"The lenses must be polished to perfection, and the transparency of the glass must be strictly controlled. You don't need to worry about the cost. Also, I asked you to save the failed glass. Have you saved them for me?"
Standing in the new telescope workshop, Lu Chen gave orders with high spirits.
It has only been two months since he came to Da Qi, but now he is considered a powerful person.
After Lu Chen finished speaking, he returned to his office. As soon as he stretched out his hand, Mou Ping tactfully handed him a bowl of tea.
"Master Lu, this is new tea from before the rain, please try it."
Lu Chen took the teacup, pretended to skim off the foam on it, took a sip and said, "Not bad, not bad, the taste is elegant and the fragrance lingers on my lips and teeth. I like it very much. You are thoughtful."
Mou Ping chuckled and said, "These were all sent by people from outside, hoping to establish a good relationship with you, Master Lu. By the way, Prince Duan just sent a visiting card, saying he wants to visit you soon. Also, these are visiting cards from other princes and ministers; they all want to have a long chat with you."
Lu Chen took the visiting cards, glanced at them, and threw them on the table. "Please help me sort them out. I'm so busy with work every day, and I can't see everyone. Officials below the third rank should write down their requests, and those above the third rank can just bring them to see me. If Prince Duan is here, please ask him to come in directly."
A hint of joy flashed in Mou Ping's eyes. Lu Chen had just casually given him a good job. From now on, anyone who wanted to see Lu Chen would have to get his permission. He could make a lot of money from it.
Of course, the prerequisite is that he doesn't mess things up, so he nodded hurriedly and said, "Master, please rest assured. I will do my best."
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "If you have nothing else, go down. I need to rest for a while."
Mou Ping bowed and took the order and retreated. Lu Chen took another sip of tea and crossed his legs happily.
Today's life is comfortable, with no worries about food and clothing. Isn't it time for me to have higher aspirations?
Just as Lu Chen was thinking about this, Mou Ping walked in again and said, "Master, Prince Duan is here."
"Please come in quickly."
Lu Chen still had a deep impression of Prince Duan.
After all, it was this grandson who insisted on executing him. Later, he used all kinds of magical methods to completely conquer this old man. Now Prince Duan has become one of his chief fans.
Some time ago, Prince Duan kept sending things to him, as if he wanted to reconcile with him. Now he came to visit him in person, and just for those gold, silver and jewelry, Lu Chen felt that he had to give him this face.
Soon, Lu Chen heard Prince Duan's loud laughter, and a moment later, Prince Duan's bloated body appeared in his sight.
"Hahaha, Master Lu, I'm sorry for disturbing you!"
As they were talking, Prince Duan had already come closer. He held Lu Chen's hand and was very affectionate.
"It is truly an honor for my humble abode that Prince Duan can come to visit. Please come in and have some tea served."
After entering Lu Chen's office and taking their seats, Prince Duan pulled out a small box from his bosom and said, "My visit is abrupt, and I don't have any decent gifts. It just so happens that someone here recently presented me with a rotating bead. I don't have much appreciation for this kind of thing, so how about Master Lu help me appreciate it?"
Lu Chen took the pearl, which was as big as a pigeon egg, with a smile. He said that he had no appreciation ability, but that was just a polite remark. As a prince, how could he not have seen such a thing as the Master of the Plate?
This is a euphemism for giving a gift. Lu Chen really loves this era. Look at how elegant the gifts are given, making it hard for people to refuse them.
In the previous life, ever since pearls could be artificially cultivated, their price plummeted. However, in this day and age, they are extremely precious. A conservative estimate is that a single pearl like this could be exchanged for at least a thousand taels of silver, yet there is still no market for them.
After receiving the pearl, Lu Chen replied with a smile: "Please leave it with me first. It will take some time to appreciate it. I wonder if Prince Duan has any other business this time?"
"Master Lu is truly quick-witted, I like that! It's like this: I'm old, and my eyesight is blurry. As the head of the imperial family, I'm truly unable to share Your Majesty's worries. I heard that Master Lu can cure blurred vision, so I wonder if you could lend a hand?"
It's just a pair of glasses, why take it so seriously?
Lu Chen laughed heartily and said, "Since you boasted so much in the court, I can certainly help you with this. If it's just a small matter, Your Highness doesn't have to come in person. Just send someone over to say hello, and I'll naturally arrange for someone to help you get your glasses."
"Ahem, to be honest, I have other things to do this time. Ever since I learned the art of strengthening my body from Master Lu last time, I've felt lighter and lighter than ever, and I no longer feel the groggy feeling I used to have. This time, I came here to ask Master Lu if he has any medicine that can strengthen the body.
ah?
Lu Chen was confused. What was that kind of medicine for strengthening the body? What kind of medicine was it?
He pondered for a moment, frowning slightly as he said, "Your Highness, your household should have plenty of nourishing medicine, right? If you truly need it, you can always go to the Imperial Physician. Why go so far?"
Prince Duan's old face flushed. He looked around and lowered his voice mysteriously, saying, "The medicine for strengthening the body that I'm talking about is about that aspect."
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