Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 210

If the explosives test yields results, they can be put to use in the war this fall.

Mo Zhonggui smiled and said, "Okay."

Shen Lingjun then made an excuse to Wen Shi and instead of returning to the city, he and Mo Zhonggui took Qin Jianxi to the explosives workshop in the suburbs.

The workshop was located in a very remote area, and it was already afternoon when we arrived there.

Before even getting close to the workshop, Shen Lingjun heard a deafening explosion from afar.

"boom!"

Then, a thick plume of smoke rose from the workshop.

Shen Lingjun was startled and didn't even bother to get into the carriage. He jumped off and ran straight towards the workshop!

Upon entering the workshop, one is greeted by a pervasive cloud of smoke and a strong smell of gunpowder.

Fortunately, it wasn't the scene of carnage and bloodshed she had imagined; at least none of the workers inside were missing limbs.

Suddenly, a small figure emerged from the smoke and excitedly rushed towards Shen Lingjun.

"Mother! You're here! Just in time! My experiment was a success!"

Qin Jianxi was wearing a mask that Shen Lingjun had made for her. She was covered in dust and dirt, as if she had just crawled out of a pile of ashes, but she was very excited and happy.

"Mother! Did you hear that explosion just now? That was the sound of improved explosives! It was incredibly powerful! Several times more powerful than modern gunpowder!"

When Shen Lingjun saw her disheveled appearance, his heart tightened and he wanted to ask her if she was injured, but seeing how excited she was, it was clear that she was fine.

So she just praised her and that was it: "Xi'er is so great! So amazing!"

Mo Zhonggui then brought Qin Chuyao in.

Qin Jianxi excitedly went to Mo Zhonggui to share the good news.

Mo Zhonggui smiled and ruffled her hair: "Like father, like daughter."

Shen Lingjun: "..." What do you mean, like father, like daughter? He just suddenly appeared and inexplicably recognized a godfather. It's clearly Xi'er's own ability!

...Well, he approved Xi'er to come personally for this explosives test, so I guess he deserves some credit.

Qin Jianxi handed Mo Zhonggui a sheet of paper: "Godfather, this is an improved formula for explosives. It has been tested many times and is currently the best possible ratio. We can start mass production using this formula."

Mo Zhonggui accepted it: "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Then he said to Shen Lingjun, "Don't worry, I won't take this formula from you. After the explosives have made a difference in the war, I will report it to the Emperor. At that time, you will receive more rewards and credits for your contributions."

Shen Lingjun laughed and said, "If I were worried about that, I wouldn't have told the Chief Supervisor about the explosives."

Mo Zhonggui accepted the order and asked Qin Jianxi, "Shall I go inside the workshop and take a look?"

Qin Jianxi readily agreed, "Godfather, Mother, please continue looking. I'll go wash my face first."

Mo Chonggui entered the inner courtyard of the workshop, and Shen Lingjun also curiously went in. Qin Jianxi went to the mountain spring pool not far from the workshop gate to scoop water to wash her face.

Qin Chuyao did not go in with Shen Lingjun, but came out with Qin Jianxi.

He stood to the side, staring at Qin Jianxi, who was washing her face with a thoughtful and scrutinizing gaze.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Who exactly are you?"