amaotonovel Chapter 227 Talking about Waterwheel
Chapter 227 Talking about Waterwheel
The family laughed it off and didn't take it to heart.
Lin Hu glanced at everyone and handed the lantern to Shen Wanning, "Aunt, this lantern is for you."
Aunt Zhang immediately came out to tease him, "Hey, Xiaohu, now that you have an aunt, have you forgotten about grandma and mother?"
Lin Hu said hurriedly, "No! Today is the Lantern Festival. Grandma has Grandpa to accompany her, and Mom has Dad to accompany her. But Third Uncle went to the capital, and Aunt is alone. So I want to give the lantern to Aunt and accompany her on behalf of Third Uncle."
"Wow, this kid is so sensible that he knows to spend the holiday with his aunt!" Aunt Zhang praised.
Shen Wanning took the lantern from his hand and touched his head. "Thank you, Xiaohu. Auntie likes this lantern very much."
Everyone smiled kindly. Shen Wanning turned to look at County Magistrate He and asked, "I wonder if Brother He has booked a place to rest?"
County Magistrate He gave a wry smile and shook his head, "We came too late to make a reservation."
Shen Wanning smiled and said, "It just so happens that I booked a private room a few days ago. Brother He and sister-in-law, come and have a rest with us!"
Mrs. He nodded and smiled gently, "Sorry to bother you then."
After they had finished their shopping, they all headed towards the first floor. Seeing Shen Wanning come in, the waiter took her directly to the private room they had booked on the second floor.
After everyone sat down, they gathered together to chat and laugh. He Zhenzhen came to the edge of Lin He and talked to him about something.
Seeing Lin Jiang pursed his lips and spoke very little, Shen Wanning thought that she had just been talking to Lin He and Lin Hu and ignored him, so she brought the topic to him.
She waved at Lin Jiang, "Xiao Jiang, didn't you say you were going to make a waterwheel last time? How's it going?"
Lin Jiang was a little shy and replied in a low voice, "We've already made a model. My grandfather and I put it in water to test it, and it works. If we make it bigger, we can directly irrigate farmland."
Shen Wanning exclaimed, "Why didn't you tell me when you finished the model? I wanted to take a look!"
Lin Jiang continued, "I know my aunt is very busy, and I'm afraid of wasting her time. Besides, we haven't made a bigger waterwheel yet, and we haven't tested it in the fields yet."
When County Magistrate He heard this, he thought it seemed to be related to agriculture, so he asked, "What is a waterwheel? It doesn't sound like a vehicle specifically for transporting water."
County Magistrate He happened to be here, so Shen Wanning said to Lin Jiang, "Xiao Jiang, tell the County Magistrate about your waterwheel and its function."
Lin Jiang nodded and slowly explained, "The waterwheel uses mortise and tenon joints to create a device that can be driven by running water, thereby transporting water to the farmland. This way, there's no need for manual labor to carry water for irrigation."
"Oh? There is such a thing. I have never seen it before. I wonder when I can go and see this thing called a waterwheel?" If a waterwheel appears, it will be extremely beneficial to farmers.
Lin Jiang smiled shyly. "The waterwheel hasn't been made yet. My grandfather and I just made a small model. If we make a large waterwheel, it will take nearly a month. My grandfather and I have already started working on it."
"Xiao Jiang is really amazing. When you finish making the waterwheel, I will definitely go to the village to take a look. If it is well done, I will report it to the emperor and let the emperor reward you, okay?" Perhaps because he has a daughter like He Zhenzhen, County Magistrate He couldn't help but use a tone of coaxing a child when talking to Lin Jiang.
Lin Jiang nodded and said, "I will definitely make the waterwheel well. My grandfather also helped, can you reward him as well?"
County Magistrate He grinned and said, "Of course you can. As long as you do well, you will be rewarded."
Hearing what County Magistrate He said, Lin Dashan's blood immediately boiled. Ever since the village head was appointed a ninth-rank official, he had been envious of him, always feeling that he was more powerful than before.
If he could help build the waterwheel, would he also be given a small official title? Then he would set it up at home, and the thought of it made him excited.
The two families chatted for a while, and then He Zhenzhen yawned and began to rub her eyes. Her eyes became smaller and smaller, and she looked like she was about to fall asleep.
Lin He walked over and said, "Aunt, Sister Zhenzhen is sleepy and wants to sleep."
County Magistrate He and his wife turned around and saw the drowsy He Zhenzhen, and quickly picked her up.
County Magistrate He smiled and said, "Sorry for bothering you today. Since Zhenzhen is sleepy, let's take her back to the inn to rest first."
Shen Wanning stood up and prepared to see him off. "Brother He, what are you talking about? We're also ready to go back. Let's go together!"
With that, everyone went out together and got into their carriages.
At this time, the streets were less crowded and some of the stalls had closed down, but there were still some men and women strolling around, laughing and making noises.
We played for a long time today and everyone was tired. As soon as we got home, we went back to the yard, washed up and went to bed.
Early the next morning, Lin Dashan packed up his things and wanted to return to Daqing Village.
Aunt Zhang gave him a suspicious look. "Didn't you say before that this house was big and you were being waited on and it was very comfortable? Why do you want to go back so soon?"
Lin Dashan was evasive. "These three boys still need to study. Every day we stay here means they'll have to delay their studies. You've seen how smart these three boys are, especially Xiaohu. He'll definitely be as talented as Jingyou in the future."
"I always feel that something is wrong with you today, but what you said makes sense. We can stay here, but the three boys have to go back to school. The journey will take another day and a half, so we have to go back early." Aunt Zhang said.
At breakfast time, the two of them talked about this matter with Shen Wanning. Shen Wanning tried to persuade them to stay again and again, but in the end she could not resist and had to let Lin Jingce and his brother take them back to the village.
Before leaving, Shen Wanning said, "Mom, we still have some dried osmanthus flowers and tea oil at home. When you get home, please help me buy some small porcelain bottles, put the dried osmanthus flowers in them, pour in the tea oil, and seal the bottles with stoppers.
Then place the small porcelain bottle in the sun for five to seven days, and then put it back in the room away from sunlight. Oh, by the way, Mom, build three more brick houses on the open space next to our house. They will be used as a soap workshop in the future."
Aunt Zhang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll remember it. When you come back, I'll make these essential oils for you. I'll ask the villagers to help build the house as soon as I get back."
Shen Wanning reluctantly saw them off to the carriage and stood at the door watching for a long time.
All the servants stayed in Fuzhou, only they went back.
Shen Wanning told them that she stayed in Fuzhou, firstly to keep an eye on the decoration of the shop, and secondly to stay in Fuzhou to continue observing a few servants and buy a few more.