Cowardly Stepmother Dressed As the Hero

“Shipbuilding?” Qi You frowned in surprise.

“Yes!” Cao Mi nodded, “Although water transportation depends on the direction of ocean currents and winds, in many cases, the speed is much faster than land transportation.

“My lord, if you want to prepare for your expedition beyond the Great Wall, why don’t you consider a ship?”

This direction is really something that Qi You hadn’t thought of.

He has lived in Bei’an since he was a child, and he has lived in the inland areas such as Beijing and Liaozhou for a long time after he grew up, and has little contact with things related to marine ships.

But Cao Mi’s remarks obviously aroused his interest.

He thought about it and said, “What are you going to do?”

Cao Mi said bluntly: “My plan is to let Beisi take people to Lizhou to find a few villages to settle down, and then I’m trying to find a way to set up a shipyard, and let Liu Ge and the others go there to study things to improve the performance of the boat. “

“Improve the performance of the boat? How sure are you?” Qi You asked again, focusing on the key points.

“Well… I don’t have much confidence in this, I can only see the progress of Liu Ge and the others.” Cao Mi was a little ashamed.

But that’s the truth, she really can’t give much advice for a big guy like a boat.

She can only hope that Liu Ge will go to the local area to recruit a group of veteran shipbuilders, and then find a way on her own when the funds are sufficient.

Qi You fixedly looked at Cao Mi.

Under his gaze, Cao Mi was also a little embarrassed.

It’s like you go to the boss to invest with the project plan, and when the boss asks about the profit and profit, you directly answer: “I’m not sure it will be profitable!”

Who would invest money in such an unreliable person?

But Qi You is obviously not an ordinary person.

He thought for a while on the spot, and said, “Well, since that’s the case, let’s try it.

“I will let Zhangsun Ling lead a team of personal soldiers and go to Lizhou with your people. He is from the south, his hometown is north of Lizhou, and he is familiar with Lizhou.”

Cao Mi originally thought that he had failed, but when he heard him say that, he couldn’t react.

“Your Highness…” She cautiously confirmed, “You, you agreed?”

Qi You glanced at her suspiciously: “Did you not hear what I just said?”

“No, no, that’s not what I meant!” Cao Mi waved his hand hastily.

She pondered for a while, finally believed this, and said excitedly: “It’s really nice of you to agree. In this way, the success rate of Beisi and the others to settle in Lizhou will be even higher.”

Qi You nodded.

He suddenly asked again, “You don’t have to worry about eating and drinking in the palace, why are you so concerned about stockpiling grain?”

Cao Mi was taken aback.

Qi You’s suspicions are not unreasonable.

In fact, in the Sheng Dynasty, a lady with a status like Cao Mi should think about those dazzling luxury goods and entertainment matters. Although there are also people who open Zhuangzi, but few people will be as concerned as Cao Mi, and they will still think about the food.

After all, as the princess of Bei’an, Cao Mi, even if 90% of the people in the world were hungry, it would not be her turn to suffer.

Cao Mi twitched the corners of his mouth stiffly and said, “Well… Maybe it’s something you said before that you want to take back the border, it makes me a little worried.

“The army has not moved, and the food and grass will go first. At that time, the consumption of soldiers will be a big problem. The food in Liaozhou is not comparable to other places, so I think more about getting food from outside and transporting it back in a more convenient way. !”

Qi You smiled: “In this way, the princess still thinks about the king?”

What can Cao Mi do?

She could only go down the hill with the donkey, nodding and saying, “I, the prince and I are capable husband and wife, isn’t it right to think about the prince?”

Qi You turned his head and gave her a deep look: “Well, you’d better remember this sentence.”

“Ah?” Qi You’s words were a little light, and Cao Mi just happened to be distracted, so he didn’t hear it clearly for a while.

But King Bei’an had no intention of repeating it.

He walked to the door, turned his head slightly and instructed: “I’ve been on the road all morning, you can rest first, I’ll go to Lie Yan.”

Cao Mi was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, “Okay.”

Qi You’s walk was an entire afternoon.

When Cao Mi saw him again, it was before dinner.

Qi You rode on the flames, his temples were a little messy from the wind. The flames are a little sullen, with their heads down like a defeated lion.

Cao Mi touched its forehead in the past, and it kept breathing, as if scolding and accusing Qi You of Qi You’s evil deeds with Cao Mi.

Cao Mi looked amused, glanced at Qi You secretly, then pretended not to understand Rie Yan’s complaint, but secretly shoved two fruit carrots into its mouth.

Raging flames chewed, finally feeling a little happier, lowered his head and walked away.

Next, the family stayed in the villa for two days.

Cao Mi mainly listened to Liu Ge, Zhou Xue and others reporting on the progress of the relevant projects, and also began to arrange for the North Temple to go to Lizhou after the snowification.

In fact, Beisi was mentally prepared for Cao Mi to send himself to Lizhou as early as last fall, so there was no surprise at this time.

He said: “The villain is almost ready for the relevant matters, and he can set off directly in the spring. On the villa side, in the future, Rongguan will replace the villain and manage the operation of the entire villa.”

Cao Mi nodded.

She has seen Rongguan. Beisi has a group of helpers in the name of “Rong”, who have been assisting him since Beisi managed Rongguang Villa.

At this time, Beisi recommended Rong Guan as his successor, and Cao Mi had no opinion.

“Well.” She nodded, “I’m very relieved that you arranged it.”

North Temple bowed.

He added: “I just heard the princess talking about the shipyard… This time, Liu Jiang and Zhou Xue, do you want to go with the villain?”

Cao Mi shook his head.

She said her plan: “You just arrived in Lizhou, so you must have a lot of things to do. Liu Ge and Zhou Xue followed, but they couldn’t do anything.

“I’m thinking of waiting for you and Changsun Ling to settle down there, prepare the shipyard and manpower, and let them take over the overall situation.”

Beisi heard the words and nodded: “Yes, the villain understands.”

In his previous preparations, Liu Ge was not included at all. I originally thought that adding Liu Ge and Zhou Xue would require additional arrangements, but I didn’t expect Cao Mi to have this idea.

This also saves the trouble of rearranging the North Temple.

“After a while, Changsun Ling will bring someone here.” Cao Mi told him: “I heard from the lord that Changsun Ling knows Lizhou very well, and you have to obey his arrangements for some things. .”

Beisi nodded and said, “Don’t worry, Princess, the villain will save it.”

Cao Mi nodded with satisfaction, and began to confirm with him what to bring to the south and what to look for in the south.

On the other hand, what Qi You did was not so complicated.

He was sitting over the stable with the three children, watching the flame and its three children.

When he left, he took away the entire seven horses of the flame family.

If you want to cultivate foals, you can’t let them stay in places like Rongguang Villa. It just so happened that the flames had already been tamed, and this time, they would all be taken to the border and sent to a veterinarian who specializes in tame foals.

Although Cao Mi was a little reluctant, he knew that Qi You’s decision was the best, so he didn’t say anything.

After returning from Rongguang Villa, Qi You’s departure was imminent.

There were many officials coming and going in the palace, and they all rushed to Qi You to report their achievements before leaving.

Qi You was busy, and the three children failed to entangle their father, so they returned to Cao Mi’s side.

Cao Mi is fairly leisurely, and she has not had anything to do by herself recently. She always finds time to play with her three children.

The three children are still young now, and although they occasionally complain about Mr. Lin, the pressure of schoolwork is not too heavy.

But on this day, a strange middle-aged man came to the palace.

After the man went to see Qi You, he went straight to the backyard under the guidance of the housekeeper. Cao Mi also listened to his self-introduction, and then he remembered what Qi You had mentioned before.

“So it is.” Cao Mi nodded.

She didn’t expect Qi You’s speed to be so fast, but at this time she could only say: “Then from now on, the three children’s painting skills and other skills will be entrusted to Mr. Di.”

A few years ago, after the two children created the “family portrait”, Qi You once said that he would find a painter for them. Cao Mi thought it was a joke, but he didn’t think he really took it to heart.

The middle-aged man named Di Zhe, a well-known painter in the Sheng Dynasty, heard the words and said, “It’s what a villain should do.”

After Cao Mi received Di Zhe, he asked Dongli to send someone to bring the three of Qi Rui over. The three came to the hall and met Di Zhe one by one.

Hearing Cao Mi’s introduction, Qi Ran, who finally reacted, suddenly cried out with a “wow”.

Cao Mi hurriedly brought him over, only to realize that Little Fatty was crying so deeply that he was in tears.

He was originally afraid of Master Lin and afraid of taking classes. At this time, he found that he really had a master who taught painting, and he felt that the future was gloomy.

While Cao Mi was anxious to appease him, he also felt a little embarrassed.

She could only say haha ​​and let someone invite Di Zhe down first.

Fortunately, after venting, he recovered with the comfort of Cao Mi and his two older brothers.

Cao Mi flickered: “Oh, how fun drawing is, although there is also a class, but it’s different from Master Lin’s.

“Qi Ran follows Di Fuzi, and when we draw lanterns for the Lantern Festival next year, we will be able to draw better-looking pictures.”

The third young master of the palace was stunned for a moment by her. While sniffling, he did not forget to confirm: “Really…really?”

“Of course it’s true!” Cao Mi said, “You’ll know when the time comes, it won’t be difficult.

“Besides, there are your two older brothers to help you stand on top, don’t be afraid!”

Qi Ran thought for a while, nodded, and the matter was over.

He was so forgetful that he forgot about it for a long time.

But Cao Mi couldn’t just turn around and forget like him.

At night, when she brought Qi You a refilling cup, she casually mentioned Di Zhe’s affairs.

“The three children are still young, why is the lord so anxious?” Cao Mi said with some dissatisfaction: “In fact, the matter of Master Di Zhe can be delayed by a year or two. Or see who of the three children is interested, how about going to study?”

Qi Rui glanced at her, and calmly drank the cup full of tonic soup.

Since he was injured, he has such a snack every night, and King Bei’an is very used to it now.

After wiping his mouth, he said, “It’s okay. It’s also a coincidence, Di Zhe just happened to be looking for a place to stay recently, so I asked someone to invite him over.

“Qi Rui and the others can learn if they want to. If they don’t want to learn, just leave it alone.”

Only then did Cao Mi nodded in satisfaction.

She looked at the thick documents stacked in the bookstore, exhaled, and suddenly asked, “My lord… Has your departure time been set?”

Qi You nodded and said, “Well, I’ll be leaving later.”

“The last ten days?” Cao Mi pointed and counted, “That is, seven or eight days later? Is it in such a hurry?”

Qi You said: “Don’t worry. I’ve been in Cannes for too long.

“There is new news coming from Changling. Lei Li can’t stand it alone. I have to go over and take charge.”

“You only recovered from your serious illness, so you have to be so busy.” Cao Mi sighed quietly.

Qi You looked at her with great interest: “Why, can’t you bear me?”

Cao Mi’s face turned red.

She insisted: “Well… it’s Qi Rui and the others.

“You know, you don’t have time to accompany them these days. They will mention you every day when they are with me.”

Qi You didn’t care, and said, “Well, I’ve already handled Liaozhou’s internal affairs. After a few days, I’ll be free and leave the matter of Huichangling to Qi San and the others, so I have time to say goodbye to them.”

Cao Mi’s eyes lit up: “That’s good!”

During the conversation between the two, Qi You had come out of the book desk and came to Cao Mi.

Under the candlelight, he quietly stared into Cao Mi’s eyes: “What about you? Will you mention me?”

Cao Mi was stunned: “Ah? I…”

Before she could finish speaking, her lips were blocked by Qi You.

I don’t know if there have been a few kisses before, but after Cao Mi’s initial surprise, his body quickly adjusted automatically, trying to respond to Qi You’s movements.

But she was still too immature, and soon she couldn’t hold on anymore. Even though her nose and mouth were still as usual, she no longer knew how to get air normally.

When Qi Youwei left her, Cao Micai was gasping for breath, unable to think about other things at all.

What Qi You was waiting for was when she was dumbfounded. Seeing that she seemed to be immersed in the intimate contact just now, she leaned over and picked him up.

From standing upright to being picked up horizontally, all this tossing made Cao Mi Xian Xian wake up.

She shouted a little embarrassedly: “My lord…”

Qi You carried her to his bedroom.

As he walked, he said warmly, “Tonight, stay?”

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