Afang Palace, Imperial Garden.

The sunlight shines on this royal garden, giving the entire imperial garden a warm golden glow.

At the entrance, two beautifully carved stone lions stand majestically.

Led by the palace maids, Yi Huawei and Li Si walked along the winding cobblestone path towards the depths of the garden.

On both sides of the path, all kinds of beautiful flowers are blooming, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow, colorful and vying for beauty.

At the end of the trail is a huge artificial lake.

The lake is so clear that you can see the bottom. Under the sunshine, the water is sparkling. Willows are swaying in the wind beside the lake. In the center of the lake, there is an exquisite pavilion. The pavilion is built with red pillars and golden glazed tiles, with flying eaves and brackets, and it is magnificent. Around the pavilion, there are colorful silk curtains hanging, which are gently fluttering in the breeze.

Continuing along the lake, we came to a lush forest. In the forest, tall trees reached the sky, with lush branches and leaves, forming a natural green barrier. The sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, forming patches of light on the ground. From time to time, the clear chirping of birds could be heard in the forest.

In a corner of the Imperial Garden, there is a rockery made of various oddly shaped stones. The gurgling water flows down, forming a small waterfall. Below the waterfall is a clear pool, in which several fish are swimming happily.

Yi Huawei and Li Si walked side by side, their footsteps echoing slightly on the stone road. Before they entered the Imperial Garden, they heard bursts of exclamations coming from inside.

"It's flying!"

“It really flew!!”

"As expected of the God of Craftsmanship! His skills are extraordinary!"

The voices full of amazement and excitement came one after another, which made Li Si curious. He glanced at Yi Huawei and quickened his pace, eager to see what caused such a sensation.

Hu Hai was standing in an open area, looking up at the sky with excitement, clapping his hands and cheering loudly.

The palace maids beside them also looked up, their eyes fixed on the sky, their mouths slightly opened, and they exclaimed in amazement. The guards looked serious. Although they were also attracted by the wonders in the sky, they remained vigilant.

Li Si narrowed his eyes and looked up. He saw Yilan sitting on a strange-looking "wooden bird" hovering in the air several feet above the ground.

Hovering in the air? ! ! !

The wooden bird has a unique shape and broad wings. The main body is carefully crafted from wood with a smooth and delicate surface. There seems to be some kind of mechanism installed on the wings. With Yilan's manipulation, the wings flap up and down continuously, allowing the wooden bird to fly steadily in the air.

"Master Zhao...what is this?!"

Seeing this scene, Li was shocked, his eyes widened, and he could hardly believe what he saw. As the prime minister of Daqin, he thought he had seen countless rare treasures and great projects, but the scene before him shocked him.

"I haven't seen my stepsister for more than a month. It turns out she's playing with this thing."

Yi Huawei shook his head, also with an expression of inexplicable surprise.

It is obvious at first glance that it was Yilan who brought it up. With the current technical conditions, it would be difficult for an empty plane to fly into the sky for a few circles, let alone a manned aircraft. This thing is just a toy to fool Hu Hai.

But thinking about how this event would be recorded in later generations, that the god of craftsman Yilan built the world's first airplane, I felt inexplicably excited.

Yilan was sitting on a wooden bird wearing a white robe, her long hair fluttering in the wind, like a banished immortal.

The sound of the wooden bird flying in the air caused the people around to exclaim in amazement. The sound of its wings flapping was like the sound of the wind, crisp and powerful.

Hu Hai jumped up excitedly, his eyes fixed on the wooden bird in the sky, his face full of excitement and desire, and he shouted impatiently: "My dear, come down quickly, I want to try!"

Going up to the sky and into the earth has always been the ability of immortals in the legends of the world. But now, Hu Hai saw with his own eyes that this seemingly ordinary wooden block made by Yilan could actually send people to the sky. The curiosity and yearning in his heart were instantly ignited, and he could no longer hold back. That was a wonderful experience that even his father, the emperor of all ages, could not enjoy.

Yilan heard Hu Hai's call and calmly controlled the wooden bird to land slowly. After lightly getting off the wooden bird, Yilan bowed to Hu Hai and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, this wooden bird needs to be flown with caution. I will first explain the precautions to your Majesty."

Hu Hai was not interested in hearing this. His eyes were filled with anxiety. He waved his hand and said, "My dear, please tell me quickly. I can't wait to experience this magical thing.

With Yilan's help, Hu Hai carefully climbed onto the wooden bird. Yilan carefully "checked" the various devices of the wooden bird again, and only started to pull the spring after ensuring that they were safe. As the spring turned, the wings of the wooden bird began to flutter, making rhythmic sounds and slowly rising.

The wooden bird slowly lifted Hu Hai into the air, and Hu Hai shouted excitedly. He had never experienced such a wonderful feeling before, as if he had really turned into a flying bird and could overlook the whole world.

The wind whistled past his ears, and he saw the beautiful scenery in the imperial garden and the magnificent palace. The golden roofs shone in the sun, and the red walls were solemn and majestic. The mountains in the distance were rolling like a giant dragon winding and circling; the river was like a silver ribbon, flowing slowly on the earth. Hu Hai's heart was filled with joy and surprise, and he was even more amazed at Yilan's skills.

Yilan circled at low altitude with Hu Hai. She concentrated on controlling the wooden bird, while Hu Hai looked around excitedly, his eyes full of curiosity about this new world.

Seeing the people in the palace looking up at them with surprise and envy on their faces, Hu Hai felt an unprecedented freedom and happiness, as if all his troubles and sorrows were thrown away at this moment.

Time passed by minute by minute, Yilan and Hu Hai circled for nearly an hour. Finally, the "plane" slowly landed on the open ground.

Hu Hai stepped down from the wooden bird with a look of excitement and joy on his face: "My dear, this wooden bird is truly magical. I have never experienced such a wonderful feeling before."

The guards on the side were so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat. They had just forgotten to dissuade His Majesty, but luckily there was no danger. If Hu Hai had fallen from above, they could not imagine what the consequences would be.

Li Si came back to his senses from the shock, and completely forgot the purpose of coming here. He couldn't help but ask:
"Miss Yilan...how did you do this?"

Hu Hai also looked at Yilan curiously and asked impatiently: "Yes! My dear, how can this wood go up to the sky?"

Seeing the awe in the eyes of the people around him, Yilan smiled at Yi Huawei, turned to look at Hu Hai, bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I accidentally discovered a problem." Hu Hai frowned and asked in confusion, "Oh? What's the problem?"

Yilan cleared his throat and began to speak slowly: "Your Majesty, Lord Li, please listen to me slowly. In the world we live in, there are many wonderful phenomena. Take the wooden bird flying into the sky, for example. There is actually a reason for it. Your Majesty, have you ever thought about why we always fall down when we throw things up? There is a basic natural force at work behind this, which I call gravity. Gravity, that is, the attraction of the earth on objects, makes objects tend to move toward the center of the earth."

"According to my observation, the magnitude of gravity is proportional to the mass of an object. The greater the mass of an object, the greater the gravity it is subject to. For example, if we compare a piece of wood with a piece of stone, the stone is usually much heavier than the wood. This is because the mass of the stone is greater than the mass of the wood. When we put them into water at the same time, the stone will sink quickly, while the wood will float on the water. This is because the buoyancy of the wood is greater than its own gravity, so it can float."

"This wooden bird can fly up to the sky by using a similar principle. After a long period of observation and thinking, I found that when an object moves quickly, an upward force is generated, which can offset part of the gravity. Just like when we run fast, we feel that our body becomes lighter. The wings of this wooden bird use this principle to generate upward lift by flapping quickly. Lift interacts with gravity, air resistance and other forces. When the lift is greater than the sum of gravity and air resistance, the wooden bird can fly."

"Then what does this have to do with the 'gravity' you mentioned?" Li Si asked in confusion.

Yilan smiled and explained, "Lord Li, gravity is a broader concept. Gravity is actually the vertical manifestation of the earth's gravitational force on objects. Gravity exists between all things, making all things attract each other. For example, we stand on the ground because the earth has gravity on us. And for this wooden bird to fly into the sky, it also needs to overcome the earth's gravity. When I made the wooden bird, I carefully designed its wings and structure so that it can generate enough power to fight against gravity and gravity, so as to achieve flight."

Hu Hai was fascinated by what he heard. He asked, "My dear, how do you know these principles?"

Yilan bowed his head slightly and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I like to observe natural phenomena and ponder the mysteries behind them. After many attempts and failures, I gradually figured out these principles. I also know that these are just some of my superficial insights, and there are still many unknown mysteries waiting for us to explore."

Li Si looked at Yilan, his eyes full of amazement and admiration, and said with emotion: "Miss Yilan is really smart and a wonderful woman. She can discover such a profound truth. This skill is close to the Tao."

Li Si shook his head slightly, as if he was still immersed in the shock just now. He stroked his beard and his eyes moved back and forth between Iran and the wooden bird. "Everything in this world has its own laws of operation, and Miss Yilan can use such a clever method to peek into the mystery and create this wooden bird that can soar into the sky. It is really amazing."

"The magic of this wooden bird lies not only in its ability to fly into the sky, but also in the truth behind it. The girl used her wisdom to perceive the power of nature and her skillful hands to turn it into reality. This talent is probably unmatched by anyone in history."

"His Majesty,"

Li Si turned to face Hu Hai and said respectfully, "Miss Yilan is such a genius. It is a blessing for our Great Qin. If we can make good use of her talent, she will surely bring more miracles and glory to the Great Qin."

Hu Hai nodded slightly, his eyes full of praise: "My dear minister, what you said is very true. Yilan, I am deeply pleased with your talent. In the future, you must continue to serve the Qin Dynasty and create more magical things like this wooden bird."

It was just that Yilan was a little ugly, otherwise, Hu Hai would have wanted to take her into the palace.

Of course, what Hu Hai didn’t know was that even if all the millions of brave soldiers of the entire Qin Dynasty were added together, they would not be a match for Yilan.

Yilan bowed again, his voice as gentle as the breeze brushing against his ear: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I will do my best to serve you at your service."

After a pause, Yilan slowly raised his arm and took out an audit chart from his sleeve. He presented it to Hu Hai respectfully with both hands: "Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Hu Hai took it curiously and slowly spread out the blueprint. When his eyes touched the exquisite buildings on it, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Which palace is this?"

"This is the map of the Heavenly Palace." Yilan said seriously, her eyes bright and ardent: "Your Majesty, I have worked tirelessly day and night, thinking hard, and have come up with some preliminary plans. If Your Majesty gives your support and gathers the strength of skilled craftsmen from all over the world, perhaps this Heavenly Palace can be built in the near future."

Hu Hai raised his eyebrows, with a thoughtful look in his eyes: "Heavenly Palace?"

"Your Majesty, it is the Heavenly Palace! As the name suggests, it is a palace that towers above the nine heavens."

Yilan nodded seriously.

Hu Hai exclaimed: "Above the Nine Heavens?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Yilan in surprise.

"Yes, above the nine heavens."

Yilan nodded, his eyes full of confidence: "Your Majesty, this is not wishful thinking. Through today's experiment, I see hope. The fact that this wooden bird can soar into the sky is a good start. I am 80% sure that I can build this sky city. By then, Your Majesty will be on par with gods with his mortal body. Your great name will be praised for thousands of years, and your achievements will shine like the sun on every inch of the land of Daqin."

Hu Hai was deeply moved by Yilan's words. He stared at the map of the celestial palace, and a strong desire surged in his heart.

He seemed to see himself in the palace above the nine heavens, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a dazzling crown, overlooking the people of the world. That kind of majesty and glory, like a surging tide, surged in his heart.

Deep in Hu Hai's heart, there has always been a strong desire to surpass his father, Qin Shihuang.

Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms and established the great Qin Empire. His achievements were praised by the world. However, Hu Hai felt that he had always lived under the shadow of his father. He longed to do something that would amaze the world one day, so that his name would surpass Qin Shi Huang and become the greatest emperor in history.

This Heavenly Palace was his chance to realize his dream. If he could build this Heavenly Palace and live in the Ninth Heaven, he would become a true emperor, a being beyond mortals. His majesty and glory would be unmatched, and his name would be praised for eternity.

"Yilan, if you can really build this heavenly palace, I will reward you handsomely. If you need anything, just tell me directly."

Looking at Yilan, Hu Hai's eyes were full of expectation and eagerness. He hoped that Yilan could realize this great dream as soon as possible and make him a being that surpassed his father.

Yilan bowed again and said gratefully: "Your Majesty, I will do my best to help you. Your Majesty, rest assured that I will do my best to build this heavenly palace for you. All I need are some skilled craftsmen and precious materials. As long as Your Majesty gives me support, I believe that this heavenly palace will be built."

Hu Hai nodded slightly, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Okay, I will immediately order the gathering of skilled craftsmen from all over the world to collect precious materials for you. You must start building the Heavenly Palace as soon as possible, so that I can realize this dream sooner."

"...Lord Li, don't you have something to tell His Majesty?"

Yi Huawei pushed Li Si, who was in a daze, and gently pointed at Hu Hai, who was lost in fantasy.

(End of this chapter)

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