Qin Wan said: "Magnifying glasses and telescopes have similar functions. Telescopes are more powerful versions of magnifying glasses. Magnifying glasses can be used in daily life, while telescopes are suitable for use outside."
The emperor nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. Even if you're no longer useful, you can be trained again. I'm not packing up my apprentice and leaving."
Qin Wan smiled helplessly: "It takes time to train the craftsmen, so it will be faster for Your Majesty to do it."
The emperor nodded with regret: "I see that you have many ideas. It's a pity that you are a woman, otherwise I would have appointed you to the Ministry of Works."
Qin Wan smiled but didn't respond.
Xie Qing came to Qin Wan's rescue: "My son, I have some concerns."
Xie Qing expressed his concerns. It would be fine if he was not afraid of others spying on the palace, but if the spies got the telescope, they would no longer have to sneak into the city to gather information and deploy defenses.
All you need to do is take a telescope and observe carefully from the high mountains near the city.
If the spies were investigating an important border town...
The emperor immediately frowned. As an emperor, the four words "thinking in peace" were ingrained in his bones. He made a prompt decision: "The use of telescopes by the public is prohibited, and anyone who makes them privately will be severely punished!"
Qin Wan objected, "Currently, the only two families who can make telescopes are me and the Bai family. Not to mention the Bai family, I do have an idea. Your Majesty, would you like to hear it?"
The emperor looked at Qin Wan, not ignoring the mention of Bai Shi. However, he was still interested in what she had to say: "Oh? Tell me about it."
Qin Wan said, "Telescopes can observe at different distances. Your Majesty can set limits on the distances that telescopes used by the public can observe. That way, His Royal Highness will not have to worry."
Xie Qing thought for a moment and looked at the emperor: "I think this is feasible."
The emperor nodded, agreeing with her idea. However, the specific details would be determined by the Ministry of Works. He then asked, "You just said that the Bai family can also do it?"
Qin Wan nodded: "That's right. If you can make a magnifying glass, you can naturally make a telescope. This is what the Bai family made."
Qin Wan handed the telescope she brought to the emperor. Of course, she would not say that the telescope was exchanged with her by the prince.
The emperor looked at the more sophisticated telescope, his eyes lighting up: "Go and call Bai."
Bai Wanyi was naturally not in Pingyang Marquis' Mansion today.
Bai Wanyi and Lu Yan parted ways on bad terms last night, and early this morning he was called away by the Fourth Prince's wife.
Old Madam Lu was naturally unwilling to release the person, but it was the Fourth Prince's wife who summoned her, so she had no choice but to release the person.
So, when the emperor sent someone to the Pingyang Marquis's residence to summon Bai Wanyi, Old Lady Lu's face was drawn, and she was very angry: "A married woman! She abandons her husband and children and runs away all day long, how shameful! Now the emperor summoned her, but she can't be found!"
Qi Jing comforted Old Lady Lu: "Old Lady, although it's not good for Madam to leave the palace so often, if Madam can win the favor of the Fourth Prince's wife, she can call Madam over to accompany her during the New Year, right?"
"What's more, the Fourth Prince's wife has a wide network of contacts. Now the Fourth Prince not only has the honor in front of His Majesty, but also holds real power. Madam, this will also help the Marquis's future. If Madam wants to go out, let her go."
Old Lady Lu was so coaxed by her that her eyes were filled with laughter: "You still understand these things?"
Qi Jing smiled shyly. "My mother taught me that. She said that we are still members of the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion. Even though we are servants, we cannot be ignorant and uninformed. Old Madam Li taught us that servants are also the face of the mansion. If we can know more, we will not bring shame to the master family when we go out, let alone cause trouble for them."
Old Lady Lu nodded with satisfaction: "You are still the most obedient, and your family is also good. That Wu relies on her father's official position in the court and herself being the daughter of an official, so she acts very arrogantly."
"On New Year's Day, the craftsmen caused a scene in front of the Marquis's mansion. It was truly shameful. As the mistress of the house, she shouldn't have allowed such a thing to happen. What's wrong with paying them the money earlier?"
Qi Jing thought, get married early? There is no money in the house, so I have to spend my daughter-in-law's money, right?
But she wouldn't say that.
Qi Jing had a submissive look on her face. She touched her belly and changed the subject: "Old Madam, the baby kicked me."
Old Lady Lu reached out and touched it, and just then a small foot kicked her palm. She was overjoyed: "Oh my, it's so energetic and lively, it's like a little boy!"
When Bai Wanyi was pregnant, she was at the border and Old Lady Lu never went to take care of her, so she naturally didn't know what it felt like to watch her belly grow bigger day by day.
And she is so old now, she has long forgotten what it feels like to be pregnant and give birth.
Touching Qi Jing's belly, Old Lady Lu vaguely recalled how she looked when she was pregnant. She smiled and said, "Your belly is getting bigger every day, and the baby looks lively. Whether it's a boy or a girl, I will give you a generous reward!"
Qi Jing smiled and thanked him, then said, "I am originally a member of the Marquis's Mansion. It is my natural duty to serve the Marquis and give birth to children and expand his family. I do not deserve any reward."
"You deserve it! If you don't deserve it, then does that Bai who just runs around all day deserve it?"
Old Madam Lu thought of Bai Wanyi again. She really couldn't stay at home for a moment!
At this moment, a message came from outside: "Old Madam, Madam Bai has returned home. She is going back to change her clothes before entering the palace. She will not come to pay her respects to you."
Old Lady Lu pointed in the direction of Qitongju and complained, "Look! Look! How many days has it been since she came to pay her respects to me? She never shows up unless absolutely necessary. Is this how a daughter-in-law should be filial?"
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