To everyone's surprise, the number one singer group in the Imperial City is not just famous for no reason; one of the singers used her sweet voice to sing another song.

"Constant as the moon, rising as the sun, enduring as Nanshan without fault or fall, as flourishing as the pines and cypresses, accepting all without exception."

As the applause rose again, Niange felt the pressure even more. Despite the beauty of her voice, she alone could not compete against the twenty-member singer group.

Human ears suffer from listening fatigue. Niange had already continuously sung several songs, and even the most beautiful voice could not withstand the appeal of different vocal qualities.

Lin Yi watched the struggling Niange, wanting to step forward and help, but seeing the confident faces of Yang Gong and the Fourth Prince, he felt that things were not so simple.

'A powerful invisible merchant has unusually shown himself today; it's unlikely he's here just for the 1000 teals of today's victory. He shouldn't be lacking this money.'

'And the Fourth Prince next to him, too, isn't short of 1000 teals.'

To understand the details of Yunding Commerce, Lin Yi took the opportunity when no one was looking to secretly check the Nine-Eyed Mall encyclopedia.

It turns out that ancient commercial guilds, besides having tangible industries, usually managed entertainment venues if they had a singer group.

To put it more elegantly, they operated music workshops.

And Yunding Commerce owned the largest music workshop in the Imperial City—Zuimeng Music Workshop.

Realizing this, Lin Yi understood that Yang Gong aimed to attract a large audience in this love song contest, and then draw them to Zuimeng Music Workshop.

'Well, that's quite a smart plan.'

Lin Yi lost interest in the singing contest. At this point, even if Niange sang excellently and was capable of winning, it wouldn't satisfy everyone.

Because the reputation of the number one singer group in the Imperial City was well-established, people preferred to enjoy the Sixth Prince's patronage and vote for the top singer group.

'My dear lady, this time let them win this round and take the 1000 teals. Come tonight, I'll let you experience the joy of earning 10,000 teals.'

With that thought, Lin Yi quietly left the stage and found a secluded corner to arrange tasks for Ying Yi via walkie-talkie.

He instructed Ying Yi to set up a new music workshop—Good Sound Music Workshop—opposite the Zuimeng Music Workshop in the Imperial City as quickly as possible.

[Beep beep beep! Host successfully purchases a full set of luxury customized large KTV equipment for 1 billion Heavenly Bead Coins. The goods have been dispatched to the ruins opposite Zuimeng Music Workshop.]

Ying Yi said with slight embarrassment: "Mr. Lin, is this matter urgent? I, I just tried taking a few steps, and it wasn't very fast."

At this moment, Lin Yi regretted not controlling himself last night, but there's always a solution to things.

[Beep beep beep! Host successfully purchases a box of fast-acting pain and muscle-growth ointment for 10,000 Heavenly Bead Coins. The product has been dispatched next to the dragon couch in Qiankun Palace.]

As expected, after using the ointment Lin Yi purchased, Ying Yi was able to get out of bed and walk freely, as if nothing had happened last night.

On the other hand, the young Emperor also discerned the intentions of the Fourth Prince and Yang Gong. After several rounds, only three contestants remained: Niange and two from the Imperial City's number one singer group.

Facing two strong rivals on her path to victory, Niange felt anxious and not very confident.

When she sought Lin Yi's help, she looked around but couldn't see him anywhere.

The young Emperor felt sorry for her and decided to let the people score and choose the champion; of course, besides the champion who would win 1000 teals, the other two would also receive 500 teals each.

This time, the young Emperor was confident because Lin Yi had revealed he would help Niange earn ten thousand teals tonight; hence the mere thousand teals were trivial.

Sure enough, after the public voted, Zhen Ji won smoothly, and Niange and the other singer each received a reward of 500 teals.

The love song competition came to a smooth conclusion, but for Fourth Prince and Yang Gong, the real show had just begun.

Under the young Emperor's indication, Lin Yi announced the official end of the love song competition, and the other programs continued as usual.

Having been tired for most of the day, the young Emperor also felt exhausted, so Lin Yi escorted the young Emperor back to the Imperial Palace.

But no sooner had they left than the Fourth Prince and Yang Gong took to the stage, ordering dozens of their attendants to maintain order.

"Everyone quiet down, today is a rare festive day. Today, I have invited the president of Yunding Commerce, Yang Gong, who is also the behind-the-scenes owner of the top singer group in the Imperial City, to say a few words to everyone."

Upon hearing about the top singer group in the Imperial City, the crowd of grown men stretched their necks, staring at the singers on stage, almost wanting to rush up and tackle them down.

Since ancient times, talented beauties have always been more attractive than merely pretty ones.

Yang Gong ordered twenty singers to step forward and offer a simple song and dance, which left the men drooling over this tremendous treat.

Even Fourth Prince couldn't help but step forward, and just as he was about to gently embrace Zhen Ji, she cleverly dodged him.

"Fourth Prince, everyone is watching now," Zhen Ji whispered softly, then walked away with a shy look on her face.

Fourth Prince was tantalizingly teased, and Yang Gong looked on with envy.

Having just taken over the singer group, he himself hadn't yet had a taste, it seemed Fourth Prince was going to get there first.

"Ahem."

Yang Gong coughed lightly, a reminder to Fourth Prince, and then he spoke.

"Today marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of our Zuimeng Music Workshop under Yunding Commerce, so starting tonight, from the hour of the Dog, anyone who spends at least one tael of silver at Zuimeng Music Workshop can request a song, limited to the first 50 people."

At these words, the crowd of big bosses erupted in excitement.

The thought of spending just one tael of silver to enjoy the Prince's privilege of having a singer perform for them was thrilling.

To secure one of the first fifty spots, several rich men with strikingly ornate robes threw out 100 taels of silver, claiming they would take the first song.

In less than half a minute, there was already more than 1000 taels of silver on the stage.

Seeing the speed of incoming money, Fourth Prince couldn't help but delight inwardly.

'Hehe, the brand of the city's top singer group really works wonders, 1000 taels easily pocketed. It won't take long for my initial 3000 taels of silver to be recouped.'

Yang Gong too didn't expect such an enthusiastic rush to give money, happily instructing the servants to register the list of those who paid in advance.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Fourth Prince and his group had collected 3800 taels of silver, smiling from ear to ear.

To ensure a fun night for the big bosses, Fourth Prince further promised free rice wine for the day.

Compared to the bustling scene at the large talent show stage, it was much quieter in the Imperial Palace.

Just as Lin Yi stepped into the Imperial Palace, the informant behind him sent a secret report, informing him about the 3800 taels collected in advance by Fourth Prince and his group.

"Good, I didn't expect someone in Dayu to advance me in setting up a presale. Well, I will let you see what a real presale is."

In a bid to make money before Fourth Prince and Yang Gong, Lin Yi had to part ways with the young Emperor and hurriedly rush to Zuimeng Music Workshop.

...End of Chapter...

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