Mrs. Liang He couldn't stand the fact that Jin Qianqian, a woman her own age, outshined her in every possible way.
Just from the sea trade alone, the Gu family made more in a single year than families like hers could ever hope to amass. And that wasn't even counting the lucrative profits from Tianfu Restaurant, the soap business, and their other ventures.
"My lord, Gu Wenheng is currently deeply favored by His Majesty. Will that affect you?"
"I am a man preparing for retirement," Liang Shi replied calmly. "What impact could it possibly have on me?"
"But my lord, Yi Province has undergone sweeping transformations this year. Couldn't you advance just one more step?" In Mrs. Liang He's eyes, Liang Shi was already a second-rank official. If he advanced further, she could be bestowed the title of First-Grade Imperial Decree Lady.
If it weren't for the fact that this region was considered a backwater, a governor of his standing should have already been a Standard First Rank.
