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"Your Highness, please speak!" In that brief moment, Yang Yichen had already made a judgment in his heart.
"You can probably guess why I have come here. Naturally, I want you to serve me and work for me. Rest assured, I will not treat you unfairly!"
"I am grateful for Your Highness's kindness, but why would you choose me? There are many talented scions from noble families."
However, Dugu Hao slowly shook his head, his leisurely demeanor carrying an undeniable firmness. "You are different from them. The youngest top scholar from Lingjiang Province, the first place in this Imperial Examination, shining brightly. I believe I am not the only one with this thought; perhaps you already know which families are eager to extend an olive branch to you."
Dugu Hao was right; Yang Yichen was very clear about his situation.
"At this moment, you must make a choice. And I know that someone like you, with great ambitions, would naturally not want to become someone else's son-in-law and walk the path of marriage alliances.
You come from humble beginnings. If you choose that path, you will have to rely on others' favor. However, with your talent, reaching the highest positions is merely a matter of time; you do not need to depend on anyone. But now..."
"You must make a corresponding choice; otherwise, you will offend not just one person but most of the noble families in the capital. You understand the principle of extremes; being too outstanding and too popular often makes one a victim in the pursuit of fame and fortune."
"Follow me, and I can give you what you desire. I can allow you the freedom to choose and help shield you from those people. As far as I know, there are already individuals whispering in my father's ear. You never know when you might become someone else's favored son-in-law."
Both were intelligent individuals who understood each other’s unspoken implications.
Yang Yichen smiled slightly. He understood everything the other party analyzed; however, as long as he did not wish to comply, no one could force him. Yet compared to the Crown Prince and others, this seemingly foolish prince—oh no, this cold-faced prince before him—was indeed the best choice.
"I will obey Your Highness's command!"
These simple six words expressed his choice and outlined his future path, solidifying his direction with no room for retreat.
"Good!" Dugu Hao said expressionlessly, appearing excited, but in reality, his mood was calm, as if everything was under his control.
For Yang Yichen, having Dugu Hao on his side was the best choice: "I look forward to seeing Young Master Yang's strength!"
With that, he stood up and left with large strides: "Young Master Yang, wait for the good news!"
This signified the preliminary establishment of their cooperation; Yang Yichen would work for him, and in return, he would provide a relatively free platform.
Watching Dugu Hao's departing figure, Yang Yichen felt a sense of familiarity but couldn't recall where he had seen him before. He was certain he had never seen Dugu Hao's face; what could be the reason for this?
Despite his confusion, the days waiting for the rankings remained difficult to endure, especially with the longing for Liu Qingxi.
In just a short period, in a remote corner of the capital city, an independent courtyard quietly opened a blacksmith business.
There was no excessive promotion; only a simple sign stood at the entrance. Half a month passed, and only a few scattered customers came to buy.
The boss of the Blacksmith Shop didn't mind; it seemed he didn't care about making money at all.
They did not attract any special attention and simply blended into the capital city.
Far away in Ten Li Pu, Liu Qingxi rarely had time to rest in the village but was once again bogged down by various trivial matters. Particularly regarding the new recruits joining, while Zhang Wuliang took charge, she offered some suggestions.
"Village Chief, I would like you to be responsible for the training of the big kid this time. In a couple of days, I will need to go back to town again, and it's time to add some options to the drawings I've made for the customers."
“Qingxi, you go ahead and don't worry about me. You can leave these to me, but Girl, if you're busy, then don't draw too much. Take a break, Young Lady, we can't have you overworked.”
Zhang Wuliang’s calm concern warmed Liu Qingxi, who nodded slightly with a serene smile on her lips.
At that moment, a young man suddenly burst in: “ Miss Liu, something's wrong!”
The newcomer was out of breath and hurriedly inserted himself between Liu Qingxi and Zhang Wuliang: “Something's wrong!”
Zhang Wuliang frowned slightly: “Don't panic, take your time and catch your breath first.”
Only then did the young man notice the village chief beside him: “Oh, sorry, Uncle, I didn't see you there.”
“It’s fine, just get to the point!”
The young man finally realized that he had rushed to Liu Qingxi’s home only to find no one there, which had made him anxious. He had come straight to Zhang Wuliang without even catching his breath.
“It’s like this. Didn’t you tell us to pay attention tonight? We’ve been observing closely these past few days and found…”
“What?” Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuliang was both shocked and angry. Are you sure this is true?
“Uncle Zhang, why would I lie to you? I’ve been watching carefully these past few days. Last night, I even overheard those people talking quietly, which is why I hurried back to report. What should we do?”
It turned out that this young man was the one who had previously noticed some unusual activity and had come to inform Liu Qingxi. Now that a bigger incident had occurred, he rushed back to report the news.
After the report, he looked at Liu Qingxi for help.
"Alright, don't worry. Just go back to work. Keep an eye out for any abnormalities, and let Kid know to stay alert as well. I'll discuss strategies with the Village Chief and head to town shortly to make specific arrangements."
Liu Qingxi's first priority was to reassure the people. If what the young man said was true, then the situation was serious; such vicious competition was indeed ruthless.
The girl's calm words were very reassuring, and after hearing her, the young man seemed less flustered, as if everything was under her control.
"However, to avoid causing too much fear and worry among everyone, just give them a reminder without revealing what has happened."
"Yes, don't worry, Miss Liu!"
"Go ahead; we believe you can handle this!" Even Zhang Wuliang, a respected elder and village chief in the eyes of the young man, encouraged him, filling the boy's chest with a sense of responsibility.
After sending off the young man, Liu Qingxi exchanged glances with Zhang Wuliang.
"It seems someone doesn't want us to have it easy!" they both said in unison.
Then they thought, why be afraid? Good has always triumphed over evil throughout history; those who are upright need not fear shadows. In a short time, a good idea emerged in Liu Qingxi's mind.
"Village Chief, what do you think about this approach?" She shared her thoughts.
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