"Thank you... Your Majesty." Han Du had an embarrassed look on his face and a wry smile in his heart. It seemed that Lao Zhu had no intention of letting him go easily.
Han Du subconsciously looked at Zhu Biao and asked him for help. But Zhu Biao only glanced at Han Du lightly, then withdrew his gaze and gave him a calm look.
Lao Zhu pulled Zhu Biao up to the banquet and shouted happily, "Go back to the palace!"
Han Du, on the other hand, was left outside Yu Chu and followed on his own two legs.
Lao Zhu took Zhu Biao all the way to Qianqing Palace. Not long after he sat down, Queen Ma came after getting the news.
When Zhu Biao saw Queen Ma walking in, he quickly stepped forward and knelt down and said, "My son, I have made my mother worried. Please forgive me."
Queen Ma quickly pulled Zhu Biao up, looked at him carefully from side to side, and said with some distress: "You are getting darker and thinner. Will it be difficult to go to sea?"
Zhu Biao immediately lowered his head in emotion and replied: "Mother is worried."
Queen Ma shook her head slightly, looked at Lao Zhu with a smile, and said, "But Your Majesty, Biao'er's spirit is much better than before." After looking around for a few times, Queen Ma became more and more satisfied.
Lao Zhu also agreed with Queen Ma's words, nodding slightly and smiling.
After Queen Ma looked at Zhu Biao, she immediately looked at Han Du and asked: "Biao'er's...is there no problem with that one?"
Han Du suddenly felt like a spring breeze, and finally... finally remembered my contribution. Han Du looked at Queen Ma with excitement, feeling that Queen Ma was the best to him.
He quickly bowed and replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Your Highness is completely fine after this incident, and there will no longer be any hidden dangers."
"Is it true? That's good, that's good." Queen Ma was filled with joy. She was most worried about Zhu Biao's condition. Now she was overjoyed to hear that Zhu Biao had recovered.
Zhu Biao knew what was going on, but he cooperated with Han Du and said: "It is the son who makes the mother worried, but the mother can rest assured that the son is well-informed when he goes to sea this time, and there will never be such a problem again." ”
"Biao'er, are you really well?" Old Zhu was not as easy to fool as Queen Ma, so he looked at Zhu Biao suspiciously.
Zhu Biao nodded sincerely, feeling slightly depressed, and sighed: "My son's knowledge was really limited at the beginning, so he was in trouble and couldn't find a way out. This time I went to sea and saw all kinds of kingdoms." and completely different customs. Some things that were completely unreasonable in the Ming Dynasty were part of their lives there. I was thinking, they are the same people, why they can do it, but the people of the Ming Dynasty cannot."
"Why is this?" Lao Zhu was aroused by Zhu Biao's words.
Zhu Biao paused slightly and said solemnly: "Because of etiquette!"
"Etiquette?" Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment, then he immediately realized it, nodded happily and said, "Yes, it's etiquette."
Queen Ma was very happy to see Lao Zhu. She looked up at Zhu Biao and asked, "Biao'er, where did you go this time you went to sea?"
When Zhu Biao heard this, he was immediately happy to tell his mother about his experience of going to sea.
"My son went to Jiaozhi first and met his second brother..."
When Zhu Biao mentioned Zhu Fan, Lao Zhu's eyes darkened.
Queen Ma even asked hurriedly: "Second brother, how are you doing in Jiaozhi? A few days ago, he sent some things to the palace. Although there was a reply, his letter made it look like he was going to enjoy a good life. The same thing. The Queen Mother is really worried that he wants to lose face and force himself to smile in front of the Queen Mother."
Zhu Biao looked strange for a while, glanced at his mother, and asked, "Hasn't your mother seen the things sent by your second brother?"
Empress Ma sighed, waved her hands and said, "As long as the Queen knows how he is doing, the Queen doesn't care what he gives. As long as you brothers are in harmony, you will all live well, even if you don't give anything to the Queen, the Queen will Happy too."
Zhu Biao coughed twice and replied seriously: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, my second brother is doing well in Jiaozhi. Not only has he calmed down the turmoil in Jiaozhi, but he is also preparing to win over the people in Jiaozhi. Moreover, the second brother is still discovering in Jiaozhi A huge emerald mine was found. Among the things given to the queen, there should be emeralds dug up by the second brother."
"Emerald vein? How big is it?" Old Zhu was originally a little worried about Zhu Fan going to Jiaozhi, although Zhu Fan was punished after making a mistake. At that time, Lao Zhu was angry and wished that Zhu Fan would stay as far away from him as possible, but Lao Zhu was old after all. When people grow old, they will start to miss their relatives and children. During these times, when Lao Zhu was free, he also missed Zhu Fan who was far away in Jiaozhi.
Lao Zhu was originally in a sad mood, but after hearing Zhu Biao say that Lao Er had discovered an emerald vein, his eyes suddenly glowed with gold. Sure enough, compared to Queen Ma, Lao Zhu is more rational, especially when he hears the news about the treasure.
Zhu Biao did not answer Lao Zhu, but looked at Han Du who was hiding aside.
Han Du now wished that both Lao Zhu and Queen Ma would focus their attention on Zhu Biao, and it would be best for him to muddle through. But Zhu Biao wanted to bring the topic to himself, and Han Du glanced at Zhu Biao angrily.
He quickly replied: "I don't know how big the jadeite vein discovered by His Highness King Qin is, but I have seen the terrain and it should not be small. Moreover, judging from the jadeite discovered by His Highness King Qin, the quality of the jadeite there should be very high. .”
"Oh? Very high, how high?" Lao Zhu asked persistently.
There was a sudden embarrassment on Han Du's face, and Nuonuo replied: "Well, His Highness the Crown Prince was in a hurry to leave, so I didn't look at it carefully."
Lao Zhu was disappointed for a while and glared at Han Du with dissatisfaction.
Han Du was very speechless. It was obviously because of Zhu Biao, but why did Lao Zhu take it out on him in the end? If you want to look for him, you should look for Zhu Biao, but Lao Zhu is only satisfied with Zhu Biao and is dissatisfied with Han Du.
Queen Ma shook her head and interjected: "This is not easy. Go and take a look at what the second brother sent you and you will know."
Afterwards, Empress Ma turned back to the female official beside her and said, "Go and look for the items sent by King Qin to see if there is jade in them. If there is any jade, bring it over."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The female official bowed slightly and exited the palace.
How much Han Du wanted to go out with the female officer, but unfortunately he could only think about it.
Soon, the female official returned, followed by several palace maids, holding beautifully carved boxes in their hands.
The female officer came to Queen Ma and replied with a smile: "As expected by the Queen, His Highness King Qin really gave the Queen a lot of emeralds and gems. These are just some of them. Do you need me to bring the others?"
Queen Ma looked at the three palace maids each holding a box, shook her head slightly and said, "No, just look at these three. Someone, open it!"
The female official waved her hand lightly, and the three palace maids immediately stepped forward to stand in a row and opened the box in front of Queen Ma and the Emperor.
Inside the first box was a pair of bracelets. Han Du knew at a glance that they must be made from the jade that Zhu Fan showed him. The glass is filled with green jadeite bracelets. What is even more rare is that the two bracelets are the same size and are completely emerald green without any trace of color.
Such things, no matter when they are, are extremely rare treasures.
Empress Ma took a fancy to the bracelet at first sight, picked it up lovingly and put it on her wrist. The female officer quickly helped Queen Ma put on the bracelet, her eyes filled with envy.
Han Du quickly flattered her, "This kind of green jadeite is extremely rare, and the greenery is very pleasing to the eye. The greenery also represents longevity."
Queen Ma nodded and praised with a smile on her face: "Not bad, not bad, it is indeed very beautiful."
In the second wooden box, there is also a green jadeite, but it is not a bracelet, but a jadeite in the shape of jade.
Han Du immediately praised: "The jade Ruyi originally had the artistic conception of good luck and longevity, and now it is carved from green jade, which means longevity and good luck. This jade Ruyi is probably what His Highness King Qin wants to give to the Emperor."
Lao Zhu took one look and fell in love with this jade Ruyi. When Lao Zhu got older, he liked to hold a jade Ruyi in his hand. He could not only play with it, but also use it to scratch his itch. And now that this jadeite has come true, it represents Zhu Fan's heart, so Lao Zhu naturally has nothing to be dissatisfied with. He reached out unceremoniously and took the jade in his hand, Ruyi, and began to play with it.
Seeing that Lao Zhu did not blame himself, Han Du thought that the matter was over. Looking at the last wooden box with joy, Han Du's eyes widened suddenly and he stayed there in a daze.
"This... is so rare, so beautiful..."
Han Du's words attracted everyone's attention. The last box contained a hairpin. There is nothing unusual about hairpins. When people were poor, they would break off a branch and wrap it around their hair to create a hairpin.
But the hairpin in front of him made Han Du, who had seen many treasures, suddenly change his color because it was a pastel-colored hairpin. Combined with the first two kinds of jade given by Zhu Fan, it is not difficult to know that this is an extremely rare pastel jade hairpin.
Hairpins are not rare, but pastel jade hairpins are rare.
Han Du couldn't help but stretched out his hand to pick up the hairpin. After looking at the light carefully for a moment, he shook his head and sighed: "The whole body is crystal clear, no cotton or cracks, beautiful..."
"Is this thing very rare?" Seeing Han Du's behavior, Lao Zhu couldn't help but glance at the hairpin and asked. But it’s not Han Du’s fault. Even Lao Zhu, who was used to seeing rare treasures in the world, couldn’t help but look at the hairpin a few more times. What Han Du said is right, this thing is indeed magnificent, so beautiful.
Han Du gave a wry smile and replied: "Back to the Emperor, the color of jadeite is green. But in addition to green, there are actually some rare colors, which are even more rare. This pink and purple hairpin is one of them. 1. It may not be as good as green jade, but it will definitely be rarer than green jade."
After hearing this, Lao Zhu burst into laughter and said to Queen Ma: "Since it is the second son's wish, then sister, please put it away."
Empress Ma shook her head and said, "How old are you? If you use such a hairpin again, wouldn't it make people laugh?"
Looking up at Zhu Biao, Empress Ma suddenly knew something in her mind and said, "Why don't you give it to the Crown Princess? She will look good wearing it when she is young."
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