Chapter 299: The Glass Recipe

 Chapter 299: The Glass Recipe

Yan Wenxiu and his brothers had just finished listening to Defu’s introduction of Ningmen Pass when they realized that the young prince was no longer in the cabin. They quickly went up to the deck.

Seeing Daohua and Xiao Yeyang chatting and laughing together again, the three brothers exchanged quick glances.

Great, they’ve made up!

For the rest of the journey, the atmosphere on the ship was cheerful. Everyone chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, they had reached the dock outside Ningmen Prefecture.

The four Yan siblings were all surprised as they watched Defu directing the servants to unload the cargo.

Yan Wenkai asked, "Your Highness, are you also going to Ningmen Prefecture?"

Xiao Yeyang glanced at him sideways and replied, "Why, you’re not welcoming me?"

Yan Wenkai shook his head repeatedly. He had overstepped earlier, and knowing that the young prince might still be angry with him, he had no intention of clashing with him at this moment.

Xiao Yeyang ignored him and turned to Yan Wenxiu and Daohua. "Since you’re moving, these are gifts for you."

Yan Wenxiu quickly expressed his thanks.

Daohua, seeing two servants carefully carrying a large item resembling a door, asked curiously, "What is that? It’s so big."

Xiao Yeyang smiled. "Didn’t you say before that Miss Dong’s glass dressing mirror was very convenient? Now, you have one of your own."

Daohua’s face lit up with delight, and as she moved to examine it, she noticed another servant bringing down a piece resembling a vanity table. "What’s this?"

Xiao Yeyang grinned. "You only need a mirror to dress, don’t you need a vanity for your grooming?"

Daohua immediately understood, smiling, "Xiao Yeyang, you’re truly thoughtful. I love these gifts!"

Though she had received a round mirror on her birthday, she had given it to her grandmother.

In this ancient world, the most troublesome thing for her was always dressing up in the morning—tying her hair, inserting pins, and applying powder. With a copper mirror, she could never see clearly.

Seeing Daohua so happy, Xiao Yeyang’s smile grew wider.

Yan Wenxiu, watching his sister happily receiving the gifts, hesitated and turned to Xiao Yeyang. "Your Highness, isn’t this a bit too extravagant?"

A glass mirror this large must have cost a lot.

Moreover, it was rare.

Glass mirrors were fragile, imported from foreign lands, and difficult to transport. Such large ones could only be afforded by families of great prominence.

Xiao Yeyang looked indifferent. "If Daohua likes it, that’s enough."

Upon hearing this, Yan Wenxiu’s heart skipped a beat. He noticed that the young prince’s gaze was always on his sister and frowned slightly.

Daohua, hearing Yan Wenxiu’s words, immediately asked, "Is it very expensive?"

Xiao Yeyang, annoyed, replied, "I already said it’s a gift for your move. Just use it, why ask so much?" He shot a glare at Yan Wenxiu.

That Yan Wenxiu just can’t stop talking!

Daohua glanced at the large gifts, which would take at least two carts to carry, and her eyes twinkled. She turned to Xiao Yeyang and asked, "If I had a recipe for making glass, could you make it?"

Her words immediately startled Xiao Yeyang and the three Yan brothers.

After a moment, Xiao Yeyang spoke up. "Is this something you read in a novel?"

"Yes!"

Seeing the four of them looking at her in disbelief, Daohua sheepishly nodded. "So you see, reading novels can be useful. If you come across any new ones, make sure to keep them for me."

Xiao Yeyang, puzzled, asked, "I’ve read my share of novels too, but how come you always find these rare recipes?"

The three Yan brothers had the same question on their faces.

Daohua shrugged and spread her hands. "How should I know? Maybe my luck is just too good?"

The four of them were speechless.

Daohua added with a grin, "Or maybe your luck is too bad!"

"You read novels and rush through them, unlike me, who reads them carefully. Novels may be light reading, but they’re still books. Books should be read properly. Don’t you agree?"

Xiao Yeyang rolled his eyes in response.

Yan Wenxiu couldn’t be bothered to argue, but Yan Wenkai couldn’t help muttering, "Big Sister, that argument sounds a bit forced."

Daohua waved her hand. "Forget it, you wouldn’t understand the depth of my thinking."

Seeing that Xiao Yeyang was about to say something, Daohua hurriedly added, "Actually, making glass isn’t that difficult. You just need to mix quartz sand, soda, limestone, and feldspar, then heat them in a crucible kiln at a high temperature (1550-1600 degrees). That will melt into liquid glass, which you can then shape into different items."

"It’s actually quite simple."

She looked at Xiao Yeyang and said, "Glass sells for such high prices. Why not give it a try? If you can make it, you’ll be rich."

Xiao Yeyang silently studied Daohua and then reached out to grab her wrist, pulling her back onto the ship.

For years, foreigners had made a fortune from glass, causing the people of Daxia to spend their silver. If they could make glass themselves, they wouldn’t need to send money abroad.

The three Yan brothers didn’t hesitate and followed them onto the ship.

Soon, Daohua wrote out the glass recipe and handed it to Xiao Yeyang. "But remember, this recipe may have some flaws. You should have someone test it first, preferably a craftsman who makes porcelain. They should understand it better."

Influenced by the novels of her past life, she had always looked into the methods of making glass whenever she saw someone from the future becoming rich from it. To her surprise, she was now using it.

Indeed, the more knowledge one has, the better. No matter where you are, you won’t have to worry about surviving.

Xiao Yeyang looked over the recipe and then tucked it away. "Once I get someone to make it, I’ll let you know."

Daohua nodded eagerly. "And don’t just make cups, vases, and mirrors. Glass has many uses."

"It can be made into glass tiles for roofs or glass windows for houses. That way, your house won’t be dark, and you won’t have to keep lighting candles or oil lamps."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang’s eyes lit up. Without thinking, he reached out and ruffled Daohua’s hair, forgetting that the Yan brothers were still there. "How do you come up with these ideas?"

"Smack!"

Daohua hadn’t expected Xiao Yeyang to suddenly reach out and ruffle her hair. She immediately slapped him, fuming, "Xiao Yeyang, you messed up my hairstyle! Do you know how troublesome it is to comb my hair?"

Xiao Yeyang awkwardly rubbed his nose, his gaze sweeping over the three Yan brothers, who were glaring at him. His embarrassment deepened.

"Uh… It’s getting late. You should go home now. I need to head to Ningmen Pass to see my uncle."

Daohua huffed and turned to leave the ship.

The three Yan brothers gave Xiao Yeyang a salute and followed her off the ship.

Xiao Yeyang stood on the deck, watching the Yan siblings get into their carriage before ordering the ship to depart.

(End of Chapter)