webnovelfull Chapter 161 Cannon Blueprints
Chapter 161 Cannon Blueprints
Upon hearing Qin Wanying's heartfelt words, the Crown Prince's expression turned serious.
He examined the man in front of him; he seemed unremarkable.
There's something in the house that could influence the course of a battle?
He simply couldn't think of anything that could influence the course of the battle.
What kind of thing that could influence the course of a war could be kept in an ordinary person's home?
Teng Ming hesitated and did not come in.
Qin Wanying said, "Sir, you are a person with a special connection. I will not accept money for telling your fortune. However, I saw an item in your home. If my prediction is accurate, I hope you will not hesitate to give it to me."
Qin Wanying tried her best to smile in a way that didn't resemble a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Then she remembered that she was wearing a veil, so even if she laughed like a wolf in sheep's clothing, the other person wouldn't know, so she laughed without restraint.
Upon hearing this, Teng Ming hesitated before walking in.
His family didn't have much money, so what did the girl see in his family?
He didn't have anything valuable.
Teng Ming had already walked in and said, "Miss, what items from my house would you like?"
"I love collecting vases. I saw a dark red vase in your home and I really like it. I hope you will kindly give it to me."
This vase is made of ordinary materials and isn't very old, but it was crafted by a master artisan. There's a hidden compartment at the bottom containing cannon blueprints!
The prince's eyes lit up. Cannons? What are those?
It sounds like a weapon, and a pretty powerful one at that.
Is this the thing that can change the course of the battle?
In the book, the vase changed hands several times before finally ending up in Yan Yuelan's hands. Being the protagonist, she had the protagonist's halo; she accidentally broke it and discovered the blueprints inside.
[The blueprints were given to Xiao Dongqian, who then built the cannons according to them. How could concealed weapons possibly defeat a cannon? Xiao Dongqian's successful rebellion relied mainly on this weapon.]
[They have this thing but don't use it to fight the enemy; instead, they hide it and save it for their own people. It's infuriating!]
The crown prince's expression hardened.
I never imagined this thing was so important!
Thanks to getting Qin Wanying out today, and thanks to meeting this young man.
Otherwise, these artillery blueprints would belong to someone else!
The book provides very vague information about the owner of the vase; even his name is unknown. Qin Wanying tried to find him, but to no avail.
Unexpectedly, this person appeared right in front of me, without any effort at all.
Teng Ming was flattered by these words.
There have been precedents of girls telling fortunes for the poor, but they are rare, and he doesn't think he will be that lucky person.
That vase was bought in the market when his father was still alive, and it cost five taels of silver.
Later, he had it appraised and found it wasn't an antique; it was only worth five taels of silver.
This girl was actually willing to use a vase worth five taels of silver to tell him a fortune worth a thousand taels.
"W-Is that alright, miss? My vase isn't worth much." Teng Ming was an honest man and said it directly.
"Whether it's valuable or not doesn't matter, I just like it." Qin Wanying smiled gently.
"That's wonderful! Thank you so much, young lady!" Teng Ming said with a beaming smile.
Teng Ming was about to sit opposite Qin Wanying, but before he could sit down, Qin Wanying said, "Don't sit down yet, something's come up at home."
Teng Ming stopped moving and looked at Qin Wanying nervously.
The girl said he had something to do at home. What could it be?
Judging from the girl's tone, it seemed to be a very urgent matter.
The hidden shadow guards also listened to Qin Wanying's words.
As shadow guards in the Crown Prince's residence, they knew that Qin Wanying could tell fortunes.
However, they don't know exactly how far they can calculate it.
I came along out of curiosity, wanting to see Qin Wanying's abilities.
Just now, Qin Wanying directly asked for the vase from Teng Ming's house. They assumed that Qin Wanying knew Teng Ming and knew that he had a vase at home that she liked, so she wanted to take it back.
But now, Qin Wanying says that something has happened at Teng Ming's family.
Everyone pricked up their ears, eager to hear what Qin Wanying was going to say next.
“Your wife is pregnant with triplets,” Qin Wanying said.
Teng Ming's eyes widened, and then a huge smile spread across his face.
Triplets? That's wonderful!
After his wife became pregnant, her belly was very big, but he never expected it to be triplets!
The girls at Tianjiyuan all say they're triplets, so it seems there's no doubt about it!
The shadow guards were shocked.
Triplets? Is it true, or did Miss Qin just say it casually?
After all, triplets are extremely rare!
"However, your house is about to catch fire. You must go back immediately to save your wife, otherwise, you and your unborn child will die."
The smile froze on Teng Ming's face.
I just heard the good news about the triplets, and now I know my house is about to catch fire?
Before Teng Ming could even speak, he turned around and ran home as fast as he could.
The Crown Prince was also happy for that young man, after all, triplets are extremely rare.
But then Qin Wanying told him that Teng Ming's house was about to catch fire, and he became worried.
Qin Wanying turned to the Crown Prince and said, "Your Highness, Teng Ming's family lives at the intersection of Baishi Lane and Hongshi Lane, and they have the only red-roofed tiled house there."
The crown prince nodded, knowing that this matter could not be taken lightly.
He immediately ordered his shadow guards to send several men to Hongshi Lane to rescue people, and one man to Wuhoupu, which is the fire station, to request assistance.
"Your Highness, Teng Ming's wife is about to give birth. Let's find her another midwife," Qin Wanying continued.
The prince nodded and immediately ordered someone to find a midwife.
Teng Mingjia.
Teng Ming's wife, heavily pregnant, was walking around the house, one hand supporting her waist.
She looked down at her belly, gently stroking it with one hand, her eyes radiating a tender, maternal light.
She is now more than eight months pregnant and will give birth soon.
She and Teng Ming had a very good relationship and were very loving. Even when she was pregnant, she would make clothes for Teng Ming and take care of him.
Teng Ming had told her many times that she didn't need to work while pregnant and that she should take care of her health. So she became much more restrained.
Once the child is born, they will be a happy family.
Suddenly, I felt a fetal movement inside my belly.
Madam Teng felt a sense of unease, as if she had somehow sensed something.
Immediately afterwards, excruciating pain, like a sharp blade slicing through the bones, caused water to drip down her thigh onto the ground.
My water broke.
Madam Teng looked at the winding watermarks on the ground, her face pale. Could it be that she was about to give birth?
It's only been eight months!
With no one around and Teng Ming not at home, she had to walk out of the room herself and call on her neighbors for help.
Just then, I smelled a burnt odor.
Looking back, I saw flames flickering in the kitchen.
“Dang—”
A cracking sound came from the kitchen, and flames had already climbed up the roof beams, whipping up the cloth curtain.
Oh no, there's a fire!
Madam Teng then realized that she had just been cooking something and the pot had probably burned dry.
Her lips grew even paler; it was truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly!
The heatwave ruffled her sweat-dampened hair, and the sandalwood dressing box that had been part of her dowry crackled and popped out golden threads.
The abdominal cramps became increasingly intense, as if someone were tying the umbilical cord in my pelvic cavity.