Space in hand: Genius women engaged in scientific research in ancient times

Three days later.

The cicadas chirped like a tide, and the sultry wind feebly blew the leaves. Even though it's a little cooler in the morning, I'm still sweating when I move a little bit.

The servants were busy and shuttled through various courtyards.

Guests began to come in one after another.

The old lady had already gotten up and let the maid dress up.

The eldest lady received the ladies and ladies who came into the house, and Qian Xiao, the cheap father, entertained all the adults in the front hall.

Qian Xiao was attracted by Zhizhen early. Zhizhen’s craftsmanship was really good. Qian Xiao is now wearing a water-colored dress with a gauze belt that is lightly tied and fluttering in the wind. Qian Xiao took care of him for a few days, and the hunger yellow on his face receded several times, but he was still very thin.

Qian Xiao was very satisfied with the simple and unpretentious outfit.

Ms. Liu also dressed up a little, showing her first signs of nobility. After all, Mrs. Liu used to be everyone's lady, and her temperament will not change easily.

The bustle in the house seems to be somewhat incompatible with this deserted yard.

There is a lotus pond in front of the yard and a pavilion next to it. The remote location gives Qian Xiao an exclusive place to enjoy the shade alone.

Qian Xiao lay on the chair in the pavilion, drowsy.

"Ah, help!"

"Miss! Please help my young lady!"

"Hahaha, it's a feast for the eyes today. It's so hot to go down and cool off."

.......

Qian Xiao frowned at the loud noise, stood up and looked up.

Someone fell into the water.

There was a helpless maid standing on the shore. Next to her was a man on her hips pointing at the struggling man in the water and laughing. The maid next to her also covered her mouth and laughed without any intention of saving the man.

Qian Xiao gestured to Huo Yao.

Huo Yao jumped into the water and took the person with him.

At this time, the person in the water was already dying. Qian Xiao asked Huo Yao to turn him sideways, press his stomach, and slap his back. The woman vomited a large mouthful of water, coughed incessantly, and her face was red.

At this time, Zhizhen brought a cloak to cover the woman's exquisite and concave body.

"Miss, are you okay! Wuwuwu..."

"Who are you! How dare you ruin this young lady's affairs!"

The woman who had just laughed like a pig was now furious.

Huo Yao stepped forward and whispered in Qian Xiao's ear.

"Oh, it turns out to be the fourth young lady in the house, and I am your sister!"

"you!"

Fourth Miss Qian Yun always feels that the people in front of her are scolding her, which is weird.

"What are you, are you stupid or have a lack of brains? I shouldn't have anything to do with harming my sister?"

The woman who fell into the water was Qian Xiao's half-sister. That is, the sixth lady Qian Yang was born from the second concubine.

The maid next to Qian Yun said at this moment that the person in front of her was the fifth lady who had just returned.

"It turns out he's the broom star that dad doesn't want. No wonder he's as skinny as a beggar."

......

"Thank you, otherwise I would have made a fool of myself today."

Qian Yang recovered now and smiled at Qian Xiao.

"Miss, let me help you go back to your room to change clothes."

"Thank you, Miss Fifth. I will take my leave first."

Qian Yang nodded and left.

"You are not allowed to leave!" The arrogant and domineering Fifth Miss Qian Yun stepped forward to stop her.

Qian Xiao's hand shook, and Qian Yun stepped on a stone, slipped, and fell down.

"Haha, I know I made a mistake and can correct it, so I knelt down and apologized."

Qian Yun was going crazy and watched Qian Yang leave.

"Miss, are you okay?" The maid next to her quickly helped her up.

Qian Yun stood up and shook off the maid's hand.

"You wait for me!"

After saying that, he turned around and left angrily.

At this time, Yin Brush stepped forward to explain.

"Miss, the fifth lady has grown up and is old enough to get married. She cares about Yan Yi, the second young master of the Yan family. However, Yan Yi once visited her father's house and met the sixth lady. She nodded and passed by. The fifth lady thought that Yan Yi was interested in the sixth lady, so she added more Difficult."

oh? Qian Yang is only 12 years old, would Yan Yi be interested in a child? Maybe the people here are precocious.

Then Yin Bhu talked about the current situation in the capital. There are four major families in the capital, namely the Duan family, the Yan family, the Shangguan family and the Wang family. The juxtaposition of the four major families does not mean the official rank, but the family background.

Today the four major families will also come to celebrate their birthdays.

......

Main hall.

The old lady sat above and accepted the blessings from everyone.

"I would like to thank you all for coming today. Please don't be formal and have a great time."

"Grandma, my grandson wishes you longevity, endless happiness, and longevity. This grandson gives your grandma a little filial piety."

The second young master Qian Wei waved his hand, and the servants opened the red cloth to cover it. It was a piece of crystal clear white jade carved into the shape of a Bodhisattva. The texture of jade is dense, fine and tough, its color is crystal clear, warm and elegant. It is a rare and good piece of jade.

"Wei Ge'er is thoughtful, and grandma likes it very much."

The old lady liked it very much.

Then everyone came forward to give gifts, and blessings continued for a while.

Calligraphy and painting, jade, handicrafts, poetry, longevity couplets...

Fifth Miss Qian Yun performed a high-energy dance for everyone, which made everyone cheer.

Qian Xiao sat in the corner and watched with great interest. This was her first time attending such a party.

After Qian Yun finished dancing, he smiled charmingly and said, "Grandma, the fifth sister is here now, why don't you come forward to congratulate grandma on her birthday?"

After hearing this, the old lady looked for the five girls.

Qian Xiao had to stand up. What is supposed to come will come.

"My granddaughter wishes the old lady good health and a long life."

"Sister, where is your gift? What? Are you not prepared? It's so insincere. Why don't you perform a song for everyone?"

Qian Yun looked at Qian Xiao with disdain, knowing that she had just come back and had little money to begin with. It was unlikely that she would have anything valuable, not to mention that she had never developed any skills in the countryside since she was a child.

Qian Xiao bowed slightly and said, "My granddaughter is not talented. She has been dependent on her mother since she was a child. She is lucky to be able to provide food and clothing."

"But my mother always taught me to think about the family ties and my grandmother, so I also prepared a little gadget. I hope my grandmother likes it."

"Okay, okay, Wu Yatou has suffered a lot from you these years."

The old lady really felt sorry for this girl now.

Huo Yao came in carrying something and put it in front of everyone. Then click on a small button Qian Xiao taught her.

A cool breeze suddenly blew out from inside, and the room felt refreshed and no longer stuffy.

"Is this...putting ice cubes in it?"

The old lady looked confused.

"Haha, it's unnecessary. Why don't you just put some ice cubes and let the maid fan herself? It won't be cold after a while."

Qian Yun felt that he really lived in the countryside and had never seen the world. I guess I have never seen ice cubes before, so I thought this thing was novel.

In this era, only some big families could afford the luxury of ice, and ordinary wealthy families were reluctant to use it.

After all, saltpeter is not that easy to get.

Qian Xiao didn't want to talk to Qian Yun.

"Grandma, there are no ice cubes here, and there is no need for ice cubes. As long as you click this button, you can feel the coolness in the future. You can place it in the corner of the house without blowing on you."

This is just a light-energy air conditioner that Qian Xiao fiddled with in the laboratory. It can continue to work by absorbing light during the day, and can also store electricity so that it can still be used at night.

The old lady's eyes lit up, this was a new thing.