Qingluan giggled, like the sound of a bell floating on the surface of the river. When the laughter gradually subsided, she turned her head to look at Xu Xian and said, "Xu Da Ge, Qingluan really treats you as a big brother. Don't, don't lie to me!"
There was a slight tremble in her voice. Even if these days of getting along with her had made her believe in Xu Xian, but when she wanted to open her closed heart again, there was always fear and doubt.
Xu Xian stretched out his hand and touched her little head, "You are so stupid, I feel it's a pity not to lie to you!"
Qingluan lowered her head and let him touch her little head, and said softly, "Then don't let me find out!"
"Pa" Xu Xian patted her head. "How can it be!" Qingluan was a little happy in her heart, thinking that he would not lie to her.
But she did not expect that Xu Xian said, "If I want to lie to you and let you find out, then I am too useless."
Qingluan turned her face and glared at him. Xu Xian hurriedly touched the place where he patted her head, "Be good."
Qingluan did not know whether to laugh or cry. She shook her head a few times to shake his hand away, and then listened attentively, "Tonight is a little early, I will go back first, Xu Da Ge, I will tell you about me tomorrow."
Xu Xian smiled and said, "Let's go!"
When Qingluan returned to the room, Caifeng smiled and said, "You went to see your lover brother again."
Qingluan walked over to help Caifeng take the hairpin, "Miss, you are talking nonsense again."
Caifeng smiled at the mirror, "I don't know which Xu Da Ge, Xu Da Ge kept calling me."
"Ah, how do you know!"
Caifeng pursed her lips and snickered, "So gullible!"
Qingluan angrily messed up Caifeng's hair, but Caifeng didn't mind and said, "That Pan Gongzi and your Xu Da Ge are very good friends. I'll help you talk to him and let you follow him."
Qingluan took a wooden comb and combed Caifeng's messy hair, "Miss, I only treat him like an older brother, and Xu Da Ge only treats me like a younger sister.
I don't have any improper thoughts, and I've promised to be with you forever. "
Caifeng reached out her hand and grabbed Qingluan's hand. In the bronze mirror, two equally beautiful faces looked at each other, and both were speechless.
Caifeng remembered that when her family was in trouble, she asked Qingluan, who was skilled in martial arts, to leave, but Qingluan refused to leave. In the end, she followed her into this filthy place. Even if she kept her chastity, as long as she fell into this fire pit, it would be a stain that couldn't be washed away for a lifetime.
And all these years, if it wasn't for Qingluan's protection, she was afraid that she would have already fallen into depravity, or even died.
No matter what, she must let this child be happy.
Qingluan remembered that when she first entered the mansion, her martial arts skills were not good, and she was bullied. It was Miss who held her skirt and saved her, and treated her like a younger sister. She gave her the new clothes that the master bought for her, taught her how to read, and comforted her when she was sad.
She still remembered all these things, and she knew that Miss was not as strong as she looked. Miss was very lazy and needed someone to take care of her, and she had to wake her up every day.
Such a Miss must be protected for the rest of her life.
Both of them made up their minds.
In front of them, they were about to reach Jinling.
After traveling for so many days, although they often stopped by the shore to rest, the people on the boat were a little tired.
If they continued forward, they would reach Kim Man-sung's land, and they would be treated well.
Xu Xian thought about the telescope, but for a moment, he didn't know how to discuss with this cunning businessman. After all, he wasn't a business elite in his previous life, and there was no reason for him to become so business-minded after traveling to another world.
But he quickly thought of an idea. He wasn't good at it, so he asked someone who was good at it.
He told his idea to Pan Yu.
Pan Yu was surprised, "Han Wen, are you really sure that you can make that telescope?" She understood the value of this thing, whether it was sailing or military.
Think about it, if you can observe the storm and the coast in advance during the voyage.
In a battle, if you can see the enemy's deployment and the actual situation, it would be enough to change the situation.
Xu Xian said, "I am not sure about man-made crystals. I only have a general idea, but I need some tests.
But I am sure about the principle of the telescope. As long as the glass meets the requirements, it can also be made into a normal telescope. "But it definitely cannot be made into a telescope.
Pan Yu clapped his hands and said, "Good, as long as you can confirm it, I will go and discuss with that Jin Wancheng. I will definitely be able to obtain a suitable price. However, this kind of divine weapon definitely cannot be produced on a large scale. It should be an item even more strictly controlled than the military crossbow. I will set down an agreement and hand it over to Jin Wancheng to try to manufacture it first. If it is successful, then it will be submitted to the Ministry of Works.
Xu Xian said, "That means it will be difficult to make a profit?"
He didn't consider the value of the telescope in the military. But after listening to Pan Yu, he understood that the government will not allow this weapon to be sold to the public. Without a market, it will be difficult to make a profit.
Pan Yu nodded and said, "It is impossible in the short term, but how can it be limited in the long term.
Let's not talk about this. If the man-made crystal can be made, then it will be a huge source of wealth. You can then redeem Qingluan. "
Xu Xian's face turned red and said, "You found out!"
He then said sternly, "A woman like this shouldn't be trapped here. I naturally won't say anything if Caifeng is interested in you, but Qing Luan should be looking for her Mr. Right. As her brother, how can I not interfere?"
Pan Yu said angrily, "I am afraid that the Mr. Right is you, Brother Xu!"
Xu Xian said seriously, "I only treat her as a little sister. I have no other thoughts."
Pan Yu looked at him for a while and sighed with a smile, "Okay, okay. You are a gentleman!
I will go talk to Caifeng and let you have your wish! "If he wanted to redeem Qingluan, he had to get Caifeng's approval.
In the cabin, Caifeng said excitedly to Qingluan, "Girl, your good news is here?"
Qingluan was confused and said, "Good news?"
Caifeng said with a smile, "Your Xu Da Ge wants to redeem you. He asked Pan Gongzi to be the matchmaker!"
In her eyes, whoever redeemed her would be the person for the rest of her life. Whether she was a concubine or a concubine, this would not change.
Qingluan was stunned. A layer of mist appeared in her eyes and she said with a trembling voice, "He didn't tell me!"
Little Phoenix said happily, "What a pleasant surprise! Silly girl, I've thought it through. Even if that Young Master Xu doesn't have any money, his sincerity is more than enough. I'll help you pay for your freedom, so when you marry into his family, don't let others look down on you."
Qingluan lowered her head and her body trembled a little. Finally, she raised her head and said, "I will go talk to him." After that, she ran out of the door.
Qingluan broke into Xu Xian's room and dragged Xu Xian out under Pan Yu's surprised gaze. They went to the bow where they usually stayed.
Qingluan thought for a moment and asked, "Xu Da Ge, you want to redeem me?"
Xu Xian nodded affirmatively and said, "Yes, you don't like Mingyu, do you?"
With his affirmation, Qingluan's heart trembled even more. She gritted her teeth and said, "Xu Da Ge, you are a good man, but I only treat you as my brother."
Xu Xian sighed in his heart. What a classic and familiar good man card!
But he found it funny. He patted Qingluan's head and said, "I also treat you as my sister. If I redeem you, you can marry whoever you want. With me as your brother, no one will dare to bully you."
Qingluan only felt a sense of loss when she heard this, but she still gritted her teeth and said, "Xu Da Ge, thank you for your kindness!
It's Qingluan's bad luck that I can't be your younger sister, but Qingluan must accompany Miss! "
Xu Xian frowned and said, "Can you accompany her for the rest of your life?"
Qingluan raised her head and said affirmatively, "I can. Xu Da Ge, don't you want to know about me?
Let me tell you now. My mother died early. My father was a man of Jianghu. Later in Hanzhong, he seemed to be chased by enemies, or maybe it was something else. I can't remember clearly. I was sent to the Yun Mansion. As a result, Master Yun moved to Jiangnan. After a few changes, he finally became the magistrate of Hangzhou.
Later on, I became like this. If there were no Miss, Qingluan would not be Qingluan. Moreover, Miss can't leave me, so … "
Xu Xian waved his hand to indicate that she did not need to say more. "I understand. I won't force you. Well, I will ask Mingyu to take good care of you."
In his heart, there was a melodramatic feeling of being cuckolded by his best friend. Of course, this feeling was only fleeting.
Qingluan showed a grateful and apologetic expression. She whispered, "Thank you, Xu Da Ge. Can I call you brother?"
Xu Xian smiled and said, "Of course."
Qingluan said crisply, "Brother, I'll leave first!"
After saying that, she turned around and left. Xu Xian shook his head and sighed. Everyone had their own persistence. If he wanted to help others, he must first learn not to impose his will on others.
But this time, could he be considered to be self-righteous for once?
Pan Yu came out from the corner and imitated Qingluan's accent. She called out crisply, "Brother!"
As a result, Xu Xian almost choked to death on his own saliva. He coughed non-stop. Pan Yu came over and patted his back. She smiled and said, "Don't worry. I will take good care of your sister." But it was inevitable that she took pleasure in his misfortune.
Xu Xian glared at her and said, "Don't bully her."
Pan Yu smiled proudly in her heart. She whispered in Xu Xian's ear, "I won't bully her. I love her dearly."
She especially emphasized the word 'dearly'. Although reason told her that Xu Xian would definitely marry and have children, so she wanted to help him redeem Qingluan's freedom. But when she saw that Xu Xian failed to redeem his freedom, she could not help but feel proud in her heart.
Xu Xian suddenly reached out to hold her waist and pressed her against his body. He lowered his head to look at that beautiful face and said, "Never look down on a man who has a mountain in his heart. Be careful that I clench my teeth and attack you."
Pan Yu cried out in alarm and pushed Xu Xian away. She took a step back, but her foot was in the air. Even with her martial arts, it was useless. She could only stretch out her hand and shouted, "Han Wen, save me!"
Xu Xian reacted quickly and grabbed her hand. Pan Yu supported his chest to steady her breathing. She gently pushed him away and angrily said, "I don't know how to swim."
Although her martial arts were excellent, she was still a northerner. Moreover, due to her identity, she could not learn how to swim. If she fell into the water, she could only wait for someone to save her.
Xu Xian was also angry at the moment. At this moment, he already regretted it. He could only quickly promise, "It's okay. I will."
Pan Yu looked at him and without saying anything, she walked towards the cabin. But the feeling of being held in his arms still made her heart beat loudly.