His innermost thoughts were revealed, and he ventured into a fictional dynasty with the system.

Su Jinyun drank tea for a while, and the two chatted for a bit. She got up and stretched, then noticed the papers on the table. She walked over to the table and examined them carefully.

Qin Qianluo also got up and followed Su Jinyun to the table. She didn't stop Su Jinyun and let her look at it, since she could use the papermaking method she bought from the traveling merchant as an excuse.

Su Jinyun looked at the smooth, white paper with surprise in her eyes. The paper made using the papermaking technique that Qianluo had shown her could not yet be so smooth and white. She carefully read the beautiful characters on it. Although they were different from the current fonts, she could still make out their meanings. They seemed to be simplified characters.

A pleasant, low murmur began: "On the Love of Lotus" by Zhou Dunyi

Among the flowers of land and water, many are lovely. Tao Yuanming of the Jin Dynasty alone loved chrysanthemums. Since the Tang Dynasty, people have greatly admired peonies. I alone love the lotus, which rises from the mud unstained, is washed by clear ripples without being seductive, has a hollow stem and straight growth, does not spread or branch, its fragrance grows more pure as it spreads, stands tall and clean, and can be admired from afar but not touched.

I say that the chrysanthemum is the flower of the recluse; the peony, the flower of wealth and nobility; and the lotus, the flower of the gentleman. Alas! Few have been heard of who love the chrysanthemum since Tao Yuanming. Who shares my love for the lotus? As for the peony, it is no wonder that many love it!

Qin Qianlu wrote this in the twenty-third year of Tianxuan, in remembrance of ancient sages.

"Excellent article! Qianluo's handwriting is also beautiful. May I ask who this Zhou Dunyi is? Could Qianluo please introduce us?"

Qin Qianlu was stunned. This was a literary figure from the Northern Song Dynasty, whom she had never even met in person. How could she possibly introduce him? She blinked her beautiful eyes and glanced at Sister Su, who was waiting for her answer.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "This is an article that Qianluo found in an ancient book that has been lost. She thought it was very beautiful, so she wrote it down. Unfortunately, the book has been lost."

Upon hearing this, Su Jinyun understood. This was probably an article written by a very famous Confucian scholar in Qianluo's previous life. It was a pity that she could not meet him in person. Just by looking at the noble character expressed in the article, she knew how virtuous this person was.

Su Jinyun didn't dwell on it and easily changed the subject, picking up the neatly arranged papers next to the table: "That's a real pity. Qianluo's paper is whiter and smoother than the paper made by the Ministry of Works. I wonder how she did it?"

Qin Qianluo was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when she heard Su Jinyun no longer want to see the non-existent person from this dynasty, but then she heard Su Jinyun ask about the paper, and she was momentarily at a loss. This... she had to ask that non-existent traveling merchant to make an appearance again. Fortunately, she was prepared.

Qin Qianlu coughed lightly and said with a smile, "These are several formulas that I bought from traveling merchants. I had my factory try to make them, and they worked very well."

Seeing Qin Qianluo's constantly changing expressions, Su Jinyun knew that this was taken from her spatial storage. She didn't delve into it, but simply smiled and said, "Oh? There are such powerful traveling merchants. But you mentioned several formulas, is there any difference between them?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Qianlu smiled and took out several different sheets of Xuan paper, ground some ink, placed the paper on the table on the chair, and laid out the paper she had taken out.

Su Jinyun watched her movements with gentle eyes and helped to set up the paperweight. Looking at the delicate and warm paperweight, she was also delighted, but she did not interrupt Qin Qianluo's actions.

After grinding the ink, Qin Qianluo picked up a brush and wrote her name on several different types of paper. Then she put down the brush, pointed to the characters, and looked at Su Jinyun.

"Sister Su, this is raw Xuan paper. Through experiments by craftsmen, it has been found that raw Xuan paper has better water absorption and permeability, making it more suitable for writing larger characters. Raw Xuan paper will make the characters more expressive and artistic, and it is more suitable for freehand painting, which will make the picture extend better and make the painting more beautiful."

Su Jinyun looked at the characters on the raw Xuan paper and nodded. Indeed, the ink was more beautiful, and it would probably look even better for painting. Seeing her nod, Qin Qianluo pointed to the processed Xuan paper.

"This is sized Xuan paper, which is made by adding alum to raw Xuan paper. Sized Xuan paper is a bit harder and is more suitable for writing smaller characters, like the calligraphy I wrote. Sized Xuan paper does not absorb ink very well, so it is also suitable for our usual memorials and other documents. It is also more suitable for painting in a more delicate way, requiring neat lines."

Su Jinyun nodded as she looked at the delicate handwriting on the paper, her eyes sparkling with delight. Just as Qianluo had said, the memorials and letters were suitable and wouldn't smudge. Qin Qianluo then pointed to the semi-sized Xuan paper.

"This is semi-sized Xuan paper, which is between raw and sized Xuan paper. It is not as absorbent as raw Xuan paper, nor as stiff as sized Xuan paper. It is suitable for practicing calligraphy. It can show the ink effect without bleeding. It is more suitable for smaller paintings."

As Su Jinyun listened to Qin Qianluo's introduction, her joy intensified. After hearing everything, she looked at Qin Qianluo with bright eyes and asked, "I wonder if the manufacturing method is difficult?"

Qin Qianlu smiled and shook her head: "The Ministry of Works has already mastered the papermaking method. I also plan to present the method for making these Xuan papers to the Ministry of Works at court."

Hearing that Qin Qianluo was so generous, Su Jinyun felt warm inside and rubbed her little head: "Qianluo is really generous and never holds back."

Qin Qianlu smiled and nuzzled Su Jinyun's hand: "Paper is an everyday necessity. Since Qianlu knows a better way to make it, why should she keep it to herself?"

Su Jinyun's smile widened. If it were anyone else, they would probably have guarded against it to the death, not letting outsiders know a thing. Only Qianluo would be so sincere and loving, asking for nothing in return.

Qin Qianluo collected a few sheets of paper and put them in the wastebasket. She then put the paper she had written on back on the table. Su Jinyun watched her actions, picked up the paperweight that was placed to the side, and asked with a smile, "Qianluo, this paperweight is quite unique and exquisite. I wonder what kind of material it is made of?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Qianluo turned around and glanced at the paperweight, saying, "This is made of mutton-fat jade. If Sister Su likes it, I have another pair, but they are engraved with my name. If Sister Su doesn't mind, I can give them to you."

Su Jinyun's eyes brightened, she gently put down the paperweight, and said with a smile, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with Qianluo. I want this paper too, consider it Qianluo's confidentiality fee."

Qin Qianluo chuckled, "Sister Su, you're openly accepting 'bribes'! This is a rare opportunity, so I must seize it. I've already given you the paper and paperweight. I'm missing three of the Four Treasures of the Study, so I'll give them to you as well. Please keep this a secret for a while, Sister Su."

As Qin Qianluo spoke, she playfully bowed and winked. Su Jinyun smiled radiantly and tapped her forehead: "Then I'll reluctantly accept this 'bribe'."

Qin Qianluo playfully stuck out her tongue, walked to the cabinet, quietly took out a pair of Hetian jade paperweights from her space, then picked out a nice wooden box and put it in. She took out some Xuan paper, carefully separated the different types of paper, picked out a few pieces of Huizhou ink and Huizhou inkstones, and after thinking for a moment, took out a Chengni inkstone and put it in as well. She then took out a few unopened calligraphy brushes from her space and put all of these things in together.

He glanced at the small pile of items, then looked at Su Jinyun and said, "Did Sister Su bring any guards? There's quite a lot of stuff; I'm afraid Sister Su won't be able to carry it all."

Su Jinyun nodded, called in two guards, and directed them to take the pile of things out and put them into her carriage.

The two sat back down on the sofa. Su Jinyun smiled as she thought about how she had asked for a sofa and a tea table on her first visit, and how she had taken away a lot of writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, and a pair of paperweights this time.

Qin Qianluo looked at Su Jinyun, who had suddenly burst out laughing, and asked curiously, "What is Sister Su thinking about? Why are you laughing so happily? Can you tell Qianluo?"

Su Jinyun didn't hesitate and said with a smile, "Every time I come to Qianluo's place, I can take away a lot of good things. I'm thinking that I should come less often in the future, otherwise Qianluo will go broke from giving away so many gifts."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qianlu smiled and said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? Sister Su has given me a lot of things too, like jade pendants and jewelry. Even the jade in my shop was a gift from Sister Su. We're friends, so it's normal for us to exchange gifts."

Su Jinyun was taken aback upon hearing this. A friend? Indeed, although Qin Qianluo was still young, because she was reincarnated with memories of her previous life, everyone overlooked her age. Such a talented person would be a good friend.

The two chatted for a long time before returning to their respective residences after lunch. Qin Qianluo took a few more cans of tea and snacks for Su Jinyun to take back. Su Jinyun did not refuse and accepted them generously. After all, she had received quite a few things from Qianluo, so being coy at this moment would only make things more awkward.

Upon returning to the Left Prime Minister's residence, her father and brother were still on duty, leaving only her mother and sister at home. Qin Qianluo chatted with her mother and sister for a while, then gave them a lot of candy and snacks to eat when they were bored before returning to her own courtyard.

After entering the space, she intensified her training, took a bath, and drank a cup of spiritual spring water. In fact, spiritual spring water has the effect of removing scars, but in order not to worry her mother and to avoid the sight of others, she still applied the scar removal ointment that her mother had given her.

Seeing that Qin Qianluo had finished tidying up, 001 spoke up, "Luo Bao, do you want to go to the imperial prison to settle accounts with Qin Yuecheng? Now that she has revealed everything she knows, the Emperor spared her life so that Luo Bao could vent her anger."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qianluo was stunned for a moment. In fact, she had forgotten about this person. Although she had been injured because of her lack of skill, it was indeed because of her own lack of expertise. She would definitely blame her, but she didn't feel any hatred. She was not the kind of person who would hold a grudge in her heart. She would usually take revenge on the spot. She wouldn't bother to remember people who disliked her. At that time, 001 had already shocked her and left her with only half a life. She felt that she had already taken revenge.

However, since 001 brought it up, I should go and see, just in case there's any useful information. 'Alright, I'll make the trip. Attacking a country is no small matter; it requires careful preparation. But it would be good if I could find a few spies that the Xuanyuan Kingdom has planted in Tianxuan.'

Qin Qianlu changed into her princess's court robes, rode in her princess's regalia, and went to the imperial prison, intending to see if she could still eliminate a few of the Xuanyuan Kingdom's spies.

Actually, she wanted to wear casual clothes, but 001 kept thinking that she wanted to wear the princess's court dress to spite Qin Yuecheng. Helpless, Qin Qianluo could only change into it to make 001 quiet down, as it was giving her a headache.

Upon arriving outside the prison, she handed her token to the jailer. After the jailer confirmed her identity, he led Qin Qian into the prison and to the cell where Qin Yuecheng was imprisoned.

Qin Qianlu followed behind the jailer, looking around the prison. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It turned out that the prison was not dirty at all. It looked quite clean. The prisoners in the cells did not seem to have been tortured. Except for particularly hated prisoners who would be tortured, prisoners like thieves were serving their sentences properly and would be released when their sentences were completed.