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Everyone gathered around the table.
In almost no time at all, fine tea, good wine, and cold dishes were served one after another. As for the hot dishes? That naturally required some time.
So everyone chatted casually while sipping tea or pouring wine for each other. It was quite lively and harmonious!
However, after Xiang Wang Ye left, Yuwen Yu arrived, often staring at Ziyan with a fiery gaze.
There was no need to break the ice, so Ziyan completely ignored Yuwen Yu from start to finish.
Demon Prince Ling Yuxuan also faced him with the same attitude. Some people lightly sipped their drinks when toasting, while others slowly savored their tea. There was a subtle distance mixed with a sense of mystery among them.
Thus, everyone present held him in great awe.
This was exactly the feeling Ziyan understood better than anyone else. As someone in a position of power, to manage Subordinates well, one must first ensure that they can naturally and sincerely respect and admire oneself without needing to be prompted. Only then can Subordinates genuinely follow and submit to oneself.
The conversation mainly revolved around several elders looking for topics to discuss, while Ziyan and her Prince mostly smiled and said little.
Overall, this meal was quite enjoyable, and as they were about to disperse, most of the men appeared rosy-cheeked.
As for the women, there was only one Three Elders along with Ziyan. Ziyan wore a faint smile that carried a hint of coolness. After waiting for quite some time, Three Elders Hong Lianhua finally approached Ziyan, raising a glass of white wine to toast her.
"Leader, no matter what, I must toast you with this cup of wine today."
"Mm! Sure, you drink wine. Thank you for everything you have done for this Sect Leader; I am very satisfied. How about some tea?"
Ziyan calmly lifted a cup of fragrant tea in front of her and raised it towards the other person.
“Lotus has made many mistakes in the past, but from now on, Lotus is willing to serve the Sect Leader, even if it means going through fire and water, dedicating herself wholeheartedly without hesitation.”
“Good! Then I will wait and see. Just right, I also hope to reclaim Wu Xiang back to myself. As for all matters concerning Qingfeng Tower in the future, I will still leave them to you. However, all marketing strategies and plans must be decided by me or assigned to you by me. Do you have any objections?”
Ziyan narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze fixed sharply on the now transformed Three Elders Hong Lianhua.
“This—this might not be appropriate. It would be better for the Sect Leader to arrange capable personnel while Lotus assists from the side.”
Hong Lianhua expressed his thoughts directly, revealing a hint of discomfort in his eyes.
“It’s fine; no one is more suitable than you to manage Qingfeng Tower. You have run the sect for so many years, and only you understand the intricate thoughts of those in places filled with beauty and romance. So Thank you for everything you have done for this Sect Leader, I am very satisfied. I intend to give you one last chance. I hope to see a completely new Three Elders as well as a fresh and innovative Qingfeng Tower in the future.”
At this point, Ziyan raised her hand to interrupt Hong Lianhua, who was about to decline further.
Then, Ziyan continued, “I believe that during this time of traveling around, Three Elders must have truly gained insights into how to interact with others. Therefore, starting tomorrow, you will continue to manage Qingfeng Tower well. You need not worry about anything else; I do not want to hear just words from you saying that you understand. What I hope for is that you embrace the determination to start anew.”
At this moment, upon hearing Ziyan's words,
Three Elders Hong Lianhua felt tears streaming down his cheeks in an instant. He solemnly nodded and replied, “Thank you for your generosity, Sect Leader. Thank you for letting Subordinate put aside past grievances…”
“I believe there is no need for any more unnecessary words. Thank you for everything you have done for this Sect Leader, I am very satisfied. I have always believed in the principle that tolerance leads to greatness. From today onward, just remember that every day you must speak through your actions. Otherwise, I can still take back the power in your hands!”
Ziyan no longer wanted to hear those unnecessary words and vows, as she had already wasted quite a bit of her thoughts on Hong Lianhua. Thus, she decisively interrupted her repetition and clearly informed her that she only wanted to see her future actions.
After all, Hong Lianhua was still an elder, not a fool; she certainly understood such words and reasoning!
She had her own understanding, and Ziyan had an even clearer one. This was the way smart people communicated with each other!
...
In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.
On the tenth day of the third month.
It was the official opening day of the academy, and originally there were many people planning to attend the opening ceremony.
However, Ziyan did not refuse, but she also did not want the academy to be noisy.
So, all those who intended to come and congratulate were stopped by Ziyan's people half a mile away from the academy and invited to the Drunken Immortal Residence. If there was to be celebration and liveliness, it should naturally take place in places suitable for celebration and festivity!
As a result, the opening ceremony began and ended in a calm and unremarkable manner.
At the ceremony, Ziyan only invited a few elder-level figures from her Heavenly Pivot Sect and the Governor of the county.
Of course, once the ceremony concluded, these important figures were naturally sent to the Drunken Immortal Residence as well. It turned into another day of lively eating and drinking.
That night, as the lanterns were first lit and the night grew deep and quiet, the bustling city began to settle down.
A couple sat together on the top floor, nestled against each other, discussing their future and the paths that lay ahead...
Ziyan naturally had many ideas and plans for the future. Just thinking about it, in the past ten days, she had accomplished many things that others found difficult to achieve.
First, she clearly remembered that her Spice Factory in the back mountain had been completed with the tireless efforts of her subordinates and craftsmen working day and night.
Second, her academy had successfully opened its doors safely.
Third, the small villas nearby had also been completed smoothly.
At this moment, being in the Pavilion, she could clearly see from afar a cluster of small villas with blue bricks and red tiles located to the west of the royal residence. Their innovative designs made them quite appealing.
In just ten days, she had achieved three significant accomplishments.
At the same time, she had taught her only apprentice, Hong Gang, along with other faculty members, to promote her spice packets while teaching their courses.
These spice packets were made from the Spice Powder produced at her Spice Factory in the back mountain. Ground into powder, it was nearly impossible for people of this era to distinguish the various ingredients and medicinal herbs used within.
Thus, Ziyan confidently allowed them to promote these packets to their students. Based on previous guesses and later investigations confirming the identities and origins of this first batch of students, Ziyan was not mistaken; they were all employees sent by famous restaurants from across the country, with some even being bosses themselves coming to learn.
By having faculty members promote the spice packets to them, it ensured that these individuals would likely become regular customers of Ziyan's Spice Factory through their own restaurants or establishments in the future.
Everything is under control, and in recent days, the little girl has felt a strange sense of slight expansion in her heart.
But it is just a tiny bit of expansion. As someone who has lived two lives, she knows how to manage her actions and demeanor well.
Even the Demon Prince, Ling Yuxuan, often admires his little one, never expecting that after experiencing so much, she could remain so calm and composed.
Especially his mother, Miao'er, often chats with Ling Yuxuan privately, asking how she discovered such a priceless treasure.
In such situations, Ling Yuxuan naturally responds with her signature faint smile towards her mother, saying, "This is the fortune I accumulated over three lifetimes; no one can envy it."
Whenever Miao'er hears her son repeat this line, she can't help but laugh out loud.
However, her precious son seems to let the world laugh at him while he walks the path that suits him best.
Even if the road ahead was once unclear, because he has his Beloved Child in his heart and a spiritual home to rely on, he faces everything with joy...
Yet this happiness and satisfaction in the Demon Prince's heart have never been personally expressed to his Beloved Child because he truly cannot speak such overly sweet words.
So he can only keep it in his heart and cherish her existence and everything about her through actions and daily life.
Time always rushes by.
Thus, another half month passed, and a very exciting piece of news came from the back mountain of Xuan Wang Fu.
Nangong Yu's Fire Ship has been completed and has passed the first three rounds of testing.
Of course, during the testing, Ziyan kept a close watch on Nangong Yu without letting him out of her sight.
She couldn't allow him to sneak away on his own Fire Ship while her Subordinates were slightly distracted. Keeping a careful eye on him was even more important than building the Fire Ship itself.
Ziyan, being meticulous, would never let such a thing happen right under her nose, so she had never slackened in her duty to protect and supervise Nangong Yu.
Now that the Fire Ship was completed, Ziyan certainly wanted to experience it herself.
Thus, on a day in early April.
The weather was particularly nice; in southern April, the Mountain Valley was filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
Ziyan and her Demon Prince entered the Yard in the back mountain early in the morning. At that moment, Nangong Yu was seen leading everyone to move the Fire Ship out of the Yard and place it in an open area.
The soldiers were all filled with excitement; it seemed they had already experienced the mysterious power of the Fire Ship during the previous test flights, which explained their joy and enthusiasm.
Ziyan observed everyone present and quietly speculated about various possibilities.
Upon seeing Ziyan arrive, Nangong Yu rushed over to greet her and confidently said, "Your Highness, Purple Gate Master, welcome to experience it."
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