Lin Xue had just passed the county-level imperial examination this year, and if she wanted to take the provincial-level imperial examination, she would have to rest for at least two years.

However, through the General's efforts, Lin Xue was able to participate in the scientific expedition the following year.

He stood out among many scholars and won the title of Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination) with a score of 10th.

Although the results were somewhat inflated, the general was quite satisfied.

If Lin Xuezhong had been among the top three, the old emperor probably wouldn't have sent him to such a godforsaken place.

Such talented individuals will be retained to serve in Beijing.

Lin Zhongyi ranked 10th in the exam, which is an excellent result, but not so excellent that the old emperor would refuse to release him.

Lin Xue successfully obtained her official robes, seal, and appointment document, and returned to Jing'an City from the capital.

After reuniting with his family in Jing'an City, he traveled north to Yong'an City.

This time she only brought her parents and brothers with her.

The plan is to develop Yong'an City in two years, so that it can bring safety to the clansmen, and then relocate the entire Linjia Village there.

Since Lin Xue arrived in Yong'an City, his workload has been even busier than that of the local prefect.

The general often sought Lin Xue's help to handle various matters.

The terrified prefect felt like he had suddenly become an outsider.

Even though he was Lin Zhongyi's superior, the two of them treated him like he was invisible, and neither of them cared about him.

I only think of him when I need him.

Although he was frustrated, the prefect was also happy to see Yong'an City gradually developing.

He took half the credit for all of this without doing anything.

After his term as prefect ended, he was transferred back to the capital.

With the support of the General and the powerful figures behind him, Lin Xue was promoted to the position of Prefect.

From then on, the two of them continued to associate with each other without regard for others.

The troop reserves and defensive capabilities of Yong'an City have been further strengthened.

The people also began to live a peaceful and prosperous life.

High walls were built along the border, thanks to the cement technology provided by Lin Xue.

The cement city wall seemed to have been drawn with Ma Liang's magic brush, and miraculously it was erected on the entire border line within a few months.

The people of Mengcao Kingdom later attempted to attack several times, but the only way to conquer their Great Yuan Dynasty was to start from one place.

Unfortunately, the Yuan Dynasty's forces were concentrated in this area, making it even more difficult for the Mengcao Kingdom to attack.

Later, Lin Xue personally acted as an intermediary and persuaded the general guarding the opposite side.

People along the border between the two countries are allowed to cross to each other for trade.

In an instant, the entire city of Yong'an became extremely prosperous.

Lin Xue had just built Yong'an City into a bustling and prosperous place, and its borders were as solid as an iron barrel.

The old emperor then received the news and transferred him to the capital.

This really upset Lin Xue.

He had finally created a perfect retirement home for himself, but then the old emperor issued an edict that forced him to leave his comfortable nest and be summoned back to the capital.

After returning to the capital, Lin Xue was not alone and helpless.

The power of the Grand General's lineage lies in following the current Crown Prince.

He received a warm invitation from His Highness the Crown Prince, and because of his connection with the General, Lin Zhongyi was also completely categorized as part of the Crown Prince's faction.

What other options are there?

Guarantee it!

With Lin Xue's support, the Crown Prince's previously somewhat shaky position was quickly stabilized.

The finest items obtained from the Crown Prince's residence were sent one by one to the palace and various regions.

Transparent as crystal, winter greenhouse cultivation technology, honeycomb briquette heating, heated brick beds, improved papermaking techniques, cement, brick kiln technology, steel forged through repeated tempering...

With the introduction of a series of technologies, Lin Xue's position in the Crown Prince's heart grew increasingly important, and her position in the court became more and more stable.

In order to win over Lin Xue, His Highness the Crown Prince even married the Crown Princess's younger sister to her.

This was Lin Xue's first marriage. Although he wasn't a real man, he knew what kind of man could make his wife happy.

As a result, rumors circulated that Lin Zhongyi was henpecked, a wife-doting husband, and a wife-spoiling fanatic.

Lin Zhongyi, who wields great influence in the imperial court, is a loving husband who dotes on his wife at home.

For a time, men regarded him as an oddity, while women all wanted to marry a husband like him.

Lin Xue was very satisfied with his wife; she was gentle, generous, smart, and capable.

The family's shops were all managed by his wife, and she was also busy with all the big and small matters in the household.

My parents and my eldest and third brothers were all native farmers.

If it weren't for his wife standing up for him and offering kind advice in private, the family would have been in complete chaos.

Aside from not being able to share a room with his wife, Lam Suet truly pushed the limits of what a man can do.

After his wife gave birth to three children, Lin Xue didn't know how to be a good father.

He was always too soft-hearted with the children, so it was his wife who took on the strict role, which prevented the children from being spoiled.

A few years later, the general also retired from the front lines.

Although there was a significant age gap between him and Lin Xue, the two were like close friends despite their age difference, often drinking and chatting together.

The general was also the only one who, when Lin Xue was being excessively impeached by the officials, rushed into her mansion with a knife to threaten and intimidate her.

Even the current emperor treats the Grand General with great deference.

Later, the other border areas also followed and improved upon Lin Xue's previous layout in Yong'an City.

Ultimately, the Yuan Dynasty became a tough nut to crack for the surrounding countries.

Lin Xue left an indelible mark on the history of this country.

At the age of 35, he finally became the prime minister of the Yuan Dynasty.

At the age of 45, Lin Xue requested the emperor to allow her to retire and return to her hometown.

Unfortunately, the emperor, who was no longer young, did not allow him to leave the capital. Instead, he gave him an easier post so that he could continue to serve the Yuan Dynasty.

Lin Xue felt quite helpless about this.

At the age of 55, a new crown prince was born.

The old emperor then appointed Lin Xue as the crown prince's tutor. Who could have imagined that this humble peasant scholar would eventually become a veteran of three reigns?

In this life, Lam Suet only lived to the age of 68.

He was still working hard for the country until just days before his death.

His son inherited his will, entered the imperial court at a young age, and became a good official who loved his country and its people.

After Lin Xue stepped down, he took over his position within a few years.

Fortunately, people in ancient times had short lifespans. Although 68 years old was considered a long life in ancient times, Lin Xue felt that if he were to live a few more years, he would surely die from vomiting blood.

This emperor of the Great Yuan Dynasty was truly inhuman; he served three generations of emperors throughout his life.

He defended the borders for the first emperor, brought benefits to the people for the second emperor, and cultivated talents for the third emperor.

Of course, the Lin family didn't come away entirely without benefits; at least their descendants held positions in the imperial court.