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In the blink of an eye, the time for the County Examination had arrived. Liu Qingyan was participating in the Imperial Examination, stirring the hearts of everyone in the Liu Family and Yang Family.
Fortunately, when they first entered the capital, Liu Qingxi had arranged for Yang Yichen to obtain an official certificate, allowing Liu Qingyan to take the exam directly in the capital without returning to their hometown.
This saved them the time of traveling back and forth and avoided potential dangers on the long journey.
Early in the morning, Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen escorted Liu Qingyan to the examination hall, watching him enter smoothly before they went about their busy lives.
The start of Liu Qingyan's County Examination also indicated that the time for their marriage was drawing closer.
At a crossroads, Yang Yichen and Liu Qingxi parted ways. Their figures gradually moved apart, but instead of growing distant due to the physical separation, they felt closer than ever.
After years of solitude, his heart began to beat with life again, filled with determination to strive for something worth protecting.
At their age, getting married and having children was perfectly normal; Yang Yichen had never desired anything as much as he did at this moment.
Meeting Liu Qingxi had changed the trajectory of his life. He once thought he would be lonely forever, with only his solitary shadow in the darkness.
But Liu Qingxi burst into his life like a ray of light, giving everything more meaning.
Thinking of this, his steps became lighter as he walked toward the Ministry of Works. He turned a corner and arrived at a secluded Blacksmith Shop deep in an alley. Changing into a work shirt, he entered a quiet room in the backyard, tools in hand, ready to work.
Men who work diligently are the most handsome. At that moment, Yang Yichen's handsome features seemed to radiate a gentle glow. Beads of sweat trickled down his cheeks, and his long eyelashes cast faint shadows on his flawless skin.
He focused intently, his fingers deftly moving as he gradually completed a golden phoenix crown.
For two months now, whenever he had time, he would come to the shop to personally craft the crown.
He wanted to see Liu Qingxi wearing the crown he made with his own hands, marrying him in her most beautiful form, taking on his surname and adding "Yang" before her name from then on.
However, some could not bear to see lovers become a couple and set up obstacles on their path to happiness.
Just as Yang Yichen was about to finish the phoenix crown and Liu Qingxi was completing her dowry preparations—everything seemed to be progressing in a good direction—
In the capital city, at the Liang Family residence, a servant knelt on both knees, lowering his head almost to the ground.
A woman dressed in flamboyant red stood before him. With exquisite makeup on her face and fierce eyes filled with malice, she clenched her fists tightly, veins bulging: "You go to all major teahouses and taverns..."
After giving the order, she let out a long sigh. "Yang Yichen, what gives you the right?"
The woman was none other than Liang Shuer, who had once been entangled with Yang Yichen.
As the daughter of the Second-Rank Minister of Works, Liang Yujing, she had been spoiled without principles by her father. Whatever she wanted would always become hers.
However, ever since she encountered Yang Yichen, she had been completely ignored. The resentment in Liang Shuer's heart could not be released, and along with her desire to possess Yang Yichen, a malicious thought began to take root.
That beautiful love she yearned for was out of reach; therefore, she wanted to destroy it, to ruin something wonderful.
After secretly plotting for a month, as the wedding date between Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen drew closer, she could no longer contain the demon within her that screamed for vengeance and devised a wicked plan.
Coincidentally, Liu Qingyan was participating in the County Examination, and Liu Qingxi was quite busy—this was their moment of vulnerability.
At the Liu Family estate, while Liu Qingxi prepared for the wedding, spring was gradually warming up, and a gentle breeze brushed against them. Behind her stood dozens of people on this land, marking the beginning of a miraculous endeavor.
" Miss Liu, are we really going to build houses in such a large area?" asked Zhou.
She had been with Liu Qingxi the longest. Although she was a woman, she was quite capable—helping to introduce manpower, coordinating their schedules, and handling logistics.
In the past, she tended to her small plot of land and made some handicrafts to supplement her household income. The earnings were meager and strained her eyesight. While youth had its advantages now, old ailments were starting to surface.
There were many examples around her like this; thus, given this opportunity, she was eager to do her best.
"Yes! This is our first major project. I hope everyone works hard. As long as we do well, bonuses and red envelopes will definitely be plentiful."
"We believe in Miss Liu! Since we are following you, there will be no second thoughts. We are looking forward to making big money with you," said a man familiar with Liu Qingxi who had participated in the competition with Lin Shuhong last year.
"Alright, let's get started today. First, clear away the weeds here. Once the land is leveled, we will prepare to dig the foundation."
As soon as Liu Qingxi finished speaking, the men rolled up their sleeves and began working with enthusiasm.
There were few signs of habitation around; this land was five miles from the capital city. Behind it stood a dirt hill several hundred meters high. Although it felt somewhat desolate being away from the bustling city, its geographical location was quite advantageous.
With some repairs, it could become a beautiful landscape.
Moreover, this land offered an open view at the front; in terms of Feng Shui, it was an excellent choice.
In the capital city, while Yang Yichen was busy crafting a phoenix crown behind closed doors and Liu Qingxi was directing a group of workers, a rumor about Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen spread at an astonishing speed.
It all began in several well-known taverns in the capital, where there were always a few individuals eager to spread gossip.
"There's nothing new happening in the capital lately, but I have something rather unusual," said a young man, awkwardly perched on a chair with one leg propped up on the side.
Cracking sunflower seeds, he wore a mysterious expression that seemed to beckon others to pay attention.
A few nearby listeners, already fond of gossip, were instantly intrigued: "Oh really?"
"Well, it's quite ordinary actually. The current Fifth-Rank Minister of Works, Yang Yichen, is set to marry a country girl. Their engagement was arranged years ago in the countryside."
"This Yang Yichen was once the top scholar who shocked the capital. In just two years, he rose from a seventh-rank county magistrate to his current position as a Fifth-Rank Medical Officer. He is truly a young talent with limitless potential."
"Now that you mention it, having achieved such success, he hasn't forgotten his humble beginnings by marrying his original fiancée. Isn't that commendable?" A man couldn't hide his disappointment, thinking it was some major news only to find out it was this.
However, they still indulged in the gossip.
"What are you talking about? I'm not done yet! This 'not forgetting one's roots' is just for show. It’s said that he has secretly been involved with that Sister Liang for quite some time," the young man glanced toward the palace, his meaning clear.
"That lady almost arranged a marriage for them, but this Yang refused her advances and nearly angered the Sovereign. Later on, he was praised for not abandoning his countryside fiancée for power and influence. Who would have thought that turning around..."
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