The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 1052 - 1046: Burning Glazed Glass

Jin Zijin bowed his hands in respect and said, "Youyou has come up with a new method for producing glass, which she plans to apply in trade. Therefore, she hopes for a reward from Father Emperor that loosens the regulations on glass production, allowing her to independently produce glass."

This statement astonished everyone present. Glass production? She was actually capable of making glass?

The technique of glassmaking had always been under the Emperor’s control; glass made by glass masters was only to be found in the Imperial Palace, and the ministers could only wish for it if the Emperor deigned to bestow it.

Now, Gu Youyou had actually succeeded in producing her own glass?

"Is this true?" the Emperor asked, somewhat excitedly.

Jin Zijin replied, "Youyou’s method of production is quite simple and allows for mass production. If Father Emperor permits, in no time at all, glass could be sold in every household, and it will be quite cheap."

The biggest issue with glass wasn’t the imperial regulation but rather its complex craftsmanship and limited production. Rarity brought value, which was why it became an exclusive item for the Imperial Family.

If everyone could use glass, that would be quite a noteworthy thing.

Of course, there were also voices of opposition.

The Huanzhi family possessed no small amount of glass, representing a source of pride for them. He said, "If common people could afford it, then what would be so extraordinary about glass? Would not all those treasures gifted by the Emperor become utterly worthless?"

Jie Huanzhi countered, "According to Lord Huanzhi, is the worth of the Emperor’s gifts in the items themselves? If the things gifted by the Emperor became worthless, would Lord Huanzhi then find them meaningless?"

"You... Jie Huanzhi, I did not say that the gifts from the Emperor are meaningless if they are not expensive. Do not twist my words."

"I’m merely stating the obvious truth."

"It seems you just want to disagree with me." If not for Jie Huanzhi, King Jin would not have been punished.

"Think whatever you like," Jie Huanzhi said with a cold snort.

Minister Jie and Lord Huanzhi were well-known for their confrontations in court, so everyone was used to it, and no one bothered to intervene.

"Both of you, calm yourselves!" the Emperor spoke up. "Lord Huanzhi, everyone knows of your love for glass, and I think it would be a good thing to let the Great Prince’s Consort mass-produce glass. The value of glass lies in its scarcity and being priceless; once there is more glass on the market, you will be able to feast your eyes on it!"

Jin Zijin continued, "Youyou’s idea is to use glass for windows. Glass has good transparency; replacing paper windows with glass will make houses brighter."

Someone exclaimed in surprise, "Glass for windows? Isn’t that too luxurious?"

"Ah, how could that be? Didn’t the Great Prince just say? There will be mass production of glass, so it will be very cheap, and even ordinary people can afford it."

"Ah, if only that were true, that would be great. I’d order some for my study right now—turn it into a room with transparent glass windows. I’m getting old and my eyes aren’t as good; the study just doesn’t seem bright enough."

"I want it too, I want glass tiles. Great Prince, does the Great Prince’s Consort make glass tiles?"

Jin Zijin said with a light smile, "Of course, that’s the plan."

Everyone approved, and with the Emperor showing no objections, the matter was naturally settled.

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