Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Looking at the determination in the Seventh Princess's eyes, Ling Yan slightly raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes sparkling with infinite light.

She looked at her with a smile in her eyes and said, "I knew you would agree, because the person I choose will never be bad. You seem very calm and composed, but in fact, your inner self is not as tranquil as you appear on the surface. There is a sentence that I think is particularly suitable to describe you, and that is, you have a kind of calm madness."

After hearing this, the Seventh Princess pondered the sentence carefully.

Then he smiled and agreed, "That's a good description, very apt."

The two exchanged a smile upon hearing this.

Then Lingyan told the Seventh Princess the purpose of her visit: "Yang Huan has come of age and he is eager to enter the court. Therefore, he will participate in this year's imperial examination and enter officialdom. So, someone must replace him. The first person I thought of was you. You are the most suitable in every way. I think Meng Huai'an would agree. Besides, we women must have our own careers. We can't give up our careers just because we have families. We can have both family and career."

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Princess asked uncertainly, "So, sister-in-law, you mean that all the shops under your name, that is, all the shops in the world, will be under my management from now on?"

Ling Yan nodded and replied, "Yes, aren't you surprised?"

The Seventh Princess was pleasantly surprised to receive an affirmative answer.

But mostly I feel grateful.

I am grateful to my sister-in-law for believing in her and recognizing her abilities.

So she solemnly assured her, "Since you trust me so much, I will certainly not let you down. So please rest assured, I will do my best."

Lingyan, of course, believed her, so upon hearing her words, she replied, "Of course I have great faith in your abilities. Tomorrow you will go and hand over the reins to Yang Huan. After the handover, you will officially take office. With your intelligence, I believe you will be able to get started quickly. After that, you will be the head manager of all the shops in the world, the number one person under me. If there is anything, you can come and tell me."

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Princess nodded emphatically and said, "I understand, thank you, sister-in-law."

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The next day, the Seventh Princess went to hand over the reins to Yang Huan and learned about these matters with him.

Yang Huan was also very surprised when he saw that the person who replaced him was the Seventh Princess.

But he quickly regained his composure and began to explain everything to her in detail.

It wasn't until Yang Huan got to know the Seventh Princess that he realized just how discerning the Crown Princess was.

Because the Seventh Princess is just too smart and too amazing!

She can remember many things after only one reading and can also apply what she has learned to other situations.

Furthermore, they possess exceptionally strong learning and comprehension abilities.

Such skill left Yang Huan utterly in awe.

Therefore, after only seven days, Yang Huan felt that he was no longer of any use.

The seventh princess's intelligence far exceeded his expectations, and he had nothing more to teach her.

The rest is up to her to familiarize herself with it.

Therefore, Yang Huan officially resigned from his position as head manager from that day onwards.

Then he devoted himself to the preparations for the scientific expedition.

Meanwhile, the Seventh Princess began frantically familiarizing herself with all the shop's affairs.

After finishing these tasks, Lingyan went to the Ministry of Works the next day.

When she appeared at the gate of the Ministry of Works, everyone's faces were filled with surprise and joy.

Upon hearing that the Crown Princess was arriving, Minister Lu hurriedly straightened his clothes and led a group of Ministry of Works officials to greet her.

Upon seeing Lingyan, Minister Lu bowed respectfully, his eyes filled with reverence and joy: "It is truly an honor for us that the Crown Princess has personally visited the Ministry of Works."

Everyone knelt down and bowed, shouting in unison, "Long live the Crown Princess!"

Lingyan nodded slightly and smiled gently: "Gentlemen, please excuse the formalities. I have come today to inquire about the Ministry of Works. I hope Minister Lu will be kind enough to enlighten me."

Minister Lu quickly replied, "Your Highness is too kind. I will do my utmost to introduce you to him."

So, Minister Lu stepped aside and gestured for Lingyan to enter the Ministry of Works.

Upon entering the Ministry of Industry compound, a bustling scene unfolded before my eyes.

Sunlight spills across the well-arranged houses and spacious courtyards, and the ancient buildings exude an aura of time's passage.

The wooden beams and pillars gleamed warmly in the sunlight, and the walls bore some mottled marks, bearing witness to the hard work and dedication of the construction department over the years.

The courtyard was filled with various tools and materials, which, though a little messy, were full of the warmth and life of everyday life.

The air is filled with the faint scent of wood and metal, mixed with the smell of the craftsmen's sweat from their hard work, giving one a sense of simple yet resilient strength.

On the way, Minister Lu began to explain in detail: "Your Highness, the Ministry of Works is the department in charge of construction projects. All major projects such as palaces, cities, bridges, and water conservancy are planned and coordinated by the Ministry of Works. The Ministry of Works has important responsibilities, which are related to the foundation of the country and the well-being of the people. We must not only ensure the quality of the projects, but also take into account efficiency and cost. Every project, from design to construction, must undergo strict review and control."

Lingyan listened with great interest, nodding slightly from time to time.

They first arrived at a busy workshop, where craftsmen were intently crafting various tools.

Some were hammering metal, sparks flying everywhere, the crisp sound like a stirring melody.

Some were carving wood, wood shavings flying everywhere, their carving knives like nimble paintbrushes.

Upon seeing this, Minister Lu immediately explained, "Your Highness, this is the place where tools are made. These craftsmen are highly skilled, and the tools they make are excellent and durable, providing strong support for various projects. Whether it is the large machinery needed to build palaces or the small tools for repairing water conservancy, they all come from here."

Looking at the focused expressions of the craftsmen, Lingyan couldn't help but admire them.

The workshop was dimly lit, with various tools hanging on the walls and scraps scattered on the floor.

But it was clean and orderly, full of a working atmosphere.

Next, they came to a model of a bridge under construction.

Several craftsmen were gathered around the model, carefully measuring and discussing it.

Seeing this, Minister Lu pointed to the model and said, "Your Highness, this bridge is designed to connect important places on both sides of the river. We must ensure the stability and safety of the bridge. Only after repeated calculations and tests can we carry out actual construction. The design of the bridge must take into account many factors such as water flow, terrain, and load-bearing capacity. We cannot be careless in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan approached the model, examined it carefully, and showed admiration in her eyes.

The tabletop here is piled with blueprints and measuring tools, and the surrounding shelves are also filled with small samples of various bridge components.

Every single one of them showcases the meticulous design and rigorous attitude of the staff of the Ministry of Works.

They then arrived at a design drawing of a water conservancy project.

Minister Lu explained in detail: "Your Highness, water conservancy is a major national issue. Good water conservancy facilities can irrigate farmland, prevent floods and droughts, and benefit the people. Our Ministry of Works is committed to designing and constructing efficient water conservancy projects to ensure the country's agricultural production and people's lives. This design shows an important water conservancy project that will divert river water to irrigate the surrounding farmland and also play a role in regulating water levels."

Looking at the complex lines and markings on the design drawings, Lingyan felt a deep admiration for the wisdom of the people in the Ministry of Works.

The room here is spacious and bright, with sunlight streaming through the windows onto the blueprints, giving it a hopeful feel.