Yi Shuihan was taken aback by the power of the cannon that Xiao Qingyin had mentioned.
"Iraqi weapons are incredibly powerful..."
He almost immediately realized that if it weren't for the ocean separating them, Iraq would probably have already attacked.
Before they could even feel relieved, Xiao Qingyin poured cold water on their hopes.
“They not only have cannons, but also powerful ships capable of long voyages and a growing ambition for expansion. If Xi Kingdom stands still, it will be attacked sooner or later.”
Her tone was so firm, as if such a thing had actually happened before.
Yi Shuihan suddenly had a thought: Could she be from some major overseas country?
This explains why her suturing technique is so unique, almost like a system in itself, and why she speaks foreign languages.
Her country must be even more powerful than Iraq, as evidenced by her indifferent attitude towards artillery.
So, she came to Xi Kingdom to learn about its customs and culture so that they could better take over the place when their army invaded in the future?
Besides this, Yi Shuihan couldn't think of any other reason. It couldn't possibly be that he came here for sightseeing, could it?
He suddenly felt a sense of crisis. Xi Kingdom was rich but not strong, no different from a three-year-old child carrying a gold brick through a bustling market. It was unaware that it was being watched by many great powers.
The people who bought the cannons had known about the existence of Iraq for a long time, but they kept it a secret and even made transactions with them in private.
The eight cannons have disappeared and could appear outside the city at any moment, pointing their cannons at the city walls.
The Kingdom of Xi appears to be living a life of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it is fraught with crises.
He must report this matter to His Majesty as soon as possible.
Yi Shuihan immediately sent someone to bring paper and pen, asking the craftsmen to draw a sketch of the cannon.
"I'll go and report this. Yi Wu will send you back."
Yi Shuihan rolled up the sketch scroll and said to Xiao Qingyin.
Xiao Qingyin nodded and asked, "Can I continue talking to them?"
"what ever."
Anyway, he couldn't understand what they were talking about, and how much information she could get was entirely up to her conscience.
Being constantly controlled by others is not a solution.
On the way to the palace, a thought flashed through Yi Shuihan's mind: he had to get Xiao Qingyin to teach him English.
...
To Xiao Qingyin's surprise, these four craftsmen had traveled by ship from the Kingdom of Yi to an island nation in the southeast, and then transferred to a merchant ship from the Kingdom of Xi.
The people of Yi have never been to Xi.
No wonder Yi Shuihan had never heard of the Kingdom of Yi.
Xi Kingdom is truly a place where hidden talents abound. Someone actually managed to sever the ties between two great powers single-handedly and reap the benefits.
Who could it be?
Was he a maritime merchant or a court official?
Xiao Qingyin was unfamiliar with the powerful and influential figures of Xi Kingdom, let alone this hidden big shot.
The other party's purpose was quite obvious.
Even cannons have been transported to the capital region; the day when the enemy besieges the city is surely not far off.
She just wanted to live a quiet life, make money, and support a handsome man. How did she end up getting involved in this messy power struggle?
We need to reflect on this carefully.
Xiao Qingyin returned to the Yun residence with a slightly somber mood.
Han asked with concern, "Have you encountered something troubling you?"
"No, no."
Xiao Qingyin quickly shook her head, banishing those sordid thoughts from her mind and putting on a smiling face.
"I got back a bit late, and I was worried that the noodles you made had clumped together."
"Don't worry, I just made these noodles, I guarantee they'll be chewy and smooth."
Han brought the noodles over.
A long noodle, neatly coiled in the bowl, is sprinkled with some chopped green onions.
Xiao Qingyin slurped and ate the whole noodle in one go.
"Grandma, your cooking is so good. This is the best longevity noodles I've ever eaten."
"I'll make it for you again next year."
"Okay, I want to eat this until I'm eighty."
"Haha, you silly child..."
After dinner, I ate a bunch of fruits and vegetables, and my stomach was so full.
It was time to go to bed, but Xiao Qingyin was still wide awake.
I decided to get up, put on my clothes, and read a storybook.
Suddenly there was a knocking sound at the window, and the lamp wick fell down with a "snap".
Are you asleep?
A deep, pleasant voice rang out.
Xiao Qingyin's heart, which had been pounding, finally settled down.
She opened the window and smiled, "Ah Jiu, you've come so late, are you trying to offer yourself up?"
Yi Shuihan: "..."
Can't she be serious for once?!
"I want to ask you if you can teach me English."
"Of course," Xiao Qingyin said with a smile. "Besides English, is there anything else you'd like to learn?"
So generous?
Yi Shuihan was somewhat surprised.
"What else can you do? Besides medicine and cooking?"
He wasn't interested in either of those things.
Xiao Qingyin leaned closer and chuckled softly, "My skills in bed are pretty good too."
Yi Shuihan's fair and handsome face instantly turned as red as blood.
His deep, narrow phoenix eyes glared angrily at Xiao Qingyin.
He was speechless for a long time.
Xiao Qingyin enjoyed watching his embarrassed and annoyed expression.
Feigning surprise, she said, "Could I have misunderstood? You brought me fruit and came to see me in the middle of the night. I thought you were here for a secret rendezvous."
Yi Shuihan: "!!!"
He belatedly remembered the custom of throwing melons and fruits to express love, and his thin face almost couldn't hold back.
"Don't overthink it! I didn't mean that!"
Xiao Qingyin looked disappointed.
"You won't learn English well if you do it this way."
Yi Shuihan: "???"
What does this have to do with learning English?!
"There are a lot of words in English that start with F, and they're really dirty. If you can't even stand sweet talk, you probably wouldn't want to learn those words either."
Yi Shuihan: "..."
Are you sure you're not just seriously trying to fool him?
Xiao Qingyin chuckled.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Since everything's alright, you can go back now. I'm going to sleep."
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