I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 303 Give the Recipe Again

"Zhizhi, I'm back."

As soon as Xiao Siyuan entered, he saw his aunt and Xiao Siyue and asked, "Mother, Yue'er, you're here too?"

"Hello, Third Brother, I've come to see Third Sister-in-law," Xiao Siyue replied.

"Siyuan, you're back." Xi Ningzhi said with a smile, and just as she was about to get up, Xiao Siyuan helped her sit down.

"Yes, Zhizhi, I brought back two wet nurses, so you don't have to work so hard anymore." Xiao Siyuan looked at Xi Ningzhi's haggard face with heartache and was about to touch her, but he stopped himself when he remembered that there were other people around.

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all three lit up.

"Siyuan, you brought the wet nurse back. We were just talking about it," Xi Ningzhi said happily.

"Hmm? That's perfect. I heard the wet nurses I found this time have experience taking care of twins before, so they'll definitely be able to solve the children's problems." Xiao Siyuan was also a little surprised to hear this, but quickly explained.

"That's wonderful! Have these two wet nurses been investigated? Are their identities clear?"

"Don't worry, Zhizhi, their identities are all innocent." He had spent a lot of money to get these two wet nurses from his friend, and he owed her a favor for it.

"That's good. Then let the wet nurse take care of the child and let Ningzhi rest and recover properly." Aunt Xiao was also very happy to hear this and said immediately.

"Yes, I know, Mother. You've worked hard these past few days too." Xiao Siyuan nodded.

“What hardship have I endured? I haven’t helped at all. It’s Ningzhi who has suffered. You must treat Ningzhi well. You can’t just think about the children and neglect your wife, you know?” Aunt Xiao instructed.

"Yes, Mother, don't worry." Xiao Siyuan looked down at Xi Ningzhi with tender eyes.

Xi Ningzhi will always be the most important person in my heart, even more so than my children. Without Ningzhi, there would be no children.

Seeing the tender affection between the two, Aunt Xiao and Xiao Siyue left without disturbing them.

Next, the two wet nurses officially started their jobs. As expected, they were very experienced. In less than ten days, the child was no longer so stubborn in sticking only to Xi Ningzhi. Although he was still more affectionate towards Xi Ningzhi than others, he no longer only wanted Xi Ningzhi to hold him.

Xi Ningzhi's health gradually improved, and her complexion was no longer as pale as before, but slowly became rosy.

Several months passed quickly. During this time, Xiao Siyue was not idle. He obtained some weapon manufacturing blueprints from the system, experimented with them one by one, and finally selected a few to give to Xiao Siyuan.

Xiao Siyuan even leveled up two minor ranks because of these weapons, becoming the talk of the town for a time.

Of course, Xiao Siyue did not actually create gunpowder, such a powerful weapon. She would only make gunpowder as a last resort.

However, other aspects can be gradually produced. Iron smelting is still somewhat crude, and production is also very difficult.

Xiao Siyue planned to give Xiao Qinian and the others a surprise, so she wrote down a formula for forging iron.

"Yue'er, this..." When Xiao Qinian received the formula, he couldn't hide the shock and joy in his eyes. Iron was too important. If it was really as Xiao Siyue said, then the Great Zhou would no longer have to worry about other countries.

"Father, you can handle this as you see fit." Actually, she had planned to give the iron-making formula to Xiao Qinian a few years ago, but at that time she felt that food and money were what the Great Zhou needed most. In addition, she was worried that it would arouse the Zhou Emperor's suspicion, or that the formula would fall into the hands of others. After all, iron is different from other things.

However, that's no longer necessary. Xiao Qinian is now a favorite of Emperor Zhou, and he can personally deliver anything to Emperor Zhou without going through anyone else. Moreover, Emperor Zhou is a trustworthy ruler.

"Yue'er, Father knows. Iron is very important. I will handle it well." Xiao Qinian nodded solemnly.

Xiao Siyue left since she had nothing else to do.

After watching Xiao Siyue leave the house, Xiao Qinian turned his gaze back to the formula in his hand, feeling extremely excited. Although he was a civil official, he was also very interested in weapons and such things.

Although weapons like iron swords are much better than others nowadays, they are still not hard enough. If they could be forged as Yue'er said, then the weapons they could forge would be invincible on the battlefield.

Just thinking about it is incredibly exciting. If those military generals knew about this, they would be so happy they wouldn't be able to sleep.

Xiao Qinian immediately changed his clothes and took the formula to the palace.

Because of Xiao Qinian's special status, Emperor Zhou ordered his men to leave, and the two spoke secretly for a long time.

Emperor Zhou was indeed very excited, his mind filled with boundless imagination. Now that he had money, grain, and such a powerful weapon, could he wipe out the Jin dynasty in one fell swoop?

The damage caused to them by the Great Jin Dynasty is not so easily repaid; he is a vengeful emperor.

Last time, simply driving them back was too lenient. The people of Dajin never learn their lesson, and they will definitely come back in a few years.

Just wait, wait two more years, and he will definitely give the Great Jin a big surprise, Zhou Di secretly vowed in his heart.

Xiao Qinian watched Zhou Didi holding the formula in his hand, seemingly lost in thought, but he didn't dare to disturb him and simply waited quietly.

After a while, just as Xiao Qinian was about to lose patience, Emperor Zhou finally snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Xiao Qinian with great affection.

"Minister Xiao, you are truly a lucky star for our Great Zhou. I am extremely fortunate to have a minister like you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qinian quickly bowed and clasped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty is too kind. It is my honor to serve Your Majesty and do my part for the people of Great Zhou."

"Haha, my dear minister, please rise." Emperor Zhou laughed heartily. He no longer cared where Xiao Qinian's things came from. He believed in his heart that they were a gift from heaven, that they were immortals who had descended from the heavens to help the Great Zhou.

One or two occasional occurrences could be explained, but so many these days are beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. What else could they be but gods?

Xiao Qinian must be protected well; the immortal must not be harmed, and the same goes for his family. The immortal must not be disheartened.

The Emperor's gaze was so intense that it made Xiao Qinian feel uneasy.

Xiao Qinian probably doesn't know that his own emperor treats him like a god and is even thinking of protecting him. If he knew, he would probably be both amused and exasperated.

If Xiao Siyue knew, she would say that her father was not some kind of god, and there are no gods in this world. However, there is a rather magical system that is silently helping the Great Zhou.