"Wumeng Mountain connects the mountains beyond, moonlight sprinkles over Xiangshui Beach..."

The grand and powerful song, sung from the mouths of ordinary people, brought a unique flavor that even hiring a singer could not replicate—a completely new experience.

Hearing the rhythmic song outside, Fourth Prince couldn't help but shift his steps, wanting to step outside.

"What sound is that, why is the song sung so loudly?"

Yang Gong quickly stepped forward to stop Fourth Prince, anxiously saying, "Fourth Prince, it's just a bunch of lowly commoners shouting madly outside, there's nothing worth seeing, please don't go out."

At this moment, Yang Gong had to stop Fourth Prince, otherwise, once Fourth Prince stepped out, the guests behind him would definitely follow.

It was not easy to win back customers from the Good Sound Music Workshop across the street, and if they let the guests go that easily, it would be utterly foolish.

Yang Gong couldn't help but curse internally, "Hmph, obviously they are jealous of our good business and want to play tricks, I will not let them succeed!"

Fourth Prince was previously busy and had no idea what had transpired between Yang Gong and the Good Sound Music Workshop.

But driven by curiosity, he was eager to see for himself.

Being stopped by a mere merchant, to Fourth Prince, was degrading and his face darkened instantly.

"Get out of my way! Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, you dare block my path, you? Don't you know your place!"

"I—"

After such a scolding, Yang Gong was immediately dragged away by Fourth Prince's entourage, completely losing face.

What a scholar, farmer, tradesman, and merchant he was, now he was no better than any ordinary guest in the public eye.

For a moment, Yang Gong felt utterly desolate.

Fourth Prince certainly didn't care about the feelings of commoners who were much lower in status than him, and he strode out the doorway.

The hundred-meter-long public street band attracted countless people to come out and watch, a magnificent scene that also greatly surprised Fourth Prince.

"What song are they singing, and which mountain is Wumeng Mountain?"

Fourth Prince asked curiously, but no one behind him could answer.

"What, are you all mute? You don't know anything, a bunch of useless people! Where's Yang Gong?"

These guests were richer but knew nothing, thus Fourth Prince remembered Yang Gong again.

But Yang Gong, already hanging his head in shame, was hiding behind all the guests, not daring to utter a word.

Amidst the street band of hundreds, Bai Lu stepped forward upon hearing Fourth Prince's reprimand and patiently explained to him.

"Reporting to Fourth Prince, this song is the grand opening piece of the Good Sound Music Workshop named 'Lady Shexiang', and Wumeng Mountain is a beautiful scenic peak in Ye Country."

There had been rumors of the mysterious Ye Country to the southwest of You Country, but so far there had been no interactions with You Country.

Fourth Prince was puzzled as to who could know so much about Ye Country and be able to produce such widely acclaimed poetry.

Bai Lu smiled and said, "Fourth Prince might not know, last night, the Great General had a dream where he visited Ye Country, and thus wrote these song lyrics."

This explanation was provided specially as per Lin Yi's instructions.

Hearing it was a poem by Lin Yi, made after a divine journey, Fourth Prince's heart trembled, not daring to be negligent.

"Is this truly words penned by the Great General?"

"Of course, within our You Country, only the Great General can compose such grand and powerful words. The Great General also mentioned that in a few months, he plans to petition His Majesty to include Ye Country into our You Country's territory!"

As Bai Lu's words concluded, the street band erupted into thunderous applause.

"If anyone else claimed they wanted to conquer the Kingdom of Yelang, everyone would think they're bragging, but when Lin Yi says it, everyone believes it to be an exhilarating matter.

The title of Great General Lin Yi is not just empty talk; it's proven by his strength.

Nowadays, with You Country enjoying peace and prosperity, expanding its territory is naturally a good thing.

"Everyone quiet down for a moment, let's sing another song for the Fourth Prince, come join me!"

Bai Lu readjusted the sound system, and with the uplifting music, the harmonious and loud singing of the hundred-person parade band resounded once more.

"Wumeng Mountain connects with the mountains beyond, moonlight sprinkles over Xiangshui Beach..."

The Fourth Prince had never experienced the joy of public jubilation and singing; in the ancient rich's mind, only the Singers sang for their enjoyment.

They never imagined ordinary people could sing a song so powerfully.

Just then, a charming young woman emerged from the parade band, gently took Fourth Prince's hand, and said shyly,

"Fourth Prince, this song suits a heroic man of your caliber. Would you join us in singing?"

Having seen too many well-bred daughters and famous Singers and Oirans, the sudden appearance of a girl-next-door made it impossible for the Fourth Prince to refuse.

Little did he know that the moment his heart stirred, he had fallen into the trap Lin Yi had specifically set for him.

"Hehe." The Fourth Prince took the opportunity to hold the young woman's hand, staring straight at her.

The young woman took the chance to pull the Fourth Prince into the parade, and thus the hundred-person street band gained another high-profile participant.

Bai Lu seized the moment to lead in applause, welcoming the Fourth Prince's participation.

"Fourth Prince truly is the most people-friendly royal of our great You Country, being able to join in the fun with the common folks, which is a blessing for us citizens."

"Come, let's all sing together!"

Since the moment the Fourth Prince stepped out until now, the recurring 'Wumeng Mountain' echoed in his ears, and unknowingly, the Fourth Prince could casually hum it as well.

'Wumeng Mountain connects with the mountains beyond—'

Holding a delicate hand, the Fourth Prince hummed the song, clearly enjoying himself, which prompted the guests to follow suit, all asking to join the street band.

Bai Lu generously extended the line, letting the wealthy choose their favorite spots, with roadside folks also joining in.

Soon, the hundred-person street band turned into a thousand-person street band, a spectacle unprecedented in magnitude.

Through the window, Lin Yi watched the Fourth Prince, that big fool, join the street parade, his lips curving into a slight smile.

It was the smile of a victor.

"Hehe, indeed, love is a knife held over the head. Fourth Prince, this time, you're really going to take a loss."

While all the guests joined the thousand-person street parade, enjoying an unprecedented public frenzy, only Yang Gong sat in agony in front of Zuimeng Music Workshop.

He despairingly watched as the Fourth Prince and the crowd moved further away, as if also seeing the 'closed for good' sign hanging on Zuimeng Music Workshop tomorrow.

"Alas, Fourth Prince, I was indeed invited by you to invest 5000 taels to manage Zuimeng Music Workshop together."

"Just as we began making money, you personally delivered our guests to the competition. Had I known, I would've invested my 5000 taels there!"

I thought the rival Good Sound Music Workshop was just a small place for the lowly to sing and entertain, not realizing that such a dignified person as the Fourth Prince would also be taken away.

"Fourth Prince, you really trapped me, alas, oh well, easy come, easy go."

"Fourth Prince is right, among scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, I, a merchant, am indeed not fit to associate with a noble like you."

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