Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 52 51. Fish Playing on Lotus Leaves
It is normal that Daqin’s sea vessels are powerful nowadays.

There are too many huge trees nowadays. Just look at the place where the king feasts in Xianyang Palace. The height of the palace is over 17 meters - it is supported by whole huge trees. You can tell that there must be a lot of high-quality wood used to build large sea ships.

The keel is suitable, and human life is risked. Is there anything that cannot be accomplished?
If the king can go whale hunting in Langya, wouldn't it be too much to go a little further, and visit America? Whether it's Central America, South America, or somewhere else, sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and peppers are all there!

The risk of going there alone is too great, so we need to think carefully about it.

She walked slowly along the promenade along the shore of Penglai Island. When she crossed the railing, she could touch the lotus flowers with swaying stems and swaying green leaves.

Occasionally, one or two tender lotus pods stand on the branches, with one or two lotus petals remaining. I guess the lotus pods in today's breakfast were obtained from here.

The morning sun rose from the water's edge, illuminating the pink and white lotus flowers that were about to bloom, making them glow brightly on the tips of the lotus flowers.

This huge orchid pond is vast and boundless, with lotus leaves reaching the sky, making you intoxicated. Who wouldn’t say it is a 5A-level attraction?

Chi Nu also asked, "Sir Qin, would you like to ride on a raft and travel among the lotus flowers?"

The fucha is a small boat commonly used in shallow water today. It cannot go deep into the orchid pond, but it can still move freely among the surrounding lotus leaves.

Qin Shi was a little tempted: "Then... swim for a while?"

Chi Nu agreed and gave a few instructions, and immediately the maids and servants responded.

Qin Shi originally thought that they would bring a small boat for him to board, and at most one or two guards would be by his side.

But no one expected that a simple floating raft was first launched into the water by a guard who was temporarily acting as a boatman, and then two inconspicuous palace maids sat on it and took two baskets of dry mugwort from the shore.

The mugwort was simply dried and stored, but now it was suddenly lit, and it suddenly produced thick smoke that could be smelled even if you stood on the shore.

"This is……"

Qin Shi was a little confused: "Just to stroll among the lotus leaves, do we still need to clear the way first?"

Chi Nu smiled and replied, "It's hot and humid near the water, but cooler beneath the lotus leaves, so mosquitoes are a nuisance. Since you, Lord Qin, wish to enjoy the scenery, we, the servants, will naturally send people to fumigate along the way to avoid disturbing your pleasure."

Qin Shi: ...this evil class.

Oh, she belongs to the class that enjoys life, so it’s okay.

I waited for another five minutes.

On the small boat ahead, two maids, one on the left and one on the right, were gently waving smoke-filled mugwort under the lotus leaves, and then they saw countless mosquitoes frightened and fly up.

A worker standing at the stern waved yarn left and right, quickly driving them away.

Although we cannot guarantee that we will be 100% free from disturbance, compared with before, 80% of the disturbances have been dispelled.

Qin Shi was carefully led onto the boat. Under his knees was a thick mat made of stacked wood, with a brocade cushion brushed with tung oil on top.

The lake water is cool and cool, which dissipates some of the summer heat.

However, the raft prepared in a hurry was too small, and the maids who were holding fans and supporting the canopy could not get on it. So a naked woman stood by and fanned and blew wind continuously to ensure that she would not be disturbed in the slightest.

Qin Shi enjoyed it for a few seconds and smiled.

At this moment he waved his hand and took away her fan.

"It's just a short tour. Yiming even mixed mugwort dew in my orchid soup and fumigated my clothes lightly, so mosquitoes won't bite me easily. Chi Nu, you work hard every day, so now you can enjoy the scenery."

She gently waved the fan - the small fan of a naked woman was not the long-handled bamboo half-fan held by the maids, nor was it like the small flag-like [convenient fan] used in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties.

Instead, it's more like a perfectly regular semicircle, with a handle sticking out from the center. But as long as it works, it's fine.

Walking quietly among the lotus leaves and lotus flowers, Qin Shi handed the fan to Chi Nu again, then reached out and broke off a lotus leaf and put it upside down on his head.

Then she showed her pearly teeth and laughed happily.

It is romantic and unrestrained, and particularly moving.

Chi Nu stared at the scene in a daze and didn't speak for a long time.

Qin Jun was unlike all the nobles she had met. She didn't care about important matters at all.

Even though he was quite picky about food, his clothing and daily expenses were truly simple. Especially in his words and deeds, there was no trace of being bound by rules.

Even, even the supreme king cannot act so impulsively.

This emotion was so contagious that she couldn't help but let out a laugh. "It's a good thing I didn't do my makeup for Qin Jun. Otherwise, how could I hold up this huge lotus leaf with a hair crown on it?"

Qin Shi didn't take it as an offense at all, and shook his head at this moment: "Whatever it is, as long as it can provide shade at this time, it's fine. Chi Nu, the sun is scorching now. If you don't hold it up like this, it will probably be even darker when you return from your tour later."

Chi Nu complained: "The slave girl wants to take the gauze crown."

Wearing a gauze crown, with a light silk covering the face, there is no need to...

But Qin Jun couldn't wait and was eager to get on the boat himself.

She puffed up her cheeks, not acting like the strict and disciplined chief maid at this moment, but instead revealed a bit of the innocence of a young girl. So she simply reached out and twisted the lotus leaf stem beside her with force.

Qin Shi suddenly laughed again. Seeing Chi Nu's embarrassment, she quickly changed the subject and said, "I wonder if the two maids up ahead can sing? Boats sail on lotus leaves, fishermen sing... well, singing the sun, how pleasant."

Chi Nu then replied, "I'm sorry to disappoint Mr. Qin. I'm afraid they don't have any singing voices."

She felt a little disappointed again. "I forgot to make arrangements. The king clearly gave ten beautiful women. Some are good at playing drums and flutes, others are good at sword dancing and writing. It would be perfect if they could also ride on the raft among the lotus leaves."

Speaking of the beauty, Qin Shi couldn't help but think of the one with "special skills", and at this moment he showed an expression that couldn't bear to look at her.

But we should also find a way to arrange for them, otherwise they will be useless for a long time, wouldn't they be like concubines waiting in the cold palace?
But now everything he wants to do is arranged by the Shaofu...

She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Chi Nu, is there anything nowadays that can bounce back after being pulled or hit?"

Chi Nu thought for a moment. "Is Qin Jun asking about beef tendon? The Shaofu often uses it to make bowstrings. Fu Cai reported back the other day that Qin Jun's clothes can be stretched and rebounded, especially the waist binding, making them very easy to put on and take off."

"She was thinking of trying to use beef tendon, but the binding would be too tight and she would hurt herself if she wasn't careful, so she's still thinking about it."

Qin Shi hesitated for a moment. He wondered if making a basketball out of cow tendon would work. He could at least form two teams of ten and stage a basketball match tailored to local conditions for the King of Qin to watch.

After all, they are so tall and strong, yet they have only learned acrobatics. Since we don't plan to let them sleep with us, it would be a pity if they don't play football or basketball.

The athletic guy is older, so at least he looks a bit passionate!
She made up her mind and nodded: "When I get back, I will ask Yi Ming to see if there is any Eucommia ulmoides now."

Malaysia has not even formed a political power yet, and rubber trees cannot be introduced for the time being, so let's try using Eucommia gum as a substitute.

Hours are spent in a leisurely morning.

Let’s say good night in advance.

【Fu2cha2】