Rebirth, guarding the mute at the tip of my heart

However, to Jiang Xin's surprise, Emperor Kang Yuan did not mention the rumors outside, nor did he take the initiative to question the relationship between him and His Highness. Instead, he started a topic that was completely unrelated to it:

"I heard from the Ministry of War that you developed a kind of Tianji crossbow that can fire 17 rounds at a time and is more than twice as light as ordinary crossbows. Is it true?"

Jiang Xin was startled when he heard this, then nodded and said honestly, "I was a commoner who drew the blueprint. The Tianji Crossbow is a weapon that was made by the masters in the manufacturing camp together."

Emperor Kang Yuan looked at Jiang Xin, his face was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry, he just continued calmly: "As far as I know, you don't seem to have been involved in weapon manufacturing before. Just by staying in the Ministry of War for a few days, you were able to improve a weapon with such a powerful force?"

Jiang Xin: “…” Of course not!

No matter how talented he is, he can't even figure out the structure of an ordinary bow and crossbow in just a few days. How can he make improvements on this basis and develop better weapons?

Even in his previous life, it took him several years of research to draw the blueprint of this new type of crossbow, and it took him even longer to create the finished product.

But how could this be told to the emperor?

Just as Jiang Xin was hesitating, Xie Ze took over the conversation and took the initiative to explain for him: "There are many books on weapons research in my study. Ah Xin loves reading. He runs into the study to study when he has nothing to do. That's how he learned about weapons and drew the improved blueprints for the crossbow."

Emperor Kang Yuan seemed to have just noticed him, and finally turned his gaze to Xie Ze, snorting coldly, "You are protecting him."

Xie Ze replied calmly, "Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty."

Emperor Kang Yuan: “…” I am not praising you!

Jiang Xin: “…”

Emperor Kang Yuan suppressed his anger and did not look at Xie Ze again. Instead, he continued to say to Jiang Xin: "Jiang Xin, you have made great contributions in developing the Tianji Crossbow. Do you want any reward?"

Putting aside the unpleasant things between the two, this kid does have some extraordinary talent in the research and development of weapons. There have been many people with abilities since ancient times, but if this ability is high enough to be a gift from God, it is something that can only be encountered by chance.

All the craftsmen in the weapons manufacturing camp are highly capable, but none of them has the ability to improve bows and crossbows like Jiang Xin.

Such talents are rare.

If he buried such a genius just because of his nephew's wishful thinking, not only would it disappoint the whole world, but even he himself would not be able to bear it.

Thinking of this, Emperor Kang Yuan's attitude towards Jiang Xin improved a little.

However, what surprised Emperor Kang Yuan was that Jiang Xin didn't even think about it, and he knelt down directly and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please lift the ban on His Highness and restore His Highness's official position."

Emperor Kang Yuan & Xie Ze: "..."

"You have to think clearly. You have no achievements yet and are a nobody. If you use this achievement to ask me for a position, I might agree. Are you sure you want to use this opportunity to plead for Xie Ze?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Kang Yuan paused and could not help but remind him: "I heard that you know nothing about policy essays and your poetry is also mediocre. If you miss this reward, you will not have the opportunity to serve as an official in the future."

Jiang Xin didn't care about that, he just raised his head and said seriously: "Your Highness, I was punished because of me. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

"..."Emperor Kang Yuan looked at Xie Ze expressionlessly. You call this unrequited love for him?

What Xie Ze didn't tell Jiang Xin was that after he confessed his feelings to Emperor Kang Yuan that day, he took all the blame on himself and said that he had used all means to keep Jiang Xin in his mansion. Jiang Xin had no idea what he was thinking.

In front of Emperor Kang Yuan, Xie Ze completely portrayed himself as a madman who couldn't get what he wanted, so he used all kinds of conspiracies and tricks to tie Jiang Xin to his side, while Jiang Xin was a little white flower who was still unaware of his dark thoughts.

Emperor Kang Yuan knew that Xie Ze was an absolute lunatic, without him having to say much. He had heard about it from other people, so when he heard Xie Ze say that, he didn't have too many doubts.

Now that he had seen Jiang Xin's attitude, how could he not understand?

This bastard was playing tricks on him in order to protect Jiang Xin! This was not just Xie Ze's desire, it was clearly a secret affair, and the two were in love!

He even suspected that if he granted a marriage now, these two people might be eager to thank God for his grace in the next second!

Emperor Kang Yuan was extremely angry, but seeing that Jiang Xin was not only extremely talented, but was also able to use his merits to exchange for Xie Ze's safety, it just showed his sincerity towards Xie Ze.

True love is hard to come by. He has been sitting in this supreme position for so many years, with hundreds of concubines in his harem, but there is not a single one who has ever been truly sincere to him.

It is Xie Ze's good fortune that he can have it.

Emperor Kang Yuan's dream when he was young was to find a lover and travel around the world. He was a very romantic person.

Although his thoughts changed unconsciously after he ascended the throne, he could not help but be more tolerant towards those who had clear minds and sincere feelings.

Looking at the current state of these two people, they cannot be separated. He is not the kind of emperor who would kill blood over a disagreement. If he cannot separate the mandarin ducks, he will kill one of them.

After thinking it over, he actually had no way to deal with these two people.

Emperor Kang Yuan was so angry that he walked back and forth with his hands behind his back. After a long while, he glared at Xie Ze with a sullen face and said, "Forget it, go back to the Ministry of War and take up your post first. Don't be so willful as before.

As for Jiang Xin, I have a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. It is impossible for me to erase your contributions just because of Xie Ze...

How about this, after you have severed your relationship with the Jiang family, you have been living in the palace, which is inconvenient. I will give you a house so that you can have your own home in the future and don’t have to live under someone else’s roof. "

Xie Ze & Jiang Xin: "..."

Emperor Kang Yuan did not look at the expressions of the two men, and continued in all seriousness: "In addition, I will give you another 100 taels of gold and 10 servants. Do you have any objection?"

"...Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Jiang Xin knelt down to express his gratitude. He originally just wanted His Highness to stop being blamed. Now, His Majesty not only restored His Highness's official position, but also gave him so many things. How could he dare to go further and disagree?

Emperor Kang Yuan nodded with satisfaction. When the time comes, he will pick out a few good-looking servants and maids to go over. If they can be favored by Jiang Xin, there might be a chance of success.

Xie Ze: “…”

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Emperor Kang Yuan calmly let the two go back, but the Second Prince was not so happy to see his plan, which he had been planning for so long, go down the drain.

The young eunuch who heard the news rushed to the Prince's Mansion to stop the Second Prince, and said rather depressedly:

"Your Majesty did not summon Jiang Xin to the palace because of rumors. I heard that Jiang Xin developed a weapon called the Tianji Crossbow, which improved the original bow and crossbow structure, which is a great achievement.

His Majesty was so happy that he restored your highness's official position on the spot, and also rewarded Jiang Xin with a house, a lot of gold and silver servants, and I heard that he almost made Jiang Xin an official!"

Yuan Jiang's face turned pale, and he tightly grasped the eunuch's arm, almost gritting his teeth and said, "What did Jiang Xin develop?!"

Tianji Crossbow... Wasn't that a modified crossbow that Jiang Xin's half-brother Jiang Liangcai developed ten years later? How could it be that Jiang Xin made it?!

Jiang Xin... He is a loser. Even if he is reborn, how can he understand the structure of weapons and replicate such a complicated Tianji Crossbow? !