books44 Chapter 73 Candles
Chapter 73 Candles
Yao Chi shook her head, "No, only a little bit, maybe we've gotten used to it and can't smell it anymore.
But Sister Yue'er, haven't you ever used a kerosene lamp in the Jiang family? "
Jiang Yue didn't say anything and looked aggrieved. Yao Chi mistakenly thought that the Jiang family didn't even let her use the kerosene lamp.
He clenched his fists and said angrily, "Great! This Jiang family is simply courting death! They treat a girl so cruelly. If I were to run into them, I would definitely skin them alive!"
Jiang Yue took out a candle from her clothes, lit it with lamp oil, and fixed it on the table.
After blowing away the choking oil lamp, everyone looked at the unidentified pink object with curiosity.
Jiang Yue took the initiative to introduce, "This is called a candle. It is made of soybean or animal fat. It is durable, smokeless and odorless."
The main material of candles is paraffin, a waxy substance extracted from petroleum. In ancient times, it was usually made from animal fats.
In addition, the raw materials for making candles include soy wax, beeswax, coconut wax, palm wax, etc.
These raw materials have different properties and uses. For example, soy wax is environmentally friendly and has a long burning time, beeswax can increase the hardness and melting point of the wax base, and coconut wax has a low melting point and is naturally healthy.
Jiang Yue took out a candle of very good quality, which smelled as fragrant as aromatherapy.
There are also various scented candles that are famous both at home and abroad, with a wide variety.
There are also oriental candles interwoven with flowers and tea, which combine oriental aesthetics and a sense of ritual, making people feel as if they are in a paradise and enjoying a good time.
Yao Chi came closer, closed her eyes, sniffed, and said intoxicatedly, "Sister, this thing called a candle is not only bright and smokeless, but also has a light fruity fragrance. It smells especially good!"
Jiang Yue smiled with her eyes curved. "Do you like it, sister? I also made candles with other scents, including various flower scents and incense scents.
I'll go back and get some for you and your aunt later. Don't use these kerosene lamps anymore. Smelling them for a long time is bad for your health."
Concubine Liang stared at the candle carefully, "Yue'er, how long can one of your candles last?"
"One, it can be used for four hours." This is a good scented candle from the coastal city of S in her space. One hour is equal to two hours, and four hours is eight hours. One is enough for one night.
Concubine Liang nodded in satisfaction. "It lasts so long, only one is needed for the whole night. It smells so good too. Did you make this yourself?"
Jiang Yue answered while looking at the cards, "Hmm." He quickly took the three cards played by Yao Chi and said, "Pong!"
"Aunt, I made this when I had nothing to do. I made a lot of it when I had nothing to do. I'll give some to you and your uncle later."
Yao Chi wanted to take back the card, but Jiang Yue refused to let her take it back. The two of them started laughing and joking, covering up the topic.
Concubine Liang looked at the girl in front of her with a beautiful smile, and felt a little distressed.
He raised his hand and touched their hair, slowly smiling.
The convoy traveled for another hour before the sound of a car stopping was heard outside.
Hongmei trotted over and asked if dinner would be served on the imperial concubine's carriage, and Imperial Concubine Liang nodded.
Several people got off the car and moved around. Outside, there were soldiers and officers with torches everywhere, forming a long fire dragon with no head or tail visible.
Jiang Yue took Xiao Zhu back to her carriage. Mu Man came down to open the door for her, and went into the space to pack out a large bag of various scented candles.
Mu Man was very strong. He carried the bundle and followed Jiang Yue to deliver it to Emperor Mingde and Concubine Liang Yaochi.
"Sister Yue'er, where are you going?" Jiang Yue turned around and saw Prince An sitting on his horse, looking at her with a smile.
He returned the greeting with a smile, "Second cousin, these are scented candles I made myself. I'm giving some to my aunt, uncle, and sister. They can be used instead of kerosene lamps."
As he spoke, he took out a cigarette from his bag and handed it to him.
Prince An looked at the candle in his hand and pursed his lips. "Then do Father, Mother, and Eldest Sister have it?"
Jiang Yue suddenly had an idea and quickly grabbed a handful and handed it to Prince An, "Second cousin, you have some too!"
Prince An took it and laughed, "Why call me second cousin? Just call me second brother! You are my little sister!"
"Second brother!" A crisp voice came, and Prince An smiled.
The sound of horse hooves was heard behind them. The two men looked back and saw that King Rong had already ridden up to them and stopped.
Jiang Yue looked up and handed him a handful of candles, "Brother!"
Prince Rong frowned slightly when he heard the voice. It was too dark and no one noticed.
Looking at the object in his hand, he asked, "What is this?"
"My little sister said this is called a candle, which can be used instead of kerosene lamps. It burns for a long time, has no odor, and also..." Before he finished speaking, Prince An felt a chill coming over him. He shuddered and looked around.
Finally, he saw his third brother staring at him with a cold face.
Prince An's voice became softer and softer, and he gradually lowered his head and pretended to study the candle in his hand.
Jiang Yue looked back and forth at the two of them, feeling that the atmosphere was not right. She smiled foolishly, "Big Brother, Second Brother. Then I'll go to my aunt's place to deliver the things first?"
He turned around and jogged, with Kapok following closely.
The rest was all given to Concubine Liang, and half was given to Emperor Mingde. Just then, the food arrived, and several people gathered around the table to eat.
The meals on the road were rather simple due to limited conditions.
A plate of vegetables, a plate of chicken, a plate of eggs and a bowl of white fungus soup.
Because Yao Chi likes to go out and travel, she has also lived a simple life and does not think that the meals are simple at all.
Jiang Yue also took out two cans of Lao Gan Ma and two cans of beef sauce and asked someone to send them to Emperor Mingde and Prince An and Prince Rong. The three of them kept one can of beef sauce.
The meat sauce was very delicious with rice, and Yao Chi hurriedly asked what kind of sauce it was?
Jiang Yue almost blurted out that this was beef sauce, but then she remembered that in ancient times, cows were important agricultural tools and were not allowed to be slaughtered.
So he changed his words and said, "This is pork."
"This pork of yours doesn't look like the pork we usually eat. It has a strange and coquettish smell."
Jiang Yue ate her rice while casually replying, "That's because the pork here hasn't been fanned. If you fan the pig's testicles when it's young, it won't have that fishy smell."
Only the sound of Concubine Liang coughing violently was heard. Yuchun quickly poured a cup of tea for Concubine Liang to drink, and Yuxia massaged her back.
Jiang Yue was so frightened that she didn't dare to move. When Concubine Liang recovered, her eyes were red and watery.
He pointed his finger at Jiang Yue's forehead and said, "You! How can a little girl say such shameless things? Who did you learn this from?"
Yao Chi opened her big round eyes and looked at the two of them curiously, waiting for their answers.
What shameless words did sister Yue'er say?
Also, "Sister, what does the fan mean?" As soon as she asked, her mother slapped the back of her hand and glared at her. Yao Chi quickly lowered her head to eat.
The little episode passed just like that. It was already one in the morning and everyone felt a little tired after dinner.
Yao Chi and Jiang Yue took their maid back to their car to rest. Jiang Yue had not eaten well, so she returned to her car, filled the ice basin with ice cubes, and closed the window.
He went into the advanced space and made two bowls of braised instant noodles, poured them into large porcelain bowls, and brought them out to Mu Mian and Mu Jin to eat.
She knew that these two maidservants consumed a lot and had big appetites. At least Mu Man would not be able to get full by just relying on the dry biscuits distributed to her.
The two were deeply moved when they saw the princess get into the carriage and cook noodles for them.
After taking it, a domineering and rich smell entered my nose.