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After the successful firing of glazed tiles, Chen Jia's mind became active. She devoted herself to the firing of glassware and decorations. After countless attempts and improvements, she finally fired the first batch of exquisite glassware and decorations.

As soon as the news spread, the front of Chen's house became extremely lively, with people coming to buy in an endless stream.

One morning, as soon as the gate of Chen's house was opened, many people rushed in. A wealthy businessman in a gorgeous brocade robe came forward with a big smile on his face and said to Chen Jia respectfully: "Madam Chen, I have heard for a long time that the glassware you make is exquisite, and I came here today to see it for myself."

Chen Jia smiled and responded: "Thank you for your compliment, they are just some small things, I hope you don't mind."

The wealthy businessman waved his hands quickly and said, "Madam, you are talking nonsense. Your glazed tiles can be fired so well, and this glassware must be even more extraordinary."

Having said that, he walked impatiently towards the table where the glassware was placed.

There were various kinds of glass products on the table, including crystal clear glass cups with exquisite patterns engraved on them, which reflected colorful light under the sunlight; there were uniquely shaped glass bottles with slender necks and round bodies, like a work of art; there were also small and exquisite glass ornaments, such as glass hairpins, earrings, necklaces, etc., which were brightly colored and hard to put down.

The rich businessman picked up a glass cup, looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "This glass cup is really a work of art beyond compare. The texture is so pure and flawless, and the pattern is so finely carved, it's simply a work of art."

Chen Jia introduced with a smile: "It is not easy to make this glass cup. From selecting materials to shaping, and then to firing, every process is very particular. If you are not careful, all your efforts will be wasted."

The wealthy businessman nodded repeatedly: "No wonder it is so exquisite, how much does it cost?"

Chen Jia said, "This glass cup costs fifty taels of silver each." The rich businessman said without hesitation, "Okay, give me ten. I will take them back and give them to my relatives and friends so that they can also see this rare treasure."

At this time, an official's wife came over with the help of a maid. She immediately took a fancy to the glass hairpin on the table and took one to look at it carefully. The glass hairpin was lavender in color, and the head of the hairpin was a blooming peony flower with layers of petals, which looked lifelike.

The official's wife exclaimed in surprise: "This colored glaze hairpin is so beautiful. I have never seen such an exquisite hairpin."

Chen Jia stepped forward and said, "Madam, this colored glaze hairpin is not only beautiful to wear, but also not easily damaged and very durable."

The official's wife smiled and said, "It's really good. I'm going to buy a few more and match them with different clothes when I get home."

As she spoke, she asked the maid to pick out several glass hairpins, a few pairs of glass earrings and a glass necklace.

As more and more people came to buy, the housekeeper of the Chen Mansion was a little overwhelmed. He said to Chen Jia anxiously, "Madam, so many people came to buy. We have a limited number of glass products. I'm afraid we won't be able to sell enough."

Chen Jia looked at the lively scene, feeling both happy and a little worried. She said to the housekeeper, "Don't worry, let everyone be patient, we will increase production as soon as possible."

Chen Jia turned around and said to everyone, "Everyone, I'm really sorry, the number of glass products today is limited. I hope you can bear with me. We will make more glass products as soon as possible to meet everyone's needs."

Everyone expressed their understanding. A young man said, "Madam Chen, your glassware is so exquisite that we are willing to wait. We just hope that you can make more glassware and decorations of different styles so that we have more choices."

Chen Jia smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your support and advice, we will definitely work hard."

After everyone left, Chen Jia immediately called the craftsmen together to discuss increasing production. An experienced craftsman said, "Madam, firing glassware and decorations requires a lot of time and energy, and we have limited manpower. I'm afraid it will be difficult to increase production in a short period of time."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jia said, "I understand your difficulties, but glass products are so popular nowadays, we can't let you lose out. Let's recruit some more craftsmen, add more kilns, and work day and night to increase production as soon as possible." The craftsmen nodded in agreement.

The prince heard that Chen Jia's colored glassware and decorations were very popular, so he also came to Chen's house in person. After seeing Chen Jia, the prince smiled and said, "Madam Chen, you really brought me a lot of surprises. These colored glassware and decorations are even more exquisite. I have never seen such exquisite objects in the palace."

Chen Jia knelt down respectfully and saluted: "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. I am only trying my best." The prince helped Chen Jia up and said, "You don't have to be modest. The colored glaze products you made not only added a unique brilliance to Qing State, but also promoted the commercial development of Qing State. It is indeed a great achievement."

Chen Jia said: "I just want more people to appreciate the beauty of colored glaze, and I haven't thought about anything else."

The prince nodded and said, "I intend to have you open a workshop in the capital to specialize in making glassware and decorations for the needs of the court and the people. I will provide you with all the support and help, so you can do it with confidence."

Chen Jia knelt down happily to express her gratitude: "Thank you for your support and trust, Your Highness. I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

With the support of the crown prince, Chen Jia's colored glass workshop was successfully opened. In the workshop, Chen Jia personally guided the craftsmen to make colored glass products. She told the craftsmen: "When making colored glassware, the shaping must be precise, without any deviation, otherwise the fired utensils will be deformed; when firing ornaments, the temperature must be controlled more carefully to make the colors more vivid and more lustrous."

The craftsmen listened carefully to Chen Jia's instructions and nodded in agreement.

In order to improve the quality and output of colored glaze products, Chen Jia also constantly improved the firing process. She worked with craftsmen to study and try different raw materials and formulas. After many experiments, she finally developed a better colored glaze formula. The colored glaze products fired with this formula are more crystal clear, more colorful, and not easy to break.

With the development of Chenjia Colored Glass Workshop, colored glass products have set off a craze in Qing Kingdom. No matter whether it is a noble or a commoner, they are proud to own a colored glass product.

In the markets of the capital, vendors selling colored glass products can be seen everywhere, and the variety of colored glass products is becoming more and more abundant. In addition to the common colored glass cups, colored glass bottles, colored glass hairpins, etc., there are also large colored glass products such as colored glass ornaments, colored glass screens, and colored glass lamps.

At a palace banquet, the prince specially ordered people to use glass cups and plates made by Chen Jia to serve wine and dishes. The guests were full of praise for such exquisite glass products.

A foreign envoy could not help but exclaimed: "Qingguo's colored glaze products are truly unparalleled in the world and can be called rare treasures." The prince smiled and said: "This is all thanks to Madam Chen. The colored glaze products she made are not only beautiful, but also practical and durable. They have made important contributions to the development of the country's culture and commerce."

The envoy said quickly, "I have heard of Madam Chen's great name for a long time. Seeing her today, I can see that she is indeed worthy of her reputation. I wonder if I can have the honor to visit Madam Chen's glass workshop?" The prince agreed happily, "Of course, I will arrange for someone to take you on a tour."

Under the influence of Chen Jia, more and more people began to learn the art of glass firing. Chen Jia opened an apprenticeship class in the workshop, recruited some young and insightful apprentices, and personally taught them the art of glass firing.

She said to her apprentices, "The glass-making technique is the treasure of our Qing country. We must pass it on and carry it forward. You must study hard and delve into it carefully to become an excellent glass craftsman in the future." The apprentices all said that they would study hard and live up to Mrs. Chen's expectations.