Chapter 34: The Great Gift
Zhu Gaochi came in and saluted Zhu Di first with Zhang. Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi, his eyes fell on Zhang's body again, and he seemed to be muttering in his heart, that Zhang Anshi is like a horse monkey, how can it be completely different from the dignified daughter-in-law, is it a father?
Zhu Di only nodded coldly.
So Zhu Gaochi and Zhang saluted Queen Xu again.
For Empress Xu, whether it is Zhu Gaochi or Zhu Gaoxu, the palms and backs of her hands are all meat, and she naturally said happily: "Come, sit down and talk." ”
Princess Wei of the Han Dynasty immediately glanced at Princess Huaiqing, and Wei said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you came just in time, take a look at this Jade Buddha, this is Princess Huaiqing personally collected, it is a good baby, this carving, I am afraid that the world will not find the second one." ”
Speaking, she picked up a jade Buddha, this jade Buddha crystal clear, obviously using the best jade, she praised the carving, in fact, anyone who has eyesight, can also see that this is not a vulgar thing.
Zhang also stepped forward with a smile, looked at it carefully, and said, "Ah, it's really unusual." ”
Princess Huaiqing said: "Imperial sister-in-law Buddha, in the Ming Hall in this palace, there must always be a lifelike Bodhisattva, speaking of which, this thing ...... However, it was not easy to search, and it was difficult to find it because the horses ran around. ”
What she meant by this was quite a bit of a merit for the horse Wang Ning.
Empress Xu raised her eyes, glanced at Zhu Di, who was still silent, and only nodded with a smile.
Wei Shi said on the side: "Wang Ning is very attentive, I think that at the beginning, when our father was in Beiping, he was in Nanjing, risking his life to pass on Nanjing's military information to his father, so that his loyalty can be seen." ”
After that, Wei's eyes rolled and he looked at Zhang's and said, "Sister-in-law, do you say yes?" ”
What else can Zhang say, he smiled, and said: "Yes, it's just that when Emperor Taizu Gao was here, how many brave and loyal people made outstanding achievements, but when they entered the capital, they became arrogant, violated the people, fought for power and profit, and framed the frame, didn't they end up in a good end?" ”
Hearing this, Princess Huaiqing and Wei's faces stiffened slightly.
Zhang said: "It can be seen that if people want to start and finish well, they must always be cautious. It is not easy for my father to fight the country, but we can't criticize us because our children are unscrupulous. ”
On the surface, she was reminding herself, but in fact she meant something.
As soon as these words came out, the temple was extremely quiet.
Zhu Gaoxu frowned, revealing displeasure.
The smile on Princess Huaiqing's face stiffened, and she hurriedly lowered her head and lowered her eyebrows to hide the unkindness in her eyes.
Wang Ning is indeed known for his dominance in the capital, and his relationship with Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, is also very good.
The corners of Webster's mouth were still slightly hooked, but what was the mood, but it was a different look.
Zhu Di said at this time: "That's right, what is the success of Jingnan, what is the matter of making great contributions, being a man requires a good beginning and a good end, you must know how to advance and retreat, the princess is a sensible person." ”
Empress Xu was not as reckless as Zhu Di, she seemed to see something, and said with a slight smile: "Okay, Your Majesty, our daughter's family is talking, you are also chattering here, Your Majesty is the lord of the world, and Your Majesty will not say much about this woman's affairs." It's all your own children and sisters by your side, don't always talk about big truths, behind closed doors, we are a family, just like ordinary people, where is there so much truth to talk about. ”
Zhu Di blew his beard, his eyes widened, but he shook his head discouragedly and said nothing.
Wei Shi's face softened a little at this time: "Queen Mother, His Royal Highness the King of Han has also prepared a big gift for you, wishing the Queen Mother no borders." ”
Empress Xu said, "Take it and take a look." ”
Immediately, Wei glanced at the eunuchs in the palace, and one of the eunuchs understood, and hurried away, and after a while saw a group of eunuchs carrying something covered with a huge red silk.
When the thing rested on the ground, Webster stepped forward and lifted the red silk, and immediately, the folds of the whole hall shone brightly.
It was a two-foot-tall coral tree, with lush branches and trunks that stretched out in all directions, and as soon as it was revealed, the entire dormitory was blinded by it.
Empress Xu was also pleasantly surprised, looking at this coral, she couldn't help but say: "This kind of coral is only seen in books." ”
Seeing that Empress Xu was interested, Wei immediately said: "Yes, Queen Mother, this is something that can't be bought with silver." ”
This coral is red all over, and red coral is a symbol of power, wealth and auspiciousness in the eyes of the ancients, and a bead made of a mere coral may be worth a lot of money, and like this natural red coral, and there are two feet high, it can be described as a priceless treasure,
Even Zhu Di couldn't help but put his hands behind his back, looked at it from the side, and couldn't help but say: "King Han is attentive." ”
Empress Xu smiled and said: "It's a heart, how much effort does it take, although our royal family is rich all over the world, but it seems that such a treasure that should not be in the world is indeed rare." ”
The Han couple suddenly felt like honey in their hearts, and the Han princess Wei hit the railroad while it was hot: "In fact, there has never been such a strange treasure before, and the reason why it reappeared is not because my father responded to the mandate of heaven, so he gave birth to Xiangrui?" Therefore, it should be dedicated to the queen mother today, because the queen mother has great blessings. ”
Zhu Di's lips trembled, and he wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he still didn't speak.
The smile on Queen Xu's face became a little stronger, and she said, "Okay, good, heart, heart." ”
Wei raised his eyes and looked at Zhang with a smile: "I don't know what gifts the royal brother and sister-in-law brought, the queen mother is happy today, we have to make her happy and happy as children." The gifts of the royal brother and sister-in-law must be ingenious. ”
Zhu Gaochi, who was standing on the side like a wooden stake, was speechless for a while.
The crown princess Zhang also looked embarrassed.
"Ahem......"
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Zhang's still settled down, and he looked very magnanimous, and said with a smile: "The ceremony, it has been prepared, and it will be sent to the noon gate first, come and get it." ”
This Han princess couldn't figure out Zhang's thoughts, but she didn't show her dew, and she didn't know if it was a suspicious formation.
Deng Jian, the eunuch who came with him, had been waiting outside, and as soon as he heard the order, he hurried away.
After a while, the same seven or eight eunuchs came carrying a huge object.
This thing is also covered with red silk, and when everyone looks at this thing, Zhang first sweats in his heart, saying that he is not worried about it is fake, and he doesn't know what kind of fame his brother has gotten.
Only now, I have to catch the ducks on the shelves.
But Princess Wei of Han had a mocking look on her face, she knew very well that the prince and his wife were nervous on weekdays, no matter how they raised it, it was impossible to have their rich gifts, and now that her pearl and jade were in front, their gifts were ...... I'm afraid I'm going to laugh and be generous.
At this moment, Zhang lifted the red silk.
Followed by...... A huge wooden object was placed in front of everyone.
It's actually ...... A pile of wood.
"Poof......" Princess Wei of Han didn't hold back, chuckled, and said, "Ah, is this the generous gift of the imperial brother and sister-in-law?" It's very rare. ”
Princess Huaiqing still remembered in her heart that the crown princess was squeezing her own concubine, and she also followed to help: "Yes, this is rare." ”
Zhu Gaochi: "......"
Zhang: "......"
Zhu Gaochi is actually okay, he is actually not good at competing for favor, and it is a shame to be embarrassed.
But Zhang's defense was a little broken.
This is what his brother has made up with his heart?
Her pretty face was slightly red, but this red light was fleeting, even in such an embarrassing situation, she still maintained the grace that the crown princess should have.
"Huh?" It's just that at this time, no one noticed that Queen Xu's eyes lit up.
She slowly stood up and walked slowly towards the pile of 'wood'.
Empress Xu's face was a little solemn, and after looking up and down, there were both suspicions and some confusion in her eyes, but ...... There was apparently a great deal of interest in this object.
And Zhu Di on the side couldn't help but be interested, and walked around this pile of 'wood'.
After stopping, Zhu Di and Queen Xu glanced at each other.
Then Empress Xu said to Deng Jian: "This is ......"
Deng Jian said: "Niangniang, this is a loom. ”
"Yikes." Empress Xu exclaimed, and then said: "This palace does look like a loom, but I have never seen such a style." ”