Chapter 100 Chapter 100 "Such an excellent woman, Jun...
Chapter 100
Looking at Jing Yue's pious appearance, Lin Zhiyi couldn't help but recall the scene of himself and his friends celebrating his birthday in this life.
I wonder if they missed her on this day...
It would be great if Lin Zhiyi from this place could go to the present world.
She should also be able to gain a group of good companions and friends.
Jing Yue opened his eyes, and Lin Zhiyi immediately suppressed his sadness. Then he heard the little prince ask carefully and seriously, "Can I only make one wish?"
Lin Zhiyi couldn't help laughing: "You can have three. Come on, dear, please continue."
Jing Yue's eyes sparkled, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up. He closed his eyes again, lowered his head, and devoutly made his second wish -
"I hope that Dayan Dynasty can always enjoy peace and prosperity. If it is really as Master Kongnian said... then I hope the chaos can come later and peace can be restored soon."
Then, the third wish came - 'I hope I can successfully avenge Qin Xiao and Wei Ying.'
He slowly opened his eyes, and Lin Zhiyi looked at him with a smile: "Are you done making your wish? Then blow out the candles."
Jing Yue did as she was told.
This peculiar birthday ritual that comes from another time and space is also quite interesting.
"Happy birthday." Lin Zhiyi wished.
Birthday? It means the day of your birth, right?
Jing Yue accepted it well: "Thank you." He relit the candle and looked at Lin Zhiyi with burning eyes, "It's your turn."
Lin Zhiyi: “?!”
Well, she thought that riding a horse in the garden and accepting the sword as a gift was already a celebration for her birthday.
Since Jingyue wanted her to go through the same process, she would cooperate.
Lin Zhiyi closed his eyes and made a wish——
"I hope Jingyue and I will be together forever and live happily ever after."
'I hope all my family members are safe, healthy and happy.'
"I hope that fate will prevail and Jingyue will not be harmed, either physically or mentally."
She opened her eyes and blew out the candles.
Jingyue imitated her: "Happy birthday, Pianpian. May all your wishes come true."
Lin Zhiyi: "Thank you."
The two kissed each other across the big cake.
Then Lin Zhiyi also held the cake and placed it on the table next to her. She picked for a long time, picked up a kitchen knife, washed it, and called Jingyue to come over and cut the cake with her.
There's no way, there's no special knife for cutting cakes here.
After cutting it, the two of them gave each other a piece.
Lin Zhiyi smiled and said, "Eat."
Jing Yue couldn't wait any longer and took a bite.
He was curious about what it tasted like.
Well, it’s soft and fluffy, and tastes pretty good. Paired with the fruit on top, it’s sweet but not greasy.
His eyes curved: "Delicious!"
Lin Zhiyi also took a bite: "If it tastes good, eat more. The rest can be shared with everyone. This way we will receive more blessings."
Jing Yue's possessiveness took over, and she frowned and negotiated: "I can eat everything you make for me!"
Lin Zhiyi: “…” I didn’t realize that the little prince was so possessive.
But it would be too much to eat it all. They just had longevity noodles. If they stuffed the whole big cake into their stomachs, they would feel uncomfortable.
"Be careful not to upset your stomach, so let's share it. You can eat first, and it's up to you how much you want. Don't be hard on your body. If you want to eat it later, I'll make it for you. Next time, make a small size so you can eat it all by yourself, okay?"
Jing Yue was unhappy: "Can't we save it for dinner? Do we have to share it?"
Lin Zhiyi: "...Okay, then save it for dinner."
Jing Yue became happy: "You should eat more too. This is for both of us." It was made by both of them and it was also a birthday cake for both of them.
"good."
Although both of them tried their best to eat, more than half was still left. Jingyue asked the people in the small kitchen to put the cake away, heat it up in the evening and send it to Lanyue Pavilion.
Lin Zhiyi looked at him with a helpless smile, and waited until he finished explaining before taking his hand and leaving.
The hand warmer was replaced with a hot one in the small kitchen. Lin Zhiyi suggested that they go and get the mechanical tiger beast that her fourth sister had given her, and they would shovel the snow - which would also help digestion.
Jing Yue naturally agreed.
The two went to the treasury of the princess's mansion and asked the person in charge. Soon, they found the betrothal gifts that the Duke's Mansion had packed and sent to Lin Zhiyi before the wedding in the full treasury.
This includes this mechanical tiger beast.
Jing Yue had seen it once before, while Lin Zhiyi recalled it in his memory. As for shoveling snow by themselves, it was the first time for both of them.
Controlling the mechanical tiger beast to shovel away the thick snow is very healing.
This feeling is novel and happy.
Jing Yue looked at the mechanical tiger beast and sighed, "If it can be mass-produced, it will be very effective in dealing with blizzards."
Lin Zhiyi smiled and said, "Isn't that easy? Tomorrow at school, I'll go talk to Xie Er and have him propose to his uncle that the Ministry of Works help with the design and production. I'll then apply to the Minister of Revenue to help the Ministry of Works promote the mechanical tiger beast so it can be used by next spring. It's a waste to just use it for snow shoveling. It would benefit the people if it were used for spring plowing."
Jing Yue hadn't expected such an unexpected harvest: "Spring plowing?" He paused, then nodded. "Yes, if it can be used for spring plowing, it will save people time and effort, and the soil will become softer, so crops will grow better, right?"
"Hmm! Your Highness, draw inferences from this one instance."
That night, the snow started falling again.
Jing Yue shared the remaining cake with Lin Zhiyi, and then carried him to the bathroom contentedly.
The next day, Lin Zhiyi decisively made a public announcement.
She was dressed in red and controlled a mechanical tiger beast to go to the Imperial College.
She had brought the mechanical tiger beast to the Imperial College last year, so the students there were not surprised. Instead, they all gathered around happily.
"Xiuyuan, are you here to help us clear the snow again?"
"Your Highness is so generous!"
"Xiuyuan, can I control it?"
"Xiuyuan, are you still going to let Qixinyuan use it this time?"
"Of course, don't you see how close Xie Er and Xiu Yuan are?"
…
Sure enough, before Lin Zhiyi could go find Xie Junxing, as soon as the news of her bringing the mechanical tiger beast to the Imperial College spread, Xie Junxing took the initiative to come to Yafengtang to find her.
Xie Junxing was dressed in a white brocade robe and cloak with a fur collar, looking very pleasing to the eye and noble, but the moment he opened his mouth, he seemed to be asking for a beating: "Xiuyuan, why are you suddenly so high-profile? Don't you want this mechanical tiger beast anymore? Will you give it to me?"
Lin Zhiyi: "You wish!"
Xie Junxing's fox eyes flashed with a smile: "You can sell me too."
Lin Zhiyi: "You can buy it from your uncle."
Xie Junxing raised his eyebrows: "What do you mean?"
Lin Zhiyi led him to a secluded spot and told him about his plan: "...By then, it will be useful for spring plowing. Your Majesty will surely be happy to support anything that benefits the people. As long as the Ministry of Works has it ready, our Ministry of Revenue will definitely help promote it."
Xie Junxing also liked the mechanical tiger beast very much. He had discussed it in detail with Lin Zhihua. He knew how to make it, and the Ministry of Works had actually made one or two, but they were currently only used to hoe snow for the six departments.
It’s rarely used in the palace—Your Majesty is still skeptical about its safety.
His eyes lit up when he heard that. "Really? I can try to convince my uncle, but without sufficient funds, it's difficult to create a suitable mechanical beast. And to make a mechanical beast suitable for spring plowing, more detailed drawings and modifications are needed. The shape also needs to be changed..."
Lin Zhiyi: "I understand. This tiger-shaped mechanical beast of mine was just a birthday gift from my fourth sister. It was made to look handsome and powerful, but its practicality is relatively poor. If I were to design a mechanical beast suitable for both snow shoveling and spring plowing, appearance would be secondary, and practicality would of course come first."
Xie Junxing was eager to try: "Okay, then I have convinced my uncle. Can you get enough money for the food allowance?"
Lin Zhiyi said confidently, "Yes."
If it really doesn't work, she can privately invest in merchants that produce the various raw materials needed to manufacture mechanical beasts, and turn them into private industries to make this thing.
However, based on her understanding of Emperor Longshun, he was willing to make Dayan stronger. He would definitely support it.
Besides, the money she had earned for the Ministry of Revenue before the New Year had already proven her ability to make money, and there would be even more surplus to be presented at the end of the year. As long as she could package the mechanical beast business as more profitable, Emperor Longshun had no reason to refuse.
Of course, in order to apply for funding, the drawings and ready-made samples must be shocking and useful enough.
Xie Junxing: "Okay, I believe you. I will go visit my uncle tonight."
Lin Zhiyi stared at him: "Don't forget my fourth sister's contribution to this."
Xie Junxing: "Don't worry. No matter who you forget, you'll never forget her. Uncle has always admired her. Maybe this time he can get her a position."
Now that we have a female general, Miss Lin Er has also been allowed to go on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions, and the latest news is that she is just as capable as General Gu.
I think, as long as Miss Lin Si is given a chance, she will definitely leave her name in history!
Thinking that the woman he admired had such talent, Xie Junxing felt proud.
Lin Zhiyi curled his lips and said, "Okay, then I will look forward to hearing from Second Brother Xie."
Xie Junxing: “…”
When you need help from him, tell him to thank Second Brother.
When you complain to Zhou Mingyan and others in private, just call him Xie Er. Don’t think he doesn’t know!
This future brother-in-law is really... quirky.
That night, when Xie Junxing went to visit the Minister of Works' home, Lin Zhiyi also returned to the Duke's Mansion.
She told Lin Zhihua all about her plan: "Fourth sister, you should have no problem transforming the mechanical beast, right?"
Lin Zhihua jumped up excitedly, hugged her, then held up the wooden ruler and hammer, jumping up and down: "No problem, no problem! I will definitely not let you down!"
Seeing her so excited, Lin Zhiyi also laughed.
There is tenderness in peach blossom eyes.
That’s great! Fourth sister will finally get what she wants.
…
The weather is getting colder.
On the tenth day of the winter month, heavy snow also fell in Jizhou near the capital.
On the thirteenth day of the winter month, there was heavy snow in Yuzhou.
On the eighteenth day of the winter month, there was heavy snow in Qingzhou.
The entire north is much colder than in previous years.
There were gradually more reports on heavy snow in the three states in the memorials submitted.
Emperor Longshun put the memorial down and pinched his eyebrows tiredly.
The eunuch Li Shouchang poured him a cup of hot tea, presented it respectfully, and advised: "Your Majesty, drink a cup of hot tea first and rest for a while."
Emperor Longshun: "Well, put it here."
He looked up and saw Xie Junnuo, who had been summoned to the Yangxin Palace by him early in the morning, still writing furiously, so he raised his chin in his direction.
Li Shouchang understood, smiled, and withdrew, pouring a cup of hot tea for Young Marquis Xie. "Young Marquis, please."
Xie Junnuo came back to his senses. He put down the brush, stood up and thanked Emperor Longshun, then took it and smiled at Li Shouchang: "Thank you, General Manager Li."
Li Shouchang: "Young Marquis, you are embarrassing me."
Emperor Longshun waved his hand and said, "Jun Nuo, come and sit for a while."
Xie Junnuo came over with tea and sat down below Emperor Longshun. Emperor Longshun pushed a plate of freshly baked French fries toward him and said, "Have something to eat. This thing was made by that kid Xiuyuan. Have you tried it outside the palace? I just remembered to try it today, and it's really delicious. The potato production is indeed very high, enough for the people to survive the winter."
Xie Junnuo nodded. "I have indeed tried it. It tastes good and is very filling. The salty mashed potatoes can also be given to young children. They seem to be more nutritious than plain rice porridge. Before the heavy snow this winter, the people in the suburbs of Beijing harvested potatoes and pumpkins, also thanks to Prince Consort Lin's advice."
——Let the soldiers in the barracks use it as training to harvest potatoes and pumpkins for the people. The timing is just right, and it is fast and efficient.
Emperor Longshun also praised: "Xiuyuan, this kid really has a lot of clever ideas."
Xie Junnuo, who already knew the truth about Lin Zhiyi's identity, smiled in agreement, then lowered his eyes and drank his tea without saying anything more.
He had to admit that this 'female imperial consort' was truly outstanding.
Emperor Longshun thought of the snowstorm in the three prefectures, and his mood grew melancholy again. "A while ago, your uncle, Minister Kang, petitioned me to allocate funds to the Ministry of Works. They wanted to build a mechanical vehicle that could both shovel snow and do spring plowing. I initially refused, but then Xiuyuan and the Minister of Revenue also petitioned the Ministry of Works, speaking in its favor and submitting blueprints and small prototypes. I had the palace staff test them in the garden before agreeing to allocate funds. Now that I think about it, the funds were allocated too late. If they had been earlier, we wouldn't have had to worry about all this snow. I wonder how many they've actually built."
All three states are facing snowstorms, and just a few more won't be enough.
Xie Junnuo consoled him, "Besides the mechanical vehicles, we also have manpower available. Your Majesty need not worry too much."
Emperor Longshun glanced outside and asked, "Is the snow still falling?"
Li Shouchang took a look and came back to report: "Your Majesty, the wind has stopped now. It's just the north wind that's blowing. It's very cold."
Emperor Longshun looked at the blueprint again and asked, "Jun Xing said this blueprint was drawn by a woman. Is that true?"
Xie Junnuo: "Really."
Emperor Longshun: "The fourth young lady from the Lin residence?"
Xie Junnuo: "Your Majesty is wise."
Emperor Longshun smiled admiringly. "Lin Shuo really knows how to raise a daughter," he asked. "Do you think the Censorate would advise me if I agreed to appoint a woman to the Ministry of Works?"
Xie Junnuo: "Yes. But Your Majesty will also be the first to pioneer the path of female officials in Dayan." He corrected himself, "No, Your Majesty has already been the first to employ female officials. General Gu is still in the Western Regions to deter the enemy for Your Majesty."
Emperor Longshun smiled, his eyes becoming resolute. "Not bad!" He had an idea in mind and started chatting with Xie Junnuo. "Such an outstanding woman, Junnuo, are you interested in marrying me? I am willing to be your matchmaker."
Xie Junnuo was startled and quickly stood up and knelt, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, but... Junnuo is not interested in marriage for the time being. It is Junxing who admires the beauty."
"Oh? It's Junxing?" Emperor Longshun raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and smiled. "Then it seems that Junxing knows how to capture the heart of a beautiful woman better than your brother. All the good women have been picked up. If you don't hurry up, you really won't be able to find a good match."
Xie Junnuo used the same excuse: "Junnuo prefers to build a career and not indulge in personal affairs."
Emperor Longshun sighed, "It's a pity that I don't have any more princesses to marry you."
Xie Junnuo was in a complicated mood, and he silently complained in his heart - there was indeed no extra princess, but there was an extra prince hidden.
"Well, since your heart is pure, I won't force you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I will send Junxing and Xiuyuan to these three states to provide disaster relief. Please write the decree."
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The author has something to say: I changed Xuzhou to Qingzhou. This is because I found that Xuzhou is controversial and does not necessarily refer to Shandong in ancient times. To be on the safe side, I changed it to Qingzhou.
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