Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 205 Unkind Invitation
"Boss Shen, I'm so impressed. I heard that Boss Shen's business is spread all over the empire, and he is as rich as anyone in the country. I've been admiring his name for a long time."

Lu Hao said politely.

"Master Prime Minister, please! Let's chat while we eat."

Shen Jianqiu greeted warmly.

"In this case, I won't be polite."

Lu Hao smiled and raised his chopsticks to eat happily.

If there was poison in these dishes, Lu Hao would have discovered it long ago with his super strong sense of smell.

Since the food and wine were not poisoned, and Lu Hao's thoughts were released and no ambush was found, it seemed that Boss Shen did not prepare a Hongmen Banquet for him.

In this case, Lu Hao and Boss Shen started drinking happily.

After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, both parties seemed to have almost eaten.

"To be honest, Prime Minister, although the business of the common people is very big, if you want to maintain such a large family business, if there is no one in the court, it may be over that day."

"Therefore, Cao Min wants to make friends with the Prime Minister, hoping to get the Prime Minister's care in the future."

Shen Jianqiu said straight to the point.

"Boss Shen, the wine has been drunk and the food has been eaten. Of course we are friends."

Lu Hao smiled slightly.

"Prime Minister, the common people heard that the prime minister is building a new army. Therefore, the common people are willing to donate [-] million taels of silver as the empire's military expenditure."

Shen Jianqiu added with a smile.

The fact that he was building a new army had already spread in the imperial capital as Xuanyuan Lingyu selected soldiers.

It's not surprising that Shen Jianqiu knew this.

"Boss Shen, you're welcome. I can still get the truth about the money used to build the new army, but I don't need to worry about it anymore, Boss Shen."

Lu Hao smiled and refused.

I originally thought that Lu Hao would be overjoyed when he heard about [-] million, so he accepted it without hesitation and expressed his gratitude to him.

Why does this kid not play his cards according to the rules at all?

Boss Shen smiled awkwardly and said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is just a little thought of ordinary people. If other parts of the empire need money in the future, Shen is also willing to help."

"To be honest with Boss Shen, the civil strife in the imperial capital has indeed caused great losses. However, I also confiscated more than a billion taels of silver from my house. Therefore, I understand Boss Shen's kindness!"

Lu Hao refused again.

One hundred million taels of silver, just to get a good friend like the Prime Minister. It seems that you take the truth too superficially.

Besides, [-] million taels of silver are not that easy to get.

As long as Lu Hao accepts the money, Shen Jianqiu will definitely make his request.

It wouldn't be worth it if he gained a reputation for being corrupt and bending the law just after he took office.

This is why Dugu Feng asked Boss Shen to find Lu Hao.

"Why would the prime minister refuse people thousands of miles away?"

Shen Jianqiu's face darkened.

Today, he was already groveling and lowering his figure as low as possible. Unexpectedly, Lu Hao still refused to give him face.

As the richest man in the empire, Shen Jianqiu still has some strength.

"Boss Shen, Yu Wenji never refused anyone thousands of miles away before. What do you think will happen to him now?"

Lu Hao smiled calmly.

Shen Jianqiu's expression changed again and again, knowing that Lu Hao knew that Yu Wenji was his backer in the past, he suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Cao Min and Yu Wenji only have some business dealings. Cao Min really doesn't know about the rebellion!"

Boss Shen quickly broke up with Yu Wenji.

"The truth is that you did not participate in the rebellion. Otherwise, I would have arrested you long ago."

Lu Hao said with a smile.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you are aware of this! Even if you give ordinary people a hundred courages, they will not dare to participate in it!"

Shen Jianqiu said with a wry smile.

"But Boss Shen sold a lot of weapons to Master Yu Wenji. Is this true?"

Lu Hao changed the subject and asked.

"The common people thought that Master Yuwen bought it to equip the imperial army, but they didn't know that he used it to rebel!"

Shen Jianqiu quickly explained.

"I believe your words for the time being. If I find out something one day, don't blame me for being ruthless." Lu Hao's voice was as cold as frost.

"The common people will never dare to hide the truth from the Prime Minister!"

Shen Jianqiu was extremely frightened.

"You don't have to be afraid. As long as you abide by the law and be honest, and do your own business well, the empire needs businessmen like you, so that the empire's economy can be more prosperous."

"As for donating [-] million taels of silver you mentioned, I think forget it."

Lu Hao smiled in relief.

"If you say it, the water will be poured out, and the donation will be settled. However, the common people have another unkind request."

Shen Jianqiu said.

"Hahaha... I know this meal is not delicious. Tell me, what else do you want to ask for?"

Lu Haole asked haha.

"The prime minister is very talented and charming. It is said that he is not married yet. Cao Min has a little daughter who is just at the age of marriage. She is also beautiful. I wonder if the prime minister has..."

Shen Jianqiu started to speak but stopped.

A daughter in the Shen family has grown up!
It turns out that Boss Shen is still promoting his own daughter today!

"Hahaha……"

Lu Hao couldn't help but laughed happily and said: "Boss Shen, I'm really busy with work and haven't thought about starting a family yet!"

"Prime Minister, I will ask my little girl to come out to meet the Lord. If the Lord is not satisfied, just treat it as a commoner and say nothing."

Shen Jianqiu said and clapped his hands.

Shen Yiyi, who was waiting at the door, opened the door.

Wearing a light pink dress, her long hair is hanging down, and her big watery eyes are very charming.

Jiao Bai's pink face was rosy, maybe because of nervousness, maybe because of shyness. She pursed her small mouth and turned red all at once.

The curvy figure is plump and plump, very attractive.

how to say?According to Lu Hao, this beauty's appearance is at least 85 points.

Shen Yiyi stood at the door and glanced at Lu Hao with a pair of beautiful eyes.

What she didn't expect was that the Prime Minister was so young and handsome.

The outline of a sword slashing with an axe, the clear and bright big eyes, the face was a bit playful, but also very easy-going.

"Yiyi, come here and meet the Prime Minister."

Shen Jianqiu quickly waved to her.

Shen Yiyi walked slowly, swaying lightly as she walked, the steps on her bun moved with the waves, giving people a bit of naughty flavor.

"Yiyi pays homage to the Prime Minister!"

Shen Yiyi bowed slightly and saluted.

"Miss Shen, you don't need to be polite!"

Lu Hao smiled and raised his hand in response.

"Yiyi, come and have a drink with the Prime Minister. I'll go take a look and add some side dishes."

After Shen Jianqiu finished speaking, he actually slipped out.

There were only two people left in the room, and the atmosphere suddenly seemed a bit ambiguous.

Shen Yiyi looked shy and picked up the wine bottle to pour wine for Lu Hao.

Her movements were slow and graceful, obviously due to her good upbringing and etiquette.

She filled two glasses of wine and raised her glass.

"Master Xiang, I'd like to give you a drink, Yiyi!"

Shen Yiyi was too embarrassed to look at him.

"Since Miss Shen is so polite, it's better to obey my orders than to be respectful."

Lu Hao raised a toast to welcome him.

The two glasses touched each other lightly, and Lu Hao raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.

"Master Xiang, just call me Yiyi."

Shen Yiyi said and poured another glass for Lu Hao.

(End of this chapter)