At the very top, instead of using plain tiles, colored glazed tiles were employed, making the bathhouse look exceptionally bright during the day.
The bathhouse had long been heated, creating a palpable warmth felt by those entering.
"Reporting to the Emperor, the bathhouse on the second floor belongs to the third tier, and it can accommodate ten to twenty people bathing together."
"The bathhouse on the third floor is second tier, accommodating four to five people, and if they know each other well, it can squeeze in six to eight people."
"Each bathhouse is individually separated, ensuring no disturbance among them."
"The bathhouse on the fourth floor is first tier, suitable for two people bathing together. Naturally, the pool is large, and it includes so interesting additions, making it more upscale."
"The fifth floor, fully made of colored glaze, even the windows, is not open to the public."
Chu Heng and Ye Muyu had discussed early on that colored glaze would also be used in first-tier rooms, utilizing colored glaze as walls inside, similar to modern glass office doors, to attract custors.
The reason for the all-glass house on the fifth floor was entirely Ye Muyu’s idea to create a morable impression and simultaneously promote the benefits of glass architecture, planning to manufacture glass when conditions beca ripe.
However, the cost of using entirely colored glaze was still too high.
But Chu Heng never cared about money. To him, earning so much silver was for his family to spend. When Ye Muyu suggested this idea, thinking it too expensive, Chu Heng arranged to purchase colored glaze without a word and inford Ye Muyu only after buying it.
Ye Muyu, while pleasantly surprised, did not decline his goodwill, hence the all-glass house on the fifth floor was constructed. Last night, Chu Heng even brought Ye Muyu to gaze at the stars.
It had a unique charm.
"Oh? This glass room, I find it quite interesting," Emperor Xuanming, having seen the bathhouse below, expressed so intrigue.
With the Emperor’s remark, no one dared to obstruct, and they hurried to lead the way up to the fifth floor.
To Ye Muyu, a modern person, the top-floor glass room already satisfied greatly, not to ntion the awe of these ancient people.
Upon reaching the fifth floor, they discovered the door was transparent glass, except the side walls were wooden, while the wall facing the street was entirely transparent.
The officials were astounded, exclaiming repeatedly.
Emperor Xuanming was also sowhat surprised, never imagining a house made of colored glaze would be like this.
The greatest astonishnt for everyone was actually the floor-to-ceiling window design common in later eras.
As the entire bathhouse was square.
So when the main door was opened, the fifth floor was fully connected, allowing a full walk around.
"Lord Chu, can colored glaze really be used as walls? Isn’t it too fragile?" An official couldn’t help but ask.
Chu Heng replied, "The hardness of colored glaze is decent. The reason it cannot be mass-produced lies in the difficulty of manufacture and raw materials. It is suitable for walls, but if struck by sothing heavy, it will shatter. So, dear colleagues, do not stand too close outside, although there is a railing, it cannot be guaranteed, and if one falls out, it would be my fault."
"Not entertaining guests in this house is also for safety concerns. If ever stronger colored glaze can be produced, it would fulfill my aspirations," Chu Heng sighed regretfully.
He elaborated on the initial plans which, unfortunately, were not realized.
Listening to this, the other officials also felt a sense of regret.
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