Chapter 758 - 755: Worry_1
"Could it be... Xiao Rongyan was injured?"
Before Bai Qingyan could think further, Nanny Tong brought Zeng Shanru into the courtyard. Today, Zeng Shanru was supposed to report the affairs of the mine to Bai Qingyan and was heading to Boyun Courtyard when he heard Bai Qingyan calling for him and rushed over.
"Miss Bai, Zeng Shanru is here!" Chun Tao whispered to Bai Qingyan.
Bai Qingyan frowned and instructed Lu Ping, "Uncle Ping, go to the front and keep an eye out. If there’s any news, send someone to inform me immediately!"
"Yes!" Lu Ping responded and left.
Bai Qingyan was restless. As Lu Ping had mentioned, there were many eyes and ears in the front courtyard. If she went out just like that, the news might reach the Crown Prince, which could cause trouble.
Zeng Shanru entered, bowing to Bai Qingyan through the silk screen. "Miss Bai, someone from Mr. Xiao’s side came again, requesting that this batch of weapons be prioritized for them. I decided to go ahead and give them, considering we just transported a batch, and we don’t need this one yet."
Bai Qingyan nodded and signaled Chun Tao to give the mahogany box with the black powder and the formula to Zeng Shanru behind the screen. She said, "This box contains a substance called black powder. I’ve heard it can be used in forging weapons to make them indestructible. You can give it a try! There’s also a blacksmith living outside the courtyard. Go to Steward Hao and take the person with you. But this person doesn’t speak our language... You may need to put in more effort."
Zeng Shanru opened the box and took a small pinch of the black powder, sniffing it under his nose. He looked up at Bai Qingyan and said, "This black powder... it seems to be mentioned in some old records. The Yan Kingdom used a similar powder, created by Empress Ji, called fine steel powder. Weapons forged with this fine steel powder were indestructible. Empress Ji once planned to create an unbeatable army for the Great General of Yan Kingdom. But unfortunately, the deranged Emperor Yan suddenly regained his senses and killed Empress Ji, leading to the loss of the fine steel powder formula."
Zeng Shanru quickly closed the box and bowed. "By the way, Mr. Min Qianqiu’s biography, ’Marquis Yongle of Wei,’ records that the Marquis Yongle once obtained an indestructible blade from the Yan royal court. If Miss Bai is interested, you could ask Mr. Min Qianqiu, who is residing in our mansion."