The recruitment event further enhanced the inn's reputation among ordinary people, and many residents of Huaixi City, upon hearing about it, felt less afraid of the inn.
People from nearby villages mustered up the courage to apply for jobs at the inn, and once the news of their successful hiring spread, even more people came to apply.
Villages like Xiashui Village, which also suffered from floods, followed Xiashui Village's successful example and packed up their belongings to head straight for the mountains and forests.
As the inn's reputation among caravans grew, its influence spread outwards along with the caravans. The magical items introduced by the Jing Shi Merchant Guild truly propelled the inn's fame throughout the Great Ye Kingdom.
In Beijing, news about the Fairy Inn has recently become a hot topic of conversation.
"Do you really believe in immortals? I know that place, it's so desolate, why would an immortal choose Huaixi City?"
"I don't think that's possible either. Maybe it was that person who spread the rumor."
"It's definitely true; some merchants from Huaixi City have confirmed it themselves."
"That's right, that's right! Look at the things that Jingshi Chamber of Commerce sells, these things should only exist in heaven!"
"I was fortunate enough to have tried hot and sour noodles once. The taste was amazing. Even the signature dish of Kelai Restaurant was inferior to it by five points."
"And cosmetics, my wife insisted on buying them, and I was so worried about the cost. But after only a few days of use, she changed completely. Wow, this money was well spent."
"No wonder you've been coming home every day lately, so that's why!" someone couldn't help but tease.
Whether you believe it or not, there's no doubt that Xianyuan Inn's goods have become incredibly popular in the capital. Even after Ange lifted the purchase restrictions and Yunmo shipped large quantities to the capital, it still couldn't change the fact that demand far exceeded supply.
Cosmetics, in particular, have become a favorite among daughters of wealthy families. However, the prices of cosmetics have been driven up to exorbitant levels, and even those with money may not be able to buy them without a privileged background.
In the palace, Consort Qian looked at the exquisite cosmetics and listened to the servants recounting rumors from the capital.
"You mean the immortals have opened an inn in Prince Duan's fiefdom? Is that reliable?"
The appearance of these wondrous objects in Prince Duan's fiefdom poses a significant threat to them. Now is a crucial moment for establishing an heir; they must not allow Prince Duan to steal the limelight.
"Your Highness, many merchant caravans have visited the inn, and the Jing Shi Merchant Guild has also confirmed this information, so it should be accurate. Moreover, they also said that Prince Duan was once assassinated but was saved by an immortal, thus averting disaster."
Consort Qian's heart skipped a beat. Her long-standing doubts seemed to have been answered, but the answer was one she absolutely did not want to accept.
Could there really be immortals? No, impossible! Her son is the chosen one!
How is Prince Kang doing lately?
The servant hesitated for a moment before carefully answering, "His Highness Prince Kang has been frequently visiting the Prime Minister's residence lately."
"Outrageous! Have someone inform Prince Kang to come down and tell him that I have important business to discuss with him."
Consort Qian waved her hand irritably.
She was not very satisfied with the marriage to the Prime Minister's family. Although the Prime Minister's family held a high position and great power, Prime Minister He was already old and could not last for more than a few years. Moreover, few of the Prime Minister's family's children and grandchildren were promising. Once Prime Minister He retired, the decline of the Prime Minister's family was inevitable.
However, Chi'er, who always listened to her, insisted on marrying He Yanran, even getting the Emperor to issue a decree, leaving her no time to stop him. She wondered what kind of spell that girl had cast on her son, making him dare to disobey her.
They weren't even married yet, and she was already meeting with the prince every few days, disregarding her reputation as a young lady from a noble family. She truly lacked any demeanor of a proper noblewoman. Thinking of this, Consort Qian became even more dissatisfied with He Yanran.
He Yanran was unaware that Consort Qian held a grudge against her. At this moment, she carefully poured tea and looked at Feng Jingchi with admiration.
"Your Highness, why are you in such a hurry? You are the true chosen one."
Feng Jingchi's face was filled with malice as he suddenly knocked over the tea. "Didn't you say that Prince Duan died early? Now he's not only alive and well, but he also has the protection of an immortal! Heh, if he has an immortal protecting him, then what am I?"
Fear flashed in He Yanran's eyes as she endured the burns and quickly said, "That must be a rumor spread by Prince Duan after he narrowly escaped. Your Highness, haven't all of Yan'er's dreams come true in the end? No matter how much Prince Duan struggles, you are the one who will inherit the throne in the end."
"That would be for the best, otherwise, I will not let you go."
After Feng Jingchi left, He Yanran slid to the ground in fear.
She originally thought that King Kang would be as gentle and refined as he appeared. She used a prophetic dream to attract King Kang's attention and successfully became the future Queen Kang.
Everything was fine until the news of Feng Jinghan's safety arrived, which made the Prince of Kang suspicious of himself. Once angered, he revealed a terrifying side.
If the subsequent prophecies hadn't come true, He Yanran dared not imagine how she would have been treated.
For the first time, He Yanran doubted whether her decision to start over was the right one.
At the Prince An's residence, Princess Xinyue looked at the exquisite cosmetics and suddenly remembered that she seemed to have seen something similar at Shen Qinghe's place.
"Could it be that the country girl had some connection with the Immortal Fate Inn?" Princess Xinyue gritted her teeth, unable to accept that the brat she looked down upon had used such a divine item before her.
Princess Xinyue clutched her chest in anger at the thought that Shen Qingshuang would be sent to be in the Prince Duan's fiefdom.
“Those peasants will never be favored by the immortals! They might even offend them. Yes, that’s for sure!” Princess Xinyue kept trying to comfort herself, but her heart could not find peace no matter what.
Shen Qinghe, who was being nagged by Princess Xinyue, looked at her brother's shocked face and said smugly, "See? I wasn't exaggerating. There really is a celestial inn here. Everyone's been talking about it, but you wouldn't believe it until you saw it for yourself. Now you believe it, how could there be such a magical inn in the mortal world?"
Looking at the towering building that seemed to reach into the clouds, Shen Qingshuang clenched her hands behind her back in shock, as if she had been struck by lightning, her previously held values crumbling.
He took a deep breath, slowly came to his senses, and looked helplessly at the smug Shen Qinghe, saying, "Weren't you always talking about the shop manager? Why are you so calm now?"
Shen Qinghe was so shocked that she forgot the purpose of her trip. She only realized it after being reminded: "Oh right, I wonder if the shopkeeper sister still remembers me after so long." After saying that, Shen Qingshuang walked towards the inn.
After checking in as required, Shen Qinghe looked around but did not see An Ge, and pouted in disappointment.
"Are you also one of the store manager's people?" Shen Qinghe asked curiously, looking at An Yue, who was a few years younger than her.
"The store manager took me in." An Yue briefly recounted her experience.
Shen Qinghe grew increasingly proud as she listened. She was right; the shop manager, though seemingly aloof, was actually beautiful and kind-hearted.
She really wanted to stay at the inn too!
Shen Qinghe glanced at her brother secretly, wondering if he agreed to let her stay at the inn for an extended period.
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