dynasty and the local tyrant, Zhao Fuqu naturally had everything he wanted in Youyan. Although he was old, his heart was young. Even when he was almost sixty years old, he still married several young and beautiful concubines who were in their twenties. Among them, his favorite concubine was a woman named Hu.

Unlike other concubines who were virgins when they got married, this Hu was said to be the daughter-in-law of a commander under Zhao Fuqu. Not only was she charming in appearance, but her figure was also very attractive. At a large banquet, Zhao Fuqu met this Hu by chance and was immediately fascinated by her. He made up his mind to get her at all costs.

Hu's husband's family was well-informed about the news. When they learned that Zhao Fuqu was deeply in love with Hu, the whole family became nervous. After a painful decision, Hu's husband's family made a rational decision to divorce Hu for the safety of the family...
After the separation, Hu was soon offered to Zhao Fuqu's bed. For this enchantress, Hu, Zhao Fuqu, who was nearly sixty years old, was addicted to her and indulged in revelry every night. It was rumored that if Zhao Fuqu had not realized his mistake and shown some restraint, he would have almost died on Hu's bed.

Zhao Fuqu, who had rediscovered the feeling of his youth in Hu's gentle and soft body, originally wanted to take Hu as his seventeenth concubine immediately.

However, his advisers and civil and military officials were still rational, and they all tried to persuade Zhao Fuqu, saying that after all, Hu had just divorced someone, and if you were so eager to marry her back, it would have a bad influence and would easily lead to gossip. There would also be rumors among the people that you were forcibly occupying someone else's wife!
Under everyone's dissuasion, Zhao Fuqu could only postpone his plan to let Hu marry into the family and arranged for Hu to go to a nunnery to practice Buddhism.

During the time when Hu went to the nunnery, Zhao Fuqu took in two more unmarried girls as concubines, but this still did not reduce his desire for Hu.

Under the temptation of desire, Zhao Fuqu would go to the nunnery to have a tryst with Hu whenever he had nothing to do. After half a year, Zhao Fuqu saw that the matter was almost settled, so he had no more scruples and directly married Hu to be his twentieth concubine...

After Hu got married, she immediately became Zhao Fuqu's most favored concubine. Under the service of this little slut, Zhao Fuqu was in high spirits and his life was rekindled with a second spring. Therefore, Zhao Fuqu granted Hu whatever he asked for, except what the sun and the moon in the sky could not give him.

Since Mrs. Hu was so favored, her family, the Hu family, naturally also rose rapidly. The eldest brother, Hu Kesen, went from being a constable to the position of a prefectural magistrate in just two years.

The second brother Hu Jian was originally just a lazy hooligan on the street, who only knew how to tease young girls and wives.
After the Hu family came to power, he also wanted to pursue a career in politics like his elder brother and get an official position to bring honor to his family and show off his power, but it didn't take long before he lost his official position because of his obsession with beauty and his absurd behavior.

Hu Jian, who lost his official position, became a little depressed, but he soon regrouped and went into business with the help of his sister Hu's connections, his eloquence and his ability to flatter others. He founded the Hu's business company. He could not compete with others in legitimate business, so he had to rely on his connections to monopolize a lot of business in Youyan area. This time, he learned from his sister that Zhao Fuqu intended to send someone to Liaoyang to negotiate with Ye Mingsheng.

Hu Jian took the initiative to volunteer to go to Liaoyang. Although he didn't know why his second brother wanted to go to Liaoyang, a cold and bitter place, but seeing that his second brother was so determined, Hu whispered in Zhao Fuqu's ear. With the help of this pillow talk, Hu Jian successfully got the job and came to Dongning as Zhao Fuqu's envoy.

"Brother Hu, what do you think of this girl Xue'e in your arms?" Gu Sansi asked with a smile:

After receiving Ye Mingsheng's instructions, Gu Sansi was in contact with Hu Jian during this period. With his intentional flattery and warm hospitality, the relationship between the two immediately warmed up, and within a few days, they became close friends.
The big hand just brushed across the hill, and Hu Jian, who was savoring the soft and smooth texture, said without hesitation:
"Wonderful! It's really wonderful! I, Brother Gu, also have many women in Youyan, but none of them is as wonderful as Miss Xue'e. She is really good at it..."

As Hu Jian finished speaking, the beautiful lady in his arms said coquettishly:

"My lord, you are so mean. What can a girl like me do..."

Seeing her acting like a spoiled child, Hu Jian felt even happier looking at her shy face and couldn't help but pinch her again.

Looking at Hu Jian who was obsessed with beauty, Gu Sansi smiled and said:

"Brother Hu, do you know the origins of Miss Xue'e?"

Hearing what Gu Sansi said, Hu Jian immediately became interested and asked:
"From what you said, Brother Gu, does this Miss Xue'e have some other background?"

"Of course, this girl Xue'e was born into a Goryeo noble family. If she were in the previous dynasty, she would definitely be a Goryeo tribute girl who would enter the palace to serve the emperor. Brother Hu, you are so blessed today!" Gu Sansi introduced with a smile:
Upon hearing this, Hu Jian looked at the girl named Xue'e in his arms and couldn't help but his eyes shining. In his mind, he instantly put himself into the emperor's life in the three palaces and six courtyards. His mind was undoubtedly even more excited, and he wished he could execute her on the spot and feast on her!
Although he was excited, Hu Jian thought about it and realized the problem immediately. This girl Xue'e was invited by Gu Sansi to accompany him for drinking, but she was not his woman. After this drink, they might not meet again. Thinking of this, he felt a little disappointed. After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but asked Gu Sansi:
"Brother Gu, I fell in love with Miss Xue'e at first sight. I wonder if you can give up your love..."

Seeing that Hu Jian, the little fish, had taken the bait, Gu Sansi sneered in his heart, but still stood there pretending to drink without any expression.

Seeing that Gu Sansi was silent, Hu Jian felt a little anxious. He looked at Gu Sansi and said:
"Brother Gu, don't worry, I'm not someone who doesn't know the rules. Just name your price!"

Seeing this, Gu Sansi slowly raised his head, looked at Hu Jian, and finally set his gaze on Xue'e in his arms and asked:

"Are you willing to follow Master Hu?"

As soon as Hu Jian said this, he looked at Xue'e who was sitting in his arms. Under the gaze of the two men, Xue'e nodded slightly and said softly:
"Master Hu is young, handsome and well-spoken. I admire him very much..."

By the end of her words, Xue'e's face turned red with shame, and her voice became smaller and smaller, but it was this shy look that captured Hu Jian's heart the most. After hearing the beauty's true feelings, he made up his mind that no matter how much silver Gu Sansi asked for, he would take the beauty away!
Looking at Hu Jian, who was so excited and flushed, Gu Sansi was full of contempt. He knew that this little jerk who got promoted by relying on women's connections had no ability. He used a little trick to make up a story and he would be hooked. Although he had such a plan in mind, Gu Sansi still pretended to sigh deeply, spread his hands helplessly and said:

"Brother Hu, you're making it very difficult for me!"

Seeing that Gu Sansi was still wasting time here, Hu Jian was a little unhappy. He waved his hand and said arrogantly:

"Brother Gu, just tell me the number. Do you think I'm short of money?"

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Gu Sansi sighed again after hearing this, and then said in a very embarrassed voice:

"Brother Hu, now I'm going to tell you the truth. This is not about money. I spent a lot of effort to find Miss Xue'e from the palace, just to present her to my commander-in-chief..." At the end, Gu Sansi gave Hu Jian a look that said you understand.

Hearing Gu Sansi's words, Hu Jian, who had relied on pillow talk to get to the top, understood Gu Sansi's thoughts. He was instantly depressed, and his originally arrogant state suddenly became a little listless. He looked at the beauty in his arms reluctantly.

And Xue'e seemed to feel his feelings. She looked at Hu Jian affectionately with red eyes, which undoubtedly made Hu Jian feel even more uncomfortable.

Looking at Xue'e and Hu Jian, who looked like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, Gu Sansi sneered in his heart, and then pretended to be resolute and said:
"Well, Brother Hu and I hit it off right away, and Miss Xue'e is so in love with you. This is all destined by heaven. If I go against the will of heaven, I will be punished by heaven!"

"Then I will spend more time to find another beauty to present to my Lord Commander. Miss Xue'e will be yours, Brother Hu. You must treat her well!" Gu Sansi said with a smile:

Such a sudden turn of events surprised Hu Jian, who had originally thought that he had no chance of meeting the beauty. He bowed to Gu Sansi with gratitude and said:

"Brother Gu, you are truly noble in helping others achieve their goals! Just name a price and I won't bargain!"

Gu Sansi pretended to be angry when he heard this:

"I know you are rich, Brother Hu, but I am not a money-grubber. I gave Miss Xue'e to you because you two are in love with each other and we hit it off right away. Please don't mention this yellow and white stuff!"

With the IQ of a gangster like Hu Jian, there was no way he could see through Gu Sansi's plan. With his simple and naive thinking, he naturally felt that Gu Sansi not only gave him the beauty that was originally intended for Ye Mingsheng, but also gave her for free without asking for money. This was simply too good for him...

Thinking of this, Hu Jian's eyes revealed a touch of emotion. He had wanted to be an official with power and prestige by relying on his sister's connections. However, those officials were indeed afraid of his sister's connections. They were polite to him on the surface, but in reality, how could they look down on a gangster like him who had gotten unlucky?

Everyone has been working together to find ways to harm him and to make fun of him, otherwise he would not have been dismissed from his official position so quickly for his absurd behavior. And now Gu Sansi, a Jinshi graduate, currently serving as a fifth-rank councilor of Liaoyang and the first strategist under the Liaoyang governor, is so good to him. How can this not move people?

Although he was somewhat touched by Gu Sansi, a gangster is still a gangster. Hu Jian would not be polite to Gu Sansi if he could take advantage of him without asking for money. After saying a few words of thanks to Gu Sansi, he accepted the gift from Gu Sansi.

Perhaps seeing that Hu Jian couldn’t wait to go back and enjoy himself, Gu Sansi was considerate and took the initiative to end the banquet and let Hu Jian leave··············

Gu Sansi personally sent Hu Jian to the door of Ruifuxuan. He looked at the carriage that Hu Jian and Xue'e were riding in with deep eyes as it gradually went away. Until he saw the carriage disappear like a small black dot, Gu Sansi waved his hand, and suddenly a carriage that had stopped outside the door came in front of him.

When the carriage stopped, Gu Sansi got on and entered the carriage. The coachman immediately whipped the whip and the carriage drove towards the other Gu Sansi's home.

"Is that woman reliable?" Gu Sansi, who was leaning against the wall of the carriage and resting with his eyes closed, asked Huo San who was beside him:
"Mr. Gu, don't worry. I arranged for someone to personally train this woman. Not only are her skills first-rate, but she is also loyal to the General Coordination Office and our Lord Commander!"

Gu Sansi, who was resting with his eyes closed, nodded when he heard this. Although it would take some time for their Fengwu Army to enter the pass, only by knowing both ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle, so we must make preparations from now on. Hu Jian, a fool who only cares about small gains but holds an important position, is a good entry point!
Looking at Gu Sansi who was deep in thought, Huo San suddenly said with some emotion:
"It's such a waste to use a woman like this on a loser like Hu Jian. Maybe the Master will like her..."

Before Huo San finished speaking, Gu Sansi suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Huo San coldly and said:

"If you have any inappropriate thoughts, I will be the first one to not let you go!"

Feeling the coldness in Gu Sansi's words, Huo San quickly said:

"Mr. Gu, don't worry! I'm not someone who doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. I'm just talking, I would never do such a thing!"

(End of this chapter)