I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1302 Sister, it's a pity you're not a man.
Su Liu laughed and scolded, "You child, as the older sister, you're saying here that your younger sister is biased. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if word gets out?"

Su Qingning immediately looked at Su Liushi: "Aunt~ I say something to Wan'er, and although she listens, she keeps lecturing me. Am I still the older sister?"

Su Wenqing said, "Listen to what you're saying, Wan'er. Isn't this just her treating you like an older sister? As for who taught you, if you don't do anything wrong, would she criticize you?"

Su Qingning immediately said, "Then you eat like that too, big sister. You all heard what Wan'er just said."

Su Wan'er immediately said, "But Third Sister has her own good points too."

Hear this!

Su Qingning immediately looked at Su Wan'er, who had never said such a thing to her before. She stared intently at Su Wan'er and asked, "Tell me?"

Su Wan'er said, "There are too many. I'll write them down for you when I get back!"

Su Qingning nodded solemnly, "Okay!"

Su Wan'er chuckled.

The others, however, smiled and looked at Su Qingning again.

When the older sister is coaxed like this by her younger sister, what more could you possibly want?

Sitting down on the stool, Su Qingning looked at Su Chang'an and said, "Sister, Liheng said that the blueprints you gave him have made a major breakthrough or something, and he keeps saying he wants to go to the palace to see you."

"The blueprints I gave you?" Su Chang'an was taken aback. The blueprints he gave Su Liheng, apart from small toys like Rubik's Cubes, were mostly for spinning machines, including three-spindle spinning wheels and spinning jenny.

After all, I studied history in my previous life, so I know a little about this stuff.

I've seen the blueprints.

Su Qingning nodded: "Yeah, he said we could make more money from weaving or something, but he didn't say anything specific. Anyway, I'm really excited."

Upon hearing this, Su Chang'an turned his head to look.

Then Su Liheng came running over, panting, with blueprints in his hand.

Looking at Su Liheng, Su Chang'an's heart skipped a beat. Could he really earn more money from weaving? You kid, you've managed to get three spinning wheels working.

After seeing Su Chang'an's expression, Su Wenqing looked at Su Liheng. There was no need to pretend in front of family, so the old man looked at the paper in Su Liheng's hand with a puzzled expression.

"Greetings, elder sister!" Su Liheng, panting, bowed to Su Chang'an and then greeted Su Wenqing and the others.

Without waiting for him to catch his breath, he handed the blueprints to Su Chang'an: "Sister, my men have finished it! It's just these two looms. Although they are in the preliminary stage and we are still figuring out how to improve them, he said he can improve them."

Su Chang'an took the blueprints.

Then he immediately looked at Su Liheng.

Su Liheng immediately said, "Sister, you said that if this thing is invented, our weaving business can double its production. I don't really understand it, but the person who made it according to your drawings said it's not just doubled, because something about being able to make three shuttles at once or something. I don't understand that either, but shouldn't you give me those clothing styles you mentioned before? I..."

When Su Liheng said this, Su Wenqing suddenly stood up and immediately walked over, grabbing Su Liheng's arm: "Can we double the production of cotton cloth?"

Su Liheng was startled by his grandfather's action, but immediately nodded: "Grandpa, please sit down and talk. Your legs aren't good. This pattern was given to me by my eldest sister last year. She told me to find someone skilled in weaving to try it out. Last year, I started a textile business to deal with the clothes from 'Dream of the Red Chamber' in 'Dian Jiang Chun.' There are Li ethnic minority textiles there. After I showed them to her, I've been dealing with them ever since. Anyway, it doesn't cost much, so I've been supporting myself. A few days ago..."

Su Wenqing waved his hand: "We'll talk about that later."

The old man was a little excited. After taking the blueprint from Su Chang'an, he looked down at the somewhat messy but still acceptable drawing of a spinning machine. Then he looked at Su Chang'an and asked, "Girl, is it what I thought?"

Su Chang'an was actually a little surprised, after all, it was given to the Shence Mansion at the time, and also to Su Liheng.

At the time, Su Chang'an gave these two spinning machines to Su Liheng after thinking about it. He figured that the person who invented the three-spindle spinning wheel was Huang Daopo, an ordinary textile woman. So, thinking that Su Liheng would take over the textile business, he simply gave them to him and also told him to find someone to try making them.

He had forgotten about it, since there hadn't been any activity from the Shence Prefecture. Perhaps the Shence Prefecture was too busy with gunpowder, cannons, and muskets to keep up.

But Su Chang'an didn't take it seriously, thinking he would ask about it later.

结果
Has Su Liheng managed to get this done?
Seeing Su Wenqing's burning gaze, Su Chang'an nodded: "Grandpa, the task of providing clothing for the world can be accomplished!"

What does it mean to clothe the world?

Literal meaning!
But this is a great and unprecedented feat that benefits all people!
Although the Great Xia Dynasty looks very good now, the real Great Xia Dynasty is the one that cannot be seen.

Why do snow disasters occur in winter?

Because people can't afford cotton-padded clothes, if it snows for a few more days in a row, a snow disaster is inevitable!

This has been the case in every dynasty; it's not that our ancestors didn't think about how to solve it, but rather that they couldn't.

There's really nothing we can do about it because the supply of cotton quilts is insufficient.

but now.
Su Wenqing heard the words "clothes the world".

Su Chang'an helped Su Wenqing sit down, then continued, "If it's fully developed, it should triple. If one person can increase their daily output from one jin to three jin, cotton cloth production will inevitably surge. Moreover, it can be used to improve aspects such as yarn weaving, color matching, and pattern making. Then, the various patterns on silk and cotton cloth can be sold to other countries. What do you think?"

Su Wenqing looked at Su Chang'an, then looked down at the blueprint in his hand: "A great question!"

The old man became agitated.

Su Liu and the others looked at the old man and Su Chang'an with surprise, wondering what was going on.

Su Liheng pursed his lips. Goodness, does Grandpa mean my business will really succeed?

Immediately, Su Liheng's mind filled with the addresses of silk shops in the capital, and he began to look for one.

I need to start talking to people from the Western Regions, and that requires a trip to Jiangnan.

Su Liheng has already started working on the plan.

Su Wenqing looked at the second drawing, which also depicted a textile machine.

Su Chang'an said, "This one isn't as good as the previous one. This one needs to be used with other things and can be mass-produced, but this one is much more troublesome. This time, I asked Mu Xu and the others at the Imperial Academy to include mathematics and other subjects in the curriculum and recruit students, hoping to create more of these kinds of things. After all, productivity determines national strength. But we can't rush these things. However, these three spinning wheels are enough for us for now. We'll take it slow; this can't be rushed."

The spinning jenny is indeed inferior to the three-spindle spinning wheel.

But the reason it was more advanced than the three-spindle spinning wheel was that the spinning jenny was equipped with a steam engine, which made it completely automated and eliminated the need for manual labor.

Three-spindle spinning wheels still require manual labor.

Therefore, the spinning jenny needed to be paired with a steam engine.

However, Su Chang'an also had an idea: if the three-spindle spinning wheel and the spinning jenny could be developed now, wouldn't the steam engine be a possibility?

After all, there are quite a few skilled craftsmen when you think about it. Should we issue an edict to summon such talents?

Should we do something special about it?
After all, the war was over, and the money brought back this time, as well as the gold brought back from Japan, made the national treasury very prosperous.

At this moment, Su Zimu and Su Ziyu also came in. Seeing the scene, they realized something was wrong and immediately rushed over.

Su Wenqing looked at the blueprints and nodded, extremely excited: "Great!"

As he spoke, he handed the blueprints to Su Ziyu and the other person, and didn't say much, only that it could increase cotton cloth production by three times.

Upon hearing this sentence, Su Zimu and Su Ziyu were immediately horrified.

Seeing his two uncles' expressions, Su Liheng immediately stepped forward and said, "Sister, I've decided which silk shop to buy, but I might not have enough cash on hand. Can you talk to Dad and ask him to sponsor me some?"

When Su Wenqing heard Su Liheng say such things, he laughed and scolded, "You bastard, you're only thinking about making money while holding this treasure?"

Su Liheng: "Huh?"

Su Chang'an said, "After you have someone make it, go find your teacher Li Jiulang. Together, take the Li ethnic person who made it to the palace to see your sister-in-law and tell her about the advantages of this spinning machine. Your sister-in-law will definitely reward you handsomely. She might even give you a piece of land so you can build a farm and make cloth."

Su Liheng blinked, completely bewildered. How did this even alarm the Emperor's sister-in-law?
You also want to give me a piece of land?
Su Liheng started shaking the dice again, and this was no joke. Su Liheng was a brilliant businessman, but apart from that, he was no different from an ordinary person.

The main problem is that he's only focused on making money; he doesn't understand anything else. His teacher didn't even teach him how a spinning machine could be involved in court affairs.

but.
Build a manor and make cloth
You can make a lot of money!!

According to the Su family's rules, politics are not discussed at the dinner table.

So although this matter excited Su Wenqing, Su Zimu, and Su Ziyu, they temporarily suppressed it.

After all, there's something important to do today.

However, the three of them suddenly understood.

His Majesty and the Empress's new policies were not mentioned to the court officials at all, but it can be seen from this spinning machine that they intend to make a real and sweeping change to the Great Xia Dynasty.

No wonder His Majesty ordered shipbuilding in Jiaozhou starting last year.

He even ordered the Maritime Shipbuilding Bureau to train troops, showing that he had long wanted to open up maritime trade.

The small meal was quickly brought over by Su Zifeng, Su Qinshi, and Su Zhangshi.
Before Su Zhaoxin and the others even arrived, everyone already knew the reason.

The Zhang family of Qingxiufang saved Zhaoxin's life, so Zhaoxin should go there and stay with them first. Even though he didn't return home until evening, his family didn't say anything.

A life-saving grace!
The Su family members all know what's important and what's not.

If it weren't for the fear that the Zhang family would be living in fear, the old man would have already waved his hand and brought that family of orphans and widows to the Su family mansion, treating them as goddaughters and godgranddaughters.

There was no more talk of politics at the banquet; people started chatting about everyday matters.

They talked about Liheng and Youli.

They started talking about limes again.

but
Regardless of what's being discussed at the table.
While laughing, Su Ziyu kept piling food into Su Chang'an's bowl, even more diligently than Su Zimu.

Moreover, everyone noticed a hint of heartache in Su Ziyu's gaze as she looked at Su Chang'an.

This is not Su Ziyu's fault.

The main reason is that I was already heartbroken after just finding out about that.

I just saw the news about the spinning machine again, and it made me think about how much effort this child has put into making things for Da Xia, and what about herself?
He did all this for the sake of the Great Xia and its people, and in the end, he sacrificed himself!
How could anyone not feel sorry for them!
Everyone at the table looked at Su Ziyu strangely, including Su Chang'an himself. They even wanted to eat river shrimp.

Su Ziyu would take a small bowl, peel a bowlful of the peeled fruit, and then present it to Su Chang'an.

Su Qingning saw this and said, "Dad, I want one too."

Then Su Ziyu picked up two shrimp and put them in her bowl.

Su Qingning was unhappy again!

Oh my god!

Wan'er is like this!
My own dad is like that too!

You only dote on your eldest sister, don't you!

Su Chang'an was a little flattered and looked at his second uncle with a puzzled expression while also thanking him.

But looking at Su Zimu and Su Liushi, what happened?
The crowd was naturally puzzled.

But Su Ziyu didn't care about the gazes of the other people at the table; she only looked at the eldest girl.

Oops
With such a wonderful empress, our Great Xia Dynasty is truly blessed.

Just
Just
Why aren't you a man?

Su Ziyu looked at Su Chang'an, who looked exactly like a woman, and sighed deeply in her heart.

The strange behavior of the second son of the Su family at the dinner table puzzled everyone.

However, by the afternoon...
Then they saw Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi Niang returning from the palace.

Su Zhaoxin was also present.

just
Su Zifan had a bruise around his eye, which clearly meant he had been beaten.

And it doesn't look like he was beaten today.

Although everyone was puzzled, they did not ask for the time being, but instead looked at Su Zhaoxin.

Upon seeing Su Zhaoxin, Su Chang'an smiled but said nothing. He had lost a lot of weight and gotten much darker, though he hadn't grown as tall as Su Zhaoxin.

But it's a boy.

They develop relatively late.

As Su Zhaoxin watched everyone clasp their hands in greeting, his mouth stretched from ear to ear in a wide grin.

Especially after seeing her grandfather bow, she immediately rushed into Su Liu's arms.

Su Liu's eyes welled up with tears as she carefully examined Su Zhaoxin, as if searching for any injuries.

Su Zifan hesitated for a moment, but still whispered to Su Zifeng, "Why hasn't anyone asked me how I got injured?"

Su Zifeng laughed and said, "Did you get into trouble again and get beaten by Eleventh Sister?"

Su Zifan immediately shook his head.

Su Wan'er sat in Shiyi Niang's arms and saw her parents again. Su Wan'er had been hiding her excitement.

However, upon hearing this, he looked at his mother with a puzzled expression.

Eleven Sister gently shook her head: "It's your father's own problem."

Only after confirming that Su Zhaoxin had no new injuries did Madam Su breathe a deep sigh of relief.

Su Zhaoxin said confidently, "Auntie, I'm not seriously injured. I don't even need to risk my life with that musket. I can just keep firing. I'm invincible!"

Madam Su gently tapped Su Zhaoxin's forehead. "Don't talk nonsense!"

Su Zhaoxin grinned and looked at Su Chang'an.

Looking at Su Chang'an, Su Zhaoxin blinked. He naturally knew that Su Chang'an was not his biological sister, but that was fine. Why would a sister need to be biological?
My two older sisters love to lecture me!
Looking at Su Chang'an, Su Zhaoxin pursed his lips and said, "Sister!"

Su Chang'an smiled.

Su Zhaoxin took the bundle off his back, placed it on the table, and said, "As usual, I brought gifts for everyone, and this time they are especially valuable!"

Upon hearing this, everyone recalled the first time this kid came back, with scars on his face, and he used his meager military pay to buy gifts for everyone.

Su Wenqing looked at Su Zifan.

Su Zifan said, "This kid killed a king with one shot, and he also got incredibly lucky. After entering the city, he captured a prince who was trying to escape. That prince was carrying these things. According to our Grand Marshal Zhao's orders, 80% of the captured items should be handed over, and the remaining 20% ​​should be kept by him. This is the remaining 20%."

splash ...
The bundle was full of gold and silver jewelry.

They're all things from the Western Regions.

Everyone's expression froze.

Although there aren't many, the workmanship looks very fine.

Su Zhaoxin patted his chest: "You can choose for yourselves! Anyway, I'll bring back even more next time I come back! As for the other gifts, I'll send them to you later, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

As he spoke, Su Zhaoxin took out two more boxes from another bundle, one large and one small.

After opening.
One is a seal made of pure gold.

The other was a crown-like object, inlaid with many gemstones of various colors, especially a red diamond-like object in the very center.

Even though the Su family members were well-traveled and knowledgeable, they were all stunned when they saw it for the first time.

Su Zhaoxin handed the crown to Su Chang'an: "Here, big sister, this is yours. It's just a pity you're not a man, otherwise, if we changed the design, you would look very beautiful wearing it! I specially snatched it for you."

Then, holding the pure gold seal, he said, "This is for His Majesty and my sister-in-law. It was used by the King of Medog. I found it. When Marshal Zhao heard that I wanted to give it to my sister-in-law, he said he would give it to me."

Su Zifan then added, "It was indeed something he seized. This time, many countries were destroyed, and a great deal of things were looted. When Commander Zhao heard that these two items were meant for His Majesty, the Empress, and the eldest daughter, he let him bring them back himself."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table immediately understood. If it weren't for the eldest daughter, the king's things would probably be given directly to His Majesty.

just
Everyone looked at Su Zhaoxin's appearance, heard that he had prepared gifts for them again, and then looked at the jewelry on the table.

Su Linhan smiled gently, looking at her dark-skinned younger brother. It turned out that the saying in the book that men who have experienced many things and meet again are like strangers was true.

Zhao Xin is really different from before.

Su Zhaoxin looked at everyone triumphantly: "Let me tell you, I'm really something now! General Zhao said that once I reach sixteen and leave the children's army, I'll become his personal guard!"

Su Wenqing reached out and rubbed his grandson's head, "Even if he has made great contributions, is it convincing to accept so much?"

Hong Shiyi Niang kept her head down, looking at Su Wan'er, as if she was hiding something.

Su Zifan chuckled: "He's convincing. This kid does a great job. Many of my colleagues give him a thumbs up."

Su Chang'an glanced at Su Zifan, then at Su Zhaoxin, and after thinking for a moment, asked, "Is the injury on your back completely healed?"

Su Zifan smiled helplessly upon hearing this, but it was for the best; everyone would find out sooner or later.

Hong Shiyi Niang remained calm.

Looking at her mother's appearance, Su Wan'er looked at Su Zhaoxin with concern. What injury? Brother is injured again? Wasn't he not injured?

Su Zhaoxin pouted: "Sis, I was thinking of talking about this later. Aunt is pregnant. Besides, it's kind of embarrassing, it's not like she was injured on the battlefield."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Su Zhaoxin.

Su Zifan said, "It wasn't from the battlefield, but it was to save people that everyone started to look at this brat in a new light, which is why he was able to get so many treasures without anyone being envious."

Su Wenqing frowned and looked at Su Zifan: "What's going on?"

Su Liu looked at Su Zhaoxin more carefully. She had helped take care of Su Zhaoxin since he was an infant. The child she raised was no longer just an aunt and nephew.

Su Zhaoxin looked at Su Liushi's gaze, then at everyone else's, and said somewhat awkwardly, "We were practicing throwing palm grenades, and someone got nervous and threw the wrong one. I went to save him, and my back was blown up."

As he spoke, he quickly waved his hand and said, "It's been a few months, but it's all better now."

Su Zifan said with pride, "He was the one who rushed over to save people. He saved four people that time. That bastard, he's always up to no good. Everyone else ran away that time, but he was the one who rushed over."

As they were talking, Su Zifan walked over and took off Su Zhaoxin's shirt.

A gruesome wound was visible on Su Zhaoxin's back. The wound was quite large, covering almost his entire back, and it was red and rosy. It was indeed healed, but it was clear that it had only recently begun to heal.

And that entire area was burned alive.

Su Wan'er grabbed her mother tightly, her face full of surprise.

But she found her mother holding her with her head down, her body trembling slightly, not daring to look at Su Zhaoxin's injuries.

Su Liu, Su Qin, and Su Zhang all stood up abruptly, staring at the terrifying scar.

The others, their smiles vanished, and they all stood up to look at the large wound on the little child's back.

Tears streamed down Su Liu's face as she trembled and touched her wound.

When Su Zhaoxin saw this, he quickly reached out to wipe Su Liu's wound and said with a smile, "I'm not lying to you, it hurt quite a bit at first, but it doesn't hurt now, so there's nothing to say. It's not as bad as my brother Hu, brother Lu, and sister Xiaowu."

Hong Shiyi Niang is holding Su Wan'er.

Thinking back to when Zhaoxin was in my arms, gritting her teeth and smiling through her tears, saying, "Mom, it doesn't hurt! Hey!"

(End of this chapter)