The 20 princesses came to make trouble again

  "What's going on? Why so anxious?" Meng Tian's face was stern as he rebuked.

  Only saw a housekeeper-like person running in, saying with a face full of grievances:

  "Young master, the thing is like this. You asked me to take care of the store, especially the last thirty lighters. Xiao took it upon himself and raised the price. The first ten were sold for two gold coins each, and the last twenty were sold for three gold coins each." Meng Zhi said with a mixture of fear and respect.

  "Report it just like that." Meng Tian said with a face full of disdain.

  "The problem is, the small ones have just been sold out. The princess came to buy, and wouldn't take no for an answer. I explained again and again, but she still wouldn't budge. She even said she would take me to see the official. But I told her that our business was legitimate, and that Qin Wang had invested in it. This shop is owned by the current Marquis Qin. When the princess heard this, she wanted to make a big scene. I estimate that she's now bringing people over here. Me, me, I've come to report the news."

  Meng Tian was about to scold, but was stopped by Shang Wen.

  Shang Wen patted Meng Zhi's shoulder and comfortingly said: "You've done a great job. I think you can be the boss of that store. From now on, you'll be in charge of that store." Meng Zhi wanted to stop him but had no choice but to give up.

  "Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!" Meng Zhi directly knelt on the ground.

  Shang Wen helped Mang Zhi up and waved his hand, indicating for him to attend to his own matters.

  Turning around and asking: "What's the story with this Princess Meng Tian? Last time she beat me up for no reason."

  The princess is the eldest daughter of the King of Qin, and the king dotes on her. She is now fourteen years old and has been made the Princess of Wenyang. The king's intention in giving her the title of Wenyang was to make her value literature, but this Princess of Wenyang is by nature fond of action. On one occasion she even took more than twenty female soldiers with her onto the battlefield to fight. Just thinking about it makes me shudder.

  Shang Wen was already unhappy in his heart. What a lousy princess. Why play something like that. Insisting on playing war games. A family heirloom toy. No wonder he hit his own subordinates so hard. Still a family heirloom. In this society, you can't afford to offend people.

  "So, Brother Meng, do you have any countermeasures?" Shang Wen hastily changed his tone. He hoped there was a countermeasure. After all, this was a princess, and this princess was indeed too difficult to deal with. Not only could they not beat her, but she had also come to their doorstep.

  Meng Tian smiled slyly. Done, no chance now. Shang Wen saw Meng Tian's expression. Shang Wen knew he was done for this time.

  "That little brat is selling it to me. A broken iron box actually wants three gold coins. And he won't even sell it to me, the princess." The princess's voice came from far away.

  Meng Tian made a inviting gesture. That's an invitation. This is going up to the execution platform.

  "It's you." At this time, Ying Yu was already standing at the door. He pointed at Shang Wen and said.

  "This official is also a guest minister appointed by the King of Qin. What right do you have to humiliate me like this?" Shang Wen said with great righteousness at this time.

  "Besides, our great Qin state was revived and strengthened by the countless talents from the East. The princess is being so arrogant and domineering. Isn't she discouraging the hearts of the talented people in Qin?" Shang Wen knew that this princess still had a patriotic heart. He decided to try her out with this.

  Shang Wen took a sneak peek. The princess was still motionless. It seemed that this was the princess's weakness. Little girl, watch me, Shang Wen, put a big hat on you. Let's see what you have to say for yourself.

  His face, which was originally pale, now looked slightly flushed. His angry expression made him look even more handsome.

  "Scoundrel, I'll have you thrown into prison!" Yuwen Yuyu shouted after being stifled for half a day.

  "Excuse me, Princess, have you ever seen an iron box that can make fire? Of course not. This is something I came up with after countless days and nights of thinking. The cost was worth it. How could one be called a swindler if everyone were like the princess? Wouldn't that be unreasonable?" Shang Wen said respectfully, but in his heart he was secretly delighted. Little girl, you're finally at a loss for words. A princess. Back when the British Empire fought against the Alvilas Islands, they begged us to sell them weapons. Now your father wants to unify the empire, I reckon he'll have to ask for my help too."

  "Why don't you sell it to me then?" Yi Yu said with a hint of disappointment.

  Shang Wen felt a bit relieved upon hearing this. He thought to himself, "This lass also knows she's in the wrong." Alright, let's give her an opportunity to save face. After all, I'm considered a gentleman. The British title of nobility wasn't given to me for free when they sold us their weapons.

  "Returning to the princess's words, it's not that we won't sell to the princess, but we really don't have any left. Last night, I and General Meng Tian rushed through the night to make more. Who knew there would be such a shortage? Please forgive us." Shang Wen said with clasped hands.

  Ying Yu saw Shang Wen retreat a step, and then followed him down the stairs.

  "All right. But I want to see how this thing is made. Go back and let the skilled craftsmen in the palace make a few." Yu said with a somewhat arrogant tone.

  Just kidding. Even if you wanted to, without kerosene, those craftsmen would be anxious to death and still wouldn't do it. I won't tell you about the kerosene or how to refine it. Let you just have an empty box and anxiously wait.

  Shang Wen said: "This is just a clever trick. Not worth mentioning. If the public wants to see, please look over here."

  Shang Wen made a inviting gesture. The princess then drove her carriage to the backyard workshop.

  When they arrived at the backyard, a group of servants came to pay their respects to the princess. The princess gestured for them not to bow. A group of servants were busy with their respective tasks. Shang Wen thought that this princess was a jinx, wherever she went, misfortune followed.

  The princess walked randomly. Meng Tian thought of going forward to explain. Shang Wen waved his hand indicating no need to bother with her.

  "What is this? How did it move on its own?" The princess pointed at the steam engine with her finger.

  "This is a steam engine. It's driven by water vapor. That is, boiling water can make it move." Shang Wen still said with some respect, but in his heart he was really uncomfortable.

  "En." The princess murmured in agreement, her eyes taking in everything before her with a newfound understanding.

  "I heard from the Emperor that you've invented some new weapons. I haven't seen them yet, take me to see them, I might be pleased and reward you." Yu Yin suddenly turned her head and smiled at Shang Wen, saying.

  Shang Wen's heart completely shattered upon hearing this. Isn't this a joke? Are weapons something to be played with casually?

  "This." Shang Wen hesitated and said.

  "This palace is just taking a look. Is it so difficult?" The princess who was smiling just now immediately changed her face to an angry one.

  Change face quickly.

  "Princess, this firearm is extremely dangerous and has a huge killing power. I'm just afraid of hurting you." Shang Wen only wanted to find an excuse to brush it off, otherwise, there would be big trouble.

  "I've been practicing martial arts since I was a child, nothing's wrong. Just taking a look." The princess said.

  "This," Shang Wen was about to hesitate, but saw the princess's hand on the hilt of her sword. He immediately changed his tone and said: "Alright, I'll arrange it."

  After finishing speaking, Shangwen came to the house, took out the documents and warrants given by the King of Qin, wrote a letter to Sima Chang, and conveniently packaged the steam engine drawings and handed them over to a school lieutenant under Mongtian. The following matters will be arranged by Mongtian.

  Shang Wen let out a breath and felt that this princess was simply here to cause trouble.

  "What's this? It's black and smells terrible." Shang Wen felt something was off as soon as he heard it.