Consort Rong rarely took the initiative to extend her hand: "Let me see?"
Look at what my son has written!
His Majesty the Emperor had no choice but to give the letter to Consort Rong.
Consort Rong unfolded the letter.
The letter was written by Qi Yunxiao. It began by inquiring about the health of the two elders, and then explained the current situation of his group.
It's said that Shen Qingyu didn't experience morning sickness during her pregnancy, had a great appetite, and that she and her three children were doing very well, etc...
Of course, he didn't mention finding an iron ore mine, only that he was making glass, and that these glass pieces could be fixed to window frames with wood, so that the room would be both warm and bright.
Because the seagoing vessel is too far away and the waves are too big, it may be damaged by rocking, so it can only carry a small number of ships at a time. Your Majesty and the Empress can make windows for one or two rooms first.
Qi Yunxiao also said that he raised many sea ducks on the island, and now he can't finish eating all the sea duck eggs, so he pickled them into salted duck eggs.
What are some better ways to cook this salted duck egg? If the egg white is too salty, you can leave it as is, or give it to someone below to eat with porridge...
The letter also included several recipes for making delicious dishes using salted duck eggs.
The coconut oil soap is finished. It has a very unique light yellow color, which is great for washing hands and body...
Of course, all of this was written by Shen Qingyu.
Looking at the baskets and baskets of things, Consort Rong burst into tears, her eyes red as she glared at His Majesty the Emperor: "It's all your fault!"
The emperor felt sorry for the beauty who was shedding tears. He hurriedly waved everyone away while blaming himself, saying, "It's all my fault! It's all my fault..." He even stopped referring to himself as "I".
After finally managing to calm Consort Rong down from her tears, Consort Rong looked at each piece of glass that was tightly wrapped and asked His Majesty the Emperor, "Which palace would be most suitable to use these glass pieces for?"
His Majesty the Emperor thought for a moment: "Shall I have someone count how many windows have been inspected?"
The craftsmen quickly arrived, carefully inspected and selected the glazed tiles, and reported a number: "Enough for the glazed tiles of two main halls."
His Majesty the Emperor immediately decided: "Then we'll use Consort Rong's bedroom first, and then replace the windows in the Imperial Study!"
The craftsman seemed to have long been accustomed to His Majesty's habit of always favoring Consort Rong, and respectfully agreed before leaving.
Can crystal-clear glass really be used to make windows?
For a time, all the concubines and palace maids in the harem came to Consort Rong's bedroom to see the spectacle.
In the previous dynasty, when the glazed windows of the imperial study were installed, the sudden brightness of the imperial study astonished the civil and military officials who came to report and discuss state affairs!
This thing can actually be used like this?
That's way too extravagant!
So a close minister chimed in, "Your Majesty, these stained-glass windows are so bright! The light in this imperial study is wonderful!"
His Majesty the Emperor proudly raised his chin: "Of course! This was sent back to me by ship from overseas by Lord Qi Yunxiao! It's extremely rare!"
The minister then began to frantically flatter him: "Oh my! This Lord Qi is a sensible man; even after leaving Great Qi, he still thinks of His Majesty..."
His Majesty the Emperor nodded proudly: "Of course!"
I'm his father too!
How could he not be filial?!
As soon as the ministers returned to their residences, they began to inquire whether there were still any of these transparent glass pieces for sale outside.
If you could get a room with glass windows like this, everyone would be incredibly envious!
This is a symbol of status and power!
Upon inquiring, I learned that there were no glass shards available for sale on the market at the moment, but Yu Kee's general store said that glass shards would be available for sale in another month.
Of course, the price will be relatively high; a small piece costs three taels of silver.
After all, this thing was an imported product, and countless of them broke down on the way.
After all, "glass is fragile"!
Upon hearing this, the ministers gritted their teeth and said, "Buy it! It's not like we don't have the means."
Even if all else fails, a study can still be furnished.
The manager of Yu Kee said: Because the quantity is limited, priority is given to those who prepay. Those who have prepaid can come and pick up the goods as soon as they arrive.
Ministers: Pay up!
In less than three days, Yu Ji's general store in the capital received tens of thousands of taels of advance payment, which shocked the managers!
Good heavens, what if not enough glass shards come?
Meanwhile, Qi Yunxiao from the Glass Workshop was preparing to return to Whale Fall Island when he received the letter. After reading the quantity in the letter, Qi Yunxiao couldn't help but laugh.
"That's really good. The advance payment is already over ten thousand taels of silver. We've been working hard to make the glass sheets for the windows. Once they're done, we'll pack them up as soon as possible and send them to Yu Ji in the capital of Daqi."
This is just the beginning. Once it's fully rolled out, in the entire Great Qi, if a wealthy family can't afford to install one or two glass windows, it will be a symbol of insufficient wealth.
At that time, money will naturally flow in!
Qi Yunxiao instructed the people left in the capital to purchase the supplies needed for Liuli Island in advance, and then transport them there in large quantities, exchanging them for glass products and coconut oil soap...
In this way, people on Liuli Island and nearby islands could pay their wages with cloth, rice, oil, and other groceries.
The crew members who sailed Shen Zhongyi's boat never expected that since their master recognized his daughter and son-in-law, they no longer needed to wander around the sea to do business. They only needed to follow a fixed route, and every trip was successful and full.
Before, they had to spend time and effort buying according to the list, and even negotiating business deals... Now, they've become nothing more than boatmen! All they do is haul goods!
After confirming that Liuli Island's daily production and operation had entered a virtuous cycle, Qi Yunxiao set off back to Jingluo Island.
However, just over two months later, when the ship docked and Qi Yunxiao saw Shen Qingyu waiting for him at the pier, he couldn't help but get excited.
He strode off the boat, embraced the young woman, and whispered in her ear, "My wife, I missed you."
Shen Qingyu patted his shoulder: "Qingdian, you're holding me too tight! I can't breathe!"
Qi Yunxiao quickly let go, only then noticing that Shen Qingyu's belly was already sticking out high.
Qi Yunxiao was shocked: "How can it be so big? It's only been a little over three months!"
Judging by its size, it looks like it's about six or seven months old.
Shen Qingyu sighed: "I reckon it's twins."
The second child, who came with his mother to pick up his father, chimed in, "Yes, Daddy, it's a younger brother or sister!"
Alright! Two more have been added all at once.
Qi Yunxiao, however, did not feel the expected surprise. Instead, he asked with some concern, "This... will the baby be able to be born?"
It's no wonder Qi Yunxiao is worried. In these days, women giving birth is purely a matter of fate. Without technology, it's all grueling work!
There are many cases where mothers carrying twins have lost both babies because they were unable to give birth...
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