Acai's Sky

Chapter 437 The Banquet Ends, Friendship Lasts

A Cai pulled Sima Xian and staggered towards other greenhouses.

Her lively and lovely appearance makes people smile.

“The strawberries are grown in this shed~”

Aunt Rong called the little maid Yingcao over at the top of her voice, her voice loud and powerful.

"Hurry up and ask the steward for a small basket. Our princess needs to pick some strawberries. Hurry up!" Rong Mama urged.

Acai couldn't wait to pull Xianwang into the strawberry shed.

"There are so many ripe ones here, pick them quickly!" Acai shouted excitedly.

Before she finished her words, Ah Cai left Sima Xian and ran in to pick strawberries.

Her face was filled with joy and satisfaction, as if she was in a dreamlike world.

Sima Xian looked at the lush strawberries in the shed and his mood instantly calmed down.

It was too noisy over there just now, which made him feel irritated and uneasy.

Now, he can finally enjoy a moment of peace and beauty.

He bent down, carefully picked a ripe strawberry, wiped it gently, and put it in his mouth to taste.

Wow, the sweet and sour taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, refreshing, delicious and intoxicating.

He looked through the glass at the other greenhouses, which were filled with various fruit trees and precious medicinal herbs.

Sima Xian immersed himself in this peaceful atmosphere, feeling the gift of nature.

He suddenly realized that this kind of life was truly suitable for him.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the world, return to the embrace of nature, and enjoy simple and pure happiness.

"This glass is such a cheap and useful thing! It must have more uses than just a greenhouse!" Sima Xian looked at the glass in front of him, his heart full of anticipation and curiosity, and talked to himself.

At this time, Rong Mama came over with a small basket. Hearing Prince Xian's muttering, she smiled and said:

"Yes, Your Highness, this glass has many uses. It can replace window paper, and it can also be made into mercury mirrors, glass bottles, glass jars, and so on..."

"Oh, by the way, the most important thing is that it can be made into a distillation device and many medical instruments!" Rong Mama added.

After hearing this, Sima Xian's eyes suddenly opened wide and a bright light seemed to flash in his mind.

He suddenly realized that he seemed to have found the direction for his future efforts - that is to explore the endless uses of glass.

He decided not to limit himself to making only greenhouses, but to develop more glass products that could benefit the people.

For example, making something that ordinary people can use and is very practical.

Thinking of this, Sima Xian's mood became particularly happy. He relaxed his body, a smile on his face, and happily began to pick strawberries.

His eyes were smiling into slits, as if he had seen a bright future.

...

Sima Xian was in a particularly good mood towards Acai today.

We came to an empty landscape greenhouse, sat on a wooden bench, and ate the fruits we picked ourselves, which were especially sweet.

"As I gaze upon the scenery, my thoughts race, and the sweetness of cranberries fills my heart. The crunch of melon dispels worries, and the juicy watermelon soothes sorrow. Spring is in full bloom within the greenhouse, and my heart is filled with passion like the ocean. My goal is clear, and I set sail, regardless of the wind."

After Sima Xian exhaled, he felt relieved.

He picked up a piece of watermelon and took a big bite. The juice flowed from the corner of his mouth to his chin and finally dripped onto the table.

But he completely ignored his image. While chewing the watermelon, he said happily, "It turns out that watermelons are the sweetest in early winter." After saying that, he sighed with satisfaction.

At this time, Acai was not idle either.

She washed all the fresh strawberries she picked, then carefully crushed them one by one and added an appropriate amount of white sugar.

Then she brought out a small pot and placed it on the charcoal fire to slowly cook the strawberry jam.

Sima Xian sat quietly aside, his eyes involuntarily drawn to Acai.

He saw that Ah Cai was concentrating on the work at hand, with a serious and dedicated look on her face.

Her eyes were bright, as if sparkling with love and expectation for life.

Sima Xian couldn't help but sigh: "Little guys who work hard are still very cute."

But he quickly added, "Well, it's just cute for now."

After a while, Acai finally finished making the strawberry jam.

She poured the prepared strawberry sauce into a bowl, handed it to the maid beside her, and told her to take it to the ice room to freeze it so that it would cool down faster.

Then, Ah Cai turned around, staring straight at Sima Xian, and asked, "Is your palace really not going to have a moon gate?"

Hearing this, Sima Xian's originally relaxed body instantly became tense, and his expression changed slightly. He muttered to himself, "What is this kid trying to do?"

Seeing Sima Xian's refusal, A Cai realized that her idea seemed a little naive and even unrealistic.

She sighed helplessly, thinking that she could only take things one step at a time. After all, things often don't develop as expected, and the future is full of variables and uncertainties.

Ah Cai silently walked to the edge of the pond far away from Sima Xian, and quietly stared at the goldfish swimming freely in the pond.

Their arrogant and cheerful posture seemed to be mocking her helplessness.

Ah Cai couldn't help but fall into deep thought: "Is this idle prince really suitable for my mother?"

Suddenly, a picture emerged in her mind - her mother also liked a lifestyle of fine clothes and horses, but could such a personality match that of the ethereal Prince Xian?

She muttered to herself, "That's tough!"

Thinking of this, Ah Cai felt a wave of fatigue coming over her. She decided not to dwell on it anymore and just take a nap as a courtesy.

So, without hesitation, she lay down on the wooden couch, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep...

Sima Xian originally thought that Ah Cai would continue to pester him, or grab his ear like last time and ask him to agree to open the Moon Gate.

However, the reality was beyond his expectation. When he looked at Ah Cai again, he was surprised to find that the little guy had fallen into a deep sleep and was even snoring softly.

Sima Xian shook his head helplessly, sighing in his heart: "This child is really a heartless guy, falling asleep so quickly!"

He couldn't help but admire Acai's mentality. After all, it was not easy to be so free and easy in the face of various environments.

Madam Rong quickly asked the maid to bring a blanket and gently cover Acai with it.

Sima Xian sat where he was and continued to look at the travel notes he had taken out of his arms...

...

In the evening, night falls...

All the guests who attended the banquet today finished their hot pot and left the princess's mansion reluctantly.

The reason why they were so reluctant to leave was that they were still not satisfied with the mahjong game they had just started.

At this time, King Rui saw this scene and hurriedly ordered the guards around him to bring out all the prepared souvenirs.

Each gift was a set of exquisite mahjong tiles, and each set of tiles was different according to the status of the person:

Among them, the mahjong tiles used by several princesses were carved from precious ivory;

Several court officials possessed mahjong tiles made of mutton-fat white jade;

As for the wives of civil and military officials, the cards used were carved from red sandalwood.

The mahjong tiles used by the ladies, made of nanmu wood, are even more exquisite;

The mahjong tiles used by the young masters are carved from jade, with a delicate and smooth texture that makes people love them.

Acai has all the materials needed to make these mahjong tiles.

Although the ladies and ladies use wooden mahjong tiles, they are actually made of spiritual wood and are not easily identifiable by ordinary people.