Father-in-law, just like Mr. Qingtian.
These are things that most people in the world know, but most people have never seen.
For these "country bumpkins" from Sishui Prefecture who are outside the palace gate at this moment, hearing the cry of the father-in-law in the palace is a treatment that many people will never experience in their lifetime.
With a bit of novelty and anxiety, everyone walked in.
For an occasion like tonight, naturally you don't come just because you want to. You all have invitations, so everyone has their own place.
Xia Jingyun also got the invitation because of his relationship with Wenhui Wenkui, and he was still in the first row, even though he was almost to the door.
After everyone took their seats, everyone was solemn. The vast hall was silenced by the afterglow of power.
"Empress De Fei has arrived!"
With another loud shout, Concubine De slowly walked in from the main door.
Everyone stood up and waited for Concubine De to dress in gorgeous palace clothes and walk to the high seat in the middle.
Yuan Zhi, the shepherd of Sishui Prefecture, was the first to shout, "See the Empress Dowager De! May the Empress be blessed and safe!"
Everyone followed in unison, "See you, Empress Dowager De! May the empress be blessed and safe!"
Concubine De spoke warmly, "Everyone, please take a seat."
The sound was not loud, but because it was quiet, Xia Jingyun could still hear it clearly even if he was almost to the door.
After Concubine De said a few polite words, Zhou Mu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, has returned to your hometown. I have prepared some small gifts to congratulate you!"
After saying that, he waved his hand and a servant carried a tree of corals.
There was a burst of exclamations throughout the hall.
Maybe there is cooperation with Mr. Zhou Mu, but it is true that this tree coral can be regarded as a rare treasure to everyone here.
But there were some who were indifferent, and Xia Jingyun was naturally one of them. He had seen too much of this stuff.
Concubine De is also another one. It’s hard to say about other things in the palace, but there is definitely no shortage of treasures.
Therefore, she just smiled politely and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wei, Mr. Wei is interested."
Zhou Mu sat down, and another person stood up and said, "I would like to welcome you back to your hometown. I also have a gift to offer in my congratulations!"
This is a minister of the DPRK who has become an official, and he can also get an opportunity to give gifts in person.
As Xia Jingyun watched, he suddenly realized how eye-catching his appearance was.
No wonder Zheng Tianyu looked at him with strange eyes in the end, full of schadenfreude.
The old minister gave a painting of calligraphy by a famous artist, which was also worth a lot of money, but it also failed to arouse the interest of Concubine De. She just accepted it politely.
After several important people presented their gifts, a man dressed as a wealthy businessman stood up.
"We are so happy that the Queen has returned to her hometown, and the common people have also found a treasure. Congratulations to the Queen!"
As he spoke, he walked to the middle and knelt down, holding up a small box with both hands. In the box was a huge luminous pearl.
Concubine De smiled slightly and said, "Light-luminous pearls are common, but such big luminous pearls are rare. Now that you are interested, what is your name?"
The wealthy businessman was overjoyed and said, "Hui Niang, I am from Hongti County, Sishui Prefecture. My surname is Ji Mingguang and my courtesy name is Boxiao."
Concubine De nodded, and the man stepped back.
Then three or four more people presented what they thought were rare treasures.
But unfortunately, it did not arouse the interest of Empress Dowager De.
In fact, Concubine De felt quite helpless.
She is not that kind of person who is greedy for money. She has seen a lot of these gold and silver treasures themselves.
What's more, she could only choose a few things she liked to keep among the things collected this time. Most of them had to be returned to His Majesty and sent to the inner treasury, but she had to bear the infamy.
I’m so angry!
Xia Jingyun sat there, watching silently, sighing in his heart, what is the difference between this and openly amassing money? His Majesty does not look like a wise king.
But the development of the imperial court was something far away. At the moment, he only needed to hold on to Concubine De's beautiful legs, pass the imperial examination and climb up. Even if the world changes in the future, it would be better than having no ability to protect himself now.
"Your Majesty, the common people also have treasures to offer to congratulate your Majesty!"
Just when everyone thought there was no one there, Xia Jingyun stood up and walked quickly to the middle holding the old box.
Those who knew him in Jiang'an County were surprised, wondering what tricks this young man who had repeatedly caused big troubles was up to.
But those who came from other counties and did not know Xia Jingyun's identity looked at this young man who was wearing ordinary clothes and looked nothing but handsome, with sarcasm on their faces.
Just like this, do you dare to show your shame in front of Empress Dowager De?
What kind of thing could he come up with, and he wasn't afraid that it would be too bad and offend the empress. Did he really risk his life just for the sake of speculation?
It's not that they look down on others, but Xia Jingyun's outfit really doesn't look like he can offer anything good.
Concubine De also looked at the young man with some helplessness.
Unexpectedly, he actually made a public tribute.
I asked my father just now, and my father said that he had originally prepared a gift for him, but he didn't want it, so he had to give him the gift he had prepared himself.
Being so aloof and reckless, the person she wanted shouldn't make these mistakes!
Zheng Tianyu couldn't help but laugh. He felt that he was the only one who knew the truth. This guy was obviously late, didn't understand the rules, and didn't have time to give away his tattered gift.
This is so bad, it's embarrassing.
The corners of his mouth curled up and he looked at it seriously.
In front of everyone's attention, Xia Jingyun opened the box and took out a round object from inside.
It's about six or seven inches in diameter and looks like a plate?
Even with the presence of Empress Dowager De, there were inevitable discussions and even sporadic laughter.
"quiet!"
Old Huangmen, who was standing with his hands hanging down, shouted in a sharp voice, and the hall suddenly became quiet.
But it can touch people's voices, but it can't touch people's hearts.
Everyone looked at the "plate" and snickered in their hearts, "Here comes the damn plate, haha!"
Where did this fool come from!
Zheng Tianyu's face was sullen, his posture still so calm and composed, but he finally felt the pleasure of "revenge for a great revenge" in his heart.
Feng Xiuyun, the maid who temporarily replaced Fan Yuejiao and pretended to be a concubine, looked at him with worries in her eyes.
Concubine De opened her mouth and said, "I don't know this. What is this?"
Xia Jingyun picked up the "plate", unfolded the bracket on the back, then pointed to the other side covered with red cloth and said, "Your Majesty, you might as well uncover this cloth yourself and you will know at a glance."
"Ridiculous! How could my wife, who is so valuable, look at something as obscure as yours!"
A yellow door scolded.
"It doesn't matter." Concubine De unexpectedly smiled, "This has piqued my interest. Xiuyun, go get it for me."
Feng Xiuyun, who was standing next to her, walked up. Xia Jingyun specifically warned: "Hold it carefully and don't fall."
Feng Xiuyun was speechless. You really think this is a treasure!
She held it carefully, walked to Concubine De's desk, and carefully put it down.
Concubine De stretched out her hand and gently pinched the red cloth.
Then slowly pull away.
"ah!"
Concubine De, who had always been calm and composed, with no expression on her face even before those rare treasures recognized by the world, unexpectedly exclaimed uncontrollably in front of this small "plate".
"Protect the empress!"
"How dare you, thief!"
Immediately, some people thought that Concubine De was frightened and started making a fuss.
"Quiet! Your Majesty, everything is fine!"
Fortunately, at this time, the old nanny who had been standing beside De Fei shouted.
The sound is like a loud bell, and it seems that he has extraordinary martial arts skills.
Only then did everyone become quiet.
Concubine De seemed not to hear the movement around her.
She just stared blankly in front of her.
In front of her was a smooth glass mirror she had never seen before.
That mirror is clearer than the best polished bronze mirror.
On the mirror, her elegant, graceful, and unparalleled beauty was reflected.
Not blurry at all, every detail is clear. This is an experience she has never had in her life!
It was even the first time that she knew every detail of her face so clearly.
After looking at it for a long time, she finally reluctantly looked back.
I couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I love this thing very much! Thank you for being able to dedicate this thing to me!"
Everyone in the hall was stunned and looked at each other with shock in their eyes.
