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The two young women were deeply captivated by the prosperous scene she depicted, a splendor they had never even dreamed of.
“Second Sister, don’t worry, we will definitely work hard!” Determination flashed in their eyes.
“Good, I plan to travel with Yang Yichen for safety. I don’t have much to give you, but here are some jewelry sets I bought during my trip to Lingjiang Province. Each of you take one. Also, keep this silver for your protection; take it with you.”
This was all she could do for her two cousins.
“Don’t tell anyone about my departure; otherwise, I’m afraid everyone will be reluctant when the time comes.” She could not bear the sadness of farewells.
Having conveyed what needed to be said, it would be better to leave quietly.
Although the two young women felt reluctant, they understood more than anything else and were determined to find Liu Qingxi as soon as possible.
As they left Zhang Wuliang’s home, dusk was approaching; they had been chatting for quite a while without realizing it.
Liu Qingxi visited a few families with whom she usually had good relations, while Liu Qingyan said goodbye to her childhood friends before the siblings returned home.
The family was aware of Liu Qingxi’s plans to leave. Over the years, they had added several maids and servants to the household. This time, she planned to bring along two maids, Summer Lotus and Spring Rain, along with two cooks, Xu Yan and Ye He, as well as Xu Yan’s daughter and Liu Yi, among others who would serve as guards.
The remaining maids she had acquired later would stay behind to manage the courtyard.
In the main hall, the Liu Family gathered together. Liu Qingxi and Liu Qingyan sat at the head of the table while the servants stood below: “You all must know that we are departing tomorrow. For those traveling with me, your task is to take good care of the house.”
“Yes, Miss.”
“As for your wages, I have already discussed it with the village chief; you will receive payment according to the rates for the Construction Team. Also, since we don’t know when we will return from this journey, some of you are getting older. I have spoken with Fourth Uncle and Fifth Uncle about your marriages. If you meet someone suitable, they can make arrangements.”
This was also a way of making arrangements for several servants. After all, it was thousands of miles away from the capital city; even if they hurried back and forth, it would take at least a month. It wasn’t easy to return once.
Unlike modern times where trains and airplanes could reach destinations in just a few hours.
“Thank you, Miss!” A hint of joy flashed across the faces of several maids.
Having sold themselves into servitude, they had long prepared for a life of hardship. They never expected to encounter such a good mistress in Liu Qingxi, who not only treated them well but also did not put on airs.
If it were another household, they would not have arranged their marriages with such attention to detail.
Encountering such a master is indeed a blessing they earned in their previous lives. "Don't worry, miss, I will take good care of the house while you are away."
"Alright, there’s nothing else to do. You all should hurry and rest; we will set off early tomorrow."
After that, Liu Qingxi returned to her room to rest early. There was a long journey ahead, and she needed to be well-rested for the travel.
Hundreds of miles away in Heyang Province, as dusk fell, in the study on one side of the main hall, the dim yellow candlelight flickered slightly with the gentle breeze coming through the window.
A man with graying hair, a thin build, and a tuft of beard had an angry expression on his face as he shouted at the person behind him, "What are you doing? With just a county magistrate, can’t I handle him?"
The round and plump man dressed in a green robe, which accentuated his growing belly, looked like a wealthy gentleman at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, one could see beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
The sweat gradually gathered and dripped down.
His slightly trembling body indicated that he was very nervous. He cautiously wiped the sweat from his forehead and said tremulously, "Sir, it’s not that we don’t want to act; it’s just that the person we sent has returned with news. Yang Yichen has just received an imperial decree summoning him to the capital. If something happens now, the Sovereign will definitely investigate thoroughly. What if it leads back to us?"
It turned out that the two were none other than Wang Wenshi, the governor of Heyang Province, and his steward, Wang Butler.
Last time, Wang Butler had attempted to arrange a marriage with Yang Yichen but was thoroughly rejected and even humiliated by being thrown out. Upon returning, he embellished the story when reporting to Wang Wenshi.
It was easy to imagine how Wang Wenshi, relying on Queen Wang's influence and used to being arrogant, could not tolerate being humiliated by a young man.
Moreover, the one being rejected was his beloved daughter whom he had pampered since childhood.
He immediately exploded in anger; tea sets and other items around him shattered on the floor. He then directly sent someone to Linyi County to create trouble. Wasn’t Yang Yichen known for his impressive achievements? Wasn’t he favored by the Emperor?
If something happened on his territory—especially something uncontrollable that resulted in casualties—he could then claim that during the disaster relief efforts, he died heroically. Wouldn’t that be a win-win situation?
This would also relieve his pent-up frustration.
Wang Butler was more than happy with Wang Wenshi's plan and even added fuel to the fire due to his own grievances from being humiliated.
However, as soon as their envoy entered Linyi County's territory, those who were there to announce the decree arrived as well. Moreover, Liu Gonggong directly settled in there, thwarting their plans.
There was no way around it; this Liu Gonggong was a favored figure close to the Emperor who had accompanied him for decades. Although he held no real power, he was more untouchable than those who did.
Even Queen Wang sometimes had to give him some face. Thus, they quickly sent a letter back to Heyang Province asking whether they should proceed according to the original plan.
Thus, this scene occurred in Wang Wenshi's study.
He slammed his fists on the table: "Hmph, he got lucky." Just by a hair, he missed the perfect opportunity to eliminate Yang Yichen, and he was furious!
He had never been a kind person. For someone like Yang Yichen, who was so uncooperative, he wished he could deal with him immediately, and he had done such things many times before.
But this time, he had taken a hard fall.
"What use are you?" The tea set on the table trembled slightly due to Wang Wenshi's anger, producing a crisp sound.
After a stick of incense burned down, he slowly calmed his restless heart.
However, the gloom between his brows did not dissipate: "Forget it, it's not your fault. But," since he was going to the capital, it would be even more convenient to deal with him.
"Leave!" Wang Wenshi dismissed Wang Butler and sat down to write a letter. He sealed it with wax and called out the window: "Someone, take this letter and deliver it to my cousin."
It didn't matter; once they reached the capital, it would be their family's territory. Yang Yichen wouldn't be able to stir up much trouble.
And once there, making him disappear would be even easier.
Meanwhile, Yang Yichen had no idea that he had already provoked someone.
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