Of course Chu Zhenglin would speak up for Chu Miaoyin. Even though they were siblings, their status was so different that there was a natural barrier between them. Therefore, Chu Zhenglin would do his best to protect Chu Miaoyin's image. After all, his sister had bullied Chu Fan quite a bit in the past.
If His Majesty the Emperor still holds a grudge, then his sister may lose her position as the head of the textile factory.
While Chu Fan and Chu Zhenglin were talking, Chu Miaoyin also heard someone's voice outside the textile factory. When Chu Miaoyin opened the door to check, she was surprised to find that it was her two brothers standing outside.
But it didn't take long for him to come back to his senses and bowed to Chu Fan, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Chu Fan smiled and said, "The sister who used to dare to point at me and scold me has now become so humble and polite that it makes me feel a little uncomfortable."
Chu Miaoyin heard Chu Fan teasing her, and knew that her brother didn't hold a grudge against her because of the past unpleasantness. A smile appeared on her face, and then she bowed to Chu Zhenglin and said, "Greetings, big brother."
Chu Zhenglin also quickly returned the greeting and said, "No need to be so polite, sister."
Chu Miaoyin asked Chu Fan, "I wonder if His Majesty came to the textile factory today because of something that requires their cooperation?"
Chu Fan said without any further ado, "I came here today to buy some sheepskin from the textile factory to make an item."
Although Chu Miaoyin didn't know what Chu Fan was going to do with the sheepskin, which was of no use to him, she immediately responded, "If His Majesty needs it, just send a eunuch from the palace to inform him. The textile factory will then prepare the required sheepskin and send someone to deliver it to the palace."
Chu Fan was very impressed by the change in Chu Miaoyin. Chu Fan knew that the change in Chu Miaoyin's attitude towards him was not only because he became the emperor, but also because she was the emperor's sister and could become one of the persons in charge of the textile factory. This also made her very grateful to Chu Fan.
You have to know that in this world, women basically have no chance to hold any official position, let alone women from the royal family of Wei.
Of course, all this changed after Chu Fan became emperor. He not only established a women's health team so that women could learn medicine and save lives, but also opened a textile factory so that women could have a skill to support themselves even without relying on men. Chu Miaoyin was very grateful for these changes.
Of course, Chu Fan went to the textile factory in person to buy sheepskin. On the one hand, it was to check the situation of the textile factory. On the other hand, it was because the requirements for sheepskin in making hot air balloons were extremely special, and he had to select it personally to ensure the quality.
After exchanging pleasantries with Chu Miaoyin for a while, Chu Fan went straight to the point and asked Chu Miaoyin to take him to the place where the sheepskins were stored to choose some.
When Chu Fan finished selecting the sheepskins and was about to pay and leave, Chu Miaoyin said, "Your Majesty, the entire textile factory belongs to you and the court. Besides, there's no need to count the small amount of money for just some worthless sheepskins."
Chu Fan frowned upon hearing this. Perhaps other emperors in other countries on Shengwu Continent, or even in Wei, would consider this situation perfectly normal. Even if the emperor wanted treasures from the ministers' homes, they wouldn't dare ask for money. Furthermore, this textile factory was jointly owned by the royal family and the imperial court, so it was highly unlikely that Chu Fan, the ruler of Wei, would be asked to pay.
But Chu Fan really didn't like this. He knew that if he set such a precedent, then after he completed his mission and returned to Blue Star, the emperor who would inherit the throne would follow suit. At that time, it was very likely that he would not get some worthless sheepskins, but priceless treasures.
Chu Fan said to Chu Miaoyin seriously, "Miaoyin, I know you mean well, but the state has its own laws and the family has its own rules. Although the textile factory was funded by me and the court, you are the one who manages it. No matter who comes to the textile factory to take any items, they should pay according to the market price. This is the only way to ensure the normal operation and fairness of the textile factory.
If I take these sheepskins from the textile factory without paying, then will other ministers in the court also be able to take items from the textile factory without paying? After all, your Majesty has set such an example for them.
"And I don't lack this little money. What I want is for the court to strictly abide by the rules I set. Only in this way can the State of Wei prosper and the people live a better life."
Chu Miaoyin immediately understood what Chu Fan meant after hearing his words, and her admiration for him increased even more. She had originally thought that Chu Fan was like other emperors who didn't care about such trivial matters, but today, Chu Fan used his actions to show Chu Miaoyin what the true way of an emperor was.
Chu Miaoyin immediately said to a female worker beside her, "Go calculate the price of the sheepskin His Majesty has selected according to the market price, and then bring it to His Majesty for payment."
After hearing what Chu Miaoyin said, the female worker immediately did as she was told. Not long after, she came back with the calculated price.
After paying the money for the sheepskin, Chu Fan encouraged Chu Miaoyin a few words and then left the textile factory.
After Chu Fan's guards brought the sheepskins back to the palace, Mu Xi and the other women, who had not said anything much throughout the whole process, started asking Chu Fan about the purpose of buying these sheepskins. Of course, Chu Fan would not hide it and frankly told Mu Xi and the others that these sheepskins were used to make hot air balloons.
Even though Chu Fan briefly explained the principles and uses of hot air balloons, Mu Xi and the others were still confused. Chu Fan did not say anything more but instead led Mu Xi and the other women to sew a hot air balloon together.
After three days, the first version of the hot air balloon was finally completed. When Chu Fan decided to conduct a test flight himself, Eunuch Li stepped forward to stop Chu Fan.
Eunuch Li said respectfully, "Your Majesty, although I have great confidence in the safety of the hot air balloon you built, ascending to the heavens with the help of external objects has never happened in the Shengwu Continent in thousands of years. So, Your Majesty, please allow me to test-fly it. After all, your safety is crucial to the future of the entire Wei State."
After listening to what Eunuch Li said, Chu Fan compared his own martial arts strength with Eunuch Li's in his mind, and then he agreed with Eunuch Li's suggestion.
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