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Chapter 37-1 Learning to Make Ice

Minister Zhong and Minister Li had not expected such a good thing to happen. They immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord!"

Minister Li continued, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will keep this matter to myself."

Emperor Yongshun glanced at the two of them and said, "It's not that serious. We need to discuss this matter carefully. It's not something that can be done by one person. Your Ministry of Revenue may need to contribute a little. It's still early in the summer, so we can discuss it later."

Seeing the ice in the basin, Emperor Yongshun felt itchy and touched it again.

Zheng Sisi saw that he was eager to make something, so she said, "Your Majesty, why don't we all try and learn how to make ice together."

Emperor Yongshun was happy: "Sisi is still sensible. Xiaomu, go get some basins."

Eunuch Mu was very nimble and soon brought four basins. Someone else then came in with two buckets of water.

The guards standing guard at the door of the imperial study were puzzled and were wondering why the emperor needed so many basins and water.

Emperor Yongshun said again: "Xiao Mu, go get another pair of chopsticks."

Eunuch Mu quickly pulled out a pair of chopsticks from his waist and handed them over: "Your Majesty, they are already here."

Emperor Yongshun praised him, "You are becoming more and more discerning."

Then Emperor Yongshun took a basin, and with shaking hands, put some saltpeter into the copper basin.

Zheng Sisi explained that the amount of saltpeter added depends on the size of the container and the amount of water in it. If too much or too little saltpeter is added, the best ice will not form and the ice will not be good and will have bubbles in it.

Stir quickly and evenly. Then leave it for a while. It will take a while for the water to freeze into ice, depending on the temperature at the time.

Emperor Yongshun followed Zheng Sisi's instructions and was more nervous than anyone else when the ice solidified. Seeing the water in the basin slowly harden, the people standing there were very happy.

When the time was almost up, Emperor Yongshun poked it again and again with his hands. Emperor Yongshun couldn't believe it, it was successful.

Emperor Yongshun happily turned around the table several times. If he didn't have to maintain his dignity in front of others, Zheng Sisi believed that the emperor would jump up or shout a few times.

After the emperor calmed down for a while, the third prince Sheng Zhen started to make ice and was also successful.

Then came Minister Zhong and Minister Li. It must be said that they were both very lucky as they succeeded in making ice the first time.

Zheng Sisi said: "Congratulations to everyone, you all succeeded in making ice the first time."

Zheng Sisi coughed and said, "I'll tell you a secret. After the ice melts, don't pour out the water right away, because the powder under the water can still be used. Collect it and wait until it dries into powder, and then you can make ice again."

"And the most important thing is, don't eat ice made from saltpeter directly. Eating too much will cause poisoning."

Emperor Yongshun said: "Well, from now on, collect the powder of the ice you use. Xiaomu, remember this."

Eunuch Mu immediately replied, "Your Majesty, I will remember this."

Eunuch Mu continued, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Kitchen has come to ask several times whether we should serve the meal."

"Oh, it's time for dinner," Emperor Yongshun asked.

Eunuch Mu was speechless: "Your Majesty, it's past time. I saw that everyone was enjoying making ice, so I decided not to disturb them. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Emperor Yongshun waved his hand and said, "You have good intentions. Set up the meal. You can all accompany me to eat before leaving."

They looked at each other and had no choice but to stay and have dinner with the emperor.

Emperor Yongshun said to Eunuch Mu, "Call Xiaolin in to serve. After dinner, pick a few skilled maids and palace maids and send them to Sisi's house to give her the indenture."

Eunuch Mu bent down and said, "I obey your order!" Then he went out to make arrangements.