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Perhaps Dugu Hao is the only emperor in this world who does not consider establishing a Queen as a necessary duty of an emperor.
Compared to the Former Emperor's harem of three thousand beauties, Dugu Hao's court is cold and desolate.
With the new emperor ascending the throne, Yang Yichen has become a trusted minister, frequently seen in the Imperial Study, which naturally sets him apart from those who are overlooked in the court.
Correspondingly, Liu Qingxi has also risen alongside her husband. If she was once just the wife of a mere Fifth Rank official, now the Yang Family is bustling with visitors.
Starting from morning, Sister Madam has been visiting non-stop: "Madam Yang, what do you usually do? If you have some free time, you can join our tea party."
"I never expected Madam Yang to be so young; your skin is as smooth as a peeled egg. We can't help but envy you."
"Lord Yang is quite favored by the emperor; we might need Madam Yang to speak a few good words for us in the future."
These women are all sharp and cunning, flattering and ingratiating themselves with Liu Qingxi, leaving her speechless. This is the diplomacy of high society ladies.
In fact, one should not underestimate these women; often, their information is more reliable than that of men.
Moreover, sometimes the relationships between two officials need to be maintained by their respective wives.
Liu Qingxi has experienced the treatment of being cherished by many, and it truly feels overwhelming.
One could easily fall into traps set by others; fortunately, she is not a true Farmer girl. With her accumulated experiences from past lives, she can manage to navigate through these women's pretenses.
However, this is not something she enjoys; she genuinely dislikes living behind a mask.
Receiving one batch of visiting ladies after another is far more exhausting than working at a construction site. The key issue is the emotional fatigue.
Engaging in mutual boasting about skills in music, chess, calligraphy, poetry, and dance competitions does not interest Liu Qingxi at all.
After spending over ten years, things were manageable. Although the relationships with those people were not particularly close, they were relatively harmonious compared to others.
One day, a group led by a middle-aged man surged into Maple Lane, composed entirely of young men, full of energy and vitality.
Having never been to such a bustling capital city, everything seen and heard was completely new.
"Village Chief, is this where Lord Yang and Miss Liu live?"
"The capital is so vast; I don't even know what they sell here."
"This trip was worth it. Thankfully, my parents didn't let me come at first, but I insisted on following. Otherwise, I would never have had such a great opportunity to see the world."
This group was none other than Zhang Wuliang, who had set out from Ten Li Pu with a bunch of young people voluntarily coming to the capital to develop their prospects.
Liu Qingxi had already started shutting her doors to guests as soon as she learned they would be arriving soon, no longer welcoming other Sister Madams.
Now, with connections established, sufficient manpower, and ample funds, it was time to charge forward boldly. If not now, then when?
Thus began Liu Qingxi's first grand project in the capital, astonishing those who had come to watch the spectacle.
In the beginning, who ever took Liu Qingxi seriously? No one believed that a daughter stepping into the limelight could succeed; however, her actions consistently left people dumbfounded.
The people of the capital were skeptical and unwilling to become her subordinates, but there were still those from Ten Li Pu who would always support her.
When others accused her of being unfaithful as a woman, she did not argue; she let the facts speak for themselves.
"Village Chief, since everyone is here, I won't hold back. The sooner we complete this project, the sooner we can push forward with the next phase. You can take them over there to rest first; we will officially start work tomorrow."
"No problem, we're here to work, ready to follow your orders at any time."
"Feel free to assign us tasks!"
They were eager to try, the splendor of the capital igniting their ambitions, as if a grand career was beckoning them. The young men were filled with passion, like the wind surging through the clouds.
Such a commotion could not be hidden from others, especially those who were observant.
After all, she benefited from Lord Yang's favor in the court and became the focus of attention among the ladies.
Not long ago, Liu Qingxi had received several visitors, but later she simply closed her doors to guests, which led to much gossip about her being pretentious.
Now they suddenly realized that Liu Qingxi was indeed completely different from them.
While they lamented their fate, Liu Qingxi's career had already taken off. When they compared themselves and competed with each other out of jealousy, Liu Qingxi's career was stable and now advancing to another stage.
The next morning, the young men of Ten Li Pu formed a grand procession following Liu Qingxi to the site of the garden construction.
Compared to the relatively simpler buildings in Ten Li Pu, this project was much more ambitious.
Moreover, it was only after laying a solid foundation that she began this endeavor.
Everything must be done step by step; those so-called shortcuts seemed less substantial to Liu Qingxi than her own steady progress.
In a luxurious mansion in the capital, a woman sat in a pavilion, a slight smile on her lips as she spoke softly, "Oh? That Lord Yang's wife is quite impressive?"
"Indeed! I've heard that the houses she builds are well-constructed, resistant to moisture, and can prevent rodents and other pests."
"This is not the main point. According to news from their hometown, when the earthquake occurred, buildings collapsed, yet almost all the houses she handled remained intact, shocking both the court and the common people. At that time, the Former Emperor even issued a decree to commend her."
Unknowingly, Liu Qingxi had become the focus of people's discussions, primarily because her actions were astonishingly unconventional, truly groundbreaking.
"So, for such an outstanding man as Lord Yang to marry a country girl like her is indeed unique."
Opinions about Liu Qingxi varied; most women in high society envied her. They longed for the kind of free-spirited life Liu Qingxi led, but they felt trapped by their own constraints.
Of course, there were those who looked down on her, believing that women should stay at home, supporting their husbands and raising children while waiting for their men to return.
"She's just a shameless little wretch; only you think she's admirable. What does she have to be proud of?"
"Exactly! Young ladies should be like us; it's disgraceful to show one's face in public and goes against propriety."
Liu Qingxi was completely indifferent to these various opinions.
She would walk her own path and let others be!
With the addition of the Ten Li Pu group, their speed increased more than double. Originally, they could complete only one building in a month within Garden-style Architecture; now?
The speed had multiplied significantly. In five or six hours, a team could basically finish a two-story loft-style house.
Moreover, the people from Ten Li Pu spontaneously divided into several teams for assembly line construction, ensuring no time was wasted during breaks.
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