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Although Liu Qingxi's actions seemed a bit like pulling a fast one, it ultimately sounded good. While he didn't attract the high-ranking officials in the capital, he did gain some notoriety.
Liu Qingxi was quite satisfied with this outcome. At this moment, he was ready to showcase some achievements made in Bixi County as supplementary promotion, and those who initially doubted him were now beginning to believe.
Yang Yichen's career path and Liu Qingxi's business ventures were both progressing smoothly.
In a new place, there is always an adjustment period.
In a certain official's residence, a middle-aged man glared fiercely in the direction of Yang Yichen's home. "Someone, go investigate this Yang Yichen thoroughly."
The man was Wang Wenyuan. At the Mid-Autumn Banquet, Yang Yichen had severely embarrassed Queen Wang, and the following day's display in the palace only made everyone regard him with newfound respect.
Dugu Han didn't even mention Yang Yichen's marriage, which truly forced the Wang family to swallow their pride.
This further clarified for him that anyone who could rise to their current position by stepping over the blood of their family was not to be underestimated.
Since Dugu Han did not follow his predetermined path, and since Yang Yichen was so oblivious, he could not be blamed.
Sometimes people like Wang Wenyuan and Queen Wang really had strange thoughts. They would go so far as to use someone's marriage as a means of revenge, yet expected that person to obediently listen to them. What a joke!
However, Wang Wenyuan believed there was nothing wrong with his actions.
Meanwhile, Yang Yichen and Liu Qingxi had no idea that these people would come up with another scheme after their first one failed; they were truly resilient.
The next day, after court adjourned, Wang Wenyuan returned home. The guard who had gone out to gather information brought back the latest news: "Sir, we found out that Yang Yichen has an unmarried fiancée named Liu Qingxi who lives next door. He also has a mother with whom he has a poor relationship; they moved out of their home several years ago."
It was indeed a thorough investigation.
Although none of this was particularly secretive, the ability to obtain information from Linyi County in such a short time indicated significant power behind it.
What would Dugu Han think if he knew his subordinate had such capabilities? Was this not akin to aiding a tiger and creating a formidable opponent for himself?
"Ha! Just a Farmer Girl. What's so special about her? Is Yang Yichen blind? I’m doing him a favor by introducing him to girls."
Well, who would want a woman who already has countless green hats before even stepping through the door? Moreover, Yang Yichen is so young yet has extraordinary achievements; his future is undoubtedly limitless.
Heh, if I can't gain anything from Yang Yichen, what about Liu Qingxi? Wang Wenyuan quickly shifted his thoughts.
After so many years of political maneuvering, who has clean hands? She's just a peasant girl; with a casual wave, she could deliver a fatal blow: "Yang Yichen, don't blame me!"
Liu Qingxi was completely unaware that danger was gradually approaching. She had managed to gather some resources, and even if no one was looking to build houses right now, there were always a few who had that intention.
This was already a good start, and she was quite satisfied.
However, as her model became the subject of discussion among many people in the capital, on this day, Liu Qingxi happened to be at her shop interacting with a customer.
Who would have thought that just as they were discussing the most crucial part, a commotion suddenly erupted outside.
"This gentleman, you cannot go in. Really cannot go in. If you have any questions, you can ask me first; we can answer what we can without troubling the young lady."
"Get lost! Who are you? Why do you get to speak for Liu Qingxi? Let me tell you, if you don't leave now, the consequences are not something you can bear." The loud voice of the newcomer drew many people to stop and watch.
In the end, Liu Qingxi helplessly came out from the back hall into the main hall: "I don't know what this gentleman wants with me?"
"Hmph? What do you want? Don't you know in your heart?" The man glared coldly, his disdainful gaze filled with contempt for Liu Qingxi.
Gradually, due to the man's ruckus, more and more people gathered in front of the shop.
There was no way around it; no matter where one went, gossipers always existed—an unchanging truth throughout time.
"What’s going on? How did she get involved with such a difficult character?"
"This girl really is unlucky; she's just trying to run a shop!"
"You don't know this? Everyone in the capital knows that if you want to build a house, you have to go find the Lin family. You should know that the Lin family has connections in court; for an ordinary person, isn't this like pulling teeth from a tiger?"
It turned out that the troublemaker was named Lin Shuhong, known for building houses and a prominent figure in the capital. Unfortunately, suddenly appearing was a young blonde girl claiming that her houses were unprecedented.
How is this possible? He dares to guarantee that when it comes to building houses, no one can compare to her.
As soon as he heard the commotion here, he rushed over, casting a disdainful glance at Liu Qingxi. "Are you the boss here? Are you the one promoting the houses you built?"
"Yes, sir. Is there a problem?" Liu Qingxi was puzzled; she had no prior interaction with this person, so why was he looking at her with such hostility?
"Hmph! What problem could there be? The problem is huge!" Lin Shuhong snorted coldly and turned to the crowd. "You all better open your eyes and see. I, Lin Shuhong, have been building houses in the capital for decades. Have I ever made a mistake? The houses I build are of the highest quality among all craftsmen in the capital, and of course, they are also the most beautiful."
"But what about this girl? She looks like she's only in her teens. Do you think she can be trusted?"
The onlookers suddenly shook their heads in unison. "No way!" Indeed, a teenage girl building houses? What a joke! Those who are famous have lived for half their lives.
"Yeah, we forgot about that. We were so busy listening to her flowery words that we forgot she couldn't possibly know this much."
"Oh no, what should we do? I was ready to buy as soon as I heard it. Can I back out now?"
Lin Shuhong has a deep background; he is a cousin of the current Minister of Works, Lin Shurong. This is one of the main reasons he has been unrivaled in the construction industry in the capital for so many years.
To understand this, one must mention the background of the Lin family. Unlike most civil and military officials, people from their family have certain endowments from the day they are born.
For example, Lin Shurong's unique insights into mechanical manufacturing are truly rare in a century.
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