Yongzheng handed the blueprints to his guards and sent them to the Ministry of Works by fast horse.
He watched the guard's departing figure, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
Once this textile machine is mass-produced, it will inevitably change the entire textile industry landscape of the Qing Dynasty.
He turned to the Thirteenth Prince, Yinxiang, beside him and said, "You are in full charge of this matter. You must build the textile factory in the shortest possible time without any mistakes."
Yinxiang cupped his hands and replied, "Your subject will certainly not fail your fourth brother's trust."
Yongzheng nodded slightly, then his gaze fell on Lin Yun standing to the side.
She stood quietly, the hem of her sky-blue long gown swaying gently in the breeze, making her skin appear as white as snow and her features as exquisite as a painting.
A thought struck him, and he said, "Miss Lin, you've had a long day. Let me take you home."
Lin Yun looked up and met his deep gaze, then smiled faintly: "Thank you, Fourth Master."
The carriage slowly made its way to the Lin residence, and the interior was quiet.
The carriage was just an ordinary carriage, but it was very soundproof. Lin Yun guessed that it must have been modified, but she couldn't figure out the secret yet.
Emperor Yongzheng closed his eyes to rest, while Lin Yun gazed at the street scene through the carriage window, her mind filled with countless thoughts.
The promotion of textile machines will inevitably affect the interests of many people, especially cloth merchants who rely on traditional looms for profit.
Although she handed over the blueprints, the real turmoil was probably just beginning.
"What are you thinking about?" Yongzheng suddenly asked, his voice low.
Lin Yun came back to her senses and said softly, "I was just wondering if there would be any obstacles in promoting the new machine."
Yongzheng smiled slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes: "It's alright. Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be going against the court."
Lin Yun felt a chill run down her spine and said no more.
The carriage stopped in front of the Lin residence, and Emperor Yongzheng personally helped her out of the carriage.
Just then, a richly decorated carriage stopped not far away.
The car door opened, and a young man in a brocade robe stepped out; it was Xie Yu.
Xie Yu had come to visit Lin Yun to discuss the follow-up matters of the jewelry design, but she immediately noticed Yongzheng standing next to her.
Although the man was simply dressed, his overall demeanor was impossible to ignore.
Especially the guards standing behind him, with their sharp eyes and upright postures, were clearly not ordinary people's attendants.
Xie Yu was puzzled, so he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "Miss Lin, what a coincidence today."
Lin Yun was slightly taken aback when she saw Xie Yu, then smiled and said, "Young Master Xie, what brings you here?"
Xie Yu glanced at Yongzheng and asked casually, "And this gentleman is...?"
Before Lin Yun could speak, Yongzheng said calmly, "No need to pay attention to passersby." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
Xie Yu's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface and smiled, "I see. Miss Lin, I've come today to discuss the details of that batch of jewelry with you again."
Lin Yun nodded: "Young Master Xie, please wait a moment, I'll see this guest out."
Yongzheng glanced at her and said in a low voice, "No need to see me off." With that, he turned and left, with his guards following closely behind.
Xie Yu watched Yongzheng's departing figure, his brows slightly furrowed.
Although the man did not reveal his identity, the aura he exuded was far beyond that of an ordinary merchant.
He secretly wondered who this person was.
Lin Yun watched Yongzheng leave until his figure disappeared around the street corner before turning to Xie Yu and saying, "Young Master Xie, please come in."
Xie Yu withdrew his gaze and smiled, "That person just now seems to be no ordinary person."
Lin Yun smiled slightly, avoiding the question: "Young Master Xie, did the ladies have any opinions on the design today?"
Xie Yu saw that she was unwilling to talk more, so he did not force her.
Following her words, he said, "The ladies have praised your designs highly, especially the peony hairpin, which Consort Qi loves dearly."
Consort Xi and Consort Nian were also delighted to receive the new jewelry, but they hoped you could design a few more new styles.
Lin Yun nodded: "Of course, I will prepare as soon as possible."
The two entered the hall, where a maidservant served them hot tea.
Xie Yu picked up his teacup and said with a half-smile, "Miss Lin's work always manages to impress people."
Would you be interested in expanding your cooperation with Linglong Pavilion?
Lin Yun raised her eyes: "What does Young Master Xie mean?"
Xie Yu put down his teacup and said seriously, "I would like to invite you to become the chief designer of Linglong Pavilion, with a fixed monthly salary plus a share of the profits. What do you think?"
Lin Yun pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, young master, but I still want to focus on my own business for now."
Xie Yu was somewhat surprised: "Oh? Miss Lin has other plans?"
Lin Yun smiled slightly: "To be honest, I'm planning to open a rouge shop."
Xie Yu raised an eyebrow: "A rouge shop? That's a novel idea."
Lin Yun explained, "Rouge and face powder are daily necessities for women, and the market is vast."
If we can produce high-quality products, we will definitely have great potential.
Xie Yu nodded thoughtfully: "Miss Lin certainly has a discerning eye. However, the cosmetics business is highly competitive. Are you confident in your ability to succeed?"
Lin Yun smiled confidently: "I have my own brilliant solution."
Seeing her resolute expression, Xie Yu didn't ask any more questions, but instead smiled and said, "In that case, I'll wait and see. If you need any help, just let me know."
Lin Yun nodded: "Thank you very much, young master."
The two chatted for a while about the details of the jewelry design before Xie Yu got up to take his leave.
Before leaving, he asked casually, "Miss Lin and that guest from earlier seem to have a close relationship?"
Lin Yun remained calm: "It's just business dealings."
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