The Crown Princess is busy fishing

After making the decision, Lin Yuge immediately went to the ship owner to inquire about the price.

After some questioning, they finally found the ship owner and his party on a platform above the dock.

He was wiping his sweat and talking to several well-dressed people in front of him.

Lin Yuge felt a slight tightness in her heart, wondering what had happened, but she still stepped forward.

He gave a slight bow and politely said, "Master, excuse me. I would like to inquire about the price of that pine boat."

The ship owner turned around, looking slightly anxious, and waved to Lin Yuge.

"Young lady, this is not the time to talk about this. Please wait a moment."

Lin Yuge had no choice but to stand aside and observe quietly.

Lu Ziheng suddenly stepped forward.

He called out in that direction with a look of surprise, "Yun Qing, what are you doing here?"

The leader frowned and looked over at the sound.

Seeing that it was Lu Ziheng, he relaxed slightly, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes, and spoke softly.

"Cousin! Things have been turbulent at sea lately. The military is preparing to build a fleet, and I've come to check on the progress of the ship construction."

"What are you doing here?"

Lin Yuge then got a clear look at the man; he was handsome with striking features, including sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.

He was dressed in a long black robe, his posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his temperament was cold and extraordinary.

Like an unyielding iceberg, it inspires both awe and wonder.

She immediately remembered who this person was: the Lingnan military governor who had helped her during her exile.

I never expected to run into him here.

He hurriedly replied, "Young Master Yun, it was because my elder brother and I wanted to buy a boat that Brother Lu brought us here."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing looked over with some confusion, "You know me?"

"~~"

Lin Yuge smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Young Master Yun, have you forgotten that you saved my daughter's family outside Shaoguan?"

After a long while, he said, "You are Lord Lin's family members!"

Xiao Yunqing then looked enlightened.

Somewhat embarrassed, he said, "I'm sorry, you all looked very different back then compared to now."

Lin Qingzhou stood aside and nodded nonchalantly, saying, "Yes, we certainly didn't look very good back then, so it's no wonder you didn't recognize us, Prince Yun."

At this point, the ship owner cautiously asked, "Sir, what should we do next?"

Xiao Yunqing did not respond to him.

Mo Nan, standing behind him, reminded him, "Master Zeng, our master doesn't know anything about shipbuilding! You made a promise back then."

"Now that this ship is in trouble, if you don't hurry up and find a solution, who else are you waiting for to come to the rescue?"

"Do you think my master is easy to fool? If this messes up important matters, you won't have enough heads to chop off."

The ship owner was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

He quickly bowed and said, "Please calm down, sir. I will find a way to resolve this as soon as possible and will not delay your important business."

Lu Ziheng asked curiously, "Mo Nan, are you in trouble?"

"Yes, young master, seeing that the pirates in the Southern Ryukyu Islands are becoming increasingly rampant, I want to send troops to wipe them out as soon as possible."

"It's just that the warships haven't arrived yet, so I came to check on the situation."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge stepped forward.

With his eyes fixed on the ship ahead, he said, "Master Zeng, did your ship encounter a problem during the sea trial? Is the speed not reaching the expected level, and is it unstable even when accelerating slightly?"

The ship owner's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "What you say is absolutely right, young lady. That was indeed the case during the ship's trial voyage."

"We are also troubled by this, and we don't know where the problem lies. How did Miss Lin figure it out?"

Lin Yuge slowly paced around the warship, carefully observing its various parts.

After a moment, she spoke up: "There may be some oversights in the design of this warship. You see, although the lines of the hull seem smooth, the curvature of some key parts is not reasonable enough."

"When water flows through these places, it creates unnecessary turbulence, which increases resistance and affects speed."

"Furthermore, although the material of the sails may seem tough, it may actually be too heavy and difficult to raise fully when the wind is weak, so it is difficult to increase the speed."

"But once the speed is increased slightly, the weight and lack of flexibility of the sails will cause uneven force distribution, which will make the boat unstable."

"In addition, there may be problems with the bottom structure of the warship. If the bottom is not smooth enough, it will generate additional resistance during navigation, affecting speed and stability."

The ship owner nodded repeatedly as he listened.

Although she looked like a young girl, I had some doubts.

However, he still showed admiration and asked, "Does Miss Lin have a solution?"

Lin Yuge pondered for a moment and said, "The ship owner can first have the craftsmen re-polish and reshape the key parts of the warship."

"To make its lines more in line with the flow pattern of water and reduce the generation of turbulence."

"For the sails, we could consider replacing them with lighter and stronger materials, and at the same time optimize their structural design so that they can perform better under different wind conditions."

"As for the bottom of the warship, experienced craftsmen can be asked to perform fine polishing and treatment to make it as smooth as possible to reduce water resistance."

The ship owner nodded repeatedly, his last remaining doubts dispelled.

He was overjoyed and immediately set about arranging for the craftsmen to make improvements based on Lin Yuge's suggestions.

"Wow, I never expected Miss Lin to know how to build ships. Master, we don't have to worry anymore." Mo Nan said with delight as he watched Lin Yuge solve the problems one by one.

A hint of approval flashed in Xiao Yunqing's eyes, and she nodded slightly, saying, "Indeed, it's quite good. Master Lin's skills in the art of objectification are already superb, but I didn't expect Miss Lin to be so proficient in shipbuilding as well."

Lu Ziheng agreed wholeheartedly, saying excitedly, "Yunqing, you don't know, yesterday I went with Lin Xiaomei to cut down some special wood for shipbuilding. I heard she's planning to build a large fishing boat that can sail on the high seas!"

"Yes, my little sister is amazing. She'll definitely build a big ship that can sail through the wind and waves."

Lin Qingzhou trusted his younger sister unconditionally.

Xiao Yunqing didn't say anything more, but stepped forward and asked, "Miss Lin, do you know how to build warships?"

Lin Yuge turned to look at the person in front of her and shook her head first.

He continued, "Young Master Yun, I only have a superficial understanding of this. Although I can see some problems with this warship, I dare not presume to speak on how to build one."

Xiao Yunqing frowned slightly. "Miss Lin is too modest. I find your insights into warships to be unique. With your guidance, I am sure we can build excellent warships."

"Young Master Yun, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, but that my abilities are limited."

"I only have some insights based on book knowledge and accidental observations. If I were to actually participate in building warships, I'm afraid it would jeopardize the young master's important plans," Lin Yuge shook her head again, her expression resolute.

"In that case, let's put this matter aside for now."

Xiao Yunqing's gaze was sharp as he gave Lin Yuge a deep look, his eyes seemingly able to penetrate the heart.

Lin Yuge felt uncomfortable under his gaze and almost couldn't withstand the burning intensity of his stare.