The Crown Princess is busy fishing

The group stepped forward, and Lin Yuge asked with a puzzled look, "Mother, what's going on? What's wrong with my eldest brother?"

Xie Jingwan saw her husband and daughter rushing back.

Only then did he release Lin Qingzhou's ear, and said angrily:

"Look, he's fiddling with some medicine in the back room, I don't know how he did it."

Suddenly, there was a loud 'boom' in the room.

Now half of the wall has collapsed, the roof is gone, and the things inside the house are scattered everywhere.

If it weren't for his good fortune and lucky escape, he probably wouldn't be alive today.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but glare fiercely at Lin Qingzhou, his expression clearly showing lingering fear.

At this moment, Old Master Wen slowly withdrew his hand from Lin Qingzhou's wrist.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:

Fortunately, there is no serious injury, but the impact has caused some disorder in your blood and qi.

He needs to rest in bed for a while and recuperate properly to recover his strength.

After speaking, he raised his head, his eyes filled with doubt and inquiry, staring intently at Lin Qingzhou:

"What kind of medicine are you making that has caused such a huge commotion?"

The houses behind were so badly destroyed, it was as if they had been swept away by a storm.

Lin Qingzhou was also completely bewildered. He scratched his messy, bird's-nest-like hair and said with a look of annoyance:

"I'm just researching drugs to treat paralysis."

Seeing that the saltpeter had cooling properties, he thought it could relieve the pain and inflammation of the rheumatism, so he crushed the saltpeter first.

Furthermore, since sulfur has a certain penetrating property, it was thought that it might help the medicine penetrate deeper into the meridians.

They also took some and mixed it with saltpeter, but there was no obvious change after mixing the two.

I was feeling a bit down when I happened to glance at some charcoal nearby, which was meant to be used to start a fire for brewing medicine.

On a whim, I added a small pinch of charcoal powder, purely to see if it could trigger any new reaction.

Unexpectedly, a spark flashed, followed by a deafening roar.

Before I could react, a powerful force knocked me to the ground.

Lin Fanghai frowned and scolded:

"You child, you act so recklessly, daring to handle such dangerous things so casually. What if something goes wrong?"

Lin Qingzhou lowered her head, her face full of guilt:

“Father, I know I was wrong. I was just focused on making a breakthrough in pharmaceuticals and never expected it to turn out this way.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge's expression changed drastically.

She thought to herself, "Isn't this just gunpowder?"

In this world, gunpowder had never existed, yet she knew all too well its power and the upheavals it could cause.

She looked at her older brother with some surprise, wondering if this was really possible.

My brother was just making medicine, but he accidentally created this dangerous yet highly promising thing.

Standing to the side, Xiao Yunqing noticed the changing expressions on her face and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Yuge, what's on your mind? Why do you look like that?"

Lin Yuge came to her senses, hesitant, unsure whether she should tell him what was on her mind.

The matter of gunpowder is of great importance, with both advantages and disadvantages.

If it gets leaked, the consequences will be unimaginable.

But looking at Xiao Yunqing's concerned and puzzled eyes...

She knew that the only way to deal with the situation was to be honest with him.

But now was not the right time. She winked at Xiao Yunqing and whispered, "I'll tell you later."

Xiao Yunqing understood immediately and nodded slightly in agreement.

At this moment, everyone's attention returned to Lin Qingzhou.

Lin Yuge approached Lin Qingzhou, checked his injuries, and seeing that he was alright, comforted him:

"Brother, you should rest well and stop thinking about this. We'll handle the rest."

Although Lin Qingzhou was still shaken, seeing her sister's determined eyes, she could only temporarily put aside her worries.

Xie Jingwan hurriedly called to everyone, "Let's go, let's go out!"

I imagine everyone was quite shocked. Let's go to the side hall for some tea to calm our nerves and regain our composure."

Upon hearing this, everyone followed Xie Jingwan out in single file.

Lin Yuge then pulled Xiao Yunqing to the outdoor terrace.

He instructed Qianxia and Mo Nan to guard the entrance.

Lin Yuge then said to Xiao Yunqing with a solemn expression:

"Yunqing, your elder brother unintentionally created an extremely powerful object."

However, if used properly, this thing can be used to open up mountains and build roads, and to protect the country.

However, if it falls into the hands of those with ill intentions, it will surely become a weapon for murder and instigation of war.

As she spoke, she pointed to the ruins in the backyard.

"Look, it was just that my elder brother's unintentional attempt to make it caused such enormous damage."

If misused, its destructive power would be immeasurable.

Xiao Yunqing was taken aback at first, then his expression turned serious. After a moment of contemplation, he said:

"If such things are handled properly, they can indeed become important national assets."

Although the Lingnan region had just undergone a cleanup operation, the population was still complex.

We must keep this a secret while secretly investigating the properties of this medicine and finding a suitable method.

Perhaps they can be used to our advantage, to protect peace.

Lin Yuge was somewhat worried upon hearing this:

"Yunqing, will you report this matter to the imperial court?"

If the matter is reported to the emperor, the imperial court will send someone to take over, and there is a fear that the secret will be leaked during the process.

Moreover, if the visitor harbors ulterior motives, unforeseen changes may occur in Lingnan;

If I don't report it and instead privately study and control such a powerful object, I might be charged with treason if discovered."

After speaking, Lin Yuge frowned, her eyes filled with confusion and doubt, staring intently at Xiao Yunqing, waiting for his response.

Xiao Yunqing frowned, paced back and forth, and then said:

"This matter must not be handled rashly. The situation in the court is complex, and we do not yet fully understand the nature of gunpowder."

If we report this rashly, and control is seized and the virus falls into the hands of villains, chaos will surely ensue.

It would be better to investigate on our own first, and then report to the Emperor when we have made some progress and have a firm grasp of the situation. That would be the best course of action.

Lin Yuge nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with Xiao Yunqing's statement.

But he still couldn't hide the worry on his face:

"In that case, this investigation must be approached with utmost caution. Do you have any plans?"

Xiao Yunqing stopped, looked up into the distance, and after a moment's thought, said:

"I will arrange for someone to prepare for this in secret, so you can rest assured."

This is dangerous; remember to tell your older brother not to try it again.

"I understand, I'll remind him."

Afterwards, the two found everyone in the Lin family and gave them some instructions, and everyone gave the same story.

The villagers were told that Lin Qingzhou had accidentally added an unknown substance while refining medicine, which caused the furnace to explode.

After arranging everything, the group went back to build the ship.

On the way, Lin Yuge reminded Lin Fanghai:

"Father, Yunqing is preparing to study the gunpowder, once the formulation method is stable."

You could try using it on a crossbow; you might be surprised by the results.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fanghai suddenly understood.

He stroked his beard and pondered:

"That's a good idea. Bows and crossbows are powerful weapons for long-range combat. If we can use gunpowder, their power will be greatly increased."

However, the method of combining these elements still needs careful consideration.

The amount of gunpowder, the design of the triggering device, and the strength of the crossbow all need to be tested repeatedly. We must not rush things to avoid causing danger.

Once Yunqing had made some progress, I began to carry out this experiment.

The goal is to create a completely new and powerful weapon capable of intimidating the enemy.