The gentle voice of their mother brought Xiaomi back to reality, and she smacked her lips a bit, feeling a little thirsty.
With the help of her mother, she managed to sit up and drank a bowl of warm water, only then realizing that her second sister and Xiao Wei were still lying on the carriage.
In the middle of the carriage was a jar of nearly melted ice, still housed in a clay pot.
This not only kept the carriage very cool, but once the ice melted and it was time to rest and cook, the clay pot could be placed directly over the fire to boil.
When the water boiled, the steam would evaporate, leaving only a little water and the saltpeter from the water, making it easier to dry.
This method was taught to them by the cook at the inn on their way here, used to keep their prey chilled with ice.
He also mentioned that it wasn't difficult, just wood-consuming, and since not everyone could rent saltpeter, few people knew about it.
