Quick wear: cannon fodder is a bit strong

Chapter 515: The "Frustrated" Young Marquis in a World of Female Dominance

Luo Chengdong laughed and said, "Don't underestimate your mother's strength. She's actually quite simple-minded..."

Maybe it was because he wasn't full, but Jiang Tianming felt dizzy and his heart was cold.

In fact, she knew that Luo Chengdong had a somewhat cold temper, and she also knew that her daughter Jiang Qiu Shui inherited many traits from Luo Chengdong.

But she always thought that she, the wife, was always a little different in Luo Chengdong's heart. So she openly doted on the father and daughter and never cared about what others thought of her.

If she hadn't had the urge to eavesdrop on a few words this time, how could she have believed that the father and daughter, whom she doted on with all her heart, were treating her like a fool and making fun of her.

Just for a possible opportunity, he pushed her to be a stepping stone without hesitation. But even so, perhaps due to the habit he had developed over the years, Jiang Tianming didn't have the courage to step forward and confront her at this moment.

She stood in the courtyard for a long moment, until the shrill chirping of cicadas in the trees brought her back to consciousness. Jiang Tianming coughed heavily and then hurried back to the kitchen.

With a creaky sound, the door of the west room opened immediately.

Luo Chengdong came out quickly and saw Jiang Tianming sitting quietly at the kitchen table. His tense expression relaxed a lot and he asked casually:

"When did the general come back? Has he had his meal yet?"

"Just came back... What happened to Qiu Shui? Is there something wrong?" Jiang Tianming also acted as if nothing had happened.

"Oh, General, I was just about to tell you this. This is what happened..."

It was Luo Chengdong's turn to perform. Jiang Tianming watched the entire process of Luo Chengdong's PUA with a cold eye, while continuing to agree with him as usual.

Seeing the satisfied smile on Luo Chengdong's face, Jiang Tianming kept laughing at herself in her heart: It turns out that Luo Chengdong's skills in fooling her were not very good every time.

It was obviously fake at first glance, but I have never doubted his sincerity - forget it, I am just stupid and can't blame others.

For some unknown reason, Jiang Tianming finally agreed to sneak into the city to find Jiang Xinyue on a certain day, just as Luo Chengdong had expected. She smiled bitterly and said:

"It's possible to go to the capital, and I can write a letter of severance. But if Xinyue doesn't agree to help, there's nothing I can do."

"When a general goes out on a mission, he is always victorious.

Luo Chengdong smiled and said, “Qiu Shui and I have good news for the general…”

. . .

Imperial Palace, Zhengyang Hall.

Tang Zhao was standing at the bottom, respectfully showing Lu Liluo, who was sitting on the dragon throne, the Ministry of Works' recently completed masterpiece.

"Your Majesty, please look..."

On the table was a shiny black Zhuge Sixteen-Handed Crossbow.

This is the final product that Tang Zhao obtained based on the blueprint of "Zhuge Jiulian Crossbow" and in accordance with Lu Liluo's requirements, and after the people in Jinggong Workshop researched, improved and tested day and night.

Tang Zhao's expression was one of great pride.

Lu Liluo nodded, stood up and walked down from the dragon throne, grabbed the exquisite mechanical crossbow in his hand, casually put sixteen arrows on the crossbow, pulled the string, and aimed the arrow tips at Tang Zhao's head.

Tang Zhao was so frightened that he immediately fell to his knees with a plop.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life~"

Lu Liluo turned the arrow tip and aimed it at the golden curtain hook hanging on the curtain in the distance. She loosened her jade hand and heard a series of "whoosh whoosh whoosh" sounds.

There was a "clang" sound.

The curtain hook fell to the ground with a crisp breaking sound.

Tang Zhao's pupils shrank.

The Zhuge Sixteen Crossbows, originally designed to fire arrows at slightly different angles, were a powerful weapon for group attacks. But perhaps His Majesty, mindful of her presence, had managed to direct all the arrows to a single point.

This ability is beyond human ability.

"Your Majesty is mighty, long live Your Majesty!"

Tang Zhao didn't know what else to say. At this moment, she couldn't remember that this emperor was actually her own daughter-in-law. She could only shout "Long live the emperor" and pay homage to him.

"Get up,"

Lu Liluo put away the crossbow. A palace servant came forward, picked up the broken hook, and put all the crossbow arrows back into place. Lu Liluo said calmly:

"Well done."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I dare not take any credit for it. It is only because of Your Majesty's great fortune that the Ministry of Works was lucky enough to obtain this divine slave~"

Tang Zhao praised sincerely.

This wasn't entirely flattery; Tang Zhao knew her own limitations. While she did have some interest and talent in weaponry, if it weren't for the blueprints and ideas Lu Liluo provided, she would never have been able to create such a fine weapon.

After Tang Zhao left, Tang Jiting came out from behind the screen holding the hand of Princess Lu Chenyu. Lu Liluo smiled at Tang Jiting and said:

"Does Zi Tong regret what I said last night?"

Tang Jiting shook his head:

"not regret."

"My mother showed me very little kindness when I was little, so I don't want her to be granted the title of Duke of Cheng'en simply because I'm the emperor's husband. That's unfair."

"But if Mother is promoted to a higher position based on her own abilities, who am I to stop her?"

"Haha, good, good, Zi Tong really understands the big picture." Lu Liluo had made up his mind after hearing this.

She walked to the dragon table and quickly wrote an imperial edict:

"…I hereby confer upon Tang Zhao, the Earl of Loyalty and Righteousness, the title of Marquis of Jiangong, of the second rank, and appoint him to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works. I also grant him the title of Marquis of Jiangong Mansion. This is my decree!"

After writing, he beckoned over to Chou Yu and said, "Go to the Earl of Loyalty's residence and announce the decree!"

"Here!"

After Chouyu left, little Lu Chenyu finally bowed properly:

"Your Majesty, I found what Uncle Tang brought me very interesting."

Her big, calm eyes flickered as she looked curiously at the crossbow on the table, but her body remained motionless.

Lu Liluo sighed inwardly.

I don’t know if it’s because she was made the crown princess.

Lu Chenyu, who was very lively and cheerful as a child, gradually became more reserved after she turned three. Now, having just turned six, she speaks in a very formal manner.

But in front of Lu Liluo, an old monster who has lived for several lifetimes, her fair and tender little face, cute big eyes and long blinking eyelashes are still so adorable.

Lu Liluo reached out and lovingly pinched the soft, white little face that was as soft as a bun. With his other hand, he picked up the Zhuge Sixteen-Bow Crossbow and handed it solemnly to Lu Chenyu.

"Since Shenyu finds it interesting, how about the Queen Mother give it to you?"

Although Zhuge's Sixteen-Handed Crossbow is only half the size of a arm and looks extremely delicate, it is actually made of fine steel and weighs more than ten pounds.

Lu Liluo also planned to improve it further and reduce its weight by at least half. This would reduce costs and allow it to be used on a large scale within the military.

This is Tang Zhao’s next task.

Six-year-old Lu Chenyu took the bow and crossbow, but her posture seemed extremely relaxed, and her body stood firmly:

"Shenyu thanks the Queen Mother for the gift of the horse!"