However, she was unsure of the exact power of the gunpowder tube. If the proportions were incorrect, there might be more smoke than fire, and the power would not be greater than that of a firecracker. But if the proportions were correct, the power could vary greatly.
"I'm quite curious, who are we going to ambush this time? Are there many people? Do we need to set up such a big ambush beforehand?" Zheng Quchi asked Xiao San after he finished setting up the "rolling dragon".
The young man looked very conflicted, but he finally hesitated and said, "You'll see soon enough. Let's get on with our work first."
Zheng Quchi did not show any coldness because of his evasive answer; she maintained her usual expression and said, "Alright then."
She knew that the mistress dared not reveal things that Xing'an forbade her to say because of his intimidation, so she stopped making things difficult for him. In fact, the mistress was right. Anyway, she would be able to see it with her own eyes soon, so there was no rush.
Since Zheng Quchi was in charge of the assembly this time, they had prepared all the necessary tools and equipment for the ambush and interception in advance, which surprised the bandits who returned.
"Little Three, Little Seven, practice makes perfect! You've mastered this skill so quickly!" someone joked.
The mistress retorted irritably, "As for this skill, I know it, but it doesn't know me. We're not familiar with each other at all."
He turned back and pointed to Zheng Quchi, introducing it to them: "This was made by Xiao Zheng. She didn't ask me or Xiao Qi to help at all. She was so efficient and capable that she could tell where this thing came from just by looking at it. She didn't even need blueprints."
"Her?" The bandits all looked at Zheng Quchi in surprise.
Zheng Quchi had been paying close attention to the accents and habits of these bandits, but it was difficult to make a judgment. Firstly, they rarely spoke, and secondly, the accents of the people who spoke were very mixed, not like they came from the same place.
Especially the phrases "mistress" and "seventh mistress" are another kind of sentence that is very proper but occasionally contains a few words with a local accent.
All she could be sure of was that they weren't from Fuxian County; their accents and food were different.
Before he knew it, he heard Xiao San exaggerating his abilities a bit too much. Zheng Quchi interrupted him, saying, "I'm a carpenter, so naturally I have some skills."
Stop talking, or you'll give yourself away. Who would be a good country craftsman who knows about military equipment? That's the job of military craftsmen.
"A woman, actually, can be a carpenter."
At first, they didn't believe her claim to be a carpenter, even though she had repaired a small cart. A small cart isn't difficult to repair, but now that she could assemble even these things, the facts were right in front of them, forcing them to believe her.
In order to gain their trust, Zheng Quchi naturally needed to come up with a reasonable explanation, which she had already prepared.
“In poor families, I learned and did whatever work could fill my stomach. I had no one to rely on since I was a child, and no one would protect me. So I survived entirely because of my strong character and ability to endure hardship. What men can do, I can also do. Although you may look down on me because I am a woman, I always believe that what men can do, women can do as well. Men and women are equally useful.”
They saw that this small woman, facing these powerful and vicious bandits, stood there stubbornly and defiantly, wanting to prove her abilities to everyone. This alone was enough to show that she was different from ordinary women.
Although they did not let down their guard against her, they also felt that she was indeed a useful person. For a moment, the bandits were speechless and fell into silence.
The men didn't know how to get along with a seemingly gentle and fair-skinned woman like Xiao Zheng, who was actually stubborn and earnest. They would kill enemies and form alliances, but they were troubled by someone like her whose identity was difficult to define.
I only questioned her a couple of times, and she launched into a long, tragic story of hardship and suffering. She's endured so much hardship at such a young age. Even though she's been through so much, she's still so hardworking, ambitious, and dedicated...
If she were to say a few more words, they probably still wouldn't know what to say and would just have to find somewhere to hide.
"It is quite useful, and more useful than a man."
Amidst a silent chorus of "I'm so damn stupid," Xing'an's distinctly clear voice rang out from behind.
He walked to Zheng Quchi's side, his tall figure swallowing up the last rays of the sunset, leaving only a shadow covering her.
Zheng Quchi instantly felt like a small animal being targeted by a wolf, his whole body covered in goosebumps.
"That's why I went to great lengths to bring you from Fuxian to my bandit's den..."
Zheng Quchi's heart pounded as he listened. He turned his head and drew out his voice. His overly long, curved eyes looked like two deformed scythes, both dangerous and alluring.
Oh no… These ambiguous words, these entangled postures, plus the fact that her body seems to inexplicably attract some perverted guys, could he… could he be planning to make her his bandit queen?!
Zheng Quchi quickly took a step back, but Xing'an saw through her actions first and moved forward in sync with her.
Now, not only Zheng Quchi thought so, but even the bandits were completely bewildered.
...Could they all have misunderstood? Did Xing'an bring this young carpenter not to their bandit den, but to prepare him for himself?
Just as Zheng Quchi couldn't stand the suffocating atmosphere any longer, she steeled herself and told him directly, "Actually, I got married a long time ago..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xing'an, catching his breath, finally finished his sentence: "...to become a carpenter."
Zheng Quchi: "..." His lips twitched violently.
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