The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law

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?"