Chapter 82 Inquiries 2

Shu Yuwan did not dare to show too obvious, afraid of arousing Zhao Qing Qing’s vigilance, changed the topic, chatted with Zhao Qing Qing for a while, and finally instructed someone to clean her and change her clothes.

“Miss Zhao, take a rest.”

“When you comes up with something useful to say to the Crown Prince, we can talk about your decision to join in.”

The Crown Prince was waiting outside for Shu Yuwan.

Seeing Shu Yuwan coming out, he went up to hold her hand and asked with a smile, “How is it?”

“I have some whimsical ideas, but they still need to be verified.”

“By the way, She said said she is willing to take on your side.”

The Crown Prince sneered, “I don’t want such disloyal people around me. Who knows if they will turn against me in the future! If something useful can be extracted, it will be considered a gain. If not, just kill her.” The Crown Prince’s tone was chilling.

Shu Yuwan felt a tightness in her heart. The Crown Prince usually treated her with a gentle attitude, which made her forget that he was the Crown Prince, the heir to the throne. Despite his reputation for virtue, he also possessed the decisiveness of those in power.

The Crown Prince continued, “If you didn’t want to see her, I would have ordered severe punishment long ago. People like her deserves to die becausw she have nothing useful to offer.”

Shu Yuwan said, “Let me try first.”

“Alright, it’s up to you.”

“By the way, since we’re already out, why not take you to see that gunpowder?”

Shu Yuwan readily agreed.

The couple went to the place where gunpowder was being developed.

The Crown Prince placed the location in the deep mountains, making it difficult to find without a guide.

The people Zhao Qing Qing originally found were all under surveillance.

The Crown Prince reassigned trusted aides to research gunpowder here, with guards surrounding the area.

Among these people were skilled craftsmen, and now the success rate of igniting the gunpowder was quite high.

Jun Liu was also here watching.

“Your Highness, Crown Princess.” Jun Liu bowed to the two.

“Show us the results.” The Crown Prince said.

“Yes!”

Jun Liu led the two to the place where the latest research on the power of gunpowder was being tested.

A small package wrapped in parchment paper was placed in the distance on an open space, the fuse on the parchment package was lit, quickly ran away, and soon heard a loud bang!

Sparks flew!

A large pit exploded on the ground!

Then many white smoke floated in the air.

Although she had heard Xiao Wuzai description, Shu Yuwan was still shocked to see the power of this so-called gunpowder!

Looking at the Crown Prince, she also saw joy and surprise in his eyes!

Jun Liu introduced on the side, “Your Highness, we have improved the fuse, fixed the amount of gunpowder material, and now over 90% of the gunpowder can be ignited normally.”

“It’s just that the fuse burns too fast now. If the fuse is longer, igniting it in place and then running away is no problem.”

“If you want to use it, lighting the gunpowder in your hand and throwing it out, a too short fuse is very likely to injure the person igniting it, while a too long one is prone to extinguishing halfway, so it still needs improvement.”

“Very good,” the Crown Prince’s voice contained a great deal of satisfaction.

He instructed Jun Liu to continue staying here to further improve the gunpowder. The Crown Prince and Shu Yuwan took a tour around the research base before setting off back to the Palace.

On the carriage.

The Crown Prince said, “Yuwans, where did Zhao Qing Qing get this gunpowder formula from?” The Crown Prince was still somewhat shocked by the power of the gunpowder.

He was the Emperor’s eldest legitimate son.

Seemingly the most orthodox heir to the throne.

Since childhood, he was the designated heir in the Emperor’s heart.

However, the Emperor was still in his prime, with several adult sons all eyeing the throne. The Emperor might even have more sons in the future. Since he grew up and understood things, he knew that it was uncertain who would ultimately sit on that throne.

Deep down, he always felt that the person who would eventually ascend the throne might not necessarily be him!

But since deciding to marry Shu Yuwan, he had resolved to strive for it!

Seeing the power of the gunpowder today, he felt that his bargaining chips had increased.

It was still strange, where did Zhao Qing Qing get this thing from, unheard of!

Shu Yuwan shook her head, “Some time ago, I had nothing to do at home, so I asked my brother to bring me some history books to read. In addition, I have always loved reading some miscellaneous books about folklore and rumors, and I have never come across what was mentioned in that book.”

The Crown Prince nodded, “No matter what happen Zhao Qing Qing is now in our hands, we will surely get the answers.”

Shu Yuwan, not sure what she was thinking, said to the Crown Prince, “By the way, did your Mother leave any notes or other things? I would like to see.”

“Most of my mother things are sealed in the Kunde Palace. After she passed away, the Emperor sealed the Kunde Palace. Over the years, only I and the Emperor could enter. A small part was taken away by the Emperor and placed in the palace.”

Listening to the Crown Prince, Shu Yuwan felt disappointed, knowning that she might not be able to enter either.

The Crown Prince pulled Shu Yuwan’ hand, “If you want to see, I will take you in.”

Shu Yuwan’ eyes lit up, “Can I?”

The Crown Prince smiled, “Of course.”

“Why suddenly want to see what the Empress left behind.”

With a serious expression, he said, “Is it related to that gunpowder?”

Shu Yuwan shook her head, “Just want to verify some things.”

“And also want to admire the traces of the Empress, I want to know what kind of person the Empress  was to give birth to such an outstanding Crown Prince.”

The Crown Prince blushed upon hearing this, it was the first time Shu Yuwan had praised him so openly and bluntly, he was happy in his heart, but said, “When did you learn that things to flatter me.”

Seeing the Crown Prince like this, Shu Yuwan felt a bit embarrassed and changed the subject, “Let say asking the world, how many women who have suffered from sharing their husband with many others strictly demand their sons not to let their daughters-in-law suffer the same fate, how many can there be?”

“Most have suffered like this themselves and can’t wait for their daughters-in-law to suffer the same fate, otherwise they would feel that the world is unfair!”

After speaking, she realized that Crown Prince would not understand the matters of women’s quarters, and said with a smile, “Why am I telling these things, anyway, I think the Empress was a remarkable person.”

The Crown Prince agreed, “The Mother is indeed different from ordinary women!”

The two chatted all the way and soon returned to the Palace.

They agreed that the next day the Crown Prince would take Shu Yuwan to the Kunde Palace.

Shu Yuwan went to see her daughter, while the Crown Prince went about his business.