Yu Muyang took the drawings and looked them over. He said there were no problems, but the approximate cost still needed to be calculated.
Xie Yushu knew nothing about materials or anything like that, but she believed in trusting those she didn't trust. Since she had decided to use him, she entrusted him with all the work, only telling him to give her the final figures.
Over the next two days, Xie Yushu went to check on Zheng Dacheng's progress with the hidden arrows and repeating crossbows during the day, and in the afternoon she and Xiao Haitang went to the county school to pick up Chu Jinyu after school, and then took him to Han Zhongyu's residence, while also asking him how he was doing at the county school!
Chu Jinyu adapted quite well. Not only could she apply what she learned to other situations, but she also made a good friend and never mentioned not wanting to go to school again!
At the beginning of the year, Han Zhongyu was not busy at all and left the office relatively early. For two or three days in a row, Xie Yushu would see Chu Jinyu off and then have a meal at Han's residence before returning to the manor.
Xie Yushu originally planned to stay with Chu Jinyu for a few more days to help him adjust, but plans can't keep up with changes. The Emperor summoned her to the palace to treat the Eighteenth Prince!
Upon receiving the imperial edict, Xie Yushu made many guesses in her mind, the first of which was whether Consort Chu had written it!
Thinking this, he looked at Han Zhongyu, who remained silent for a moment before saying...
"I didn't mention your medical skills in my greetings, so I suppose it's from those spies from a few days ago!"
However, it is true that the Eighteenth Prince is in poor health! If you can cure him, I hope you will lend a helping hand!
"The Eighteenth Prince? The one who gambled the amber on you?"
Xie Yushu suddenly remembered that Han Zhongyu had mentioned eighteen when she saw amber on Han Zhongyu's antique shelf.
Han Zhongyu nodded.
"Yes, he was the late emperor's eighteenth son, the youngest prince. He was granted the title of Prince Xiaoyao at birth and named Xuanyuan Che. He was the Empress Dowager's biological son."
The Emperor had also been raised by the Empress Dowager's side, so he treated Prince Xiaoyao quite well.
The emperor's eldest son has already been enfeoffed as the Prince of Kang. To make it easier to distinguish, most people in the capital call the Eighteenth Prince "Little Imperial Uncle".
When the late emperor was alive, a palace coup occurred. The empress dowager shielded the late emperor from a knife and was injured, which caused Xuanyuan Che to be born prematurely. Moreover, Xuanyuan Che was born with a knife wound on his chest!
Despite the imperial physicians' best efforts to save him, he was left with a heart condition and his health was never good.
He and I were both teacher and friend. He was weak and was spoiled by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. He didn't like to study and spent his days playing with cats and dogs, which drove away several tutors. The Emperor probably thought I looked serious, so he asked me to teach him for a year!
Although he was spoiled and mischievous, he was clear-headed and not unlikeable!
Moreover, he is somewhat childish, seemingly mischievous but not very daring. If he refuses to cooperate when you go for a checkup, you can scare him a little, and he will probably listen!
Well, if possible, I hope he can get better!
"Um... I need to see him in person before I can say anything. After all, I'm a doctor, not a god!"
But I will do my best!
Xuanyuan Che: You've exposed all my secrets just like that, great! Having you is truly my blessing!
Han Zhongyu also knew that getting involved with the royal family was troublesome, and said...
"It's alright if I can't see the problem. I will write a memorial to the Emperor explaining the situation!"
"Let's not write it yet. I haven't even gone there, but you've already brought up the unpleasant things. The Emperor and Empress Dowager might think I'm not doing my best, and it will only implicate you!"
You said the current emperor is a wise ruler! I reckon even if I can't cure the Eighteenth Prince, they won't make things difficult for me!
"Hmm! The Emperor won't make things difficult for you at this time. I'm actually more worried about whether this is Consort Chu's doing. You need to be careful."
Also, since you are unfamiliar with the capital, I will have Lanting send a bodyguard to accompany you back. If you encounter any problems, you can ask him first. If he cannot solve them, you can take the jade pendant I gave you to the Han residence to find my elder brother or my grandfather!
In short, no matter what happens, protect yourself first!
Seeing his alarmed expression, Xie Yushu couldn't help but laugh.
"It's not that serious!"
The capital is not a den of dragons and tigers. No matter how powerful Consort Chu is, I am not a pushover. My aunt Su is from the palace and knows at least a good part of what happens there.
Besides, the Emperor is counting on me to make money; he wouldn't cut off his own purse right now!
Also, I've prepared a trump card; it's enough to save my life!
"What's your trump card?"
Seeing Xie Yushu speaking so mysteriously, Han Zhongyu couldn't help but ask.
"Why don't you come with me and see for yourself?"
After Xie Yushu finished speaking, she took Han Zhongyu directly to find Zheng Dacheng. Zheng Dacheng was testing the accuracy of the repeating crossbow. When he saw Han Zhongyu and Xie Yushu arrive, he immediately used the newly fired repeating crossbow to greet them.
Han Zhongyu was immediately drawn to the repeating crossbow, picked it up and examined it, and exclaimed in surprise...
"Can this crossbow fire in rapid succession?"
"Yes, I call it a repeating crossbow. I originally wanted to make a batch for the defense of the manor, but then I thought that if I didn't hand it over, it might cause trouble. So I plan to bring the blueprints of the repeating crossbow directly to the Emperor this time. Even if I can't cure the Eighteenth Prince, he wouldn't do something like eating from a bowl and then cursing his mother, would he?"
"When you go to the capital, please don't speak so casually!"
Han Zhongyu listened and gave her a word of advice, then picked up the repeating crossbow and tested it.
“What you did was indeed appropriate. This kind of weapon is much more effective for defending the city. If you don’t hand it over, you’ll be accused of hoarding it. This is a serious matter. If someone frames you, you could lose your head!”
But if you present it, it will be a great achievement!
Saving your life is no problem!
But you still need to be careful in everything you do!
"I know! I'm not stupid!"
Oh, right, I don't just have that one thing, I also have hidden darts. These are concealed weapons, so you don't need to hand them over, right? I'll hunt down a batch and give you some later. Arm your guards and protectors too, since we're in the same boat now, our fighting strength can't be too different!
After Xie Yushu finished speaking to Han Zhongyu, she asked Zheng Dacheng if the hidden arrow had been made. Zheng Dacheng then asked his apprentice to bring the finished hidden arrow to Xie Yushu.
Xie Yushu picked up the hidden arrow and took Han Zhongyu to the training ground to test it out. At a distance of thirty meters, the hidden arrow shot out and pierced the target three inches deep. If it were a person, they would be seriously injured even if they didn't die.
The guards and bodyguards who came with them all had their eyes shining, and they all asked when they could each have a set. With this, wouldn't they be invincible?
"You'll have to ask Master Zheng about this. If you want to use it quickly, go help Master Zheng whenever you have free time!"
As soon as Xie Yushu said this, some people immediately turned around and went to assist Zheng Dacheng.
Xie Yushu couldn't help but sigh: Men's passion for weapons knows no time or space!
Seeing that half the people had left, including some of his guards, Han Zhongyu said helplessly...
"I'm not in a hurry, but you, who are you planning to take with you to the capital? Try to get a full complement of people with you as soon as possible!"
Xie Yushu said upon hearing this
"This time I plan to take Aunt Su, Nanxing, Chunyu, Xiahe, Qiushuang, and Dongxue with me."
In addition, we'll bring Zhou Yi, Jin Ge, Mu Li, and Tian Shui. We'll leave a few people behind in the capital to rent a shop and supply glass products exclusively to the mall!
"To start a business, I need a shop in the capital; after all, I'm still an imperial merchant!"
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