Chapter Seventy-Eight: Gift-giving
She took it, and she still carried it. I even take it with me when I enter the palace!
Qin Zhiyan's gentle smile shattered, but in the next moment, another smile with complicated emotions appeared on his face.
Ruan Jiaojiao, Ruan Jiaojiao, what do you want me to do with you?
You fled ruthlessly and married Qin Yue. Didn't give me half an explanation, but ...... But with me what I left for you.
...... the hell What do you want?
Qin Zhiyan's thoughts were churning in his heart, his face barely remained stable, and he ordered someone to present the things he brought back from Yunzhou.
Yunzhou is close to the sea on one side and has developed waterways, so some Western novelties often flow in from the port.
Qin Zhiyan ordered someone to present it, including a Western clock, a pair of reading glasses, a telescope, a wooden box, and some Yunzhou specialties to eat.
The Queen Mother didn't seem to be a stranger to reading glasses, and when she saw that pair of glasses, she smiled: "I recognize this, or Zhiyan remembers me." I'm old and can't see clearly, but these glasses are for me? ”
Fanbang also paid tribute to a pair of glasses before, which was a single lens, but unfortunately it was accidentally broken by the Queen Mother, and she felt distressed for a long time.
Qin Zhiyan nodded: "My grandson went to Yunzhou this time, and I happened to see it in the market, so I bought it for you." ”
The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction, and hurriedly ordered someone to bring it up: "This is a little different from the previous one." ”
Another monocular, everyone is no stranger, but this one is more exquisite.
"This clairvoyant mirror is also rare." Emperor Qi Ming finally opened his mouth and praised Qin Zhiyan.
Qin Zhiyan smiled: "This is for Uncle Xiaohuang, this clairvoyant mirror can be used to reconnoiter the enemy situation in the distance." ”
As soon as the words came out, there was a moment of silence in the room.
In the past, Qin Yue needed to lead troops to fight, and this thing was naturally very useful to him, but now sending this is more like a mockery.
Qin Zhiyan glanced at Emperor Qi Ming's expression, and immediately continued: "My nephew hopes that Uncle Xiaohuang will be healthy as soon as possible and can restore the majesty of my Great Qi." ”
Qin Yue replied lightly: "Yes." ”
Qin Yue's illness seemed to be a taboo that could not be mentioned, and everyone thought that he would not get better. Even the disease may eventually lead him to madness and destruction.
At this moment, Qin Yue said: Yes. I don't know if it's anger or what.
The Queen Mother quickly picked up the words: "Then what is this outer and inner circle that looks a little like a sundial?" ”
For a while, everyone in the room was curious, but no one could answer.
A delicate and soft voice said softly: "This is a Western clock, it is used for timekeeping." ”
As a modern person, Ruan Jiaojiao still has this knowledge. Isn't it presbyopia, binoculars, and an antique clock? It's not uncommon in her eyes.
But as soon as she finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes to her.
Ruan Jiaojiao: She just answered the Queen Mother's question, didn't she say anything wrong?
But the Queen Mother and the Emperor didn't think so in their hearts. A little maiden, can have such insight? This Western clock is the first time they have seen it, even if Ruan Jiaojiao can guess its purpose, how can she casually say the name of the Western clock?
There is only one possibility, that is, when she was in Yunzhou with Qin Zhiyan, she saw this Western clock, so she knew it.
She thought that she could please the queen mother in this way, but she didn't know that it made the emperor hate her even more.
"Yes, it's a Western clock." Qin Zhiyan took over the topic again, but he also knew what they were thinking when he looked at the expressions of his father and the queen mother.
This time he and Ruan Jiaojiao were wronged, and he didn't show Ruan Jiaojiao this thing.
"And how to use this clock?" The Queen Mother asked.
Qin Zhiyan stepped forward and fiddled with the clockwork, and the clock made a clicking sound.
"When the hour comes, it will tell the time."
"It's so unusual." The Queen Mother stepped forward and looked left and right around the Western clock, and even Emperor Qi Ming was attracted to it.
Only Ruan Jiaojiao was not curious about this thing, while Qin Yue looked at her from time to time.
"This bell will be given to my father." Qin Zhiyan said.
"Poof...... Ahem. Ruan Jiaojiao couldn't hold back her laughter, and hurriedly braked.
Emperor Qi Ming finally got angry: "Ruan Jiaojiao, why are you laughing? ”
Send the bell, send the end! Anyway, in her real hometown, her son will not give Lao Tzu a bell.
But this dynasty is different, and Western clocks are considered high-tech.
Ruan Jiaojiao was not stupid enough to say the meaning of the end. This not only harmed Qin Zhiyan, but also killed himself.
Emperor Qi Ming suddenly attacked, and even walked towards her, which caught Ruan Jiaojiao off guard.
She hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "The emperor is angry, and the courtiers just thought of it...... It's a good sign to think about it. ”
Ruan Jiaojiao's mind had never turned so fast: "Zhong ...... Zhong Ming Ding Food. In ordinary homes, it symbolizes auspiciousness, wealth, and prosperity. His Royal Highness Seventh sent this bell to the emperor, which means that our Great Qi Kingdom will be rich and prosperous in the future, and it will be a blessing for all the people! ”
Oh, Qin Yue originally wanted to relieve her, but she didn't expect Ruan Jiaojiao to come up with such a set of fallacies and heresies.
"Huh." Emperor Qi Ming also laughed, Ruan Jiaojiao was obviously distracted just now and didn't know what funny thing to think of. But thousands of people wear it, but horses don't wear it.
Emperor Qi Ming didn't know why, after walking in front of Ruan Jiaojiao, his original anger suddenly eased a little, and Ruan Jiaojiao's answer was good, so he didn't pursue it anymore.
Emperor Qi Ming looked at the box: "What is in it?" ”
"This is the black pearl of the South China Sea." Qin Zhiyan ordered someone to open the box and present it to the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
I saw a layer of black pearls the size of pigeon eggs neatly stacked in the box. South Sea pearls are rare, and black pearls are even harder to find.
"This is for the imperial grandmother's beauty." Qin Zhiyan said with a smile.
These things sent by Qin Zhiyan are not priceless, but they are expensive and difficult to find, and it can be seen that they have put a lot of thought into it. And it was delivered to everyone's heart.
Except, of course, Qin Yue's clairvoyant mirror.
"You kid ......" the Queen Mother smiled, obviously satisfied.
"I'm old, what kind of face do I still have. It's good to be healthy. Speaking of which, I still have a headache in the morning, but after you came, it was lively, and now my spirit is much better, and my head doesn't hurt anymore. ”
Qin Yue frowned slightly, and once again cast his thoughtful eyes on Ruan Jiaojiao.
The Queen Mother is comfortable and in a good mood. She looked at Ruan Jiaojiao and said, "Zhiyan, you are not sensible. Gave us all gifts, why didn't your new aunt have one? I'll give it to her if I see this box. ”
Qin Zhiyan's gaze swept over the jade rabbit hanging from Ruan Jiaojiao's waist, and said in his heart: Actually, it has been sent a long time ago.
"Naturally, I also prepared things for my little aunt." Qin Zhiyan's words are simply bloody.
"It's a box of Shu brocade, and the color should be suitable for her age. It's just that the box is too bulky to be brought in. It's right at the door. In fact, he didn't dare to give gifts rashly, and wanted to see the attitude of the emperor and the queen mother.
The Queen Mother nodded, and was still very satisfied with Qin Zhiyan's advance and retreat.
"Then I'll send Lao Jiu's carriage later, just take it back."