Chapter 314: Returning to the City Happily

Feng Xuancang watched Shen Hua Tang's operations from the side, lost in thought.

He knew he came from the Wangfu, and his family background was a natural advantage.

The eldest brother is generous; even if the family splits later, he will not neglect these brothers.

But the inheritance they receive will eventually run out.

So they must find their own ways, becoming the ones who open new sources.

Feng Xuancang truly lacked talent for study; he did not push himself, instead turning his attention to carving.

Although he could not become a craftsman, using this opportunity, entering the Ministry of Works with this skill would not be bad.

Although the Ministry of Works is the lowest among the six ministries, he has family background and brothers' support; actually becoming a petty official with some income would make life passable.

He never thought of wanting more.

He felt he was not a person of great ambition; a comfortable life would suffice.

Before, he merely felt that focusing on his own work was enough.

Now watching Shen Hua Tang's command, Feng Xuancang felt he had learned quite a bit.

Passing on knowledge is also a kind of ability, right?

Like Master Shen.

But Master Shen teaches the current studies.

What he could pass on seemed to be some insights from his carving or woodwork.

Feeling he had learned, Feng Xuancang also began to use what he learned, trying to direct his own brothers.

Feng Xuanrui and the others are still young; they couldn't think of that much.

Each one was happy like a spinning top, turning here and there.

Since they made only small items, the assembly was relatively quick.

Especially with a commander, the speed would be even faster.

Compared to assembly, they spent more time selecting materials.

Before sunset, their small water wheels and small carts were all fully assembled.

The small carts could be tried on the spot to see if they work.

But for the small water wheels, they need a riverside, or at least a washbasin to prove it.

Not being able to prove whether this small water wheel works, Shen Hua Tang still felt some regret.

Sui Sui saw Tangtang Jiejie's low spirits and also pursed her lips.

How could Prince Qi bear to see his own obedient one unhappy?

He stepped over to tell Master Shen; if not, they'd just go to the backyard fish pond.

Although the water wheel is small, it can actually be operated at the edge of the fish pond.

Master Shen, upon hearing, thought the same.

He had thought it through; if not, he'd think of another way, but he must let his granddaughter try the water wheel today and then be happy.

Who wouldn't want to cheer up their own child? Master Shen is no exception.

Now that the Prince said so, they immediately happily took their things to the backyard fish pond.

The water wheel is not big, more like a children's toy.

Everyone happily went to the pond's edge; after several tries, the small water wheel finally began to work with a thumping sound.

With the splashing water sounds, Shen Hua Tang sighed in satisfaction.

Success! Thank goodness, thank goodness, no embarrassment.

Thinking of this, she furtively glanced at her grandfather, seeing him stroking his beard and nodding smiling; Shen Hua Tang then blushed embarrassedly.

Her grandfather was also very pleased, making Shen Hua Tang even happier.

However, her personality is relatively introverted; she would not jump up happily like Liu He Meng, who also pulled Sui Sui to jump.

Sui Sui was also very happy.

Although this thing was not drawn by her, and the assembly was not entirely her effort, it is the result of their joint effort.

Once the water wheel turns, it's success! Liu He Meng pulled Sui Sui to jump, and she followed.

The two little girls happily held hands and spun in circles.

After a while, Sui Sui grew dizzy from spinning and then stopped.

She looked at the splashing water wheel and murmured, "If one day we don't need such a troublesome water wheel and can still irrigate the fields, that would be great."

At that moment, the system quietly said, "【It's possible, Sui Sui.】"

With industrial development, agricultural water conservancy facilities will likewise develop and improve.

Modern irrigation techniques, compared to today's water wheel, are more convenient and swift.

However, industry needs development, and agriculture likewise needs progress.

This is not something that can be changed and progressed overnight.

We must take it slowly.

Someone must think of something and keep trying, only then will there be so much later progress and development.

Le Le said it's possible; Sui Sui thought that meant it could be! She firmly believed.

So she clenched her small fists.

Liu He Meng was happily chattering; hearing Sui Sui's mutter, she lightly nodded: "There will be, Sui Sui, there definitely will be."

It is said that long ago, there were no water wheels yet.

The wisdom of the working people is still endless.

For irrigation, people will always think of a way.

Later, we might think of even better ways.

The children were happy, and Prince Qi felt satisfied.

The little waterwheel experiment succeeded, so Sui Sui and the others had to pack up and head back.

At this moment, the setting sun cast extremely beautiful rosy light.

The red spread across sky and wilderness, filling the mountains and land.

Sui Sui stepped onto the gorgeous and moving rosy light, boarded the carriage, and then returned to the city.

On the way back, because of the little waterwheel's success, the little girl chattered excitedly, occasionally waving her arms and kicking her legs; if the carriage had enough space, Sui Sui would have wanted to spin around twice.

Watching the children become increasingly lively, Prince Qi felt greatly relieved.

Even the unpleasant reality of encountering Marquis Jinyang at Lord Lu Yinchen's birthday earlier was unconsciously ignored by him.

However, thinking about how much powder the other person had patted on their face at the banquet that day, Prince Qi felt like laughing a little.

He guessed the swelling from the slap on the face hadn't gone down yet, and he feared people would notice.

But that powder was really obvious.

Looking at it, it was rather amusing.

However, he couldn't laugh.

Afraid that laughing too much would be seen by the heavens.

After the carriage had gone a stretch, Sui Sui grew tired from gesturing, finally sat down, leaned against Mother Consort's embrace, and looked outside through the carriage curtains.

The gorgeous evening clouds made the land become splendid and beautiful.

Sui Sui saw that passersby's bodies were tinged with a bit of color, and couldn't help squinting her cute round eyes.

Princess Consort of Qi, watching the child happily, reached up and gently took off her little hat; the strap had been tight all day, leaving the skin around Sui Sui's neck red.

Prince Qi, watching from the side, felt sorry and said: "We don't need to wear it all the time; we're not going out, and family doesn't mind being seen."

After saying that, fearing Sui Sui might mind, Prince Qi thought and then said: "Just let our hair grow nicely, and it'll be fine."

Seeing Sui Sui's lack of reaction, Prince Qi thought the child was crying sadly, and was about to take her, when he heard Sui Sui utter an "eh" and then softly say: "How did they tie up the little brother and put him under the carriage?"

The second watch is at 19:00.