The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Waiting to leave from the He family.

The family returned to Tingtao Tower, and Xie Chengzhu immediately went up to them when he saw them come back.

"Sister, brother-in-law, how's it going? Is the He family easy to get along with? What do they think of Qingzhou?"

Xie Jingwan and Lin Fanghai exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

Xie Jingwan spoke first:

"The He family is very kind. Both Master He and his wife are reasonable and their every move exudes the air of a distinguished family."

During the conversation, it was clear that they greatly admired Qingzhou.

As she spoke, she looked at her daughter beside her, a smile appearing on her face.

"However, we still have to thank Yuge for today."

Lord He and Madam He praised her highly, and Qingzhou benefited somewhat from her influence.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge immediately shook her head.

"Mother, what are you saying! My elder brother clearly relied on his own talent and charm."

You don't know, Qingli is very satisfied with her eldest brother!

Lin Qingzhou was taken aback upon hearing this, recalling the appearance and voice of Miss He from earlier that day.

And those bright, lively eyes staring at him stirred a ripple in his heart.

Lin Fanghai shook his head and interrupted them with a smile:

"Don't rush to conclusions. Although the He family has a good impression of us, this marriage arrangement needs to be considered carefully."

We can't just look at the surface; we need to carefully consider the He family's intentions and also see what Qingzhou himself is thinking.

After all, this is a major life event and cannot be taken lightly.

This is only the first contact; we'll have to see how the He family reacts and what the two children think.

Meanwhile, the Ho family was also talking about them.

Mrs. He frowned slightly and said with concern:

"Master, you didn't see how nervous that Lin family boy was. He doesn't seem very shrewd; he's too straightforward."

He Chongguang, however, smiled broadly and said frankly, "Isn't that perfect? ​​You know your own daughter well."

If someone is too naive, they may suffer in the future if they marry someone with a deep and complex mind.

Lin Qingzhou is straightforward and honest; there won't be any hidden agendas when he's with Li'er.

After hearing this, Mrs. He nodded slightly, but still had some doubts:

"But honesty alone isn't enough to live a good life; you also need to be responsible and strategic to support a family."

He Chongguang gently patted her hand, comforting her:

"Don't be impatient. We've only just started. We'll pay more attention to things later."

Lin Qingzhou handled that situation with ease; though he lacked some shrewdness, he was not without courage and wisdom, and perhaps his potential is limitless.

Mrs. He sighed:

"Sigh! I've been to the Lin family's house before. You know what, they get along extremely well as a family."

If they truly become a family, Li'er should be able to live a relaxed and carefree life, unlike Wan Niang who is so repressed and has so many concerns even when visiting her parents' home.

Wan Niang's in-laws are constantly scheming against each other; it's heartbreaking to watch.

"Alright! It's because she can't stand up for herself. Every time she comes back, she gives you a bunch of complaints."

"Your good son-in-law coaxed her, and she lost her will again, going back home to continue to suffer." He Chongguang said somewhat angrily.

Mrs. He rolled her eyes at him:

"You, as a father, make it sound so easy."

Wan Niang was pampered by us since she was a child, and she is simple-minded. How could she adapt to such a complicated in-law family environment all at once?

Although Li'er is more clever than Wan Niang, she hasn't experienced these things before. How can we not worry about her?

He Chongguang snorted:

"I may worry about her, but I can't protect her under my wings forever."

Regarding this matter with the Lin family, we can offer some advice, but ultimately it depends on Li'er's own fate.

If she and Lin Qingzhou are truly destined for each other, they will naturally grow together and weather the storms of life together.

Mrs. He sighed helplessly:

"I only hope that Li'er can be luckier than Wan Niang, find someone who truly loves and cherishes her, and be able to hold her head high in the Lin family and live a comfortable life."

My heart is constantly in turmoil, fearing another mishap.

Since the meeting, Lin Yuge hadn't paid much attention to her elder brother's situation.

I only occasionally heard from my uncle that things were going well between him and He Qingli.

A year has passed in the blink of an eye.

At a port where the army is stationed, more than 300 brand-new warships are neatly arranged in the harbor.

The wooden planks of the ship gleamed in the sunlight, and the huge sails fluttered gently in the sea breeze.

Lin Yuge and Xiao Yunqing stood on the shore, looking at the majestic warships, filled with emotion.

Lin Yuge spoke first, her tone brimming with undisguised pride:

"Yunqing, the craftsmen worked day and night, meticulously crafting these warships."

Every piece of wood and every step of the process is imbued with painstaking effort.

Now that they can finally set sail, they will surely become a powerful asset in your maritime defense efforts.

Xiao Yunqing nodded repeatedly as he listened, his gaze always following the warships.

It took him a while to come to his senses.

Looking down at Lin Yuge's hair, which was slightly disheveled by the sea breeze, he gently tucked it behind her ear.

He gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips and said in a tender tone:

"Fisherman's Song, you've worked hard this year. Others only see the warship as majestic and awe-inspiring."

But few know how many days and nights you've spent coordinating craftsmen and verifying materials; every single task has been a labor of love.

Lin Yuge leaned on his shoulder and gently scolded him:

"Why say such things? You have the country and its people in your heart, and you are guarding the territory. I will do my best to accompany you."

Suddenly she remembered something and abruptly stood up straight.

She frowned slightly, her expression full of concern and expectation, and asked:

"How is your gunpowder research going?"

I've been thinking about it for a while now. A month ago, my dad was excitedly telling me that he had made a crossbow that could fire remotely.

At that time, I was eagerly anticipating the day when this treasure would come in handy.

Seeing her serious expression, Xiao Yunqing couldn't help but smile.

He reached out and grasped Lin Yuge's wrist, giving it a soothing squeeze.

"Don't worry! We've already achieved results."

During this period, the craftsmen studied and adjusted the equipment day and night, and finally lived up to expectations.

The ballista not only had a range far exceeding expectations, but its accuracy and power were also quite remarkable.

Once the Ordnance Bureau figured out the finished product, they immediately arranged for people to build it.

Several have already been built and installed on ships.

"Come on, I'll take you to see it right now."

After speaking, Xiao Yunqing naturally took Lin Yuge's hand.

His palms were warm and strong, carrying an unwavering determination that brooked no refusal, as he strode forward along the pier.

Along the way, the soldiers saluted the two men whenever they saw them, their eyes filled with respect.

Before long, they arrived at a warship heavily guarded by soldiers.

The ship's hull was majestic, gleaming with a cold, austere light in the sunlight.

The area was surrounded by sentry posts, with guards holding knives and swords standing tall and straight.

They watched their surroundings warily, not allowing any unauthorized personnel to approach even slightly.

Upon seeing Xiao Yunqing and Lin Yuge approach, they respectfully made way for them.

Xiao Yunqing stepped onto the gangplank first, turned around and reached out her hand to Lin Yuge. After firmly holding her hand, they walked together towards the depths of the ship's side.

Upon reaching the middle of the warship, several ballistae came into view.

The crossbow has a simple appearance. The barrel is made of thick cast iron with a bumpy wall and has not been finely polished.

The gun mount is made of solid logs, simply reinforced with a few iron hoops, and looks somewhat clumsy.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of gunpowder, and uncollected gunpowder bags and makeshift loading tools were scattered haphazardly on the ground.

It is clearly still in the initial stage of exploration and use.