After breakfast, Shen Bai arrived with several people.
Not long after, He Zhanggui also arrived with his men.
They were here to learn how to build kang bed-stoves.
The task was taught by Qiao Changshun and Tong Sanlang, while Qiao Xiaomai went to find Miao Dali. With many hands to make light work, the guest house was repaired in just a few days.
Now it was time to work on the ice cellar.
The importance of ice goes without saying; it was indispensable.
At noon, the guard Xiaoyang arrived, bringing a letter from Yang Ye, which contained a list of ingredients for soup. Yang Ye hoped Xiaomai would follow the list and prepare each item one by one.
And also to deliver a portion to the people in the Imperial Palace.
If it had been before, she couldn't have completed this list no matter what, but this time she was energetic and free from menstrual cramps, she got busy!