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"Sails?" When Zhang Liang raised this issue to Xiao Ming, the problem became clear. The ship itself was nearly built, but Zhang Liang had no means to produce the sails. Moreover, the galleon's tall masts required equally large sails. "How did you make sails for ships before?" Xiao Ming frowned. Zhang Liang gave a bitter smile. "Your Highness, back when the Wei family was still around, they operated a textile workshop that produced sailcloth. We used to purchase it from them. But after Your Highness…-
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Advanced chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair "Very well. A nation cannot be without its ruler for even a day, and a vassal state cannot be without its vassal king for long without inviting criticism. Stay in Chang'an with your mother for a few more days, then set off to return." Emperor Wenxuan then added, "I have received news that Beishan's Blood Wolf Tribe has entered Youzhou and taken control of Shanhai Pass. It seems there will be more turmoil on the grasslands in the future." "Father, rest assured.…
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"Your Highness, next time you return to Chang’an, we’ll be able to toast at your wedding feast!" Outside the gates of Chang’an, a thousand cavalrymen clad in fine plate armor stood in formation on either side. Lu Fei and Luo Xin, also in full military attire, waited nearby. At the city gate, Chen Yushu, Qin Rui, and Du Boyuan had come to see Xiao Ming off. Before leaving the city, Xiao Ming had already bid farewell to Emperor Wenxuan and Consort Zhen. Though the Emperor could not come in person, he…
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Chengguang Hall faced south, towering over Chang’an with an unobstructed view of the city below. Following Xiao Ming’s instructions, Emperor Xiao Wenzuan raised the monocular telescope to his eye. Instantly, the distant palace gates appeared startlingly close. The Emperor jerked back in alarm, lowering the device. "What sorcery is this?" Xiao Ming wasn’t surprised—Niu Ben and Lu Fei had reacted similarly. Smiling, he explained, "Father need not fear. This is simply the telescope’s marvel—no…
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Advanced Chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair Fei Ji was momentarily overwhelmed by the sheer number of exquisite Qingzhou goods before him. This time, the Prince of Qi had truly given him ample face. After Emperor Xiao Wenzuan repeatedly proposed the marriage alliance on Xiao Ming’s behalf, Fei Ji had already made up his mind. And following the great victory at Cangzhou, he became even more certain of his decision. The Fei family had a long and distinguished heritage. When it came to scholarly…
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Soft sunlight streamed in, yet the atmosphere in the Fei family’s main hall remained heavy. Xiao Ming felt deeply frustrated. With the barbarians included, the empire now faced four major threats—and two were already at his doorstep. "The third threat, apart from the barbarians, is the non-imperial feudal lords," Fei Ji suddenly whispered after a long silence, as if afraid of being overheard. Xiao Ming stiffened. This was an issue no court official dared mention openly—an unspoken truth everyone…
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Advanced chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair "Seventh Brother!" A gentle breeze stirred the beaded curtains as Princess Xiangcheng's crisp voice called out to him. Xiao Ming finally tore his gaze away from the veiled woman and turned to his sister. "You seem in high spirits, little sister. Though I suppose this year’s gathering must have disappointed you—no dashing talents to catch your eye." Zhu Yushu and the other two immediately protested, "Your Highness, are we not talented young men?" Qin Rui…
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"Thank you for your help at the poetry gathering, Your Highness." After the boat trip, Zhu Yushu and the other two escorted Xiao Ming all the way back to his residence before sincerely expressing their gratitude. "Don’t be so formal. Back in the day, we went through fire and water together," Xiao Ming said with a smile. Qin Rui and the others exchanged glances and laughed. Qin Rui said, "Since Your Highness is rarely in Chang’an, let’s meet again soon. And don’t forget about us three after you…
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The atmosphere at the poetry gathering grew tense. The scholars stood frozen, afraid of being implicated, quickly distancing themselves from Pan Yu. The Prince of Shu’s face darkened, but there was nothing he could do. "Pan Yu, any last words?" Zhu Yushu sneered, cracking the whip in his hand. Pan Yu glanced desperately at the Prince of Shu, but the prince remained indifferent. Pan Yu seethed inwardly—it was the Prince of Shu who had goaded him into this! Without his backing, he would never have…
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Advanced chapter at https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair. Subscribe for support :) The poetry gathering fell into dead silence at these words. All eyes turned to Xiao Ming and his three companions. Then another voice rang out, "Pan Yu, you mustn’t make baseless accusations. What evidence do you have that the Prince of Qi cheated?" "What a surprise—I didn’t expect the Prince of Shu to be in Chang’an as well," Xiao Ming said, looking at the speaker. It was none other than the Fifth Prince, the…
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