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Chapter 1150: Chapter 1150 The Destination of Zuixian Building_1 Chapter 1150: Chapter 1150 The Destination of Zuixian Building_1 “Shen Chenghao was beheaded, and the other members of the Shen Family with martial arts abilities had their skills abolished. Then, they were all sent to the front lines to work on road construction along with the women and children,” Yang Wenxiao said.

Although the “Daqi Laws” did not stipulate a system of collective punishment, Shen Chenghao’s crimes were too serious, so not a single member of the Shen Family could escape. Regardless of gender and age, all had to endure hard labor.

From then on, their lives would be spent in servitude.

“When the Shen Family prospered, these people all profited from their success. Now that the Shen Family has fallen, they must share in the hardships as well. A family enjoys their fortunes and faces adversities together.”

Qiao Xiaomai gave an “oh” of agreement and flattered, “His Majesty the Retired Emperor and His Majesty the Emperor are wise.”

Hearing this, Yang Wenxiao glanced at her and chuckled, “You and Sanlang have both put in a lot of effort in this matter. I’ve taken note of it, and you will be rewarded accordingly when you return to Anping Village.”

On hearing these words, Tong Sanlang quickly spoke up to say that all he did was his duty.

Then Yang Wenxiao said a few more obligatory platitudes, and the matter was brushed aside.

Yang Wenxiao changed the subject, “It’s almost March, and the palace examination is approaching. Sanlang, you are a successful candidate in the provincial exams, so you will need to participate in the palace exam. If you have time in the next few days, review your studies.”

“Eh? I still need to take the exam?” Tong Sanlang asked, somewhat surprised.

“Just take the exam to see where you rank among all the scholars in the land.”

Tong Sanlang, “…Okay.”

Since the provincial exams, he hadn’t focused on his studies. Being suddenly informed that he was to participate in the Imperial Examination made him feel a bit nervous.

However nervous he was, Yang Wenxiao had spoken, and naturally, he had to try his best.

That afternoon, Tong Sanlang diligently went to study while Qiao Xiaomai, finding herself idle and noticing Yang Wenxiao was also at leisure, approached him for a chat.

“Your Majesty the Retired Emperor, now that the Shen Family is finished, what will happen to Zuixian Building?” she inquired.

Yang Wenxiao, who had been studying a game of Go, glanced at her upon hearing this and said, “Naturally, it will be taken over by the Royal family.”

“Ah?!” exclaimed Qiao Xiaomai, her eyes widening in surprise.

The Royal family taking over would continue the competition with Jimei Residence, and surely Jimei Residence wouldn’t be able to act freely in this fight!

Knowing what she was thinking, Yang Wenxiao snorted and said, “What are you afraid of? From now on, all the silver in the world will either flow to your Jimei Residence or to my Zuixian Building. Earning money happily together; what’s wrong with that?”

At his words, a sincere but false smile quickly appeared on Qiao Xiaomai’s face.

Great, she thought sarcastically.

For many years to come, the silver earned by Jimei Residence would also belong to the Royal family. This was practically saying that for the next several years, the Royal family would monopolize the catering industry of the whole Daqi.

Having just confiscated the Shen Family’s assets, why did Yang Wenxiao still appear so impoverished?

“Such a fake smile, what are you really thinking about me?” Yang Wenxiao glanced at her sideways.

“Nothing, nothing at all,” Qiao Xiaomai quickly waved her hands, trying to look sincere, “I just hope that in the future Your Highness will be generous and leave a way out for my Jimei Residence.”

At the mention of a “way out,” Yang Wenxiao scoffed, “Hold your worries, I won’t let Zuixian Building compete with Jimei Residence. I saw the sushi and rice cake made by Wan Chang that day and thought they were quite good. So, I plan to introduce some specialty dishes to Zuixian Building.”

“The paths are different; you don’t need to worry.”

“Ah?!” Xiaomai was stunned again.

Was Yang Wenxiao preemptively incorporating those Japanese and Korean cuisines into Zuixian Building?