Originally, Wu Qingzi didn't care much about the result, but Nan Wusi's actions made her unable to stand it. So she called on her brothers, sisters, and friends to vote for her, not for any other reason than to curb Nan Wusi's arrogance.
She had initially thought that Nan Wusi had reformed by running the shop, but she hadn't expected her to still be so vain, willing to do anything to get the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital. She looked down on her somewhat.
Wu Qingzi was beautiful and had a great personality. She was lively, cheerful, and full of a sense of justice, so she had many friends in the capital. After she spoke up, they all started to support her with money.
As a result, Nanwusi's initial advantage was instantly reversed, and he fell far behind.
With the deadline fast approaching, Nan Wusi became anxious. She didn't want to fail the mission, lose her current beauty, and revert to her previous ugly appearance.
Although she can upgrade back, she currently doesn't have enough silver at her disposal.
It's already March, and the rainy season will arrive in April. Flash floods will break out in the southwest region, causing many people to be displaced. Her second brother will be sent to provide disaster relief at this time.
To prevent her second brother from suffering the same fate as in her previous life, where his ineffective disaster relief efforts led to a peasant riot and his death in the riot, Nan Wusi had been intermittently stockpiling a lot of grain, oil, and seeds through the General's Mansion's procurement efforts.
Moreover, Lan Yi Fang has only recently launched a few new products because she has stockpiled some of the clothes for future disaster relief.
This has led to Nan Wusi spending her money particularly quickly recently, making it extremely difficult for her to reverse the situation on her own.
However, although Nan Wusi did not want to turn back into an ugly woman, she was somewhat helpless. So she stopped Nan Wushi and her second brother from continuing to spend money. They should use that money to buy more supplies and stock up.
After seeing Nan Wusi stop, Wu Qingzi stopped throwing money at him. She had only wanted to teach Nan Wusi a lesson.
As a result, the current rankings have remained almost unchanged, with Wu Qingzi leading Nan Wusi by a margin of more than ten votes.
If nothing unexpected had happened, the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital would have fallen to Wu Qingzi once today was over.
However, just before the end, Nan Wusi's votes suddenly surged by dozens of votes. After inquiring, everyone learned that it was Xiao Yi who had spent a lot of money to vote for Nan Wusi.
Nan Wusi received the message immediately, because although she stopped paying attention, many others were paying attention for her, and some were even more excited than she was.
Before Wu Qingzi could react, the competition for the most beautiful woman in the capital was over.
"Sisi, you're now the most beautiful woman in the capital!" Ouyang Xinxi said excitedly, pulling Nan Wusi along.
"Congratulations." Although Song Jingxue didn't say much, her expression clearly showed that she was happy for Nan Wusi.
"Sis, we've made a fortune!" Nan Wushi exclaimed excitedly, having earned a considerable amount of money from the gambling.
"Haha, my little sister has become the most beautiful woman in the capital! I'm going to write to our parents to tell them!" Nan Wuyu chuckled incessantly, but his laughter was tinged with tears. He was genuinely happy for Nan Wusi. He never imagined that his little sister, who had endured so many years of injustice because of her appearance, would finally receive the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital in her lifetime.
Nan Wusi was still bewildered. She had given up and was prepared to accept becoming ugly again, but she had unexpectedly overtaken him at the last moment. She couldn't understand why Xiao Yi would spend so much money to support her.
However, Nan Wusi was still very happy. Now she not only didn't have to turn back into an ugly woman, but she could also get the title bonus, which was an unexpected surprise.
Actually, Xiao Yi didn't want to care about this messy competition, but Xuan Heng kept nagging him about it every day.
Xuan Heng naturally knew that Nan Wusi was truly beautiful, and not only was she capable, but she was also kind-hearted. It would be a great blessing for them if she became the mistress of the Prince Yi's mansion.
However, considering that although the prince is exceptionally capable and handsome, his status is quite awkward, and in the eyes of outsiders he is not only a prince without any real power, but also a playboy, winning the heart of a beauty will not be so easy.
Xuan Heng wanted to offer advice to Xiao Yi, and this competition for the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital was a golden opportunity that came knocking on his door.
Xuan Heng had been following the competition closely and naturally knew about Nan Wusi's campaigning for him, so he believed that Nan Wusi definitely cared about the title. If he were to unexpectedly bestow this title upon Miss Nan, it would surely garner a lot of goodwill for his prince.
So these days he's been nagging Xiao Yi every day, his lips are practically worn out from talking to him.
Fortunately, Xiao Yi made his move at the last moment, and it had a very good effect. Xuan Heng instantly felt that his efforts were worthwhile.
"Sigh, I've done my best for our prince's lifelong happiness," Xuan Heng sighed as he supported Xuan Li.
"Heng-ge is really amazing." Xuan Li couldn't help but praise him, wishing he had such a good brain.
Although Xiao Mu made a fortune from the competition to become the most beautiful woman in the capital, he wasn't happy. He had long suspected that Xiao Yi treated Nan Wusi differently. And Xiao Yi's actions this time only confirmed his suspicions.
If he hadn't been unable to participate in the voting as the organizer, he would never have let Xiao Yi steal the limelight.
Wu Qingzi was equally dissatisfied. However, she wasn't concerned about the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital. What bothered her was that Xiao Yi had cast so many votes for Nan Wusi.
Wu Qingzi had been in love with the handsome Xiao Yi since she was a child, but every time she mentioned it, she was severely stopped by her father, who repeatedly made her give up the idea of marrying Xiao Yi. He also repeatedly emphasized that Xiao Yi was not a good match, so she stopped telling anyone and kept it deep in her heart.
Xiao Yi has remained unmarried all these years, which is something Wu Qingzi is happy to see. Although Xiao Yi has never lacked women, she doesn't care at all, because she knows that those women are just things that Xiao Yi uses to vent his frustrations.
She knew that although Xiao Yi seemed affectionate, it was only because no one had ever truly entered his heart.
She hoped she could be that person, but she never expected that Xiao Yi would spend a fortune on Nan Wusi today.
What right does Nan Wusi have to be that special person! Wu Qingzi was filled with jealousy.
Nan Wusi was naturally unaware that she had suddenly gained an enemy because of Xiao Yi. At this moment, she was still calculating how much grain and oil she could buy with her remaining silver, and how she would transport these supplies to the disaster area to help the victims overcome this natural disaster.
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