He composed himself and said sternly, "Since you know you've made a mistake, from now on you'll stay right under my nose. The position of Imperial Merchant has been decided; you shall depart for the capital immediately."

Lin Yun was taken aback: "So fast?"

Yongzheng glanced at her and said indifferently, "What, you can't bear to part with it?"

Lin Yun shook her head: "No, it's just the business here... and the young lady's family..."

"Hand them over to your elder brother," Yongzheng interrupted her. "I will send people to assist you, and the rest of you will go with you. As for your family, you can arrange things as you see fit."

Lin Yun hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Then... my maid Xiao Tao, and Manager Chen, Uncle Wang..."

Yongzheng glanced at her and said, "I said, 'the rest of the people'."

Lin Yun's eyes lit up, and the corners of her lips couldn't help but curl up: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

This emperor is truly something else! And the feeling of clinging to someone's coattails is truly something else too!

Yongzheng looked at her joyful expression, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, but he quickly hardened his expression again: "Don't be too happy. The capital is not like Shangyang. Various forces are deeply entrenched. If you continue to act recklessly, even I may not be able to protect you."

Lin Yun nodded solemnly: "I understand."

Yongzheng stood up and looked down at her: "Rest well, we will set off in three days."

Lin Yun suddenly threw off the covers, knelt on the bed, and bowed deeply to him: "This commoner, Lin Yun, kowtows to thank Your Majesty for your grace!"

Yongzheng paused and turned to look at her. The young girl stood straight, her neck slender, and she looked devout.

A thought flickered in his mind, and he reached out to help her up, saying, "Get up."

Lin Yun looked up, smiled brightly at him, her eyes sparkling.

Yongzheng turned his face away and coughed lightly: "I still have official business to attend to. I'll come see you later." After saying that, he strode away, his back view showing a hint of haste.

Lin Yun gazed in the direction he left, touched her still slightly burning ears, and muttered softly, "He was actually quite gentle..."

A moment later, Xiao Tao came in carrying a tray with a bowl of pumpkin and millet porridge and a few side dishes on it.

"Miss, you haven't eaten for several days. The doctor said you should have some porridge first."

"Okay, I'll do it." Lin Yun was indeed hungry. She picked up the bowl and asked while eating, "Xiao Tao, how was the matter handled later?" She seemed to have heard Fourth Master make a fuss while she was unconscious.

“Miss, I was just about to tell you that the county magistrate has been dismissed and investigated, Chen Yu’s property has been confiscated and he has been exiled, and the Eighth and Ninth Masters have also been placed under house arrest. The Ninth Master hired someone to assassinate you, and the Emperor was furious and replaced all the servants in his household… Now it’s practically the same as being under house arrest.”

Xiao Tao danced around excitedly as she spoke, overjoyed.

"That's good." Lin Yun also felt a sense of relief. If they had been watching her all along, it would have been really easy for her to get hurt, just like this time...

Also, I need to tell my parents about the "Imperial Merchant" tomorrow... I wonder if they'll be shocked when they find out.

Lin Yun thought to herself with a sly grin.