After Xiao Zhou finished speaking, everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Xiao Nianzhi.
Xiao Nianzhi:.
Xiao Nianzhi, who thinks that his level of education is just that, is under a lot of pressure.
However, when she thought about it carefully, why was she so stressed?
Isn’t this a ready-made name?
After reacting, Xiao Nianzhi quickly smiled and said tentatively: "How about I call it watermelon smoothie?"
Well, it sounds slightly better than watermelon mixed with ice.
Xiao Qing murmured in her heart, this is not much higher than his level.
However, looking at the attractive red watermelon in the bowl, and the layers of crushed ice sandwiched in the middle...
Well, actually the level is not important.
The important thing is that it tastes good!
After hearing this, Xiao Siye nodded: "I think this is a good name."
Xiao Zhou nodded in agreement.
Xiao Qing, who had just convinced herself, slowly had a question mark on her head?
No, is it too obvious that the old father and the second brother have double standards?
However, in front of delicious food, are these important?
Not important!
Everything else will have to wait, but the watermelon smoothie can be enjoyed right away.
Xiao Nianzhi shared it with everyone. Whether it was the Xiao family, his father and his son, or the servants in the house, there were not many people anyway, so everyone had a bowl.
The remaining half of the watermelon is just enough.
Uncle Qin and the others were also very surprised. They didn't expect that they could share a bowl?
In fact, even during the hottest time of the year, they are not qualified to use ice.
The ice cellar in their house is not big, and the few remaining ice cubes are reserved for the young masters to keep cool while they study.
Not even Xiao Siye is willing to use it, let alone all their servants?
However, now they can enjoy a bowl of cool, sweet and refreshing watermelon smoothie.
This day...
I suddenly felt so happy that I couldn’t believe it.
Xiao Qing almost took it into her mouth just now. After being interrupted by her father, her eyes kept glancing at the watermelon smoothie.
Now that it was finally ready to start, he was no longer polite and quickly and gracefully took a mouthful of watermelon with crushed ice mixed in the middle.
When the crushed ice melts, the air-conditioning brought out hits the face as soon as it reaches the lips, bringing with it a refreshing feeling.
Xiao Qing couldn't help but squint her eyes, then opened her mouth wide and swallowed the watermelon.
The watermelon that has been crushed in ice for a while is not actually too cold, but the coolness on the outside is really refreshing.
Moreover, today's temperature is not particularly hot, and this mouthful is refreshing enough.
Xiao Qing felt that the anxiety caused by reading was quickly soothed by this coolness.
The unique refreshing sweetness of watermelon slowly adds a different kind of emotion to my heart.
For example, it is comfortable and peaceful.
Xiao Qing enjoyed this feeling very much, so she quickly took a second mouthful.
Xiao Qing is not the only one who feels comfortable and refreshing, others also find it very good.
Xiao Zhou couldn't help but shake his head, and recited a poem in a vague tone: "The cyan ball is like crystal, sweet as honey and cold as ice."
Xiao Siye nodded in agreement while showing off his melons violently.
A bowl of watermelon smoothie gave everyone a brief moment of coolness and made people feel a lot more comfortable.
In fact, today's watermelons are far less sweet than many improved varieties in later generations, but the sweetness is actually not bad, and the taste is okay.
Served with crushed ice, it will be even more comfortable if placed on a hot summer day.
Ice has been made, even if it is just crushed ice, it is enough for summer.
But...
Saltpeter powder is really not easy to get.
After all, this is one of the materials used to make gunpowder, and the imperial government's control is quite strict.
If Xiao Siye hadn't held an official position and was well-known in the capital, and Butler Qin had used his brand to buy it, people might not have been willing to sell it to him.
Of course, some private gun shops and other places also sell small quantities.
However, correspondingly, it costs a lot to transport things from various mining sources to the capital. It costs more to manage things up and down, and the final selling price is naturally more expensive.
To sum up, it is still a bit difficult to make a large amount of ice.
I just don’t know if Aunt Yu has any connections.
Also, do the royal nobles and the like take this seriously?
If you pay attention, you might be able to use the ice freely?
Xiao Nianzhi gently bit open the refreshing watermelon, and the abundant juice exploded in his mouth. Together with the crushed ice, it rolled down his throat and into his stomach with a slight coolness, while thinking about using ice to be free.
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After Xiao Siye finished his watermelon smoothie, he first discussed with Xiao Nianzhi about making ice with saltpeter.
If Xiao Nianzhi is not willing, then the family can seal it and they can use it secretly.
However, there is no airtight wall in this world. The more you want to keep many things secret, the harder it is to keep them. If the little girl chooses this, Xiao Siye is prepared to make it clear to her.
If Xiao Nianzhi didn't care and wanted to offer it, then he would definitely have to find someone to discuss it.
The first thing Xiao Siye thought of was Yu Jijiu next door. He was an honest man and had a good reputation among the scholars. He was also a relative of the virtuous concubine in the palace. If he could help him, he would not be corrupted.
The little girl’s contribution.
Of course, for double insurance, it’s best to try it again with Aunt Yu.
Xiao Nianzhi took out the ice-making method just to present it and gain some chips for herself, so when Xiao Siye asked, she chose the latter.
Knowing the little girl's decision, Xiao Siye decided to go next door to have a look first. If the other party was not at home, he would ask the coachman Lao Zheng to take him back to the Imperial College, discuss it with Yu Jijiu, and then go to his aunt Yu's village to prepare a double meal.
Insurance.
Xiao Zhou was afraid that Xiao Nianzhi would be nervous, so after Xiao Siye left, he calmed her down softly.
Although Xiao Qing didn't understand much, he also knew the importance of making ice. He wasn't very good at comforting people, but he was good at being funny and was a live treasure. The smile on Xiao Nianzhi's lips never left her face. p>
Xiao Siye didn't come back until dinner time.
There was no way, Yu Jijiu didn't return to the palace at all. He went back to the Imperial College first and discussed the matter with the other party. The other party meant that they should go to the palace to request an order and go directly to the palace to talk to His Majesty.
Under normal circumstances, His Majesty will definitely meet with them.
After all, the daily affairs of the Imperial College are related to the country’s future talents.
However, the two of them still safely talked about this matter with Aunt Yu.
If Your Majesty is not free, you can just ask the other party to pass the sign to the Queen Mother and let Aunt Yu enter the palace and talk to the Queen Mother first.
Aunt Yu was very surprised that Xiao Nianzhi could restore the ancient method of making ice. It took her a long time to realize it, and then the smile on her lips never dropped.
Xiao Siye and Yu Jijiu also laughed, but they quickly said goodbye and left.
The two people went to the palace to request a decree, but it was too late today. Your Majesty asked the two people to go to the palace on time tomorrow and stay after the morning court to wait for the summons.
Xiao Siye and Yu Jijiu are busy with the daily affairs of the Imperial College and their official ranks are not high, so they do not need to go to the morning court if they are not called.
But now they have something to report, and they will definitely go to the morning meeting tomorrow.
After meeting with Aunt Yu, the two of them hurried back home.
In addition to preparing the words to meet you tomorrow, you also need to prepare all the official uniforms for tomorrow. The most important thing is...
You have to get up early tomorrow because they live far away!