Where did Xiaobao come from?

When asked, the young couple were both stunned for a moment.

Su Caier was a little shy and blushed and didn't know how to answer.

Zhao Ce didn't care and told her truthfully: "Of course Xiaobao also came out of Ah Niang's belly."

"But as for how it came out, you will not know this when Xiaobao grows up."

Xiaobao nodded in a daze.

"Xiaobao grew up."

Zhao Ce said with a funny look: "Well, Xiaobao and his brother must grow up quickly."

The young couple is not like ordinary wealthy families in this era.

All the children were handed over to the wet nurse, so the husband would ask occasionally.

Their children all slept in the same room with them.

Just divided two small beds.

At night, there is no need for others to watch in the room.

Only when I really can't handle it will I pull the rope at the head of the bed and call the person sleeping next to me.

Xiaobao is easy to take care of. He basically slept when he is full and didn't cry when he wakes up.

But the second treasure had no choice.

I cried as soon as I woke up, and my voice was still loud.

When he cried, except for Xiaobao, the young couple must be awakened.

Su Caier was afraid that her husband would go to work in the daytime and would not be energetic if she didn't sleep at night.

He could only be very cruel and suggested: "The second treasure cried from time to time at night, which would wake up his husband."

"Why let him sleep in the next room?"

"I'll go over and see him after crying."

Zhao Ce directly denied this proposal.

“No need.”

"Just sleep in our room. When the two are older, let them sleep in their respective rooms."

The head of the family said so, and Su Caier didn't say anything else.

The two of them said a lot today, but they always felt that they had forgotten something.

After the two of them fell asleep, Su Caier suddenly asked: "Your Highness didn't seem to have someone to give you a gift today?"

"Will our invitation be delivered to him?"

Zhu Houzhao has a good relationship with her family.

When Xiaobao was born, he was inconvenient to appear, but he still sent a gift.

Later, I even hugged Xiaobao in person.

Now the second baby's full moon invitation has been sent out, logically speaking, some gifts will be returned.

Moreover, Su Caier remembered that it seemed that His Royal Highness hadn't been to their house for a long time.

Zhao Ce also thought of this reminder.

Zhu Houzhao only sent a congratulations to someone who gave me the red eggs last time.

I didn't show up either.

Until now, a month has passed.

Zhu Houzhao has never appeared in front of him recently.

Zhao Ce's courses that he went to the East Palace to give lectures were also cut this month.

The reason is that the emperor asked the prince to concentrate on reading history books this month.

Zhao Ce was busy with the newly completed research institute and family affairs, and was happy to be idle.

But when I think about it this way, it seems that something is wrong.

Zhu Houzhao wanted to run towards him every day, but now he hasn't appeared for more than a month.

I haven't heard of any tasks he has been busy with recently.

Isn’t it because of someone’s instigation that their relationship suddenly broke down?

Zhao Ce vetoed this idea.

The relationship between him and Zhu Houzhao is definitely not something that can be shaken by a few casual instigation from others.

Thinking of this, I still have to go to the East Palace in person to see Zhu Houzhao tomorrow.

"Your Highness is probably busy lately."

"I will go to the East Palace to ask tomorrow, and I will bring some news about the institute to Your Highness."

......

However, without waiting for Zhao Ce to go to the East Palace.

The next day, when I arrived at the Hanlin Academy, someone found Zhao Ce first.

The person who came was a small official from the Ministry of Works. Zhao Ce remembered seeing him at the Firearms Bureau before.

As soon as he saw Zhao Ce, he excitedly pulled him away.

"Mr. Marquis, please come with the official!"

"Happy events, great joy!"

After walking a few steps, I found that my hand holding someone was empty.

The small official of the Ministry of Works turned around in confusion and saw Zhao Ce still standing calmly.

Seeing that he suddenly pulled him over, Zhao Ce subconsciously hid his hand to the side.

But this man was obviously too happy and even took two steps forward before he realized that he had not pulled anyone.

Zhao Ce saw him turn his head, with a smile on his face, and asked, "Is this sir, do you want to take my official to the Firearms Bureau?"

The official was shocked and realized that he was too excited and did not explain clearly first.

He smiled and said, "Yes, yes!"

"The official takes the marquis to the Firearms Bureau to test the gun!"

He gestured: "The Marquis said before, a flintlock rifle made with flint Mars as a igniter."

"Our Firearms Bureau has developed a short gun. If Lord Shangshu wants to go to the office, he must take the Marquis to take a look!"

The flintlock rifle was developed?

Seeing this, Zhao Ce did not delay much.

He nodded directly and said, "Since that's the case, then hurry up and go there."

The two of them got into a carriage and left the capital.

On the way, Zhao Ce also asked about the flintlock rifle.

After Zhao Ce reminded him, the Firearms Bureau has been studying it.

What has been developed now is a test product for the time being.

It was only completed yesterday. Today, Zeng Jian, the Minister of Works, asked him to go to the Hanlin Academy to squat Zhao Ce. As soon as he saw it, he quickly brought him over.

Zhao Ce thought that the creativity of these craftsmen is actually not bad at all.

Without any physical reference, I only mentioned a few general principles.

It was not long before it was actually researched!

If we improve the status of craftsmen a little more, we will use the reward mechanism to stimulate creative ability.

They were allowed to make the breech gun every minute!

After arriving at the Firearms Bureau, Zeng Jian had already appeared here with his people.

He said happily: "Here you."

"Come here quickly, prepare to take a look at the gun test, and help you see what else needs improvement."

Zhao Ce walked over and stood beside Zeng Jian.

The craftsmen at the Firearms Bureau were also excited.

The target had been raised, and because the flintlock rifle was not known, the craftsmen who tested the rifle stood very close.

At about forty steps, he was wearing a protective gear in his hand and raised his gun to aim at the target with one hand.
To be continued...