"I naturally trust Town Chief Gao."
Yang Lingqing pondered. "It has taken the Yang Family several decades of hard work to reach its current prosperity. I have no choice but to proceed with utmost caution, lest we become entangled in troublesome affairs and see our family business ruined in a single stroke."
She understood the meaning behind Gao Hui's words.
This was an overall arrangement by the Dynasty for the territories under its rule, an irresistible tide of the times.
Though the Yang Family was small, its performance in Sanglu Valley had earned He Shenglai's approval.
After he reported the matter, the He Family had likely realized that this small family held some value. That was why they were willing to lend it a hand within the Dynasty's broader arrangement and provide support for the Yang Family's growth.
Of course, such benefits did not come for free. Once the arrangement was complete and the true game began, the Yang Family would have to play its proper role as well.
"Town Chief Gao, I only wish to confirm one thing. If we follow this great tide, can my family be counted as a chess piece on the board?" Yang Lingqing asked.
Her question was blunt, and Gao Hui's expression turned solemn at once.
"That is indeed the case! Lord He thinks highly of Ling Rui. He believes the Yang Family can be cultivated as a long-term investment and may even become a subtle but brilliant move in this game!"
Hearing this, Yang Lingqing understood. "Very well. Since Town Chief Gao is willing to vouch for this, and Lord He thinks so highly of us, the Yang Family shall accept this reward."
Though she knew they were to be used by others, Yang Lingqing still agreed.
Because the current Yang Family truly