The snow melted, and snow water dripped from the eaves of the porch.
Rong Xi was practicing the method of defeating the enemy in the courtyard. Suddenly he heard Liu He shouting excitedly: “Young master! The seedlings are born! The seedlings are born!”
Perhaps he was too excited and was not careful. The snow and water in the courtyard became slippery, and he fell to the ground with a “slipping” sound, and kept saying “ouch”.
Rong Xi and Liu Zishi hurried over and helped him up.
“Did you get hurt from the fall?”
Liu He moved his hands and feet and grinned, “I have nothing to do. It is my fault to disturb young master.”
“Did you ever disturb me?” Rong Xi smiled gently, “As long as you are fine.”
Seeing that he was indeed uninjured, Liu Zishi breathed a sigh of relief and asked, “Grandpa, what did you say just now?”
“The rapeseeds are sprouting! In the glass house!” Liu He became excited again.
He had heard that royal nobles often built greenhouses in winter and burned charcoal fires for heating, so that they could produce lettuce in winter.
He couldn’t imagine such luxury.
But now, he actually saw a miracle! And no charcoal fire was used, only glass.
Was young master really not a god descending to earth?
He just shouted, and several people heard it and rushed to the glass greenhouse. They saw that it was decorated with green beans and full of vitality. How cute!
These vegetable seedlings were planted by several people with their own hands, and they felt a sense of accomplishment.
“Zishi, I will go to Feng’s house with you today,” Rong Xi instructed. “The road is slippery after snow, so drive with caution.”
Liu Zishi had no objection.
At noon, the two took a carriage to Feng’s carpenter shop.
Seeing Feng Shan, Rong Xi took out the drawings again. The Feng family and his son were no longer surprised.
“I want to make dental appliances. Please help me, Master Feng.”
After the Wei Dynasty, he followed the custom and chewed toothwood every morning to clean his mouth. Previously, he was busy with everything and had no time to pay attention to these small appliances. Recently, he just had nothing to do, so he came to see Master Feng.
Feng Shan looked at the drawings carefully and praised: “It’s very wonderful. However, I need to give it a try. Please wait a few days.”
“It doesn’t matter. After making it, just let Zishi take it back.” Rong Xi replied with a smile.
After leaving the Feng family, Rong Xi wandered around, accompanied by Liu Zishi.
Since the last time the thieves raided, whenever Rong Xi left the house, unless Qin Ke accompanied him, Liu Zishi would definitely follow him.
The county town was quite lively and had all kinds of shops. There was a tofu mill in the northeast corner, which was crowded with people and business was booming.
When Liu Zishi saw it, he was very proud of it.
“Young master, you created tofu, and now everyone loves it.”
Rong Xi told the truth: “I didn’t create it.”
Liu Zishi naturally didn’t believe it. He had seen it with his own eyes. How could it be false?
After a while, Rong Xi arrived in front of a grocery store and suddenly heard someone calling him from behind, so he turned around and looked.
“Young master, it’s really you!”
The person he struck up a conversation with was quite kind, but Rong Xi didn’t think of it for a moment.
“You bought a slave at the city gate!” the caravan leader hurriedly reminded.
This young man had a handsome face and an extraordinary bearing, no worse than the noble man from Shengjing. He was also very impressed by the fact that he could easily win attractive women with his hands.
Just now he saw his profile, which looked familiar, so he called out.
Rong Xi finally remembered and asked lightly: “Why are you calling me?”
“Young master, I have some rare things, would you like to take a look?”
He once made a trip to Shengjing of the Great Wei Dynasty, but now on his return trip, the goods were not completely sold. He was anxious and uneasy. He just happened to meet Rong Xi, so he asked this question.
“Young master” Young man Liu saw that his face was not very generous, and he did not want his young master to be deceived.
Rong Xi smiled and replied: “If there is anything rare, go get it and let me take a look.”
He had already asked Qin Ke. Judging from the caravan’s clothing, it should be from the Western Regions, and the person in charge can speak the official dialect of the Wei Dynasty very smoothly.
The leader of the caravan had no reason to refuse, so he turned around to get it.
After a while, the boss returned and saw Rong Xi really waiting where he was. He felt relieved and ordered the two servants behind him to open the cargo bags.
Inside the cargo bag, various types of goods were piled up in a messy manner.
Seeing Rong Xi’s expression, the manager took a piece of fur and said cautiously: “Little Master, this is a rare snow wolf skin. Take a look. The fur is soft and can keep out the cold.”
Rong Xi: “…” He looks really easy to deceive?
“If you are not sincere, it’s okay not to do business.” He pretended to be slightly annoyed.
The manager smiled and said, “Young gentleman, you can see for yourself which one you like.”
He opened the bag of goods for Rong Xi to choose.
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Rong Xi glanced at it casually and saw nothing unusual. He shook his head and made a move to leave. Suddenly he saw something in the corner of his eye and immediately stamped his feet.
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Rong Xi rubbed it with his fingertips, and the tiny strands stuck to his hands, and he suddenly smiled.
“You use this to wrap the goods to prevent them from breaking, right?”
The boss smiled flatteringly, “Although it is not as soft and smooth as silk, it is still useful. If you like it, you might as well buy it back and try it.”
Rong Xi didn’t respond and just asked: “What’s its name?”
“Bai Diezi, its name is Bai Diezi.” The boss replied quickly.
Rong Xi’s heart was like a roaring stream, but his face was extremely calm.
“I have indeed never seen it before. It is a bit strange. Where did you get this thing? How much is it?”
The man was overjoyed and said, “There are many of these things in a certain hometown. If you like them, I will ship them all to you.”
“How long does it take for the caravan to go back and forth?” Rong Xi nodded and asked.
Liu Zishi privately thought that Bai Diezi was useless, but when he saw Rong Xi wanting to buy it, he couldn’t help but wonder, was this Bai Diezi really useful?
His young master was a man of great talent, and he must know the effectiveness of this thing.
When the boss heard this, he looked regretful, “Young master, you don’t know something. It’s freezing cold nowadays, so I originally wanted to go back to my hometown and wait until the spring of next year before going out again.”
“That’s it, let’s forget it.” Rong Xi said coldly.
“Young master! Listen to what I have to say.” The man hurriedly blocked his way, “If you are sincere, I am willing to go again!”
Rong Xi pondered for a moment and said, “What’s the price?”
The boss looked at him carefully and reported the number.
Rong Xi did not hesitate, nodded and said: “Make a contract.”
The two went to the bookstore to borrow pen and paper, and the contract was completed, and Rong Xi paid the deposit.
The boss wrapped the white stacks in the bag with cloth and handed them to Rong Xi. He was overjoyed and said, “Young master, all the white stacks are here.”
Liu Zishi took it and asked Rong Xi: “Young master, are we going home?”
There were good people in the market who shook their heads and sighed when they saw that Rong Xi seemed to have been deceived by the caravan.
Rong Xi nodded, “Go home.”
The two of them turned around and took a carriage to their house.
The carriage stopped, Rong Xi hugged Bai Diezi, got off the carriage and went straight to the study.
Bai Diezi was the cotton of later generations. The purpose of cotton cannot be described.
He was very excited and unfolded the cloth, his excitement was palpable. How could he not share such a wonderful thing with others?
Put the cotton into the empty box, lay down the paper and wrote, expressing your thoughts directly.
A few days later, at the Northern Border.
The Wei army achieved a great victory and returned victorious. The Beirong barbarians temporarily retreated to the grassland and did not dare to invade again.
All the soldiers were feasting happily, but the general was nowhere to be seen.
In the camp, Qin Ke sat in front of the table and carefully unfolded the letter.
The pencil writing on the paper was clear and elegant. It was often said that the words were like the person they wrote, and that was true.
He looked at it carefully again and again, then laughed loudly and whispered: “If Bai Diezi can be used to keep out the cold, it will be a blessing to the people of the Wei Dynasty and to the soldiers on the frontier.”
When winter comes in the Northern Border, the sky was often filled with wind and snow. The armor was cold, and many soldiers suffered from frostbite on their hands and feet. If there was something that could keep out the cold and was light, the soldiers would not have to endure the pain of cold bones.
Very good.
The Northern Barbarians were successfully expelled, and peace returned to the Northern Border.
Liang Siwen opened the curtain and walked in. Seeing Qin Ke packing his clothes, he asked curiously: “Father, do you want to return to the capital?”
If in the past, father would have stayed at the border for a longer time, why was he so eager now?
“It was not about returning to the capital. The weapons workshop is being built. I have the responsibility of supervising the order and must return to Mengshan.” After Qin Ke finished speaking, a soft light flashed in his eyes.
When Liang Siwen heard this, he thought that Rong Lian was also in Mengshan. His heart skipped a beat and asked, “Can I go with you?”
He hadn’t seen Rong Lian for several months and missed him very much.
Qin Ke raised his eyes and saw that his eyes were full of hope, thinking about his young mind, which showed innocence and would be good for him to have more knowledge.
“Can.”
Liang Siwen was extremely happy when he agreed. He waved the curtain and went straight to his tent. On the way, he met Chen Chuangu.
Chen Chuangu saw him walking in a hurry, stopped him and asked, “Why are you in such a hurry?”
“Uncle Chen, I want to go to Mengshan with my father , so I have to go back to my tent and pack my belongings.” Liang Siwen’s eyes were bright, and his cheeks were flushed red by the cold wind.
Chen Chuangu couldn’t help but joke: “He is going to see his sweetheart, why are you going?”
“Sweetheart?” Liang Siwen couldn’t believe it, “Uncle Chen, are you kidding me?”
How could father have a sweetheart?
Chen Chuangu knew that he had spilled the beans and said hurriedly: “I am indeed joking. He is the military supervisor, and he will be supervising the work when he returns to Mengshan.”
After finishing speaking, he strode away.
When Liang Siwen heard this, his heartbeat calmed down.
On the day of departure, the wind and snow stopped and the sun shone brightly.
Qin Ke, Liang Siwen, and Chen Chuangu were riding horses from the border town to the southeast.
At the same time, Rong Xi was making tooth powder by himself.
The dental equipment was complete, but the tooth powder was missing.
He has bought saponins, ginger, rehmannia glutinosa, asarum, green salt and other items from the market and brought them back to his house.
This was an ancient method, and he shamelessly borrowed it.
After mixing evenly, put it into a clean jar. Take out a little when using to remove dirt and clean your teeth.
The dental tool was made by Master Feng, and the head of the wooden handle was planted with horsetail hair. Although it was hard, it was still usable.
The master and servants of Rong’s house all imitated him. After using toothpaste and tooth powder, they all found it convenient and used it daily.
“Young master!”
Jin Jili happily entered the house, holding a bucket in his hand. Water splashed in the bucket, as if there were living things inside.
Liu Zishi followed him around, rarely praising him, “Young master, Jili really caught the fish and brought it back!”
These days, the rivers were frozen, and although there were fishermen cutting through the ice to catch fish, the number of fish was very small, and they all went to the houses of wealthy families.
Although Rong Xi was wealthy, he was unwilling to spend money on this matter.
Today, Jin Jili said he was going fishing, but Rong Xi just thought he was being playful and asked Liu Zishi to accompany him.
Unexpectedly, he actually caught several fish and came back.
Rong’s master and servants all looked at him with admiration. Jin Jili’s eyes were filled with eagerness. When he heard Rong Xi praise him, he suddenly smiled and his golden hair became more and more dazzling.
Liu He was killing fish with a knife, while Jin Jili watched closely.
Because he had fish for dinner, Rong Xi felt very happy and planned to cook fish and tofu.
The fish soup was delicious, and the tofu was even more delicious. When Rong Xi was cooking in the kitchen, the aroma flows into the room. The stomach of Rong Liang started calling, so he had no intention of reading.
Just as he was about to release the scroll, he saw Xi Yan rushing towards him with a happy face.
“Second young naster, Prince Qin and master Liang are here!”
The book in his hand suddenly fell onto the table. Rong Lian stood up and asked in surprise, “Siwen?”
Xi Yan nodded, “And Dr. Chen.”
Rong Lian had no time to listen anymore, so he stepped out and walked to the front yard.
In the main hall, Qin Ke and two others have already taken their seats.
Liu He served tea, and Liu Zishi had already gone to the kitchen to report to Rong Xi.
“The young master is preparing the meal. Please let the prince wait for a moment.”
As soon as Liu He finished speaking, Rong Lian walked in hurriedly. He first greeted Qin Ke and then looked at Liang Siwen.
Although he had the intention of escaping at first, after living in his ancestral home for several months and being influenced by Rong Xi’s open-mindedness, Rong Lian was no longer afraid.
Liang Siwen also looked up at him, their eyes met, and they both smiled shyly.
Chen Chuangu: “…”
Something seems wrong.
Qin Ke suddenly stood up and left the table, heading straight to the kitchen.
In the kitchen room, Rong Xi was stunned when he heard Liu Zishi’s report.
“Young master?”
After Liu Zishi called him, he came back to his senses and was about to cease fire and go to the main hall when he saw a tall figure standing majestically outside the door.
The two people’s eyes met, and they were stunned for a few breaths.
“Brother Si, it’s hard work all the way.” Rong Xi bent his eyes and showed his face, “You might as well rest in the hall for a while, eat…”
“Rong Xi,” Qin Ke stood with his backlight and his eyes were deep, “I have something to tell you.”
Rong Xi’s face didn’t change, “Let’s talk after dinner, it won’t be too late.”
He was like this, and Qin Ke couldn’t say anything more.
After a while, the meal was put on the table, a few people ate with their heads down, and the hall was silent.
Chen Chuangu peeked at the other four people.
Seeing Liang Siwen and Rong Lian secretly looking at each other, he sighed inwardly.
On the other hand, Rong Xi and Qin Ke both ate leisurely, the wind was gentle and the clouds were calm, and he couldn’t help but feel confused.
Before returning to Mengshan County, Qin Ke was so anxious that he traveled day and night under the stars and the moon, regardless of himself and Siwen, just to rush to Mengshan County as soon as possible.
Why was he so reserved when he actually met Rong Xi?
It was really puzzling.
After dinner, Rong Lian led Liang Siwen into the bedroom to talk, and Rong Xi invited Qin Ke to sit down in the study. Chen Chuangu was the only one who had no choice but to have a conversation with Jin Jili.
In the study.
Rong Xi stood up and cut the candle. When the candle light became brighter, he calmed down and turned around and asked, “I wonder what brother Si has to say about Bai Diezi?”
His hands were hidden in his sleeves, trembling slightly.
Qin Ke stood tall and tall, a few steps away from him. Hearing this, he said, “What you wish for is also what I wish for.”
The man’s appearance is extremely magnificent, and in the shadow of the candlelight, he becomes more and more confusing.
Rong Xi was not a person who cared about appearance , but only Qin Ke’s appearance would make him remember for a long time.
Sweat formed on his palms, and he suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on the desk, no longer looking at it.
“Brother Si has come from Northern Border. He must be tired. He might as well go back to the house to take a bath and rest.”
The young man’s expression was finally no longer calm. Qin Ke looked at it and felt softer in his heart.
Don’t go too far, he secretly warned himself.
“I want to see what Bai Diezi looks like. brother Rong will not be stingy with me, right?” Qin Ke suppressed what he wanted to say and forcibly changed the subject.
Rong Xi was relieved but also felt disappointed.
He walked to the bookshelf, took out a wooden box and put it on the case, and said with a smile: “Brother Si, please.”
Qin Ke strode to his side, stood side by side with him, lowered his head and looked at the contents of the box.
It was soft and white, and when he reached out to touch it, he felt it was delicate and smooth. It was quite similar to Rong Xi, and he couldn’t help but chuckle in a low voice.
“Brother Si also thinks this thing is very good?”
Rong Xi saw his gentle expression and mistakenly thought he was because of Bai Diezi.
“Very good.” Qin Ke responded in a low voice.
The two of them suddenly had nothing to say, and boredom filled the study.
Rong Xi became increasingly embarrassed and reached out to cover the wooden box. However, due to carelessness, his left thumb was pinched and he retracted his sleeve without uttering a exclamation.
“Are you injured?” Qin Ke was eager to check and reached out without thinking.
Rong Xi’s left wrist was held tightly, and Rong Xi felt that the place where it was held was burning like fire, and even the pain in his fingertips was forgotten.
Though Prince Qin’s appearance was extraordinary, his hands were covered in calluses, indicating his strength. Rong Xi’s wrist felt slightly pinched.
“Fortunately, there was no congestion.” Qin Ke looked at his fingertips carefully. Except for a white mark on the nail, there were no other injuries, and he felt reassured.
Rong Xi’s eyelashes were like feathers, and his shadow was lowered, “Thank you for your concern, brother Si.”
He struggled away slightly and retracted his sleeves.
The smooth feeling on the young man’s wrist has not yet receded. Qin Ke suddenly felt like a disciple, craving for that delicate and tender touch.
“It’s my fault, Rong Xi, forgive me.” Qin Ke apologized, “I’ll go back to the house right now.”
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the study.
Rong Xi had been single in previous life, this situation made he covering his face and laughing at himself.
The king of Qin County was so beautiful that he easily makes people fall deep into. Rong Xi was timid and did not dare to face it.
He was afraid that Qin Ke would only be interested in the moment, and he was afraid that he would never be able to stop it.
At night, he tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. He could only hear his heart beating like a drum in his ears.
The moonlight outside the window was quiet. He stood up and went outside the courtyard, tightened his cloak and stepped down the stone steps.
Suddenly he heard movement outside the house, it seemed like someone was shouting and screaming, and there was an uproar. It was quite scary under the quiet night sky.
He was about to go out and ask, but he saw a black figure suddenly jump down from the courtyard wall. Just as he was frightened, he heard the man’s deep voice: “It’s me.”
It was Qin Ke.
Rong Xi felt relieved for a moment and asked, “What happened?”
“I don’t know yet,” Qin Ke said solemnly, “nearly a hundred people gathered around, and the people in the town were all frightened. There are guards outside the house to resist, but they can only hold on for a while.”
Rong Xi frowned, “Nearly a hundred people? Where did they come from? What is their purpose?”
Qin Ke felt a little distressed when he saw that his eyes were black and blue, so he said, “You go back to the house first, and I’ll go out to check it out.”
“Brother Si.” Rong Xi suddenly called.
Qin Ke looked back with picturesque features.
“Be careful.”
The man looked very soft and raised his lips in a slight smile.
“Um.”
Thanks for the chapter! So sweet.
Every time I read about Prince Qin’s appearance as vulgar, I can’t help but think his looks is quite perverted…I thought he’s stunningly beautiful but then vulgar? 😁
I meant he appeared cold and not easily approachable. You got a point, I will find another word and replace it. Sorry~
It’s nothing really 🙂 I’m just shocked I guess about the vulgar word. Hehe.
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