Yan Shiyue is drawing a water-powered astronomical observatory.
This is an astronomical instrument invented in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is driven by water power from a clepsydra and integrates astronomical observation, astronomical demonstration and time-telling system. It is the pinnacle of astronomical instrument manufacturing history and is known as the world's earliest astronomical clock①.
This thing seemed amazing to the ancients, but it is not complicated to people today. When she was in college, there was a restored version on the campus. It was said to have a history of nearly a hundred years, and they visited it on the first day of school.
If this thing is really built, it will be two or three stories high, which is a huge project.
She explained it in detail to Emperor Ming Yan, who nodded slowly.
If it is really as she said, then the imperial calendar drawn up by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory will be more accurate.
So Emperor Ming Yan said seriously: "This thing can be regarded as your merit to atone for your sins!"
He found a way out for himself, walked down, and then instantly turned into a loving father, saying to her softly: "The mountain you want will be given to you after I have investigated it thoroughly. When the villain is brought to justice, all the jade he collected before will also be yours."
When Huo Qijing arrived, the father and daughter had already reconciled.
Seeing the prey hanging on Huo Qijing's horse, Emperor Ming Yan routinely disdained his son-in-law: "What? Did my little princess marry a hunter?" He patted the back of Yan Shiyue's hand: "Don't eat that. Come on, Aye will take you back to the palace."
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Huo Qijing is such a miserable man. Others only have one father-in-law, but he has two... He is tortured by one at work and despised by the other after get off work.
Yan Shiyue could only give him a helpless look and got on the carriage.
As soon as the father and daughter entered the palace, everyone got the news.
That night, after the second watch, a black shadow appeared silently in the residence of Xue Sen, the Grand Astronomical Observatory's Chief Astronomical Officer. The black shadow climbed up the tree, looked back and forth, and then lightly leaped into the courtyard.
The lights were still on in Xue Sen's study. Xue Sen paced back and forth like a trapped beast, the anxiety on his face barely concealed.
The man in black knocked on the window lightly, then pushed it open and jumped in.
Xue Sen was startled at first, but when he saw that it was him, he said anxiously, "She's been brought back! She's been brought back by the Emperor!"
The man in black responded calmly.
Xue Sen was about to cry: "I did everything you said! The emperor couldn't bear to part with her, it has nothing to do with me!"
"Master Xue," the man in black said calmly, "Why should Master Xue be so anxious? I naturally won't blame Master Xue for this."
Xue Sen breathed a sigh of relief: "Then what we agreed on..."
The man in black took out a cloth bag from his arms and threw it over: "Sir Xue, we will see you later." He turned over and jumped out.
Xue Sen hurriedly took the cloth bag, opened it and saw several silver bills inside. Xue Sen counted the amount, was ecstatic for a moment, and quickly put it away.
He blew out the candle, came out of the study, looked around, but couldn't find the servant.
Xue Sen cursed and was about to call for help when he felt a hand suddenly cover his mouth. Then he felt a pain on the back of his neck and passed out.
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Yan Shiyue stayed in the palace for one night.
To be honest, she felt much more comfortable when getting along with the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine was bright and cheerful, smart and sharp, and it was not difficult at all to talk to her.
But that feeling is more like best friends.
On the contrary, Meng Min is more like a biological mother to her.
So as soon as she returned home, she asked Linlang to help her pick out two pieces of jewelry so that she could go and please Meng Min.
Then someone came down to report that Yan Shirui had arrived.
Yan Shiyue was not surprised at all that he came over, because to Yan Chengyuan, this was a family matter and he would not show up in person. However, Yan Shirui was so worried that he took the initiative to take care of it without anyone telling him.
When they were in Fuyuan, Yan Shirui went over and said nothing. Now that he was home, he smiled and said, "Yuer, what do you think? You just got angry and had a fight, but it turned out to be so much trouble?"
Yan Shiyue raised her eyebrows.
Frankly, she took it well.
After all, she was once a person who dominated the hot search list for many years. Sometimes just a look from her could stay on the hot search list for three days.
She said very sincerely: "I'm sorry, I was wrong, I will do it again next time."
Yan Shirui said: "You can't just talk, you have to...what?"
He looked at her, and she told him with her eyes, "You heard it right and I said it right."
Yan Shirui held his forehead with his hand: "So, what do you think?"
Yan Shiyue said: "It is difficult to control one's temper. Of course, I was not so angry that I lost my mind, but I did not consider what would happen next."
"But even with so many things happening, I don't think I did anything wrong," she looked at him and said calmly, "If I dare to lose my temper, I dare to bear the consequences. I'm not Yan Shirui. I can't think twice before doing anything. What kind of life do I want to live... I mean, the freedom and comfort of life are also things that I need to stick to. If you want to teach me what to sacrifice and endure, I advise you not to waste your time. I don't approve of this way of living. I have my own way of dealing with people, and I don't plan to change."
Yan Shirui looked at her in surprise.
Before coming here, he really hadn't thought that the conversation would be out of his control.
Yan Shirui said seriously: "I don't quite understand. What you mean is that in weighing certain issues... your choice may be different from mine?"
"No," Yan Shiyue said, "What I mean is that how I want to live is up to me alone. The emperor, the public, my parents, brothers, husband, etc., have no say."
Yan Shirui was stunned.
"Don't you understand?" Yan Shiyue continued, "As a relative, I like each of you. I am willing to take on the responsibility of protecting you, willing to share everything I have, and willing to work hard to make you live a good life. However, I am who I am. I will not live the way you want me to, and I will not handle problems the way you want me to. This will be the case from the beginning to the future."
Yan Shirui was silent.
In fact, this is a typical superior thinking. Take Yan Chengyuan for example. He is a leader and protector at home. Naturally, he will not teach him how to do something. At most, he will just give suggestions.
But she is Yan Shiyue.
This young lady is too strong.
But if you think about it carefully, there doesn't seem to be anything difficult to accept.
Yan Shirui then asked her seriously: "What do you mean by telling me this? My father and I will not interfere with you."
"But there is still mother," Yan Shiyue said as a matter of course: "I hope you can make mother understand my thoughts. She is very good to me and I don't want to quarrel with her."
Yan Shirui glared at her: "Why don't you say it yourself?"
"I was planning to go by myself. I have all my jewelry ready."
She took out the jewelry from her bosom and said, "But didn't you just happen to come to my door? Then you can go. I'm not good at talking to women. When a woman cries, I get panicked and don't know how to persuade her. So it's better for you to go. Are you good at this?"
She gave him the jewelry.
Yan Shirui: “…”
Okay, Master Yan really knows how to appoint the right people to the right positions.
But to be honest, he really didn't feel at ease if she went alone.
Yan Shirui stood up resignedly. Yan Shiyue sent him out and instructed Ding Xiaoyan, "Go tell Meng Dansui that whenever the shop has new clothes, no matter how many there are, give me two of each first, and the money will be deducted from my share. Also, ask around for any famous jewelry shops, snack shops, clothing shops, etc. in Chang'an City, and ask them to send a batch to my mother every two or three days."
Yan Shirui had a complicated expression.
This way of pleasing someone is somewhat familiar! It seems that this is how men please their wives and concubines...
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