The descendants of the Xiao Family are promoted early, what’s so special about Xiao Jinyan? He has an elder brother who is a second-rank general. Honestly, I think those brothers of his are all dandies, becoming generals without any merit, and who knows, they might just wet themselves out of fear when it comes time to lead troops into battle. Tsk, absolutely disgraceful. If it were me, I would never want an official position that wasn’t earned with my own accomplishments, even if it killed me."
Lin Qianqing’s face was full of disdain. Lin Xingyi came from humble beginnings and had achieved his status solely through his own talent, so it was only natural for Lin Qianqing to look down on those who relied on family connections or other backgrounds to forge their paths.
However, Gu Youyou disagreed with Lin Qianqing’s words.
Did she not know whether Xiao Jinyan had actual skills or not? After so long, Gu Youyou still remembered that stormy night.
And whether Xiao Jinyan had been secretly doing Jin Zijin’s bidding on his own volition or on behalf of the entire Xiao Family was still unknown.
Chief Imperial Teacher, one who commands troops, a first-rank Chief Imperial Teacher, is that a position one can simply secure through connections alone?
After all, Lin Qianqing was only fourteen years old, too young and inexperienced, and to be able to speak such words was already commendable.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at a storefront currently being renovated.
It’s unknown how Yue Rujing managed to secure it, but in Beijing, where land is worth its weight in gold, he miraculously found a prime piece of real estate right on the main street.
The building had three floors: both the first and second floors could be used for living quarters or clinics, while the third floor was lower and could only be used as a small attic for storage.
It would be perfect for storing medicines, dry and well-ventilated.
Yue Rujing was personally directing the workers, bustling about. Since the layout of the house resembled that of Jisheng Hall in Lingnan, he couldn’t be bothered to design a new one and just decided to decorate it similarly.
"Hey, hurry up with that paint. Ah, be careful, don’t damage the signboard."
It seemed like he was quite capable of handling things.
"Yue Rujing, how many more days will it take?" While speaking, Gu Youyou walked in with Lin Qianqing.
"Yo, General Manager Gu has come to supervise the work!" He turned around with a smile: "And... Miss Lin?"
"Princely Heir!" Lin Qianqing gave a slight bow as a salute.
"It’s quite similar to our Jisheng Hall in Lingnan, isn’t it?" Youyou said, surprised.
"Yes, I think the layout of Lingnan’s Jisheng Hall is quite good—convenient, practical, and grand."
"Naturally, I designed it myself," Gu Youyou stated.
Yue Rujing: "..." Alright, she always knew how to toot her own horn.
Forget it, let her be proud. It’s better to indulge her than to argue and lose out, that’s what my senior brother used to say.
"Since you’re here today, why don’t you look around to see if there’s anything that needs to be changed? If nothing else, we can finish the decoration , and it’ll be ready to open in seven days."
After looking around, Gu Youyou said, "Add more compartments for storing the medicine jars. Our future use of medicines will likely consist primarily of powders."
Thinking of the production capacity of the drug factory in Lingnan, Yue Rujing nodded.
Not only did they plan to open a medical clinic of Jisheng Hall in Beijing, but they also intended to establish a medicinal powder factory. Oh, not in Beijing—this place is too dry and cold all year round, and there aren’t many types of medicinal herbs. It could be set up in Yangguan City.
Yangguan City is the crucial hub linking the north and the south, making it convenient for distribution.
"Also, fence off a small courtyard for me here, and build some... cabins as big as Abao’s house."
The page following Yue Rujing took notes, though he didn’t quite understand what a house as big as Abao’s meant.
"Young Master, this..."