Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 758

Chapter 758: Chapter 755: Worry_1

"Could it be... Xiao Rongyan was injured?"

Before Bai Qingyan could think further, Nanny Tong brought Zeng Shanru into the courtyard. Today, Zeng Shanru was supposed to report the affairs of the mine to Bai Qingyan and was heading to Boyun Courtyard when he heard Bai Qingyan calling for him and rushed over.

"Miss Bai, Zeng Shanru is here!" Chun Tao whispered to Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan frowned and instructed Lu Ping, "Uncle Ping, go to the front and keep an eye out. If there’s any news, send someone to inform me immediately!"

"Yes!" Lu Ping responded and left.

Bai Qingyan was restless. As Lu Ping had mentioned, there were many eyes and ears in the front courtyard. If she went out just like that, the news might reach the Crown Prince, which could cause trouble.

Zeng Shanru entered, bowing to Bai Qingyan through the silk screen. "Miss Bai, someone from Mr. Xiao’s side came again, requesting that this batch of weapons be prioritized for them. I decided to go ahead and give them, considering we just transported a batch, and we don’t need this one yet."

Bai Qingyan nodded and signaled Chun Tao to give the mahogany box with the black powder and the formula to Zeng Shanru behind the screen. She said, "This box contains a substance called black powder. I’ve heard it can be used in forging weapons to make them indestructible. You can give it a try! There’s also a blacksmith living outside the courtyard. Go to Steward Hao and take the person with you. But this person doesn’t speak our language... You may need to put in more effort."

Zeng Shanru opened the box and took a small pinch of the black powder, sniffing it under his nose. He looked up at Bai Qingyan and said, "This black powder... it seems to be mentioned in some old records. The Yan Kingdom used a similar powder, created by Empress Ji, called fine steel powder. Weapons forged with this fine steel powder were indestructible. Empress Ji once planned to create an unbeatable army for the Great General of Yan Kingdom. But unfortunately, the deranged Emperor Yan suddenly regained his senses and killed Empress Ji, leading to the loss of the fine steel powder formula."

Zeng Shanru quickly closed the box and bowed. "By the way, Mr. Min Qianqiu’s biography, ’Marquis Yongle of Wei,’ records that the Marquis Yongle once obtained an indestructible blade from the Yan royal court. If Miss Bai is interested, you could ask Mr. Min Qianqiu, who is residing in our mansion."

"The Yan Kingdom used it before?" Bai Qingyan’s fingers rubbed back and forth. Whether this was true or false needed to be confirmed with Xiao Rongyan.

"Yes!" Zeng Shanru replied.

"I understand. Take the black powder formula and our invited blacksmith to the mountains. Try it first... If it indeed works, we will use this method for forging weapons in the future." Bai Qingyan instructed.

"Yes!" Zeng Shanru bowed and left the main hall of Boyun Courtyard.

As he exited, Zeng Shanru saw Yue Shi being supported as he followed behind Doctor Hong into Boyun Courtyard. He remembered that Yue Shi was the dull-witted guard beside Mr. Xiao.

Zeng Shanru, always amiable, greeted Doctor Hong with a smile and nodded to Yue Shi.

Yue Shi only slightly nodded in response, his face stern.

Once Doctor Hong and Yue Shi entered the main hall, Zeng Shanru informed Nanny Tong and went to find Steward Hao.

Yue Shi, supported into the room, heard Bai Qingyan instruct Chun Tao to send everyone out and guard the door, allowing no one to enter.

With a solemn expression and dry lips, Yue Shi just started speaking when Bai Qingyan asked, "Is something wrong with your master?"

Hearing Bai Qingyan’s voice, Yue Shi’s eyes reddened, and he knelt down, bowing deeply. "I beg Miss Bai to save our Emperor!"