Iron Dynasty

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Time flies when one is idle. Since Li San left for Chang’an, half a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two weeks, the snow in Qingzhou had been intermittent, and the accumulated snow in the city was deep enough to reach a person’s knees. When the sun came out and melted the snow, the roads became extremely muddy.

As a result, the people of Qingzhou were even less inclined to venture outside.

Xiao Ming shared the same sentiment as the townsfolk. Apart from occasionally visiting the Engineering Department to oversee progress, he spent most of his time in the prince’s residence drawing. Today, he had finally completed the structural diagrams, overall renderings, and detailed node drawings for the galleon.

“Thankfully, I have some artistic skills,” Xiao Ming said smugly. In his modern life, his only hobby had been drawing comics, so he had some experience with illustration.

Although he was using a brush, his drawings were quite impressive, with clear lines that rivaled computer-generated designs.

“Your Highness, what has you so happy?” Lü Luo asked as she brought in his breakfast.

Since winter had arrived, the food had become even more monotonous. Breakfast consisted of two flatbreads and a bowl of dough drop soup. However, this was also the season for hunting, so there was some venison and wild fowl available in the market.

Now that the Prince of Qi’s residence had some silver, they could occasionally enjoy meat dishes.

“I’ve finally finished drawing the ship,” Xiao Ming said happily, taking the flatbread and letting his fingers brush against Lü Luo’s hand.

Lü Luo shot him a reproachful look but was already accustomed to Xiao Ming’s playful nature.