Such a stove Wei Ruo also had an identical one in Mojiazha, Huzhou Mansion, just behind the house where she lived at the time.

Wei Ruo didn't use it often, but when he needed it, Wei Ruo felt inconvenient without it, so Wei Ruo chose such a place on the outskirts of Beijing.

The iron pieces used on the armor that Wei Ruo made for Xu Zhengyong and Wei Mingting last time were made of steel that she had refined when she was in Mojiazha.

Now that the steel had run out, she had to use the new furnace to refine it if she wanted.

On the first day of the second month of February, she came to Ryoanji Temple to offer incense in order to choose a place to build this furnace.

Now that the furnace is ready to be fired, Lao Tao has already brought her iron ore and coal, and the next step is to calcine.

Wei Ruo inspected it carefully, and after making sure that both furnaces were working effectively, he nodded in satisfaction.

"It's well done, it's almost no different from what I depicted in my drawings, and a few details are in place."

"Xu Gongzi, you have drawn in such detail, and you have explained it to us so many times, if you don't do it well, you will be so sorry for Xu Gongzi." Shi Otomo said.

Immediately afterwards, Shi Dayou asked Wei Ruo: "It's just that I don't understand something very well, Young Master Xu. Since it's all about turning iron ore into iron, why not just burn the blast furnace on the left? Why do you have to burn the coal again? ”

"Because the coal tar after coal coking is of great use to me, which is a good thing that cannot be found anywhere else." Wei Ruo replied.

"I see, Xu Gongzi, you know so much! I'm stupid, don't hate me, childe. ”

"It's okay, if you don't understand something, just ask me."

Hearing this, Shi Dayou simply asked all the doubts in his heart: "Childe, these two furnaces are built small, and the calcination speed is not fast, doesn't it matter?" ”

"In this way, I don't have to pursue speed, I need high-quality steel, and quality is the highest priority." Wei Ruo said to Shi Dayou.

This furnace was the same as the one she had in Mojiazha, it was not big, and the amount of steel and coal tar produced at one time was not large, but Wei Ruo had no intention of producing these things in large quantities.

"Okay, Xu Gongzi, don't worry, we will all follow what you say! I will never be lazy and save work! Shi Dayou assured.

"After the successful forging is successful, I will let Meimei come over to fetch it, I will be useful." Wei Ruodao.

"Okay."

"Is the sulfur that the boy asked us to buy just like that?"

"Just leave it alone, just don't let it get wet. I'll use it when I want to. ”

"Okay."

Wei Ruo left after finishing his work, and on the way Xiumei asked Wei Ruo: "Miss, what are you going to do with the steel you smelt this time?" ”

"Make a sword for the second brother." Wei Ruo replied.

She sat in the carriage, her back against the cushion, flipping through the account books in her hands while answering the questions of Xiumei, who was driving in front of her.

"Miss, you still care about the prince very much."

"Who told me to be in the same boat as him? He's doing well, I'm doing well, what does he want, don't I have to bother to save him? Give him a good sword to defend himself, I hope he doesn't get into danger, but also to protect myself. Wei Ruo said.

"Miss is right!" Xiumei agreed.

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On May 20, the old man of the Lu family celebrated his seventieth birthday.

The old man of the Lu family has fought on the battlefield for many years and has a high status.

At that time, the old man and Xu Guogong were called South Lu and North Xu, and now the Xu family has long been empty, but the Lu family is still beautiful, although the old man Lu no longer has a position, but the government and the opposition still respect him very much.

Therefore, when Mr. Lu celebrated his birthday this time, all the powerful people in the capital came to congratulate him, and everyone was proud to be invited by the Lu family.

The Wei family was also invited this time, not only the third room Wei Mingting and the Yun family were invited, but the second room of the big room also received an invitation letter.

This made Bai Shi overjoyed and in a good mood.

Being able to receive the invitation letter from the Lu family shows that the status of their Wei family is now extraordinary.

Before going out, Bai Shi dressed up carefully, took out all the heads and faces at the bottom of her box, and dressed herself up gracefully and luxuriously.

Wei Mingyong reminded her: "You be careful, I don't have an official position, go to the Lu family, you must be the one with the lowest status among the ladies, don't be presumptuous, be cautious in your words and deeds." ”

Hearing this, Bai Shi snorted unhappily, and then said, "You are embarrassed to say, but if you work harder, I will not be so miserable." ”

"You are content, your mother's family is in business, if you don't marry me, you can attend this kind of banquet? Let's talk about the things later, there will always be a day when you will be noble. ”

For the future, Wei Mingyong is full of confidence, and the day when he realizes that his future is not far away.

"Knowing that you should be careful yourself, and when you look for an opportunity, you will be close to those big officials, maybe one day the official hat will fall on your head." Bai told Wei Mingyong.

"Don't worry, I'm much smarter than my humble brother, and I won't miss this opportunity in vain." Wei Ming said bravely.

The husband and wife have already planned it, it is rare to have such a banquet, and they must have a good performance.

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Wei Qingwan sat in front of the dresser and asked Cuihe to dress her up carefully.

She was not very satisfied with the two buns she had changed.

"Miss, how is this bun?" Cuihe combed Wei Qingwan with a peach bun again.

This bun looks playful and lively, which can make unmarried girls more agile and delicate.

Wei Qingwan frowned, still not very satisfied: "Another one." ”

Cuihe had to rethink her haircut.

"Miss, you have changed all the popular buns, can you tell the slave what you want?" Cuihe asked cautiously.

"Don't be too common, and at the same time conform to the temperament of an unmarried woman, don't be frivolous, and look dignified." Wei Qingwan said.

"This ...... Some of the hard slaves tried their best. ”

"It's still early, you try more. It is possible to meet His Royal Highness King Yu today, and when we meet for the first time, we need to leave a good impression on him. Wei Qingwan said.

"The slave and maid understand."

Cuihe changed Wei Qingwan's hair bun a few more, and finally Wei Qingwan chose a hanging bun, which not only has the agility of a girl, but also makes her delicate and gentle.

In terms of accessories, Wei Qingwan didn't have much choice, only embellished a hosta.

In the end, Wei Qingwan changed into a new skirt just made this year, goose-yellow satin, embroidered with golden flowers, and a jade sachet on her waist.

Wei Qingwan looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and was quite satisfied with this outfit.

Cuihe praised on the side: "Miss, you are really born beautiful, usually a little dress up is already so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off, after carefully cleaning it today, I see pity, don't say His Royal Highness King Yu, it is a slave and a woman I have love and pity when I see it." ”

(End of chapter)