The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Lin Yuge smiled modestly.

"Master Zeng is too kind. I came up with these ideas through continuous exploration and learning."

It is a great honor to receive recognition from an expert like yourself.

Wang Shunfeng instructed the others to clean the fish out and put them into the fish hold.

He smiled in agreement:

"Old Zeng is absolutely right. In all my years of sailing, I have rarely seen such an exquisitely designed fishing boat."

The 'Rebirth' sails very steadily at sea. Although the ship looks quite large, it is very agile and nimble in the water.

The fishing operation went very smoothly. Such a good catch on the very first net!

It seems this ship is not only well-designed, but also a 'lucky ship'!

Lin Yuge gave an awkward smile after being praised.

I thought to myself, isn't this just lucky!

After all, the eldest brother, that lucky guy, was also on the ship.

Since there were many people on the boat, Lin Yuge did not give any further orders to lower the net.

After circling the sea, they ordered a return voyage.

Back on shore, baskets of fresh fish, covered with crushed ice, were carried off the boat.

Lu Ziheng paused in the fan in his hand.

Unable to resist asking, "Little Sister Lin, where did you get so much ice on such a hot day?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing also turned to look at Lin Yuge.

At this moment, Lin Qingzhou followed and came out of the cabin.

He said with a smug look on his face:

"I just made this ice, Ziheng, you didn't expect that, did you!"

Lu Ziheng looked completely incredulous.

"Really? I didn't know you had this skill."

Lin Yuge couldn't stand her older brother's boastful attitude.

He quickly said, "I was just about to discuss this with Yun Qing! Let's go to my house first, and we can talk about it in detail."

After saying this, she asked her parents to entertain the others, leaving Wang Shunfeng to continue training the crew.

The group arrived at the Lin family's courtyard.

Lin Yuge asked her elder brother to demonstrate the method of making ice with saltpeter again.

Lin Qingzhou immediately agreed and enthusiastically began instructing Xiao Wu to make the preparations.

Chika also pulled Blackie along to prepare other things.

Noticing the confusion of the others, Lin Yuge explained:

"That day we accidentally discovered a lot of saltpeter in the cave."

I remembered reading in a book that saltpeter could be used to make ice, so I asked my older brother to try it.

Surprisingly, it actually succeeded.

At this point, everything was ready.

As Lin Qingzhou began operating the device, he excitedly continued, "Yes, at first I didn't quite believe it."

"But after following the steps my sister described, I really did see ice slowly appear."

I was so excited!

Lu Ziheng squatted down beside him curiously, watching how he operated it.

Xiao Yunqing asked thoughtfully, "Yuge, how much saltpeter did you find in that cave?"

Lin Yuge nodded and replied, "There's quite a lot! That should be a saltpeter mine. We didn't look closely, but it should produce a lot of saltpeter."

Then she talked about her plans.

"Yunqing, with these saltpeter stones, I was thinking that we could cooperate to make ice and sell it."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziheng immediately objected.

He accused, "Little Sister Lin, why didn't you come to me about this? I'm much richer than him."

Lin Yuge smiled awkwardly and explained:

"It's not about the money, it's just that Yunqing is more reliable to handle this!"

Xiao Yunqing chuckled softly, her voice rang out gently.

"Cousin, are you sure you have a lot of money? I seem to remember that I paid for your Tingtao Tower."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziheng immediately became anxious.

He said, blustering but cowardly, "Well... wasn't it because I left in a hurry and didn't bring enough money?"

I have many businesses in the capital, and I certainly have more money than you.

Besides, I'm sure I can handle making ice, Lin Xiaomei, you have to trust me.”

Lin Yuge shook her head helplessly, "Brother Lu, it's not that I don't believe you."

However, the benefits involved are considerable, and having Yun Qing handle it will save a lot of trouble.

Moreover, if the ice is managed by the government, I hope it will benefit more fishermen, rather than just be used for the enjoyment of the wealthy.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing's gaze softened as she looked at Lin Yuge.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "What Yuge said is quite right. The matter of ice making does indeed require careful consideration."

Cousin, don't worry. I can't directly get involved in this matter; I might have to rely on you to handle it.

I will be responsible for keeping the various parties in check and providing you with convenience.

Lu Ziheng patted his chest and said, "Okay, Yun Qing, with you supporting me, I will definitely do my best."

"Then let's quickly talk about the specific aspects we should start with," he urged impatiently.

At this point, the water in the small basin had begun to feel slightly cool.

In the large basin outside, saltpeter is undergoing a strange reaction in the water.

Xiao Yunqing stared intently at the basin and said, "Cousin, first we need to ensure a stable supply of saltpeter."

You should contact some reliable saltpeter suppliers and sign long-term supply contracts with them.

We will ensure we have sufficient raw materials for ice making.

Lu Ziheng listened and nodded.

"We still need to find a place to make ice. First, it needs to be near water, right?"

"Good ventilation is also important. Good ventilation helps dissipate heat and increases the speed of ice making."

Lin Qingzhou put down the wooden stick in his hand and shared his experience.

Lin Yuge watched as the ice layer in the basin grew thicker and thicker.

He added, "Then the site should be well-planned, with a raw material area, an ice-making area, and a storage area."

It would be best to dig another ice cellar, otherwise the ice will melt very easily in this weather.

Xiao Yunqing nodded in agreement, "Yuge is right. Cousin, go and find some craftsmen who are good at building ice cellars."

"Have them design and build a sturdy, well-insulated ice cellar according to our needs."

The three discussed some more details, while the water in the small basin had completely frozen.

Xiao Yunqing instructed, "Then let's get the preliminary preparations done first."

"Yuge, I'll need your help later to find someone to take Mo Nan and the others to that cave."

At that moment, Chika walked over carrying a plate of diced fruit.

Lin Yuge hurriedly instructed Hei Niu to break the ice blocks into pieces and grind them into a slushy consistency.

Blackie nodded excitedly, picked up the ice pick next to her, and with a few quick strokes, the bowl-shaped ice shattered into small pieces.

Then she took the stone mortar from Xiao Wu and poured all the crushed ice into it.

Without her exerting any force, she suddenly pressed down with the stone pestle in her hand.

In no time, all the ice blocks were ground into fine shaved ice.

"Little Sister Lin, where did you find this maid? She's too fierce!" Lu Ziheng looked at Hei Niu with envy.

Lin Yuge smiled gently and said, "I picked her from the brokerage, and I took a liking to her at first sight."

The black girl was a little embarrassed by the compliment, and chuckled as she scratched her head.

She took the few delicate little bowls that Chinatsu handed her.

Lin Yuge spread the shaved ice evenly at the bottom of the bowl, and then arranged the cut fruit on top of the shaved ice in a neat and orderly manner.

Drizzle with honey and cooked jam.

A summer ice cream dessert is now complete.

"Come and try this iced treat to cool off in the summer heat." As she spoke, she picked up a bowl and handed it to Xiao Yunqing.