This incident is also a very rare thing in the capital.
Who could have thought that Yan Ronghua tricked Sun into hanging herself? Who could have known that Pan Lan was actually a eunuch? A fraud? In the end, Yan Ronghua killed her husband and then committed suicide in the street... It was so full of twists and turns that it was hard to say what to say!
But no matter how surprised they were, they only dared to talk about it in private. After all, there was a clear decree before about Yan Shiyue's remarks about "harming relatives". Those who violated it would be "guilty of treason". Who would dare to talk nonsense?
Yan Shiyue accompanied Meng Min for two days, and then went to the palace to visit the old prince. Only then did he find time to go to the workshop to see the machines being made.
At first glance, she was stunned.
At that time, steel had not yet been refined. The main body of the sewing machine was mainly made of brass, the table was carved, the outer shell was also extremely delicate, and even the crank gear had patterns.
It was totally different from the mechanical and cold feeling she had imagined. Instead, it was like a work of art, full of charm everywhere, and it immediately fitted in with this era.
The workers have been trying it for a long time and haven't found any new problems. Yan Shiyue also tried it herself and found it very smooth. When she stepped on it, she felt like she was playing the piano!
Yan Shiyue's mood improved instantly. He praised the craftsman and Ren Zenan greatly, then asked Qu Sinian to write a user manual with pictures and texts. He also borrowed a group of workers from Meng Ji, and added the people already in the workshop. He asked them to practice and learn how to deal with some common problems, and then serve as a mobile team to teach people how to use the machine at home.
Then she went to the palace to find the queen.
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As soon as she told the story, the queen immediately became very concerned and complained to her: "Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
It's only the end of June and there are still ten days left. How can we say it earlier? Yan Shiyue watched her start to discuss with Jin Yu.
You know, the demonstration was held in front of all the officials, their wives and noble ladies on the Chinese Valentine's Day, and it was approved by the emperor, and it was represented by the Ministry of Commerce. This matter was a big deal in the harem, and it would be the kind that would cause a scramble if it were made public.
Yan Shiyue watched the two of them discuss this and that, and felt overwhelmed, so he said, "Anyway, you guys should decide quickly, because you still have to learn when the time comes."
The Queen said, "I see. Go and have fun first."
Yan Shiyue stood up and left. The Queen shouted behind her, "How many do you want?"
She said, "Any number is fine! You have the final say!"
Everyone left, and after hesitating for a moment, he came back and said, "The Crown Princess and the Fourth Prince's Consort will also come."
The Queen said, "I understand."
When she left the palace and returned home, she saw Meng Yiqiu waiting at the gate of the Duke's Mansion. As soon as he saw her, he came forward and said, "Ayue!"
This was the first time she had seen him since she got married.
Meng Yiqiu was dressed in a brocade robe and a jade belt around his waist, shining brightly, still walking like a banished immortal.
To be honest, she was impressed by Meng Er's looks. Although he was old, he was still very handsome. It was simply the case that "there is only one stone of beauty in the world, but Meng Erlang alone has eight buckets."
Well, Yan Shiyue started a new line...
Yan Shiyue had already forgotten about her asking someone to go and instigate him. She got off the horse and said with a smile, "Why are you here? Why don't you go in? What are you doing outside?"
Meng Yiqiu said elegantly: "I heard Huo Qijing is not at home? I came to see you."
No, what you said... Yan Shiyue held his forehead.
You look like a decent person, why don't you do anything?
Young Master Meng said calmly, "Everyone in the capital says that the scenery in your house is unique, but I haven't seen it yet! Can you take me around to have a look?"
Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "Ask Jiahe to take you around. It's boring for me to watch every day."
Meng Yiqiu asked: "Then you will treat me to dinner tonight?"
"Of course," Yan Shiyue said, "When you come to my place, I can still provide you with a meal."
Meng Yiqiu went there happily. Yan Shiyue took a shower and changed clothes, then went to wait in the hall. It was past dinner time, and Qingwei, Qu Sinian and others had returned. Meng Yiqiu came back excitedly, "It's really interesting! I'll come again in the future!"
Yan Shiyue introduced Qu Sinian and Gu Hengsha to him, and asked someone to serve the meal while asking, "Why did you think of coming to see me?"
Meng Yiqiu shook his fan and said embarrassedly, "I don't know who my mother heard gossip from, and she insisted that I come to you to ask for a job. Don't be angry, I'm not really here to ask for it, but she keeps saying it every day, and I really have no choice but to come here so that I can deal with her better when I go back."
Yan Shiyue suddenly remembered and exchanged glances with Qu Sinian.
Qu Sinian laughed and said, "Why didn't Meng Erlang take the examination when the Ministry of Commerce was taking place?"
Meng Yiqiu said, "Don't mention it. I wasn't in the capital at the time. If I were there, I would definitely take the exam! My brother didn't even take the exam. He said he was worried that no one would take care of the family business. I laughed at him, as if he would definitely pass the exam!"
He asked Yan Shiyue: "Ayue, will you take this exam again in the future?"
"Well," Yan Shiyue said, "I was thinking about this question as well. At that time, the Secretary of Commerce was actually a bit of an emergency, so the whole examination process was actually very hasty and sloppy. If I want to take the exam again in the future, I have to think carefully. It can't be much easier than the imperial examination, and I can't let people think that this is a 'shortcut'."
Meng Yiqiu asked, "Don't you need to have some honors?"
"That won't happen," Yan Shiyue said, "We won't be too strict in this regard."
Yan Shiyue asked someone to instigate him. She was just teasing him, so she didn't waste too much time. She smiled and said, "Actually, there is something you can do for me in a few days, but you can't join the Ministry of Commerce for the time being."
Meng Yiqiu asked, "What's the matter?"
Yan Shiyue said: "The Ministry of Commerce has made a device that can sew clothes quickly and neatly. I want to ask a few people to demonstrate it to people."
Meng Yiqiu was a businessman and did not think that men could not sew clothes, so he asked, "What does it look like?"
Yan Shiyue fooled him: "It's like a zither, tall. When it is used, it will definitely be very elegant and beautiful. That's why we want to find someone like you. Xiao Gu and Si Nian will also go. Do you know any good-looking young masters from aristocratic families? You can pick a few then."
Meng Yiqiu was very interested: "There aren't many men I'm on good terms with, but I know quite a few. Can I pick a few good-looking ones?"
He looked at Qu Sinian and said, "There should be many people like Mr. Qu, but there are no people like me."
Qu Sinian: “…”
What can he say? He doesn't make a living by his looks anyway.
Gu Hengsha smiled and said, "I am familiar with the Imperial College. I will go find a few people."
"It doesn't have to be too many," Yan Shiyue said, "Just find three or four each. Remember, it's just to help, don't force it."
Qu Sinian smiled and said, "You can't favor one over the other. How about this? I'll look at the officials in the court to see if there are any nephews or nieces that I like, or if there are any young officials in the Hanlin Academy, and I'll find three or four of them."
Yan Shiyue said: "Sure, the time will be after the Qiqiao Festival, around the end of July. Don't be too anxious. After all, the workshop manufacturing process can't be that fast."
Qu Sinian nodded and said, "When choosing someone, don't mention how good-looking they are. It will damage the reputation of the Prime Minister. Find another reason."
"That's easy," Gu Hengsha said, "Just say that my master wants someone who looks gentle, kind, noble, and obviously from a noble family, and who also looks like a good person."
Qu Sinian smiled and said, "Yes, this tone is very Prime Minister."
The two of them worked together to decide the matter, and Yan Shiyue didn't even have to say a word, which was quite worry-free.
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