She Became A Downfall Noble Lady-Chapter 75 - Making the Best Use of Everything

Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Making the Best Use of Everything

Chapter 75 -75: Making the Best Use of Everything

The pickling jar in winter, ah,” Qi Younian and Nanny Jin both showed a sudden look of realization; they of course understood this. But…

Qi Younian asked, “What does pickling vegetables have to do with your frozen dessert?”

Ah, Ye Xinyan saw their look of realization and thought they understood, but it turned out that they were just remembering that the pickling jars in winter didn’t freeze over.

She continued to explain, exerting herself, “The ice is mixed with salt, and even though the ice melts, the brine remains very cold, with a freezing point low enough to solidify the milk custard. Such a salt solution is like the winter environment, cold enough to freeze the milk custard in the small bucket.”

Yexinyan spread her hands and said, “It’s that simple, we just never thought of it before.”

Forgive her limited ability to explain, as to what extent Grandfather and Nanny Jin could understand, it was beyond her control as someone who had only received standard physical education.

Fortunately, Qi Younian nodded his head, mhm, it seemed to make sense. If a bucket of water was placed outside the house in winter, it would certainly freeze over. If the brine in the wooden bucket had such a temperature, freezing a small bucket of milk custard didn’t seem too hard.

“Alright, after all said and done, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Shall we taste this little snack and see how it is?” Ye Xinyan took out four small bowls and used a specially made semi-circular spoon to scoop the ice cream out of the ice bucket, serving two scoops to each person.

Qi Jia, the young buddy, had no understanding of seasons and climate just yet. He just stared with his shiny bright eyes at the ancient ice cream, which was emitting a coolness, not knowing how to begin.

Qi Younian scooped up half a spoonful and put it into his mouth. The sweet milk flavor and the thick, smooth, frozen texture spread throughout his mouth…

Qi Younian’s eyes suddenly lit up as he exclaimed, “This is truly an unmatched delicacy in the world.”

Qi Jia looked at Ye Xinyan again after hearing Grandfather’s exclamation.

Ye Xinyan laughed and said, “Silly boy, this is something delicious. You better eat it quickly before it melts and loses the taste.”

Qi Jia quickly took up the small spoon and put a spoonful into his mouth, while Ye Xinyan hurriedly said, “You’re a child with a delicate stomach, so you need to eat it little by little.”

Qi Jia took a bite and felt the heart-cooling refreshment and the rich milk flavor. He couldn’t hear Ye Xinyan’s advice, hurrying to put another spoonful of ice cream into his mouth, smacking his lips with delight and mumbling, “Sister is so amazing, making something so delicious. It’s so cold and so comforting.”

Qi Younian held down his small hand and said, “Sister is right, you should eat slowly, otherwise you’ll get a stomachache.”

Qi Jia looked up, puzzled, “It’s cold and comforting, why would it cause a stomachache?”

It’s no wonder Qi Jia was bewildered; the villagers weren’t particular, and in an age without thermoses or insulated barrels, who would always have boiling water ready? Regardless of the season or the person, people usually drank half a ladle of cool water with big gulps. Rarely did anyone get ill from drinking cool water.

Qi Younian said, “This isn’t the same as cool water; this is much colder. Alright, just eat slowly, no one is competing with Little Jiajia.”

Qi Jia, having grown up tortured by a stepmother, knew to be obedient. Even with the taste of the incredible delicacy prompting him, he could still take in Qi Younian’s explanation and ate the ice cream bit by bit with a spoon.

Seeing everyone eating, Nanny Jin also took a spoonful. Prepared by Qi Younian’s earlier praise, she was still surprised by the sensation of the ice cream in her mouth.

Nanny Jin had served at Duke An’s Mansion for many years, and had enjoyed the finer foods bestowed by the household—summer foods were usually chilled sour plum soup, fruits, and the like. Such frozen treats, even in the esteemed Duke An’s Mansion, were unseen.

“Ye Zi, how did you come up with such a delicate treat?” Nanny Jin was becoming more and more admiring of Ye Xinyan’s abilities.

Ye Xinyan swallowed the last bite of ice cream and smiled, “Didn’t you and Grandpa see how I made it? It’s quite simple to make, although it does take some time. It’s one thing to make the ice cream, but it’s another to know if anyone will be willing to spend a lot of money on it.”

Nanny Jin replied as if it were a given, “In this hot summer season, with such a cool and rare treat, families who are not short of silver will certainly want to buy it.”

Originally, she was just trying it out. Although Ye Xinyan was confident she could make it successfully, she hadn’t dared to make a lot, only enough for her family of four to eat once.

The little one finished the last melted bite of ice cream, looked longingly at the now empty little iron bucket, smacked his lips with regret, and pushed the small bowl away.

Ye Xinyan, looking at his series of expressive faces, couldn’t help but laugh and asked, “Qi Jia, was the ice cream good?”

Qi Jia nodded repeatedly, flattering Ye Xinyan, “Everything Sister makes is delicious.”

“Little flatterer,” Ye Xinyan scolded with a smile, “I was thinking of making it up to you since you didn’t seem satisfied enough, planning to make you something tasty. But since you say everything is delicious, then forget it.”

The little boy, Qi Jia, was instantly taken aback and his face scrunched up in annoyance.

“You’re always teasing your brother, look how frustrated Xiao Jiajia is,” Qi Younian complained to Ye Xinyan.

As Nanny Jin was cleaning up the bowls and spoons, she saw the egg whites left over from making the ice cream and asked, “Ye Zi, don’t you need egg whites to make your ice cream? If we make ice cream to earn money, there will be a lot of leftover egg whites. If there’s no use for them, that will be quite a waste.”

Ye Xinyan laughed and said, “That’s exactly what I’m talking about, these egg whites. Grandpa, did I tease Qi Jia? I was just planning to make him something tasty.”

Qi Jia’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Qi Younian asked in puzzlement, “Could it be that these egg whites can also be turned into a delicacy?”

“Yes. I had planned to use the egg yolks for the ice cream and the egg whites with milk to make another snack,” Ye Xinyan explained, “In a little while, after Xiao Jiajia has digested the ice cream in his stomach, we’ll make that delicious treat.”

Qi Younian smiled and said, “We’re sampling costly and exquisite treats even before we know if your business will succeed. Even that Sixth Master with his noble status probably hasn’t had such treats, right?”

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Ye Xinyan spoke with pride, “Exactly, he can’t compare to our little Jiajia. When there’s good food, it should be given to our little Jiajia first before anyone else. Isn’t that right, Qi Jia?”

Qi Jia’s cheeks turned red with embarrassment as Ye Xinyan spoke, and he was too bashful to know what to say. Ever since that distant day when Nanny had forcibly brought him back, he had transitioned from a child constantly beaten and scolded, scorned by everyone, to a motherless treasure. Anything good in the house was always given to him first.

This time Nanny Jin spoke up, “Go on and do your work, don’t always tease Jiajia. He’s young and gets embarrassed easily.”

Ye Xinyan chuckled as she got up from the kang bed to prepare the double-layered milk custard.

When Ye Xinyan was planning to make ice cream, she had already been planning how to use the leftover egg whites.

Fortunately, the many foodies of modern times had been creative enough to come up with double-layered milk custard. This allowed her to use everything to its fullest potential: the ice cream would use the egg yolks, and the remaining egg whites could be used to make double-layered milk custard.