Chapter 112 Zhao Lingmeng Met Deputy Commander Fan
Zhao Lingmeng woke up early that morning, ate breakfast with the two children, and watched them go out to play. Then she took Chunqing and Chunguang and prepared to take the secret passage to the farm in the woods behind. Zhao Lingmeng's goal today was to see the level of the better weapons in this dynasty.
Chunqing touched the headboard of the bed where Zhao Lingmeng had slept these days, found a flower stamen with different carvings and pressed it, then he saw the floor diagonally opposite the bed opening downwards.
Chunguang took the lead, holding a torch, and walked in front, followed by Zhao Lingmeng in the middle, and Chunqing at the end. After she came in, she pressed the door on the wall below. Zhao Lingmeng saw that the place they came down from was closed.
Zhao Lingmeng surveyed the narrow underground passage by torchlight. Seeing the crude craftsmanship, she was genuinely worried it might collapse, burying the three of them. "Is it really necessary to be so cautious? No one should be able to see us if we walk on the ground, since we're all inside the woods."
"My princess, the emperor said that your safety is the top priority. You walk from outside to the farm behind every day. After a long time, someone with ulterior motives will eventually discover you." Chunguang explained to Zhao Lingmeng while holding a torch and carefully lighting the way inside.
"Oh, I understand, but I'm really worried this tunnel will collapse." Zhao Lingmeng missed the electric lights and cement from her previous life. She didn't know when she'd have the time and energy to try something new. Should she try setting up a biogas generator on the farm first?
Chun Qing saw that the princess hadn't said anything after she finished speaking, so she could only explain: "Don't worry, princess. Although this secret passage was built in a hurry and looks very rough, it was dug by very reliable craftsmen. It won't collapse. And it should be further refined in the future."
Chunqing planned to report this matter later. Since the princess had raised concerns, they would be responsible for resolving them. Perhaps because the secret passage was not good, the princess no longer liked to go there. She had been with the princess for a few days and had discovered that she was truly a person of great talent. If someone like this didn't go there once, it would be a loss for them.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't know that Chunqing had already thought about a lot in a short while. She just listened to Chunqing's explanation and could only helplessly say "hmm". She didn't have the conditions to do what she was thinking about now. At least she had to research weapons very well first, and the country and the surrounding areas were stable before she could have the mood to do these things. Otherwise, she was afraid that the emperor would think she was not doing her job properly.
"Princess, you will soon meet Deputy Commander Fan, who is in charge of guarding that manor. He is responsible for all matters concerning that manor, and he will be your liaison for any issues. However, the Emperor has instructed that any professional issues will fall under your jurisdiction. Don't be afraid of him, he is quite loyal."
Chunqing tried her best to glorify Deputy Commander Fan, but in fact she was also quite afraid of him. Deputy Commander Fan looked bright and handsome, but he was extremely ruthless. There was basically no one in the secret guards who was not afraid of him. The key point was that he was also a guard of the light, and he had a status around the emperor, which was fundamentally different from them.
When Zhao Ling heard Chun Qing emphasize this person again, she knew that this person must be no simple character. Chun Qing was even afraid that she could not control him, so she repeatedly emphasized that she could control him. Zhao Lingmeng could only appreciate it and say that she understood.
In reality, Zhao Lingmeng wasn't afraid of this so-called Deputy Commander Fan. She was a researcher, and she didn't have any other motives. As long as he could cooperate with her, it wouldn't be a problem for him to listen to her on certain matters. But if he tried to manipulate her, she would chop off his claws. She still had some confidence in this.
Zhao Lingmeng remained silent throughout the journey, concentrating on the path beneath her feet. The three of them walked for about the time it took for an incense stick to reach the end of the path. Chunguang stepped forward and knocked a few times in a rhythmic pattern, and the wall at the end opened from that side.
Only then did Zhao Lingmeng realize it was a door, not a wall. Such craftsmanship was truly remarkable. The wisdom of the ancients truly could not be underestimated. Regardless of Zhao Lingmeng's thoughts, she maintained a calm expression.
She followed Chun Guang out of here and saw that they were in a room. There were also several people standing in the room wearing ordinary people's clothes. Zhao Lingmeng knew from their posture that they had received professional training.
When those people saw Zhao Lingmeng, they bowed and said, "Greetings to Princess Funing."
Zhao Lingmeng waved her hand, signaling them to stand. Then, she looked over to the group of people who were saluting. Standing next to them was a man dressed like a young master from a wealthy family. He was incredibly handsome, on par with her divorced husband. But he felt even more dangerous.
"Commander Fan, we look forward to working together happily." Zhao Lingmeng looked at Fan Yong and greeted him with a smile.
Fan Yong had imagined various scenarios for meeting Princess Funing, but he was still taken aback by her businesslike attitude. He smiled and said, "I'm the deputy commander. I'll be relying on Princess Funing for my care from now on. Princess Funing, please come this way."
"Okay, let's take care of each other." Zhao Lingmeng was not afraid at all. To some extent, they were in a cooperative relationship, so what was there to be afraid of!
Zhao Lingmeng glanced at the sword on Deputy Commander Fan's waist and asked curiously, "Deputy Commander Fan, would you mind letting me see the sword on your waist?"
Fan Yong didn't think Princess Funing's request was abrupt, so he took it off and handed it to her directly.
Zhao Lingmeng took the sword in his hand and looked at it. He felt that it was not sharp enough and was far inferior to those in later generations. "How good is this sword among your weapons?"
"I like it the most." As soon as Fan Yong said this, Zhao Lingmeng understood, the highest level.
The two chatted for a while, and then they arrived at the manor's courtyard. Zhao Lingmeng wanted to test the sword's hardness and toughness, but she wasn't familiar with Deputy Commander Fan, and she didn't want to destroy someone else's sword on their first meeting. She wasn't there to cause trouble.
Zhao Lingmeng handed the sword in his hands to Fan Yong with both hands, and then said, "First, take me to see the weapons you have prepared. Then, find two people with strength similar to those ordinary soldiers to help me test those weapons."
Seeing Princess Funing like this, Fan Yong thought she was going to try out her sword, but she held back and returned it to her. He thought Princess Funing was a person of measure.
Regardless of what Fan Yong was thinking, he still smiled and replied, "Everything is ready for you, Princess. Let's go over there and take a look."
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