Chapter 277 278. Mirror

Silver powder? Bai Jinglie was a little confused. Could glass be turned into jewelry?

It just so happened that he also owned a jewelry store, so he simply asked his men to go there and quickly bring over all the existing stock.

Pointing to the palm-sized jar of silver powder, he asked, "Brother Wenheng, these are all we have for now. Is that enough?"

Gu Wenheng just wanted them to see this effect and didn't care about the amount of raw materials?

"That's enough. I just asked someone to go back and prepare some things. They are waiting outside in the carriage. Let's go now."

The carriage drove straight to the nearby glass workshop. As soon as they arrived, Bai Jinglie took Gu Wenheng to a courtyard in the corner. It was obvious that this was specially reserved for rest.

Gu Wenheng used some existing things to create some transparent glue in front of Bai Jinglie.

When it is ready, take out some and mix it evenly with the silver powder, then brush a thin layer on the small square glass just prepared.

(PS: Mirrors can be made of mercury, but I don’t know about silver powder. Don’t take it too seriously, just treat it as entertainment.)

"Is that it?" Bai Jinglie didn't understand what it meant.

Gu Wenheng, "Wait a moment, until the glue dries."

"But the cost is a bit high. What exactly are you going to build?"

Gu Wenheng did not keep the secret, "A mirror that is clearer than a bronze mirror.

There is another way to save some costs, but I don't think you will take it."

Bai Jinglie, "..."

"mercury."

Bai Jinglie, "What is mercury?"

Gu Wenheng knew that there was already mercury in the Taoist temples at that time, "If the Taoist priests in the Taoist temples can make elixirs, they will have mercury.

But it is poisonous in itself, so no matter how effective it is, I don’t recommend you use it.”

When Bai Jinglie heard that it was poisonous, he immediately gave up the idea, but he became even more curious about the mirror that Gu Wenheng mentioned, which was clearer than the bronze mirror.

After waiting patiently for a long time, when Gu Wenheng said it was okay, I immediately picked up the mirror and started looking at it.

He saw the clear facial features in it, and then he turned the mirror towards Gu Wenheng to make sure that they were exactly the same, and then he held it in his hand as if it were a treasure.

With this thing, the business that has finally calmed down will probably become popular again.

"Brother Wenheng, you are really talented. You were able to think of this." Now he was really ecstatic!

It is even conceivable that this thing is not only popular in Rong Dynasty, but women all over the world will probably be crazy about it.

"It took me two years to get here. The hardships and dangers are unimaginable..." Gu Wenheng began to complain, and Bai Jinglie listened very carefully.

"Brother Wenheng, you really used that poisonous mercury to conduct experiments. Don't be so reckless next time.

If you do these dangerous things next time, you must inform us first, and I will send someone to help you."

Now Gu Wenheng's importance in Bai Jinglie's heart has risen to a higher level.

Look at how they not only try to obtain honors but also work hard to pursue knowledge. We must not lose such talents. More importantly, they can bring them great wealth.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. It was already dark outside and the palace gates were locked, but he wanted to go in and show off.

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Hua Shunmingke, who knew nothing about all this, was sitting opposite Queen Zhou.

"Empress, how come you have the leisure to come to me today?" Normally, at this time, she should be busy and restful. No, she should be taking care of the ladies in the harem to recuperate.

Empress Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I am busy with palace affairs every day, and I have to take care of the health of the ladies in the harem. I have to take a break from my busy schedule and come to care for Your Majesty."

Hua Shunming, "..." Or let me run and jump in the back garden with you! Come on!

Hua Shunming quickly cleared his throat and said, "Thank you for your concern, Queen. You have helped me to manage the harem in an orderly manner. I am very pleased with you. How dare I trouble you again?

Just recently, the Marquis of Wu'an sent some rare things to me. I will ask Le San to deliver them to the Queen later."

Queen Zhou quickly stood up and knelt, and Hua Shunming quickly supported her, "There's no need to be polite since it's just the two of us here."

Queen Zhou also stood up and said, "I came here today because I really have something to ask of you."

Hua Shunming breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he was not being tortured. He immediately changed his expression and said, "Tell me about it first."

Empress Zhou looked at Hua Shunming and said, "Your Majesty, you asked me to find a wife for the Marquis of Wu'an. I have already listed all the ladies from prominent families in the capital.

I just think of my elder brother who has been alone in the border town, with no one to share his worries. I feel particularly bad, and sometimes I can't sleep all night just thinking about it."

Hua Shunming looked a little embarrassed. He had really forgotten that his brother-in-law, who was already in his thirties, had not yet started a family.

But this really can't be blamed on him. The national mourning plus several heavy mournings have delayed him until now.

"Queen, what do you think we should do? Do you want me to help you arrange a marriage?" At the same time, she was thinking in her heart, my brother-in-law is at that age and is always guarding the border. I don't know which lady from a noble family would be willing to go over and share the hardships with him.

Queen Zhou sighed, "I think all the young ladies are good, but I have been separated from my eldest brother for so many years, and every time he comes back, he comes and goes in a hurry. I don't know what kind of wife my eldest brother likes.

Your Majesty, you also know that I only have this one brother from my mother's side. If I don't make arrangements for my eldest brother, I will be sorry to my deceased parents."

"Then what does the Queen want?" After so much preparation, the request was stated.

The current queen has learned some bad things from the women in the harem. She wouldn't have been so roundabout in her speech before.

Queen Zhou, "...I want my eldest brother to come back and rest for a while, to settle his lifelong affairs, and to leave some blood for our Zhou family."

Hua Shunming touched his nose awkwardly, feeling that he owed the Zhou family and the royal family.

Back then, the Queen's grandfather and father followed the late emperor in his battles and finally established a new dynasty.

The Zhou family had not enjoyed the prosperity of Shangjing for a few days before they hurriedly left Beijing to garrison because of border turmoil.

Queen Zhou has been away from her family for a long time and now she doesn't even know some of her brother's hobbies.

Later, because of several wars, two generations of the Zhou family sacrificed their lives on the border, and now only this single child is left.

The more he thought about it, the more guilty he felt. Hua Shunming cleared his throat and said, "What the queen said makes sense. I will issue an order in a moment to have General Zhou return to complete his lifelong event."

Empress Zhou immediately smiled, stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!

There is one more thing. His Majesty asked me to help Prince Bai find a princess consort. I have investigated several people. Do you think we should arrange a marriage directly or ask Lord Bai?"

"Ask Marquis Wu'an?" Hua Shunming sneered, "I guess he won't like any of these people.

Give me that spot, and I will let Bai Jinglie make his own decision tomorrow.

However, as the mother of a country, you should also teach some women in the previous dynasty a lesson in terms of their virtues and conduct, in addition to the harem."

Empress Zhou immediately knew who he was referring to, "As ordered."

(End of this chapter)