Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 466 Yuns Frustration_1 (1/2)

Chapter 466: Chapter 466 Yun’s Frustration_1

“Because the armour plates are made rather thin,” Wei Ruo replied.

Wei Mingting took a closer look, and indeed they were thinner than he had expected.

Wei Ruo went on to explain: “Father, rest assured, although these plates are thinner, their hardness is not compromised. They can withstand regular sword attacks.”

“Why is that?” Wei Mingting asked.

“In the process of smelting the steel used for this armour, large quantities of fluorite were employed. During the manufacture, copper was added. After the workpiece was formed, it was placed into a crucible, covered with charcoal, soya bean paste, and loamy powder. The workpiece was then carbon-infused by heating it externally, ensuring stable and even carbon penetration, and boosting the carbon potential. As a result, it has good ductility and at the same time a markedly increased strength.”

“How did Ruoruo gain such knowledge?” Wei Mingting couldn’t help but ask.

“The master craftsman who made this armour taught me these techniques. The hardness and ductility of ironware can be adjusted by changing the iron-to-carbon ratio,” Ruo answered.

“Where does this master craftsman reside? Would he mind if you introduced him to me?” Wei Mingting asked hurriedly with an excited expression.

“The master lives deep in the mountains and seldom interacts with outsiders. I acquired this armour from him by chance,” Wei Ruo replied.

“That’s a shame,” Wei Mingting regretfully remarked, “If he could teach this improved technique to the men at the Weapon Camp, it could considerably increase our military strength.”

Wei Ruo gave no reply.

Wei Mingting continued: “In any case, Ruoruo, thank you for arranging this armour for me. I’m delighted. I will wear it onto the battlefield.”

“I hope father is safe on the battlefield and secures victory every time,” Wei Ruo said.

“Thank you son. I will do my best,” Wei Mingting replied, looking at Wei Ruo with deep gratitude and satisfaction.

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Not long after conversing with Wei Mingting, Wei Ruo left the residence of the Loyal and Righteous Duke.

After Wei Ruo left, the Wei family members examined the gifts he had brought, only to find that the gifts were not of much value.

This led the already hopeful Wei family members to feel disappointed.

Bai Family was especially annoyed, “What now? What’s so great about raving praises about how much King Rui adores her, when all the return gifts are worthless odds and ends? Isn’t this too insincere?!”

Mo Family gently retorted, “It is not entirely that. Look at the valuable gifts Queen Rui presented to mother and third brother, as well as the valuable stationery given to Yichen, and the scar removal cream given to Yilin. All of them are of great value.”

“Who knows? I only got a distant glance at that bracelet, it may not be worth much at all. As for that truckload of thyme, it is even more questionable. They said it was sent to the General’s Residence, who knows whether it was really sent, or if what was actually sent was ordinary wine instead of thyme,” Bai Family grumbled.

Mo Family had nothing more to add upon hearing Bai Family’s comment.

Yun Family stood quietly on one side without uttering a word.

There was nothing in the return gifts for her. This much was clear enough.

It is not that she did not want to prepare gifts, but she did not wish to prepare them for the others in the residence.

Yet, in her heart, her standing was as low as Bai Family and the others.

This huge gap made Yun Family feel as if she was crushed under a huge rock.

Upon returning to Anxin Pavilion, Yun Family saw her husband packing his luggage.

“My lord, when will you return to Taizhou prefecture?” Yun Family asked.