"Xiao Xi, why did Xuan 'er go to sleep the moment he came back?"
Madam Li came to the West Courtyard in the evening to look for her son, but was told by Xiao Xi that Li Zexuan had already fallen asleep. Madam Li could not help but ask in surprise.
"Madam, Young Master has been too tired these few days, and … and Young Master seems to be missing Young Mistress!"
Xiao Xi's face turned red as she spoke.
Madam Li froze for a moment. Just as she wanted to ask Xiao Xi how she knew that Li Zexuan missed his wife, she saw Xiao Xi's flushed face. Madam Li instantly thought that something must have happened between her son and this servant girl. However, as a mother, she did not dare to say too much about this matter. In any case, her son would definitely not be at a disadvantage. At that moment, she shook her head, looked at Xiao Xi strangely, and left.
At the same time, she thought that her son's wedding date should be set earlier so that she could hug her chubby grandson earlier!
"Ah ~ Madam, it's not what you think!"
When Xiao Xi saw Madam Li's strange gaze, she immediately came to a realization. She knew that Madam Li must have misunderstood, so she quickly explained.
However, Madam Li was not going to listen to this explanation.
…
"Xuan 'er, come, come, come. You didn't eat last night. Eat more today!"
In the morning, Li Zexuan was woken up by hunger. He only managed to make it in time to have breakfast with his mother.
"Yes, yes. Thank you, Mother!"
Li Zexuan said vaguely as he stuffed food into his mouth.
"You child, why are you being so courteous with me? My son has been working hard in the Imperial College these few days. Mother will make something good for you in the afternoon!"
Madam Li said with a smile.
"Yes, yes!"
What else could Li Zexuan say? He could only nod his head happily.
"Xuan 'er, your wedding date with Yuxi has been set. Daoist Qingxuan said that the 25th of next month is an auspicious day and is suitable for marriage. Your father, Han Li, and I are discussing. Although time is a little tight, with the manpower and resources of our Li Family, we can definitely prepare it. Therefore, we have set your wedding date on the 25th of next month."
Madam Li looked at her son and said kindly.
"Ah?"
Li Zexuan widened his eyes in surprise. After a moment, he reacted and said excitedly, "Yes, yes, this is great. Mother, I thought I would have to wait for at least two months!"
"Haha, look at how anxious you are. Xuan 'er, when you have a wife in the future, are you going to forget about mother?"
Mrs. Li couldn't help but tease her son when she saw that he couldn't wait to get married.
"How could I? Mother, don't worry, you will always be the most important person in my heart! "
"Little Rascal!"
…
Li Zexuan didn't have to go to school today, and after hearing such good news in the morning, he instantly forgot about the sadness in the rain yesterday afternoon. Now, he was in the mood to go out and have fun.
However, there were only a few places he could go. After thinking about it, Li Zexuan decided to go to the workshop to check on the progress of the dictionary and newspaper compilation, as well as the development of the paper machine.
…
"Good morning, Boss!"
As soon as he entered the workshop, a servant came over to greet him. Li Zexuan nodded and looked at the group of people surrounding the east side of the courtyard. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are they doing?"
"Boss, I heard that the paper machine was completed yesterday afternoon. Today, Manager Fu and Young Master Yan are trying it out."
The servant replied respectfully.
"Oh?"
Li Zexuan was delighted. With Yan Shaoning involved in the development of the paper machine, the progress was indeed much faster. He was really lucky today.
"Go ahead, I'll go over there and take a look."
Li Zexuan waved his hand and lifted his foot to walk over.
…
"Zhao Da, control the horse's speed!"
"Zhang Xiaohua, go and fill the pulp pool!"
"Guo Liu, go and lead the ox!"
As soon as he got close to the crowd, he heard Yan Shaoning giving out orders like a marshal.
"Look, paper is coming out!"
"The paper is so big, and the paper is coming out so fast!"
"The thickness of the paper is also quite uniform!"
"According to this speed, it will probably only take a few breaths of time for one cut of paper to come out, right?"
(Generally, one cut of paper refers to a hundred sheets)
"Yes, yes!"
… …
As soon as Li Zexuan squeezed into the crowd, he saw a huge and cumbersome machine standing in the open space on the east side of the workshop. The monster-like machine, under the pull of the animal, made "Ka Ka" sounds of parts rubbing against each other. The paper was quickly coming out of the paper outlet. There were wooden shelves under the paper outlet. After the paper was sent to the shelves, the craftsmen immediately took the paper to the side to dry it. Overall, the paper production efficiency was very high.
"Success!"
"Great, we did it!"
Seeing that the paper machine could come out normally for fifteen minutes, the group of craftsmen standing beside Yan Shaoning couldn't help but cheer excitedly. God knows how much effort they had put in over the past few days.
"Shaoning!"
Li Zexuan saw that their excitement was almost over and walked over.
"Xiao Xuan, why are you here?"
"Good morning, Boss!"
"Good morning, Boss!"
"Congratulations, this paper machine will be the cornerstone of our Tang Dynasty's education industry in the future. The effort you have put in today will be enough to leave your names in history. In the future, every piece of paper used by the scholars of our Tang Dynasty will be credited to you! All of you are good! "
Li Zexuan looked at the true technical backbone of the workshop in front of him. Among them, the older ones already had white hair, while the younger ones had just turned twenty. As craftsmen, they lived at the bottom of society, but their creativity was comparable to a regular army. They deserved to be respected. Looking at them, Li Zexuan couldn't help but think of the scientists in his previous life who worked hard on the frontlines of research. They also worked hard, but a lifetime of research couldn't even compare to the money a celebrity could earn from acting in a movie.
At the thought of this, Li Zexuan couldn't help but shout. He felt injustice for the craftsmen!
"Oh ~!"
"We are good!"
Li Zexuan's words made the craftsmen's blood boil. They worked overtime because Li Zexuan treated them extremely well in the workshop, so they wanted to repay him. They had never imagined that the thing they made would have such great meaning behind it. Thus, these craftsmen couldn't help but cheer.
"All the craftsmen who participated in the development of the paper machine will be rewarded with two strings of cash. Now, go back and have a good rest. Your health is your greatest asset!"
Li Zexuan looked at the craftsmen in front of him. Although most of them had excited expressions, the exhaustion in their eyes couldn't be concealed. Thus, he hurriedly had them go back and rest.
Hearing that they would be rewarded with two strings of cash, the craftsmen who had just been satisfied on a spiritual level were now satisfied on a material level. They bowed and expressed their thanks.
"Thank you, Boss!"
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Li Zexuan hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Mm, go and rest!"
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