The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 123: Wolves Appear

Song Yuntang took Shen Yan through the corners of the alley, pointing out which road was closer and which alley was quieter.

She patiently answered Shen Yan's questions and tried her best to help her get familiar with the environment here as quickly as possible.

"Sister Shen, look over there is grandma's house. Her braised pork is super delicious. We can go and try it together next time."

Song Yuntang pointed to a small courtyard at the end of the alley and said to Shen Yan with a smile.

Shen Yan also smiled after hearing this. She felt Song Yuntang's enthusiasm and sincerity, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She knew that with such a good friend, she would no longer feel lonely and helpless in this strange place.

As the two talked, Shen Yan got to know the alley better and better, and gradually developed some emotional identification with the people and things around her. She was grateful for Song Yuntang's company and guidance, and felt the sincerity and warmth of friendship.

Walking in the alley, the sun was warm and the breeze was gentle, and Shen Yan felt an inexplicable joy and satisfaction in his heart.

Wang Lin suddenly said: "Sister, I will take you to a place."

The child had a lot of creative ideas. She suddenly remembered that when she was playing near the back mountain, she found a cave full of sparkling things. She thought it was very novel and beautiful.

Shen Yan and Song Yuntang followed behind, taking one step deep and one step shallow, and finally they really found a cave. They followed Wang Lin in and found that although the entrance of the cave was small, the inside was very large.

As soon as he entered, Shen Yan was stunned by the scene inside the cave.

The cave was deep and dim, with dim light coming in from the entrance, barely illuminating the road ahead. Shen Yan followed behind Wang Lin, her heart full of curiosity and anticipation.

They walked into the cave and felt the air become cooler and moister. The space inside the cave was wider than they had imagined from the entrance.

The stalactites hanging from the wall are crystal clear, and under the dim light, they sparkle charmingly, as if they are the reflection of the starry sky.

Exploring deeper into the cave, they suddenly came across a strange sight.

Pieces of crystal clear saltpeter hang on the top of the cave, emitting a charming luster, as if the stars from the sky have fallen to the earth.

Shen Yan opened her eyes wide and was amazed. She had never seen such a beautiful and spectacular sight.

"How can these saltpeters be so beautiful!" Shen Yan couldn't help but exclaim.

Shen Yan looked at everyone's confused expressions and explained with a smile: "These are saltpeter, which is a common mineral in the cave. After a long period of accumulation and precipitation, this strange phenomenon has formed."

Shen Yan reached out and touched the saltpeter, only to feel that the place where her fingers touched was cool and smooth, as moist as a gem.

Her heart was filled with surprise and excitement, and she was full of curiosity about the wonderful world inside the cave.

After exploring the cave for a while, they decided to return home.

With curiosity and yearning for saltpeter, Shen Yan took a last lingering look at it, then left this mysterious and beautiful cave with Song Yuntang and Wang Lin.

In fact, she thought a lot in her mind.

Shen Yan followed Song Yuntang and Wang Lin out of the cave, but she was still thinking about the use of saltpeter.

She thought about the cooling effect of saltpeter, and suddenly an interesting idea occurred to her.

"Sister Song, Lin'er, have you heard that saltpeter can make ice?"

Shen Yan suddenly said, with excitement flashing in her eyes.

Song Yuntang and Wang Lin were both surprised when they heard this. "Really? Saltpeter can be used to make ice?" Song Yuntang asked.

Shen Yan nodded and explained excitedly: "Yes, I have read it in a book. Saltpeter can absorb moisture in the air and release a lot of heat, causing local cooling. If we crush the saltpeter and put it in a container, we can make something called 'ice stone', which is very convenient for making ice."

Wang Lin was eager to try it out: "Then we can give it a try. After all, the weather is so hot this summer. With the ice stone, we can bring some coolness to everyone."

So, the three of them decided to go to the cave tomorrow to collect some saltpeter and try to make ice stone.

They were filled with anticipation and excitement, and were curious about future experiments.

That night, Shen Yan lay in bed, thinking about tomorrow's plans, her heart full of longing and anticipation.

She knew that with this interesting idea, she might be able to create a whole new way to make ice.

With ice, the meals she cooked and all the ingredients were easier to preserve. Especially in summer, food is easy to spoil, but ice can slow down this process.

The next day, Shen Yan took Song Yuntang and Wang Lin to the cave again and started digging saltpeter.

Early the next morning, Shen Yan and Wang Lin were waiting at the door of their house, impatiently awaiting Song Yuntang's arrival.

When Song Yuntang arrived, the three of them set off together excitedly towards the mysterious cave.

They walked into the cave, and the deep and mysterious scene was still before their eyes.

The crystal clear saltpeter hangs on the top of the cave, emitting a faint light, as if telling endless mysteries.

Shen Yan led Song Yuntang and Wang Lin to start digging for saltpeter. They found saltpeter veins scattered in the cave, carefully dug out the saltpeter with a shovel, and then put it into a bamboo basket. Shen Yan dug attentively, explaining the characteristics and uses of saltpeter to Song Yuntang and Wang Lin from time to time.

As time went by, their bamboo baskets were gradually filled with saltpeter. Although the digging process was a bit hard, they were full of satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. They knew that with these saltpeter, they could try to make ice stones to bring a touch of coolness and surprise to everyone.

After the excavation was completed, the three of them returned home carrying bamboo baskets full of treasures.

On the way back, unexpectedly, Shen Yan and the others met Song Yunfeng.

"Brother?" Song Yuntang went up to say hello first.

Song Yunfeng's face darkened as he looked at the men. "How do we get to the back mountain? There have been wolves on the back mountain recently. Didn't anyone tell you?"

Song Yuntang was originally very happy, but he was scolded harshly and immediately became visibly unhappy.

As Song Yunfeng's nominal wife and Song Yuntang's sister-in-law, Shen Yan naturally had to come out to smooth things over.

"Husband, it has nothing to do with my sister. I am the one who asked for this."

Song Yunfeng said in a low voice: "Madam, are you still protecting her? This little girl is naughty, it's obviously her idea!"

"Let's go back together. I'll help you carry your things." Seeing that Shen Yan was still holding some heavy things, Song Yunfeng took the initiative to step forward.

Shen Yan was too embarrassed to ask him for help, so she subconsciously stepped back and said, "Husband, it's not necessary."

Although Song Yunfeng is the county magistrate, he is a weak scholar with little strength. He looks powerless and not as strong as Shen Yan. How can Shen Yan ask him to help move things?

Song Yunfeng followed behind tactfully: "Then I'll take you back."