The courtyard Yang Jian had promised to build for Verdant Green Maiden took well over a year to complete. It was an exact replica of the Dragon Treasure Garden in Jiankang, and he had also opened up a pleasure garden on one side, no smaller than the Dragon Treasure Garden, naming it Goddess Garden. It even had a vast, man-made lake.
The Sui Dynasty's wealth and prosperity were plain to see.
At least in the previous few dynasties, even if they had wanted to build a courtyard for Verdant Green Maiden, they could never have made it this grand!
"Not bad! The Goddess is very pleased. She wants to reward you!"
After touring the grounds, Verdant Green Maiden nodded approvingly and gave a reward to every worker who had helped build them. Then she said to Yang Jian, Yang Guang, and the others accompanying them, "Remember, be considerate of the common people."
Yang Jian nodded in agreement, deeply convinced. "The Goddess is truly kindhearted. Zhen understands."
Yang Guang nodded behind Yang Jian as well.
But Verdant Green Maiden could tell he was only putting on an act. Raised from childhood in silken robes and fine food, he felt nothing for ordinary people.
In his view, the people only needed to be fed and housed. Whatever he wanted them to do, they had to do.
That was only what he thought, though. On the surface, he still acted considerate toward the people.
Verdant Green Maiden moved into her new home, but she did not stay there forever.
She lived there for only half a year or so before leaving again. She did not return to Chang'an until after Wei Jue passed away.
"Master."
Supported by her children, Hua Wan bowed to Verdant Green Maiden.
She could barely stand now.
Seeing her