In recent days, whether it was Xu Xingchen, the merchant-turned-official Chen Xueyan, or Xia An, who was recently appointed as the Prefect of Yan City to oversee the construction of the new city, their decrees and displayed abilities have all left Ye Qingsong in shock.

The decrees they issued would harm the interests of their aristocratic families, but in the long run, they benefit the entire development of Yan City. Moreover, in the long run, their aristocratic families might not lose much and could even usher in new development opportunities.

Unfortunately, these three cannot see this; they only see the immediate small gains.

"So, Old Master Ye doesn't plan to get involved?"