Chapter 40: Ice Making
"It will be fine as long as we have ice." Although Xia Yanjing felt that he could not help much, he also sincerely hoped that Sheng Yuan could get better.
"Yes, we need more ice." Sheng Xia couldn't help but frown after hearing what Xia Yanjing said. The ice stored by the Sheng family in winter is only enough to last until early July.
The main reason is that the wealthy families who have the conditions to store ice are unwilling to sell it. First of all, they are not short of money. Secondly, the ice they store every year is not enough for them to use themselves, so they cannot buy ice in the summer even if they want to.
"Xia Xia, is there something wrong? Why do you look unhappy?" Xia Yanjing asked with concern.
"The ice stored last year can only last until early July, but it will take more than 20 days to remove the gauze on brother's leg." Although Shengxia knew that Xia Yanjing could not help much, she felt better after saying it.
"Really?" Xia Yanjing was extremely surprised when he heard this. This was simply God's help, hahahaha.
Shengxia was confused when she saw Xia Yanjing so happy. What was there to be happy about? Even if he felt happy, he shouldn't show it. Shengxia felt that there must be something wrong with Xia Yanjing.
Xia Yanjing also reacted. He seemed too obviously happy, and quickly made amends.
"Xia Xia, I have a way to get a constant supply of ice, but I need some materials." Xia Yanjing said quickly.
"What did you say?" Shengxia felt that there must be something wrong with his ears. He actually heard Xia Yanjing say that he could make ice.
"I said I can get an endless supply of ice, Xia Xia, you heard it right." Xia Yanjing looked at Shengxia's puzzled expression and felt that Shengxia was very cute.
"Do you have a channel to buy ice? I'm willing to pay any price." Shengxia asked excitedly.
"It's not that I have channels to buy ice, but that I can make ice." Xia Yanjing said proudly at this time. Making ice with saltpeter is already an outdated technology in modern times.
"Making ice? That's unlikely, Mr. Xia, have you been cheated?" When Shengxia heard this, she did not blame Xia Yanjing for his nonsense, but was worried that Xia Yanjing had been cheated.
"I wasn't fooled. We'll know if we give it a try. It only takes one night." Xia Yanjing said helplessly.
Although Shengxia was a little skeptical, seeing Xia Yanjing's confident look, he felt a glimmer of hope in his heart.
Never mind, let's give it a try. If we can really get some ice, what's the harm in giving it a try?
"Okay, I'll arrange whatever you need." Sheng Xia was willing to trust Xia Yanjing once. If he could really make ice and let his elder brother recover from his leg injury smoothly, he would forgive Xia Yanjing for anything that offended the Sheng family in the future.
"Help me prepare saltpeter and a few more buckets of water. It's best to send your confidant to do the whole process so that it won't be discovered by others." Xia Yanjing leaned close to Shengxia's ear and said mysteriously.
"Everything you said is fine. I'll have Ye Zi tell someone to do it."
Shengxia also knew that if ice could really be made, it would be able to change the existence of the entire Wei Dynasty. Although he didn't know whether it would succeed, if it was true, then these cautions would be nothing, and he was willing to give it a try.
"But we have to go back tomorrow and go back in the afternoon." Xia Yanjing was a little worried. When he had something good, he wished he could make it appear in front of Shengxia the next second.
"Don't worry. The ice stored at home is enough. Besides, it takes time to prepare things. It won't matter if it's delayed for a day." Shengxia comforted Xia Yanjing.
"Okay, let's come again tomorrow." Xia Yanjing rekindled his fighting spirit.
In the afternoon, the two bid farewell to Sheng Yuan and left Qingfeng Villa. Ye Zi had already left after receiving the order. On the way back, Xia Yanjing could finally ride in the same carriage with Sheng Xia.
In the carriage, Xia Yanjing pestered Shengxia to talk about things at the border. Listening to Shengxia talk about some of the critical moments she encountered, Xia Yanjing's heart was like a roller coaster, ups and downs, and the distance between the two gradually narrowed.
After returning to the Sheng Mansion, Sheng Xia immediately ordered Uncle Wu to send someone to investigate the matter of the third prince. Before leaving, Sheng Yuan asked Sheng Xia to investigate, and Sheng Xia naturally would not refuse.
The next day, when they returned to their parents' home, Uncle Wu had already prepared the return gifts, and Shengxia took Xia Yanjing in a carriage to the Yongning Marquis' Mansion.
The people watching the excitement on the roadside were calculating the time and crowding at the door. After all, it had been a long time since they saw a man marrying into another woman's family. Even the prince was getting married. For a while, the door of Sheng Mansion was extremely lively.
Although Xia Yanjing didn't want to see his adopted father and stepfather, this time he could go back to pick up Shi Tou and see his biological father, so the trip was worth it.
"Why does Mr. Xia look so happy?" Shengxia asked curiously, looking at the smile on Xia Yanjing's face.
"Don't call me Mr. Xia every time, it's too formal. Just call me Yan Jing. This time when I go back, I plan to bring Shi Tou with me. I'm not very comfortable leaving him at the Xia family all the time." Xia Yanjing shared happily.
After spending these two days together, the two of them were just like an ordinary couple. When Sheng Xia heard what Xia Yanjing said, he finally realized, "Yes, Mr. Xia still has someone he loves."
"Okay, I'll call you Yanjing from now on." Shengxia pretended to be happy, but he did not deny that at that moment what he was thinking in his heart was that if Xia Yanjing and he were really a couple, it would be better if he didn't have a lover.
"Oh, why didn't I think of making cold noodles for my brother-in-law yesterday? When I go back tomorrow, I must show you my cooking skills." Xia Yanjing suddenly thought of his noodle shop business. When he mentioned cold noodles, he felt craving for them.
"The cold noodles made by Yan Jing are delicious." Shengxia said with certainty from the bottom of her heart.
"Xia Xia, if you like me, I will cook for you often in the future." Xia Yanjing felt very happy after receiving the praise.
The carriage stopped soon. After the two got off, Xia Yanjing found that his adoptive father had come out to greet him. This was all thanks to his wife.
"Father-in-law." Shengxia called out politely.
"Please come in, my dear son-in-law. Tea and snacks are ready in the hall." Xia Zhiyong invited Shengxia into the house attentively, completely ignoring Xia Yanjing.
Although he felt a little annoyed when he heard that Xia Yanjing was going to take his sweetheart back in the carriage, he would not embarrass Xia Yanjing under such circumstances.
"Yan Jing, let's go in quickly." Sheng Xia turned her head to look at Xia Yanjing, then took Xia Yanjing's hand and walked into the mansion.
Xia Zhiyong took everything in. He didn't expect that his son was quite useful. It seemed that Shengxia was very satisfied with his son.
It would be great if I could use Xia Yanjing to find him more tasks. I've been supporting him for so many years, so asking him for help should be a piece of cake. However, I'd better wait until he finishes the task he has on hand first.
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