Chapter 474 Mr. Lu celebrates his birthday
Wei Ruo also had an identical stove in Mojiazha, Huzhou Prefecture, just behind the house where she lived at the time.
Wei Ruo didn't use it often, but when needed, Wei Ruo felt inconvenient without it, so Wei Ruo chose such a place on the outskirts of Beijing.
The iron sheets used in the armors that Wei Ruo made for Xu Zhengyong and Wei Mingting last time were made from the steel she refined while at Mojiazha.
Now that the steel has been used up, now she has to use this new furnace to refine it if she wants.
On the first day of February, she came to Longan Temple to offer incense just to choose a place to build this furnace.
Now that the furnace is ready for firing, Lao Tao has already shipped iron ore and coal for her, and all that's left to do is calcining.
Wei Ruo inspected it carefully and nodded with satisfaction after confirming that both stoves were working effectively.
"You did a good job. It's almost the same as what I depicted in the drawings. Several details are also in place." "Mr.
Xu, you have drawn so detailed and explained it to us so many times. You can't do it well again." I'm really sorry for you, Mr. Xu." Shi Dayou said.
Immediately afterwards, Shi Dayou asked Wei Ruo: "It's just that Mr. Xu, I don't understand something very well. Since we are trying to turn iron ore into iron, why not just burn the blast furnace on the left directly? Why do we have to burn the coal first?" Once?"
"Because I have great use for the coal tar after coal coking. It is a good thing that cannot be found elsewhere." Wei Ruo replied.
"I see, Master Xu, you know so much! I'm relatively stupid, Master, don't blame me." "
It's okay, just ask me if you don't understand anything."
After hearing this, Shi Dayou simply cleared up all the doubts in his heart. They all asked: "Master, these two furnaces are small and the calcining speed is not fast. Doesn't it matter?" "That's it. There is no need to
pursue speed. What I need is high-quality steel. Quality is the top 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 it could produce at one time was not large, but Wei Ruo had no intention of mass-producing these things.
"Okay, Mr. Xu, don't worry, we will do as you say! We will never be lazy and save work!" Shi Dayou promised.
"After the forging is successful, I will ask Meimei to come and get it. I will use it." Wei Ruodao.
"Okay."
"Then let the sulfur that Young Master asked us to buy just be left like this?"
"Leave it as long as it doesn't get damp. I will come over and use it when I need it."
"Okay."
Wei Ruo After finishing her work and leaving, Xiumei asked Wei Ruo on the way, "Miss, what are you going to do with the steel you made this time?"
"Make a sword for my second brother," Wei Ruo replied.
She sat in the carriage, leaning against the cushions, flipping through the account books in her hands while responding to the questions of Xiumei, who was driving in front.
"Miss, you still care about the prince."
"Who told me that he and I are in the same boat? He is living well and I am living well. If something happens to him, don't I have to go to the trouble of saving him? Give him a match Using a good sword to defend myself in the hope that he will not be in danger is also to protect myself." Wei Ruodao.
"Miss is right!" Xiumei agreed.
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On May 20th, the old man of the Lu family celebrated his seventieth birthday.
The old man of the Lu family has been on the battlefield for many years and has a high status.
At that time, the old man and Xu Guogong were both known as Nanlu and Beixu. Nowadays, the Xu family has long been gone, but the Lu family still enjoys the same glory. Although Mr. Lu no longer holds a position, the government and the public still respect him very much. Therefore, when Mr. Lu celebrated his birthday, all the dignitaries in the capital came to congratulate him. Everyone felt proud to be invited by the Lu family.
The Wei family was also invited this time. Not only Wei Mingting and the Yun family of the third room were invited, but the second room of the first room also received the invitation letter.
This made Bai Ming couldn't help but be overjoyed and in a good mood.
Being able to receive an invitation letter from the Lu family shows that the Wei family's status is now extraordinary.
Before going out, Mrs. Bai dressed up carefully, took out her head and face from the bottom of the box, and dressed herself up gracefully and luxuriously.
Wei Mingyong reminded her: "Be careful, I don't have any official position. When I go to the Lu family, you must be the lowest status among all the ladies. You must not be arrogant, but be cautious in your words and deeds." After hearing this, Bai Bai
said Shi snorted unhappily, and then said: "You still have the nerve to say that if you had worked harder, I wouldn't have been so miserable." "Just be content. Your mother's family is a
businessman. If you hadn't married me, you wouldn't be so miserable." Can you attend such a banquet? Let's talk about the rest later. There will always be a day when you will become famous."
Regarding the future, Wei Mingyong was full of confidence and felt that the day to make his debut was not far away.
"I know, you should be careful yourself, and try to get close to those high-ranking officials when you find the opportunity. Maybe one day the official title will fall on your head." Bai Shi warned Wei Mingyong.
"Don't worry, I'm much smarter than my silly brother, and I won't miss this opportunity in vain." Wei Mingyong said.
The couple has already made plans. It is rare to have such a banquet, so they must perform well.
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Wei Qingwan sat in front of the dressing table and asked Cuihe to dress her up carefully.
She changed two buns in a row and she was not satisfied.
"Miss, how about this bun?" Cuihe gave Wei Qingwan another sweetheart bun.
This bun looks more playful and lively, and can make an unmarried girl more smart and delicate.
Wei Qingwan frowned, still not very satisfied: "Change another one."
Cuihe had to think about bunting her hair again.
"Miss, you have changed all the popular buns. Can you tell me what you want?" Cuihe asked cautiously.
"It shouldn't be too common, and it should be in line with the temperament of an unmarried woman. It shouldn't be frivolous, but should appear dignified." Wei Qingwan said.
"This...it's hard for me to try my best."
"It's still early, so you should try more. You may meet His Royal Highness Prince Yu today. It's your first meeting, so you need to leave a good impression on him." Wei Qingwan said .
"Slave, I understand."
Cuihe changed Wei Qingwan's hair into several more buns, and finally Wei Qingwan chose the hanging bun. This bun not only has the agility of a girl, but also makes her delicate and gentle.
In terms of accessories, Wei Qingwan didn't have many choices and only decorated it with a hosta.
Finally, Wei Qingwan put on a newly made dress this year. It was made of goose yellow satin material, embroidered with golden flowers, and had a jade sachet on her waist.
Wei Qingwan looked at herself in the bronze mirror and was quite satisfied with her outfit.
Cui He praised from the side: "Miss, you are really naturally beautiful. You can't take your eyes away from your beauty even if you dress up a little. Today, after you carefully tidied it up, I feel pity for you, not to mention His Highness Prince Yu." Yes, even a slave girl like me feels love and pity for you when I see you."
(End of this chapter)