On the vast sea, a huge warship sailed against the wind and waves. Ye Yiqing stood on the deck at the forefront, looking at the sea that connected the sky and the water. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Twenty years ago, when he first heard of the existence of the previous dynasty's Empress, he knew that she was a fellow traveler. Later, he got Qi Yanling's notes from Huang Fuchen. Although they were all written in English, it was not difficult for him. He used to study abroad.
He translated Qi Yanling's notes into travel notes and hid them in the hot spring villa. This warship was modified from the ship that Qi Yanling used to go to sea. He had it built in secret 15 years ago and spent a lot of money on it. Otherwise, he would not have been able to keep his hands clean for so many years. But now, it was all worth it.
Whether it was Zheng He, Columbus, or Qi Yanling, they all used to be powerful on this sea. Now that he could go to sea as he wished, he must explore the secrets of this world.
"My lord!" Cao Yu and Ye Chundong came up together from behind. "We have been at sea for a long time. No one can catch up with us."
Ye Yiqing nodded faintly. "Is everything ready?"
"According to Second Uncle's instructions, there are forty Buddha wolves, fifty bowls and mouths … five thousand fire bricks, six thousand fire ropes, three thousand iron arrows … one hundred lanterns, and all the other equipment is ready." Ye Chundong recited a long list of equipment. If Ye Zhen heard it, she would be stunned. "In addition to these, there are also two ships of silk, tea, and porcelain. Their ships set off a few days ago. They should be waiting for us ahead." "Yes.
"Very good!" Ye Yiqing nodded with satisfaction. "How many people do we have?"
It was not easy to prepare these weapons. Some of them were designed by Ye Yiqing himself, and no one had discovered them for so many years. He did not prepare them for war at sea. It was just that the sea was dangerous and unpredictable, so he could protect himself with these weapons.
"Plus the boatmen and boatmen, there are 153 people on this ship," Ye Chundong said.
Ye Yiqing said, "Well, that's it. In the future, no matter where we go at sea, only say that we are merchants."
"Okay, but our ship does look like a merchant ship. Who knows what's hidden on it?" Ye Chundong said with a smile.
"It's been hard on you all these years," Ye Yiqing said, looking at him.
"Second Uncle, don't say that. If it weren't for you, I would have long since been killed. Even if I hadn't been killed, I would have lost my life during the confiscation of my family's property. Now I can go out to sea with you. That's something many people can only wish for," said Ye Chundong with a smile.
Ye Yiqing patted his shoulder, "Go and tell everyone to speed up and follow the route. We will arrive at the island nation soon!"
"Yes," Ye Chundong replied.
Cao Yu, who had been silent at the side, looked at Ye Yiqing and said, "Master, so you have been preparing to go out to sea for a long time. No wonder you were so determined to leave Dongqing."
Ye Yiqing smiled faintly and said, "I was planning to leave after two years, but I'm leaving earlier. Cao Yu, you don't have to give up your future in Dongqing. You might not have a bright future if you follow me."
Cao Yu said, "What future can I have in Dongqing? Now, I feel that I can be free on the sea and see the customs of the western countries. To me, this is already the best future."
"I don't want you to feel wronged. Leave Dongqing with me and don't regret it in the future," said Ye Yiqing helplessly.
"Master, if I had any hesitation in my heart, I wouldn't have boarded the ship. I would have gone back a long time ago," said Cao Yu with a smile.
Ye Yiqing smiled slightly and said, "That's good."
"Master!" Zhao Yang came out of the cabin and called out to Ye Yiqing softly when she saw him.
Cao Yu bowed and left with her head lowered.
Zhao Yang came to Ye Yiqing's side and said in a low voice, "I see that Yao Yao's stomach is really strange. It looks like she's about to give birth, but she … she's still not breathing. I'm very worried."
Ye Yiqing held Zhao Yang's hand and said, "She's not breathing, but she's still warm. There's no midwife on the ship. If Yao Yao really gives birth, we can only rely on you."
"That Mo Rongzhan … how could he bear to treat Yao Yao like this?" Zhao Yang thought of the tears Yao Yao had suffered in the capital and felt a wave of sadness. "It's good that you take Yao Yao. In the future, she will be with us. Don't bother with Mo Rongzhan anymore."
Just as Zhao Yang finished speaking, the shrill cries of two maids came from inside, "Niang niang …"
Ye Yiqing was startled and suddenly looked up at the sky.
The originally clear and boundless sky had unknowingly turned into a fiery red glow. The glow enveloped their entire ship. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that the fiery glow resembled a gigantic bird beast.
"Woo, woo …" The cries of a baby came from the cabin.
Zhao Yang looked at Ye Yiqing with a pale face. What the hell is going on? It's too strange!
Ye Yiqing strode to the cabin. The cries of the baby came from Ye Zhen's room. The two servant girls were stunned. When Ye Yiqing went in, he saw that there were two more babies on Ye Zhen's legs. Even the umbilical cords had not been cut, and they were crying.
"Scissors!" Ye Yiqing ordered in a deep voice, waking Hong Ying and Hong Ling up.
In the past, he had cut the umbilical cords of two children. Although many people objected at the time, he was now really glad that he insisted.
Hong Ling's hands trembled as she handed the scissors to Ye Yiqing.
"Go and clean up for your girl." Ye Yiqing said.
"Yes, Master." Hong Ling nodded and mechanically went to fetch water to wipe Ye Zhen's body. Seeing the blood on Ye Zhen's legs, they had not yet figured out how the two children were born.
After Ye Yiqing dealt with the umbilical cords of the two children, he wrapped them in swaddling clothes and took them out. He asked the two servant girls to change Ye Zhen's clothes first. Only then did he have time to look at the two children.
He had never seen a child so beautiful at birth. His skin was as smooth as jade, and his facial features were exquisite. His eyes were black and shiny, as if they could speak. However, Ye Yiqing's gaze fell on the other child. This child's eyes … Why was there a hint of red in his black eyes?
"These are … Yao Yao's children." Zhao Yang looked at Ye Yiqing in surprise. Yao Yao was still unconscious. How did these two children come to be?
"You hold them, I'll go in and see Yao Yao." Ye Yiqing whispered. He was more worried about Ye Zhen's condition now.
Just then, Hong Ling came out with a pale face. "Master, Madam … she … seems to be … waking up …"
Ye Yiqing immediately pushed the door and went in.
(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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