Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 423 - 234 Foreigner_3

Chapter 423: Chapter 234 Foreigner_3

For instance, could they make fireworks that fly through the sky like little birds, or make an explosive device that detonates upon being stepped on underground, or create an explosive that, like a stone, would detonate when thrown among enemy ranks...? She listed at least a dozen ideas, all in the innocent tone of a young girl.

Last night, after reading the letter, Qian Yeejin laughed heartily and playfully tugged at her hair bun, saying, "To think my little sister came up with these, are you treating weapon making as child’s play? You’ve even thought of little birds and stones."

Qian Yixiu smiled and said, "In doing anything, there is no fear in not being able to do it, but in not thinking of it. Maybe they could actually make it happen."

The siblings had already agreed on a plan, splitting up for their tasks. Qian Yeejin would go to Sir Wong’s house, Sir Wu’s house, and the Old Yu Family to deliver New Year’s gifts. Qian Yixiu, on the other hand, would go to the Qianxiang House and the Zhang family for the same reason. In the end, they would meet at the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop and head home together.

Qian Yixiu first visited Qian Xiang’s home and then went on to the Zhang family. There, Old Lady Zhang had her stay for lunch and amused herself with Yu’er, the toddler. At one and a half years old, the child was extremely lovely, chubby, and bald, toddling around unsteadily, and clutching Qian Yixiu while calling her "sister," which was incredibly endearing.

Huang Yuexian was pregnant again, which sent the Zhang family into a frenzy of joy. The Zhang family had only single heirs for several generations and never expected that the seemingly frail daughter-in-law could be so fertile.

Zhang Little Divine Doctor had now shed all his youthful awkwardness, blossoming into a young uncle with a gentle and scholarly demeanor. Three days ago, when he visited the Qian family for the New Year, he even took Cheng Yue’s pulse.

After lunch, Huang Yuexian and Yu’er went for their afternoon nap, and Qian Yixiu chatted with Old Lady Zhang for a while before excusing herself to leave.

Old Lady Zhang, reluctant to let her go, held on to her, but Lady Song laughed and said, "Mother, take a look outside, it’s already started to drizzle. We should let the young lady go home early. If it gets later, I’m afraid it will be even colder."

Despite her reluctance, Old Lady Zhang finally let her leave.

Qian Yixiu left the Zhang Mansion and headed straight to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop. The sky outside had darkened even more, a mix of light snow and rain coming down.

Lady Wei had been waiting at the back door of the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop. As soon as Qian Yixiu stepped out of the carriage, she hurriedly wrapped her in a cloak she was holding and led her into the yard with an umbrella, complaining as they walked, "Why choose today to go out? It’s so cold."

Qian Yixiu said, "Today was the only day my brother and I had off."

Upon entering a room in the back yard, which had a charcoal brazier burning, Lady Wei handed her a small copper hand warmer.

As she clutched the warm hand warmer, Qian Yixiu, chilled to the bone, finally started to feel a little better.

Lady Wei smiled and said, "Just sit for a while, young master hasn’t come back yet. He must have been held up by the Yu family. The young master has a light presence, he probably ended up staying longer over there." She then added mysteriously, "Today, someone brought a Golden Hair Ghost to the workshop – his hair gold, eyes green, skin white as Xuan paper, the facial hair at least half an inch long. My goodness, it was quite scary to look at, even more so than the Persians I saw in the capital."

Qian Yixiu was taken aback – the description sounded like a European. She was aware that apart from the countries around the Great Qian Kingdom, those who traded with Daqian often included people from the Western Regions, Persians, and Indians via the Silk Road. Yet this person’s features clearly indicated he was not from Central or West Asia, but from Europe.

She asked, "What does that creature want? Where is he from?"

Lady Wei whispered, "He was brought here by the Lin brothers from the Armed Escort Bureau. When the Lin brothers were delivering valuables to Peng Tian in Guangdong, they encountered a huge storm while playing at sea and were swept into the water. They were saved by a Golden Hair Ghost who smuggles into our Daqian. It’s said their boat is so big that they dare not approach the shore, so they stop at a small island not far from Peng Tian. They often sneak ashore at night to barter with Daqian for some rare items. In gratitude for their rescue, the Lin brothers brought a Golden Hair Ghost back to Ji’an to buy some good things to take back with them."

"Where is he?" asked Qian Yixiu.

"He’s on the third floor of the shop. My husband is showing him the wares of the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop. He has spices with him, incredibly delicate glass ornaments, glass marbles which are even more beautiful than those from Persia. And he has a little box that sings songs; it truly opened my eyes. My husband says these items are very valuable and we should try to exchange more for them."

Qian Yixiu stood up and walked outside. Lady Wei called from behind, "Miss, don’t go. That Golden Hair Ghost is particularly frightening, don’t let him scare you."

Without pausing, Qian Yixiu laughed and said, "Could he be scarier than wild creatures? I’m not scared of wolves and snakes, so why be scared of him?"

Upon reaching a room on the third floor, she found Qian Hua, Lin Qing, and a foreigner dressed in a Great Qian Kingdom Changjin Robe. The foreigner was in his twenties, with shoulder-length curly golden hair, a high nose, deep blue eyes, and a circle of golden beard around his mouth.

When Qian Yixiu saw this foreigner, she surprisingly felt as if she were seeing someone from her hometown, and she was tempted to greet:

Hi, how are you?

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