The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

In the following days, both Zhao Zhen and Qin Wan became busy.

Xiao Jingrui has led his troops to Taizhou to fight against the pirates.

Urgent reports from Taizhou would be sent to Chang'an City every few days.

As the advocate of war, Zhao Zhen had to prepare for Xiao Jingrui and supply him with subsequent weapons and military supplies, so he was very busy.

He didn't have time to go to Yichun Palace all the time, so he asked Qin Wan and Little Lion to move to Cheng'en Palace.

Zhao Zhen worked in Lizheng Palace. When Qin Wan had time, she would bring him some soup or drinks.

The little lion would occasionally take the initiative to see Zhao Zhen and run to the outer hall where Zhao Zhen held meetings to wait for Zhao Zhen.

In Lizheng Palace, Zhao Zhen did not avoid Qin Wan when meeting with foreign officials.

But Qin Wan tried not to listen, mainly because she was also very busy and she was now expanding her workshop.

The improved loom is ready, and she plans to produce silk and cloth in the workshop.

The new loom's weaving speed is about 30 percent faster than before, and the fabrics woven are also denser and the stitches are smoother.

Minister Lu took the new loom and tried it out with the weaver, and was also greatly amazed.

Now the drawings of the new loom have been sent to the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau.

Therefore, Minister Lu looked at Qin Wan with an even higher opinion of her, and even hoped that Qin Wan could participate more in discussions, make generous contributions like before, or help come up with solutions.

But Qin Wan ignored all of this and left after delivering the gifts to Lizheng Palace.

The Qin family was granted a title, and the new house bestowed by the emperor was simply renovated.

Before moving, the two brothers of the Qin family came to the East Palace.

Qin Xiao and Qin Ting bowed to Qin Wan, and then told her what had happened at home during this period.

"Brother, are you getting used to your stay in the West Camp? Are your injuries healed?"

Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Awan, I'm fine. I met many people from the North in the West Camp. The soldiers in the West Camp are all soldiers who fought against the prince in the past. We are all from the North, so we get along well."

Qin Wan glanced at Qin Xiao with amusement, "You are a baron now, but you still hang out with those soldiers all day long. Don't you feel wronged?"

Qin Xiao immediately shook his head. "How could that be? I feel more comfortable in the West Camp. Besides, the soldiers are there. They are the ones fighting in the front. Only then can we get timely feedback on the weapons we develop."

Qin Ting also said at this time: "Awan, can you help me talk to my brother-in-law and let me go to Xiying as well?"

"Oh? You're not doing well in the Arms Depot?"

Qin Ting scratched his head and said, "It's a bit boring in the Military Equipment Bureau."

Qin Ting knew more about the situation in the Military Equipment Bureau. "Awan, my second brother and I didn't think much of our status at first, but the people in the Military Equipment Bureau treated us with many privileges for the sake of the Crown Prince. We used to have a lot of free time there."

Qin Wan understood. Of her two cousins, the eldest cousin was more tactful. It was okay when he was in the Military Equipment Bureau. "Second brother, if this is the case, I will talk to the prince and ask him to change your place."

Qin Ting nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to Awan."

After saying this, Qin Wan was concerned about Qin Xiao's marriage again. "Brother, the wedding is in ten days, and we have to move now. Time is tight, right?"

Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Awan, don't worry. The prince has given me a month's vacation to prepare for the wedding. I will personally oversee the moving matters and will complete them before the wedding."

Qin Xiao didn't expect that he could have a title. Although it was the lowest rank of baron, for the Qin family, who were originally blacksmiths, it was already a step to heaven.

At the same time, Qin Xiao was even more grateful to Qin Wan, "Awan, I will manage the Qin family well in the future, discipline the servants, and will not hold you back."

Qin Wan smiled and said, "Brother, from now on, our Qin family's door lintel will need your support."

After Qin Wan finished speaking, she looked at Qin Ting and said, "Second brother, what do you think of Qing'er?"

Zhao Qing is four years younger than Qin Ting, so he didn't think much about it. "She's a nice, lively little girl."

When Qin Wan heard Qin Ting's words, she knew that he was not smart, and she didn't think about it that way.

At the beginning, Zhao Qing stayed in the palace for almost a month, and Qin Wan took this opportunity to call Qin Ting to the palace so that the two could spend more time together.

Now Qin Wan received a reply from the Second Madam, who said that Zhao Qing did not reject Qin Ting and asked him to ask Qin Ting for his opinion.

Qin Xiao was not like his younger brother. When he heard what Qin Wan said, he immediately widened his eyes and asked in disbelief: "Awan, you are asking this question because you want to show it to Qin Ting."

Qin Wan nodded, "It's Qing'er from my second uncle's family!"

Qin Ting: “.........”

Qin Ting's face flushed, and after a long while he stammered, "Awan, is she... is she too young?"

Qin Xiao was thinking about their identities. "Awan, Second Uncle Zhao is now the Duke of Anguo. Isn't this family background too high? I'm afraid my second brother is not worthy of him!"

Qin Wan still tactfully talked about the fact that Zhao Qing's marriage had hit a snag in the capital, "Second brother, we are a family, that's why I said this. We can't control those aristocratic families who look down on Qing'er, but I hope to hear Li's true thoughts.

Qing'er is also my sister, and I have to be responsible for her. If you mind, just tell the truth."

Qin Ting shook his head like a rattle. "No, no, how could I look down on her? I just think she...she is too young."

Qin Ting had never thought about it in this way before, but now that Qin Wan mentioned it, he felt extremely embarrassed.

"Qing'er is already fifteen, and will soon be a marriageable girl."

Qin Xiao had already heard it, "Awan, has the Duke of Anguo's Mansion agreed? They have set their sights on my second brother?"

When Qin Ting heard his elder brother ask this, he also looked at Qin Wan with sharp eyes.

Zhao Qing looks similar to the second wife and is also a little beauty.

At this time, Qin Ting also wanted to know how Zhao Qing saw him, so he asked anxiously, "Awan, then...then how does she see me?"

Qin Wan smiled and said, "Of course, I got the confirmation letter from my side, so I asked my second brother what he thought. For two families to get married, it still depends on whether both sides like each other."

Qin Xiao already understood that there was nothing wrong with the girl and she was attracted to his younger brother.

So he bumped his brother's shoulder and said, "Tell me, do you agree?"

Qin Ting nodded with a red face, "If Zhao Qing likes me, I agree!"

Qin Ting used to think he would be single for the rest of his life, but now that a girl has suddenly taken a fancy to him, he feels very embarrassed.

Qin Wan invited the Qin brothers to have dinner in the East Palace before having them sent away.

As for the marriage between Qin Ting and Zhao Qing, they would have to wait until Qin Xiao's marriage was over and the two families sat together to discuss it.

At night, Zhao Zhen returned to Cheng'en Palace and was very surprised to hear that his second uncle was going to marry his cousin. "These two people don't seem to be a good match, right?"

Qin Wan glanced at Zhao Zhen in a reproachful manner, "Why are you not worthy? Do you think my cousin is of low status?"

Zhao Zhen shook her head, "Of course not, it's just that when we're together, it'll be weird for us to address each other by name!"