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

In addition, she hired all the beggars in the city to distribute flyers to people in the capital.

The people looked at the flyers in their hands as if they were exquisite works of art.

With its vibrant and harmonious colors, exquisite and vivid patterns, and ingenious layout, its unparalleled beauty is immediately captivating.

From the texture of the paper to the drawing of the patterns and the arrangement of the text, everything exudes an ultimate aesthetic, so beautiful that it is breathtaking.

The flyer clearly stated that...

Dear customers:

To provide you with a more comfortable environment, more attentive service, and higher quality products, our store is making every effort to upgrade!

We are working hard to: renovate the store to make the layout more reasonable and the space more open; train employees to make the service more enthusiastic and the attitude more friendly; and carefully select goods to make the quality more upscale and the variety more abundant.

This is a transformative journey. Although we will be away for twenty days, our return will be amazing!

In twenty days, we will open our doors to you with a brand new look!

We promise that you will feel comfortable and welcome, receive premium service, and get satisfactory products.

We look forward to your next visit, and let's start a wonderful new chapter together!

Then comes the reopening date.

There are also the locations and names of the thirty shops.

Now, everyone in the capital heard the news that these thirty shops had been renovated and reopened.

The news sparked widespread and enthusiastic attention in Beijing.

Some people's eyes lit up instantly, filled with boundless anticipation, eager to rush over and see what surprising new changes these shops would have.

Others, however, are more cautious and choose to wait and see, wanting to hear other people's personal experiences and evaluations before making any decisions.

Some people didn't care, and these people were mostly so-called upper-class people.

They looked down upon the masses of people in the world with an almost obsessive arrogance.

They especially looked down on ordinary people who made a living through commerce.

In their eyes, the order of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants was as natural and unshakeable, with merchants ranking last.

The character "商" (shāng, meaning merchant) seems to carry the stigma of money and cunning, making it something to be avoided at all costs.

So I just listened to it and moved on, without taking it to heart.

But a day later, the people of the capital were in an uproar once again.

The reason, of course, is that there are rumors that these thirty shops all belong to Princess Rui.

Moreover, it was a gift from His Majesty to Princess Rui, which had previously been monopolized by her uncles and aunts.

Now that these shops are back in her hands, she has decided to renovate them thoroughly, giving each shop a fresh new look.

When the news came out, some believed it, and naturally some did not.

Many people are discussing it intensely.

However, all the officials in the court knew it was true.

Because they naturally have their own information channels.

Only then did they truly take this matter seriously.

Since Princess Rui is the behind-the-scenes owner of these shops, they should send gifts even if they cannot attend the ceremony to offer their congratulations.

Lingyan went out again while everyone was having a very heated discussion.

She deliberately didn't wear a hat, and sure enough, many people on the street were excited and overjoyed to see her.

A surge of people rushed toward her like a tide, but then stopped a few steps away at the boundary, maintaining a distance of awe and curiosity.

Someone couldn't help but ask loudly, their voice trembling with anticipation: "Your Highness, is that news true?"

"Yes, Your Highness, are those shops truly yours?"

Lingyan smiled warmly and brightly, saying, "To be precise, it was a gift from His Majesty to my father and mother. I couldn't interfere before, but now that I can make the decision, I naturally can't let His Majesty down and must make good use of his gift."

As soon as these words came out.

Only then did everyone believe it completely.

So it really was Princess Rui's property, a gift from His Majesty.

They definitely have to go and see it then!

They are eagerly anticipating what these shops will look like after the renovations.

In short, Lingyan has already captivated everyone's attention.

She admitted that she did it on purpose!

She herself is a celebrity, and celebrities naturally have a celebrity effect.

This news could have been confirmed by others, but none of them would have had as strong an effect as her confirming it personally.

Those who were initially hesitant are now all considering going.

In addition, she brought up Emperor Jingzhao.

Whether it's ordinary citizens or officials, no one will be absent.

Especially the officials, they might fight tooth and nail to get there, and they'll probably spend lavishly at every store.

She made these shops famous and also gained tangible profits and benefits, which was truly the best of both worlds.

Now everyone in the capital is eagerly anticipating the day the business reopens.

Lingyan's promotional campaign was very effective.

It was already a sensation in Beijing even before it opened.

All that's left is to wait.

………………

Since she was already out, Lingyan decided to take a good look around, which could also be considered as a market survey.

Just a short while after she started browsing, a few little kids came toward her with smiles.

Leading the group was none other than the chubby, smiling Jin Yuhuan.

He Jin'an and Xia Yifei followed closely behind him, each with their own servants, their steps filled with an impatient excitement.

Jin Yuhuan, like a happy little bird, hopped and skipped to Ling Yan.

His eyes shone brightly: "Your Highness, do you remember me? I am Kim Woo-hwan!"

His words were full of childlike innocence and directness, making it impossible not to like him.

Lingyan gently pinched his smooth cheek, her smile as warm as a spring breeze: "How could I not remember? You left a very deep impression on me."

The day after that incident, Jin Yuhuan's grandfather, the Marquis of Qingyuan, a first-rank official, sent a letter and a gift of thanks.

It was then that she learned that the chubby boy's family background was so powerful, no wonder he had developed such a naive and innocent personality.

My grandfather was a first-rank marquis, my grandmother was the Grand Princess at the time, my father was a second-rank official, and my mother was a princess of the current dynasty.

Putting everything else aside, this configuration alone makes them a winner in life from birth.

He was his only child, and naturally, he was the beloved only son whom the whole family doted on.

At this moment, He Jin'an and Xia Yifei had just walked up to her and then bowed to her very seriously.

Jin Yuhuan then realized what was happening and quickly bowed as well.

Jin Yuhuan ran over, while He Jinan and Xia Yifei walked over calmly, step by step.

Lingyan smiled and politely declined their formalities, then asked curiously, "Did you come here specifically to see me?"

He Jin'an replied frankly, "Yes, we were on our day off today and were sightseeing in the north of the city when we heard someone say that the Princess was here, so we came looking for her."

Sure enough.

She said the coincidence was too much of a coincidence.

So she asked, "Is there something you need from me?"

Xia Yifei seemed a little shy. He replied softly, "Actually, there's nothing else. It's just that after meeting the Princess last time, I was filled with admiration for her. So today, I especially want to get closer to her."

His eyes gleamed with admiration for Lingyan's talent and character.

In contrast, Kim Woo-hwan seemed more carefree, saying, "I just want to see the Princess. The Princess is so, so nice. I like the Princess very much."

His words, though simple, were so sincere that they were deeply moving.

Seeing this, He Jin'an frowned slightly and earnestly reminded him, "Yu Huan, you are already eight years old. In the future, don't easily say things like you like a certain girl, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

His tone contained both reproach and concern, clearly showing his genuine care for Kim Woo-hwan.

Jin Yuhuan was startled by what he heard and immediately realized his slip of the tongue.

He quickly looked at Ling Yan and found that she was not angry, but she did not say anything in rebuttal.

In his haste, he looked at her apologetically and stammered, "Your Highness, I...I didn't mean it, I really didn't mean anything by it." His little face was filled with panic and unease.

Seeing this, Lingyan gently patted his head and smiled, "I understand what you mean, don't be nervous."

She knew, of course, that the chubby boy was just a child, so she didn't take it to heart.

However, this is ancient times, and boys and girls are not allowed to sit together after the age of seven, let alone him who is already eight years old.

If someone overheard this, who knows what unpleasant things might come out of it.

She would never underestimate the ugliness of human nature.

Besides, he won't stay eight years old forever; he'll grow up eventually.

If he continues to speak so recklessly when he grows up, he may not mean it, but he will only cause trouble for others.

Therefore, we must make him remember this lesson.

Jin Yuhuan had already memorized it, and memorized it perfectly.