The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Watching the ship sailing through the waves at sea.

Although regardless of speed, defense, or combat power.

None of them can compare to modern steel warships.

However, it must be acknowledged that there were still many skilled craftsmen in ancient times.

I have more than them.

Perhaps it's just the knowledge learned from standing on the shoulders of predecessors, and a different way of thinking.

It seems that if I want to build a ship after the New Year, I'll have to learn a lot from those experienced craftsmen.

At this moment, the warships had silently sailed into a secluded waterway.

The scenery on both sides of the river gradually became more serene.

Mo Nan looked at Lin Yuge, who seemed to be deep in thought.

He explained, "Miss Lin, this river is a secret waterway leading to the salt fields. We will reach our destination soon."

Lin Yuge nodded slightly.

Sure enough, after a short while, the warship skillfully turned into a secluded bay.

It was the same salt field she had visited.

I didn't get a good look last time I came by horse-drawn carriage.

It was only recently discovered that this salt field is surrounded by natural reefs and dense forests, making it very secluded.

No wonder Xiao Yunqing chose it as a trump card to fight against those salt merchants and local officials.

The warship slowly approached the shore.

Mo Nan and the others led Lin Yuge straight to the newly dug salt field.

Xiao Yunqing stood there with a cold and stern face, and everyone around him was silent.

Lin Yuge stepped forward and gave a slight bow.

Xiao Yunqing's expression softened slightly when he saw her.

"Fisherman's Song, you've come."

"Come quickly and take a look. How is the salt field construction going? Are there any problems?"

At this point, Qian Zuo, the manager of the saltworks, took the initiative to explain the situation to her.

“Miss Lin, we did a simple experiment according to your method, and it really worked.”

"However, given the current weather, it is probably difficult to carry out large-scale salt production. We can only proceed with the construction of salt fields first."

"We plan to start drawing water and drying salt after the weather warms up."

"However, this makes it impossible to know how well the salt fields are being constructed, so we asked Miss Lin to come and give us her opinion."

Lin Yuge nodded slightly and carefully examined the newly dug salt field.

She would sometimes crouch down and gently stroke the edge of the salt field.

Sometimes I would stop and look into the distance, observing the overall layout of the salt fields.

After a moment, Lin Yuge said, "The layout of this salt field is generally reasonable, but there are still some details that need attention."

"First of all, although the dikes of this salt field have taken initial shape, they still need to be further reinforced."

"We can add some stones and wooden piles to the dike to enhance its resistance to seawater impact."

"Secondly, the design of the ditches must ensure that seawater can flow smoothly into all areas of the salt field, and that excess seawater can be drained smoothly at low tide to avoid water accumulation affecting the quality of the salt."

"In addition, during the period of waiting for the weather to warm up, special personnel should be arranged to regularly maintain the salt fields to prevent the subsequent salt drying operations from being affected by natural factors or human damage."

Xiao Yunqing listened attentively to Lin Yuge's analysis and nodded solemnly.

He instructed, "Do as the fisherman says. Make sure all preparations are completed before the weather warms up to ensure that the salt production can proceed smoothly."

Everyone accepted the order and immediately threw themselves into the intense work of improving the salt fields.

Xiao Yunqing then walked to Lin Yuge's side.

He said solemnly, "Yuge, I'm troubling you again this time. I heard your house is finished?"

Lin Yuge nodded.

Xiao Yunqing pondered for a moment, a hint of regret appearing on his face.

"Yuge, to be honest, I may have to go back to the capital soon, and I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to your housewarming celebration."

After saying that, he waved his hand.

Mo Nan immediately presented an exquisite gift box.

"I've prepared a small gift to express my gratitude," Xiao Yunqing said, handing the gift box to Lin Yuge.

"Fisherman's Song, open it and see if you like it."

Lin Yuge accepted the gift box with some hesitation.

Gently open it, and you'll find a beautiful set of writing implements and a painting inside.

The Four Treasures of the Study are made of superior materials, are finely crafted, and exude a faint fragrance of ink.

She slowly unfurled the scroll.

Above was a picture of Lin Yuge steering the boat at dawn when the two of them were searching for a way at sea last time.

Next to it was a line of small characters: "The sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly."

Looking at the painting, Lin Yuge felt an indescribable surge of emotion.

Her gaze lingered on the painting and the line of small print.

It felt like we were back at that moment of dawn.

A moment later, she looked up, her eyes sparkling with joy.

"Yunqing, I really like this gift, thank you."

Xiao Yunqing's lips curled up slightly, "I'm glad you like it."

"Let's go, let Mo Nan take you back first, I need to leave too."

Xiao Yunqing gave Lin Yuge a deep look, her gaze containing a hint of barely perceptible concern.

He nodded slightly, then resolutely turned around and embarked on his journey back to Beijing.

Lin Yuge stood there, watching Xiao Yunqing's departing figure.

His mind was still on the painting in his hands, and he didn't notice anything else.

Mo Nan stepped forward and said softly, "Miss Lin, let's go."

Lin Yuge snapped out of her daze, nodded, and followed Mo Nan away.

Back home, Lin Yuge happily took out the painting and showed it to the others.

"Father, how is it? Does it look good?"

"Is this a painting by Prince Yun?"

"I have long heard that Young Master Yun is skilled in both literature and martial arts. Seeing this painting today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."

Lin Fanghai admired the calligraphy and paintings before him, his eyes filled with amazement.

"Yes, he said it was a housewarming gift. I love the painting so much, I'm going to hang it in my room."

Xie Jingwan walked forward with a smile and carefully examined the painting.

His eyes revealed admiration. "This painting is indeed exquisite. Prince Yun has truly put his heart into it."

"Moreover, one can judge a person by their handwriting. Just these few words are enough to show that he is exceptionally talented and broad-minded."

Lin Qingzhou nodded in agreement.

"Young Master Yun is indeed outstanding among the younger generation."

After the family finished admiring the painting, Lin Yuge quickly took it back to her room and hung it up.

After that, each member of the family took on their respective roles and prepared to move into their new home.

The renovation of the workshop is nearing completion.

These past two days, the villagers have been working enthusiastically on the final cleaning and decoration work.

Xie Jingwan thought that she should get everything ready before the New Year so that everyone could have a relaxing holiday.

We can start construction right after the New Year.

It was the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month, before dawn at the hour of Yin.

To prepare for the housewarming party, Lin Yuge took her older brother out to sea.

Guided by him, the two arrived at a stretch of sea.

As dawn broke, the two skillfully cast their nets out.

A moment later, the fishing net stirred, and the two men's eyes lit up instantly.

Lin Yuge turned the winch, and Lin Qingzhou hurriedly stepped forward to help.

As the winch turned, the fishing net was pulled up little by little, and the commotion inside the net grew louder and louder.

The moment the fishing net was fully out of the water, the two were overjoyed by their catch.

The net contained not only various plump fish and shrimp, but also several exceptionally large mackerel that were constantly jumping around.

Lin Yuge thought that the mackerel were at their fattest at this time of year, so he decided to catch more to take home.

If we can't finish them, we can make fish balls and share them with the villagers.

Moreover, the weather is unlikely to get bad these days.