webnovelfull Chapter 112 Qin Xiaoyan Enters the Palace to Meet the Emperor
Chapter 112 Qin Xiaoyan Enters the Palace to Meet the Emperor
Qin Xiaoyan paused slightly; he hadn't thought of that.
However, it is not difficult to design a special mechanism that will damage the internal structure if forcibly disassembled.
Qin Xiaoyan couldn't help but sigh, "My younger sister is so thoughtful."
"Wanying, here you go with this hidden blade first," Qin Xiaoyan said. "Once we produce more, we'll give one to each of the shadow guards in the Marquis's residence."
Qin Wanying took the hidden arrow and smiled happily: "Thank you, Sixth Brother!"
Qin Xiaoyan looked at Qin Wanying's smiling face and smiled back.
As long as my little sister is happy.
Qin Wanying said, "We haven't told Father about this yet, have we? Let's go tell him quickly!"
Qin Wanying knew that Qin Xiaoyan definitely hadn't told her father.
Since she returned to the manor, she often played with her sixth brother. Whenever her sixth brother had any new news, he would share it with her first before telling others.
The two of them went to see their father together.
"These hidden blades and these three-colored tubes are actually so magical?" Qin Yezhong examined the two items, his heart filled with shock.
Just now, Qin Xiaoyan demonstrated to him the ingenious uses of these two hidden weapons.
He had also seen some hidden weapons.
Mechanized concealed weapons are not common.
Most concealed weapons rely on the user's skill.
He joked that his invention was a mechanical device that could be easily used even by someone who didn't know any martial arts, even a child.
Moreover, its power is actually so great!
Qin Yezhong seemed to see the concrete manifestation of "penetrating to the core".
He couldn't help but look at his son with new respect.
I used to think that Qin Xiaoyan was not doing his job properly and liked to tinker with useless things.
But now it seems I was wrong; I didn't follow my child's nature and let him pursue invention and creation.
He jokingly said that all the things he created would benefit Emperor Yao.
"Good! Good indeed! You are truly my son! It is a great fortune for our Marquis's mansion to have you!" Qin Yezhong exclaimed.
Qin Xiaoyan looked at Qin Yezhong and remained silent.
As far as he could remember, his father had never affirmed him like that before.
His father praised him very few times.
Now that he was being affirmed in this way, Qin Xiaoyan was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
"Xiaoyan, tomorrow you will take your hidden weapon and come with me to the palace to meet the Emperor," Qin Yezhong said.
If this hidden weapon were mass-produced, it would greatly enhance the military strength of Emperor Yao.
How could we not let His Majesty know about this?
Qin Xiaoyan was even more surprised.
Inventing two hidden weapons by himself, and he'll get an audience with the emperor?
Qin Xiaoyan's brothers are all very talented and capable. Her eldest and second eldest brothers have become fourth-rank officials at a young age, and her third brother is doing very well in business and is engaged to the daughter of a duke.
The fourth brother was a highly skilled physician and was granted a minor official post. The fifth brother achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination and was appointed by the emperor to serve at the Imperial Academy.
The eldest sister was also an outstanding woman, talented and skilled in riding and archery, and even the eldest princess favored her greatly.
Even the younger sister is so outstanding; she can manage the Shadows, tell fortunes, and even help the Ministry of Justice solve cases.
Qin Xiaoyan sometimes felt that he was the only useless person in the family.
But now, my abilities have been recognized and appreciated.
The hidden weapons he created through his own talent and hard work would reach the Emperor directly, potentially greatly enhancing the military strength of the Great Yao Dynasty.
Qin Xiaoyan beamed with joy: "Thank you, Father!"
the next day.
When Qin Yezhong went to the morning court, he took Qin Xiaoyan with him and left him to wait outside the palace gate.
Qin Xiaoyan was visiting the palace for the first time and felt slightly nervous.
After waiting for a long time, his father returned to the palace gate and let him in with the token.
Qin Xiaoyan followed his father into the palace, which was very solemn and grand, leaving him stunned.
It took a long time to reach the Hall of Diligent Governance.
Upon entering the Hall of Diligent Governance, at the very back of the hall sat a thin man dressed in a dragon robe.
It must be the current emperor.
Qin Xiaoyan immediately knelt down: "Your humble servant Qin Xiaoyan pays his respects to Your Majesty."
On his first meeting with the emperor, Qin Xiaoyan was completely different from his usual carefree self; he didn't even dare to look up.
"Please rise quickly," the Emperor said.
"I have seen the hidden weapons you invented, and they are indeed incredibly powerful!" the Emperor said. "General Qin, I was already thinking of punishing you! With such a fine son, why did you only introduce him to me now!"
"My daughter is like this, and my son is the same; they both only let me know so late!"
Qin Yezhong said, "It was my oversight. I will definitely introduce you to His Majesty immediately next time."
He thought to himself, "This kid is something else! He's gained such high regard from the Emperor on his very first meeting."
"Qin Xiaoyan, I don't want anyone to know that you invented hidden weapons. Your Marquis's residence must not make a fuss about it."
Qin Yezhong and Qin Xiaoyan exchanged a glance: "Yes."
Indeed, the current political situation in the court is turbulent and unpredictable. Both the Empress Dowager and Xiao Dongqian are plotting their moves. The hidden weapon invented by Qin Xiaoyan could be His Majesty's trump card. How can we let anyone know about it so easily?
"Qin Xiaoyan, go back and focus on your invention. Bring me back the blueprints, and I will send people to produce it secretly."
"Once these hidden weapons can be announced to the world, you can then take up a post in the Imperial Guard."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Xiaoyan kowtowed in gratitude for the emperor's grace.
Qin Xiaoyan was very happy because his inventions, which had been despised by others for many years, had finally gained the king's approval.
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The next day, at the Marquis of Dingbei's residence.
Grandparents and sister-in-law returned, bringing the children.
There was no prior notice, and the whole family was pleasantly surprised.
Qin Yezhong and Yang Xiurong bowed to their grandparents.
Grandfather Qin Guoan barely paid him any attention. As soon as he entered the living room, he asked, "Where is my granddaughter Wanying? Where is Wanying!"
Qin Yezhong and Yang Xiurong were left standing to the side, their expressions slightly awkward.
However, they then exchanged a smile.
Wan Ying is indeed a treasure of the Qin family!
Qin Wanying hurriedly entered the guest room.
There were three unfamiliar people standing in the reception room.
An old man, with graying temples but bright, piercing eyes, appeared remarkably energetic.
This person must be my grandfather, Qin Guoan.
There was also an old woman, with graying temples and a kind face.
This is my grandmother.
There was also a young woman with a high nose bridge, who was very beautiful, but her eyes were somewhat sharp, suggesting that she had a rather shrewish personality.
This is my sister-in-law, Cai Yuanling.
The three people were stunned.
Who is speaking!
The three men looked around and saw that only their own family members and a few maids and servants were in the room.
The speaker was a woman, and she addressed the three people as grandfather, grandmother, and elder sister-in-law.
All three people turned their gazes to Qin Wanying, who had just entered the room.
The three of them were slightly surprised when they saw Qin Wanying.
This girl is so beautiful.
Is it Wan Ying?
But she clearly didn't open her mouth!
Could it be that they heard Qin Wanying's innermost thoughts?
Standing behind Qin Wanying, Qin Yezhong kept giving the three of them meaningful glances. He grumbled inwardly, "These three are really something! They just came back without warning! We weren't prepared at all!"
None of the three were stupid. They immediately understood and pretended to remain calm.