When Qin Huai takes action, he's worth two men.
He had always intended to make money in Broken Gold Town, so naturally he wanted to demonstrate his abilities.
Just now, he acted as if he was familiar with Song Liyun, and no one around him objected.
Qin Huai was experienced in leading people and was also a skilled worker; he could easily spot those who wanted to slack off with just a few words.
Song Dequan then retrieved the household register and checked it, and everyone's background and surname became clear.
Surprisingly, more than a hundred people wanted to go to Broken Gold Town.
There were too many people; Song Liyun's small factory couldn't accommodate them all.
However, it would be a waste to leave so many people unused.
She pulled Abu aside and whispered, "Can you make some arrangements for the Mida River Valley?"
Most of the first group went to the Mida River Valley. Song Liyun hadn't been there yet and didn't know how far the construction was progressing.
Abu scratched his head: "Young Master wants to build a small town like Broken Gold Town. Craftsmen are always needed, but we've only built two courtyards so far."
But will they agree to send so many people to the grasslands?
Zhao Tingduo was determined to create a living environment for Song Liyun that resembled the urban layout of the Wu Dynasty.
In the Mida River Valley, Song Erlang and his group are currently building houses.
Building a town suitable for settlement is not easy. Apart from simple wooden houses, the first thing to be built was the earthen and wooden lord's mansion.
Conditions on the grasslands are harsh, but Song Liyun has no doubt about whether these people are going or not.
Silver has immense power; it will definitely agree!
However, she couldn't take everything with her now; she needed to get a corvée order from Commander Luo first so she could rest at the post stations along the way.
That very night, Song Liyun set off with Abu and her guards, returning to Suijin Town overnight.
Xiao An stayed in Xiaoshi Village, waiting to leave with Qin Huai and the rest of the group.
Song Liyun was eager to return home and returned to Baolin Residence in just one day and one night.
Her rush back was truly timely.
Two days later, a luxuriously decorated carriage stopped outside Baolin Residence, followed by a group of soldiers.
Lin Qingyuan rode his horse beside him with a grin.
A beautiful married woman dressed in splendid attire stepped out of the carriage. She was adorned with brocade robes, jade belts, and jewels, and was accompanied by two maids.
It's Lin Qingyuan's older sister, Lin Luyin!
In addition, a middle-aged woman with regular features, wearing a dark purple jacket, and a serious expression got out of the car.
The woman simply nodded to Song Liyun and then silently followed Lin Luyin's side.
Once inside, the group sat down, and Lin Luyin praised Song Liyun for her simple lifestyle, expressing her envy of such ordinary people's lives.
Song Liyun responded with a smile, "Sister Lin's visit makes my humble abode shine. There's nothing for you to envy."
Lin Luyin was born into the wealthy Lin family. Although her mother was a concubine, Aunt Liu had won over Master Lin's favor for more than ten years. Apart from not being able to make decisions about her children's marriages, she had not suffered any grievances in her life.
Lin Luyin lived in a meticulously decorated courtyard at her parents' home, and later married into the Qi family, where she also lived in a mansion. Naturally, a house like Baolin Residence was nothing special to her.
Lin Luyin affectionately took Song Liyun's arm and said reproachfully, "Xiaoyun, I consider you a sister who would die for me, and now you won't even let me have a joke."
I have never lied to you. What's the point of a big house if the inhabitants are unhappy?
Song Liyun knew she was talking about the Lin family and the Qi family.
What others saw as grand mansions and secluded courtyards were, to Lin Luyin, cages.
She used the Lin family as a tool to send them to the Qi family for a marriage alliance. The Qi family almost killed her, but her younger brother managed to take her away.
Song Liyun then smoothly changed the subject: "Since Sister Lin likes it, why don't you stay here for a few more days! It would be good for you to give me some pointers on how to manage the household!"
The back-and-forth between the two made Lin Qingyuan roll his eyes.
He knew that Song Liyun wasn't the type of person who liked flattery.
Her straightforward temper even angered the garrison commander to the point that he didn't want to see her anymore.
If it were me saying that, I'd definitely get two holes bulged out by their glare.
Her own sister, Lin Luyin, was a smiling tiger, outwardly kind but inwardly cunning. Otherwise, how could a concubine of a concubine's son have obtained those secrets of the Qi family?
However, Lin Luyin greatly admired Song Liyun, whom she had only met once.
It is said that she was able to take advantage of the opportunity of corvée labor to leave her family and elders and settle in Suijin Town with her two brothers. She did not hesitate or drag things out. Her courage alone makes her a heroine.
Later, he even dared to venture into the grasslands to help the Wuda tribe and capture Qi Heng, thus earning great merit in the hearts of the Zhao family.
These things have now reached the capital, and even the Empress Dowager and the Emperor know about them, and they both said "good".
In addition, Duke Anguo felt guilty towards Lady Wuya, and since she had already chosen him as his daughter-in-law, he also accepted her.
With Zhao Yanjiao's nod and the Empress Dowager's tacit approval, no one would dare to challenge Song Liyun's position again.
Now, whenever Lin Luyin sees Lin Qingyuan, she scolds him for being a fool, saying he deserves to be single forever and has missed out on such a great marriage opportunity.
The insults left Lin Qingyuan feeling deeply ashamed and resentful.
If there were a pill to undo regrets, he would have taken it long ago and gone to propose marriage to Song Liyun on the very first day he met her.
What's the point of saying all this now? Song Liyun wouldn't have agreed back then.
Besides, I am inferior to the Third Young Master in every way...
Fortunately, Lin Luyin and Song Liyun remembered that there were still guests nearby, so they stopped exchanging pleasantries.
Lin Luyin suppressed her smile and introduced Song Liyun with a serious expression: "This is Xu Mama, whom the garrison commander's wife asked me to bring!"
She was a former palace servant, but now, by imperial decree of the Empress Dowager, she has been ordered to leave the palace to retire. The garrison commander's wife said she would stay and serve her sister!
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