Not to mention how dogs were biting each other in the Marquis of Jinyang’s mansion.
On Wei Yunlan's side, the group returned from Kagge with a full load. They deliberately did not take the same route they came from, but instead took another route, passing through the southern part of the Qimeng Kingdom where the most resources were found, and returned eastward.
Along the way, Wei Yunlan filled the space with many things that were not there before. The space seemed to be a little bigger than before. Occasionally, Wei Yunlan immersed his consciousness in it and felt particularly satisfied when he saw piles of potatoes and grain bags.
Not to mention the food stored in her space now.
At least it is enough to feed the people of a state temporarily during years of disaster.
"The Liyun City in front seems to be the place where the gem mine is located in the territory of Qimeng." Zou Yun looked up at the map and looked around, and said.
"Since we are passing by, let's go and take a look." The gems were not on the list of things Wei Yunlan wanted to trade.
However, the gem mines in the northwestern countries are far richer than those in Dayong, especially the colorful gems, which are rare treasures in Dayong but are not difficult to find here.
If we can get a batch of gems at a low cost and bring them back to Dayong, we can definitely sell them for a good price.
The silver and money obtained can be exchanged for other materials to trade for food and other items with Qi Meng and other northwestern countries!
This repetitive cycle is the meaning of trade.
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On Wei Yunlan's side, he used some of the silk and porcelain accumulated in the space to trade for boxes of colorful and high-quality gems.
He also used his other savings along the way to trade for large quantities of sweet potatoes and wheat, and headed eastward, and was about to embark on his journey home.
The Prince You's Mansion, far away in Tanzhou, has just received a letter from the North.
As usual, Qi Xu handed the private letter from the Wei family enclosed in it directly to Wei Mingyi.
After carefully looking through the pictures one by one, Wei Mingyi's slightly worried brows relaxed a little.
Everything is fine at the North Gate. Wei Maolin's job is going smoothly and steadily. And because of General Shi, he has been doing better and better in the City Affairs Department recently. It seems that he is being trained as a deputy by Lord Gong.
Wei Mingxuan, who was not good at martial arts, discovered something he was good at, the art of mechanical engineering.
It was also by chance that he became interested after seeing the mechanism on the letter tube of Tianshu Pavilion. Later, under Qi Xu's instruction, he received some guidance from the newly sent craftsmen of Tianshu Pavilion and began to study this seriously. Now, the small courtyard of the Wei family in Jingping Lane, Beiguan, has been equipped with many mechanisms by him. If anyone dares to break into the courtyard of the Wei family in the middle of the night, he will not be able to get out in one piece.
In addition, learning was also important. Wei Mingxuan was better at studying than martial arts, so Wei Maolin found a private school teacher in Beiguan City who was a juren, and asked Wei Mingxuan to go to the teacher's house to study for one day every other day.
It’s not that I don’t want him to go to school every day, but the gentleman just happens to have other things to do.
Moreover, Wei Mingxuan is now studying not for the purpose of obtaining an honor, but only to cultivate his moral character and understand the greater good.
Compared to Wei Maolin and Wei Mingxuan, the women of the Wei family have been much more low-key these days. In addition to secretly communicating with Huangzhou and secretly helping Wei Yunlan manage the many businesses she had previously set up in Huangzhou and Beiguan, Gao and Cheng Yue'e rarely leave Jingping Lane on weekdays.
At most, I would visit the Bai family at the end of the alley.
Outsiders all thought that they were going to stay at home to take care of the bedridden Wei Yunlan, and they understood why they rarely accepted invitations and attended gatherings.
Although it seems boring, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law actually live an interesting life behind closed doors.
The counter of Yunluozhai in Beiguan City has been replaced with several batches of "new works" by the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
After reading the letter to the end, Wei Mingyi's brows showed a faint smile.
"What's the matter? Why are you so happy?" Qi Xu asked curiously.
The two of them were king and subject in public, but friends in private.
Wei Mingyi immediately shared his joy, "My wife said in the letter that my little daughter has learned to crawl. I think in a few months, she should be able to walk and run, and will be able to speak soon."
At this point, his smile faltered slightly.
He said with a hint of regret: "It's a pity that I can't hear her call me daddy for the first time."
“Not necessarily.”
"Ah?" Wei Mingyi looked at Qi Xu in surprise.
Qi Xu smiled gently and explained, "The construction of the Dan River Dam has encountered some obstacles recently. You have some ideas about managing waterways. I would like to order you to go there secretly to assist Xue Lian, the commander of Huangzhou, who is in charge of this matter."
"Huangzhou is not far from Beiguan. You can take this opportunity to go home more often."
"Your Highness..." Wei Mingyi's eyes flashed with emotion.
Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince acted in a businesslike manner, he understood that this arrangement was more or less intended to give their family a chance to reunite.
However, the family reunion is still missing one person...
The worry that had just faded from Wei Mingyi's brow reappeared, "Your Highness, I wonder if there is any news from Yunlan?"
"Not yet." When it came to this, Qi Xu, who usually did not show his emotions, also looked solemn.
It has been more than two months since Wei Yunlan and his party left Beiman and continued northward and completely lost contact.
Sometimes, he even felt regretful.
I blame myself for not stopping Wei Yunlan when I heard that he was determined to go to the northwest.
Dayong has been established for many years, but no one has crossed the Yandu Gorge to search for the northwestern countries. Could it be that no one under the emperors of all dynasties has ever thought of visiting?
Of course not, but because the road is too difficult, those who dare to try are buried in the mountains and ridges of Yandu Gorge.
Thinking of this, Qi Xu became more worried.
He called Feng Ping and ordered, "Send someone to guard the entrance of Yandu Gorge. If there is any news from Miss Wei, report it immediately."
After a pause, he continued, "It's the same with the Northern Barbarian Helian tribe."
Their manpower could not reach the entire northern barbarian border for the time being, but the Helian tribe, which had already established a connection, could.
In this way, no matter whether Wei Yunlan returns from Yandu Gorge or continues to take the route to Shi Beiman, they will be able to receive the news at the first time and send people to pick him up.
"Before leaving, Lan'er told Mingxuan and Jiayan that she would return to Beiguan when spring comes and flowers bloom." Now that the New Year has passed, there is not much time left before spring comes and flowers bloom.
Seeing the sadness on Wei Mingyi's face, Qi Xu restrained his expression instead.
His eyes were full of determination. "It is not yet the promised time of spring. Miss Wei always keeps her word. Don't worry, brother Wei. Miss Wei will definitely return as promised when the time comes."
Wei Mingyi didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seemed to know his sister better than he did.
And more confident.
After calming himself down, he prayed for his sister in his heart, "I hope so. I wish you good luck, Your Highness."
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