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Chapter 257 Crossbow Blueprints

Holding the newly made crossbow, Xiao Siyue returned to her courtyard and went to the place where she had competed in archery with Xiao Yichen before. Xiao Siyue immediately tried shooting.

First, an arrow was shot, striking the scarecrow with much greater force than before. The arrow pierced through the scarecrow, hit the wall behind it, and then fell to the ground.

Xiao Siyue fired several more shots, hitting the target each time.

After that, Xiao Siyue increased the distance and tried several times, and she could hit the target almost every time. She was just a novice, and her accuracy rate was comparable to that of a soldier in the army.

The next day, Xiao Yichen came to play with Xiao Siyue as promised.

Xiao Siyue took out her crossbow.

"Auntie, Auntie, what's this?" The little guy's eyes were instantly drawn to the imposing crossbow.

"This is a crossbow, similar to a bow and arrow. Chenchen, would you like to try it?"

"Yes, yes." Xiao Yichen immediately dropped the small bow and arrow in his hand and went to Xiao Siyue's side.

Xiao Siyue explained how to use it to Xiao Yichen. The crossbow wasn't big, and Xiao Yichen could handle it.

After trying the crossbow, Xiao Yichen felt that his bow and arrows were no longer appealing.

"Auntie, I want a crossbow too."

"Okay, you play first, we'll go find your second grandfather later and ask him to make one for you."

Xiao Yichen was satisfied and continued playing with the crossbow.

The two were having so much fun that they didn't even notice Xiao Siyuan coming over.

Xiao Siyuan originally came to find Xiao Siyue. Back in the military camp, Xi Yifan said that Xi Ningzhi wanted Zhao Yue'er to go to Songyue Study.

In fact, Xi Ningzhi could have easily sent a servant to tell Xiao Siyue about this, but Xi Ningzhi wanted to have more contact with Xiao Siyuan, even if they couldn't meet, she wanted to know each other's news.

Xiao Siyuan came to find Xiao Siyuan as soon as he returned today, only to find Xiao Siyue and Xiao Yichen playing here.

But when Xiao Siyuan saw the bow and arrow-like object in Xiao Yichen's hand, he was immediately captivated.

So I didn't say anything, and just watched quietly.

Xiao Yichen played for a while and got a little tired. Just as he was about to give the crossbow to Xiao Siyue, he saw Xiao Siyuan behind them.

"Third Uncle,"

"Third Brother?" Xiao Siyue turned around and saw Xiao Siyuan standing tall and elegant behind her.

"Third Brother, when did you arrive? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"I've been here for a while. What's this?" Xiao Siyuan stepped forward and took the crossbow from Xiao Yichen's hand, asking.

"Third brother, this is a crossbow, made by second uncle."

"You made this, Uncle?" Xiao Siyuan was surprised that his second uncle could make such a powerful weapon.

"Yes, Third Brother, do you want to try it? This is much more powerful than a bow and arrow."

Xiao Siyuan had been itching to try it out himself for a long time. Hearing Xiao Siyue say this, he quickly picked up the crossbow and, without waiting for Xiao Siyue to tell him how to use it, he studied it for a bit and figured it out.

After firing a few test shots, his eyes grew brighter and brighter. If this were used on the battlefield, how invincible it would be!

It would be better if it were a bit bigger, and even better if the arrowheads were made of iron.

Xiao Siyuan thought to himself.

"Yue'er, can you give this to Third Brother?" Xiao Siyuan asked somewhat embarrassedly.

"Third Brother, this is too small. I'm going to go find Second Uncle later and ask him to make one for Chenchen. Do you want to come with me and ask Second Uncle to make you a bigger one?" Xiao Siyue suggested, knowing what Xiao Siyuan was thinking.

"Okay, let's go now." Xiao Siyuan thought it made sense.

The three of them went to see Uncle Xiao again, explained their purpose, and Uncle Xiao immediately agreed.

Seeing that Uncle Xiao had taken out the blueprints, Xiao Siyuan immediately stepped forward.

"Second Uncle, is this a crossbow?" Xiao Siyuan's heart pounded as he looked at the crossbow-like pattern on the paper.

"Yes, Yue'er gave this to me."

Xiao Siyuan immediately looked intently at Xiao Siyue.

"Okay, Third Brother, wait a moment, I'll draw you another one." Xiao Siyue coughed lightly.

"Thank you, Yue'er." Xiao Siyuan was satisfied, a smile appearing on his face. Then he watched carefully as Uncle Xiao Er made the crossbow.

Having learned from his first experience, Uncle Xiao was even faster this time, and in no time, he had made two crossbows, one large and one small.

Uncle Xiao knew that the smaller one was for Xiao Yichen, so it was a little smaller than the one Xiao Siyue had received before.

The larger one is more suitable for adult men.

The uncle and nephew held their crossbows with great satisfaction, reluctant to put them down.

"Auntie, look at my crossbow! I love it! Let's have a competition later." Xiao Yichen happily showed off his crossbow to Xiao Siyue.

"Okay, I'll go back and finish drawing the blueprints for my second brother, and then Auntie will go with you."

"Auntie, I'll go with you."

Xiao Siyuan naturally followed suit, and Xiao Siyue quickly drew a blueprint and handed it to Xiao Siyuan.

"Yue'er, this is a very important weapon. Your second brother needs to take it to your third uncle for a look before deciding on its use." Xiao Siyuan folded the blueprints, put them in his pocket, and said seriously.

"Okay, Third Brother, you go ahead. I won't tell anyone." He understood what Xiao Siyuan meant: this crossbow was very important and couldn't be known by others for the time being.

"Alright, then I'll leave first. You two be careful while you play, don't hurt yourselves." Xiao Siyuan gave the two more instructions and then walked out.

"Yes, Third Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of Chenchen."

"Auntie, let's go quickly." Xiao Yichen was already a little impatient.

“Okay, let’s wait for Aunt to get the crossbow.” Xiao Siyue took her crossbow, and the two of them went outside.

Just as he reached the door, he bumped into Xiao Siyuan, who had just left: "Third Brother, what's wrong?" Why is he back again?

Xiao Siyuan was so excited when he received the blueprints that he forgot the purpose of his visit. He only remembered it after he left, so he quickly returned.

"Yue'er, I came to tell you that Ningzhi has invited you to go to Songyue Study with her and Zhou Qingran the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, I understand." Xiao Siyue nodded. Xi Ningzhi had told her about this before.

“Hmm,” Xiao Siyuan said before turning and leaving.

Xiao Siyue and her niece played happily for a while.

Xiao Siyue looked at the happy Xiao Yichen and asked, "Chenchen, do you want to learn martial arts?"

“Auntie, I want to learn,” Xiao Yichen said firmly.

"But learning martial arts is very tiring. Can Chenchen persevere?" Learning martial arts is not something that can be accomplished overnight. It requires years of perseverance and determination.

"Auntie, I can." At this moment, the little guy was like an adult, with a determined look in his eyes.

“Okay, then your aunt will tell your father to find you a master to teach you martial arts. But you’ll have to get up much earlier than you do now.” Since the child was willing, Xiao Siyue supported her.

"Really? Thank you, Auntie! I'll definitely get up early!" the little guy exclaimed excitedly.

Xiao Siyue also smiled.