Rebirth of the Demon Queen

Chapter 71 Boxing Ceremony

This time Xie Xi did not jump into the pond again, he came and went without a trace, and no one was alarmed.

Lin Zisu fell into insomnia.

I originally thought that Xie Xi was just a ridiculous prince, and they broke up after making a deal with him. He continued to be his prince, and he was still the little-known Miss Lin.

But after learning that the person she wanted to treat was the emperor, Lin Zisu backed down.

Xie Xi showed that he had many plans, and in order to protect himself, he was unwilling to disguise the absurdity anymore.

From the very beginning, he has always had a clear judgment on the situation. He has a good grasp of when to be unruly and when to be reckless.

As we know now, if the emperor was poisoned, the person who poisoned him would most likely be King Wei.

King Wei was the emperor's younger brother. No matter what the purpose, if he got involved rashly, no one could tell what consequences it would bring.

It was late at night, the new moon had already sunk into the night, and the night sky was pitch black.

"Sister, come and see the seven-wheel fan I made. It's done!" Lin Zisu was called to Tiangongyuan by Lin Wenjing early in the morning.

If jade made of this kind of material was seen by the emperor, I wonder what the emperor would think of his father. Isn't this considered bullying the emperor?

Lin Zisu tried her best to use a calm tone and told her mother about the taboo. Bi was confused. It was obviously the same thing, so why was there such a big difference in her daughter's eyes?

When Bi went out to choose gifts that day, she happened to meet Huang. When Huang heard that she was choosing gifts for the Longevity Festival, she volunteered to accompany Bi.

Lin Zisu felt it was a pity and said, "Let me draw a picture on this seven-wheel fan."

This year is the emperor's fortieth birthday, so it is naturally very different from previous years. The things that could be given as gifts in previous years must be of higher standard this year.

During dinner in the evening, Bi told Lin Yuanzhi the current situation and Lin Zisu's thoughts.

It was a rare occasion for Mr. Bi to spend a lot of money. He spent 1,500 taels on a piece of seed jade and sent it to a jade shop for processing.

Lin Zisu carefully inspected several gifts. The one Bi chose was a Hotan mutton-fat white jade carving with the theme "Crane and Deer Spring Together". The crane is a fairy bird, the deer is an auspicious beast, the saint appears, and the white deer appears. This jade carving,

The implication is naturally excellent.

Lin Zisu smiled and said: "When it comes to the value of gifts, our family cannot compare with others, so we have to find another way. The emperor is rich all over the world, and he has probably seen some strange and weird things. What we can think about is nothing more than new, strange and special."

"

In the mother's eyes, such things are considered treasures, but in the eyes of the palace, such objects are definitely looked down upon.

When the machine was started, there was indeed a strong wind, blowing away the cool morning breeze.

Obviously, Bi Shi had never thought about the emperor's preferences or taboos. How did she prepare the medicine in previous years? This year, she just took the medicine as ordered. Even if Lin Zisu made suggestions at the beginning, the congratulatory gifts Bi Shi prepared were just

It's just a little better than previous years.

However, the material of the jade in Kangningbo's house is somewhat inferior, with insufficient water head and insufficient oiliness. If you look carefully, you can still see flocculent impurities in the material.

After the experience at the Wanshou Banquet, Lin Zisu still has some confidence in the emperor. With her own painting and her brother's craftsmanship, there should be no problem, right?

That night, Lin Yuanzhi took advantage of the darkness and went to Tiangongyuan to see the seven-wheel fan made by his son. He was full of praise and said: "Brother Jing, this seven-wheel fan you made is really wonderful. Your craftsmanship

But I’m going after your grandpa.”

Lin Wenjing thought Lin Zisu's idea was a good one, and immediately nodded in agreement. The two brothers and sisters were smiling while eating. Bi asked what happened, and Lin Zisu detailed the seven-wheel fan made by Lin Wenjing. Said it once.

Bi Shi remained unmoved, shook his head and said, "This is a serious matter, so I have to discuss it with your father."

Bi was surprised and happy. After dinner, he went to Tiangongyuan to see what was going on. The servants of Kangningbo Mansion also knew that their young master had tinkered with a rare thing, so they all came to Tiangongyuan. Watching inside.

My brother's seven-wheel fan is indeed very exquisitely made. The wheels and axles click together very quietly, and the fan blades rotate without any sound. It is much more exquisite than the water-powered seven-wheel fan in Luo Mansion.

Preparing gifts for the emperor on Wanshou Festival requires some care. If something goes wrong by accident, it would be disrespectful.

In addition to this piece of jade carving, there are also some jade Ruyi, calligraphy and painting and other trinkets. These calligraphy and paintings are all based on their meanings, regardless of their value. There are several so-called masterpieces by famous artists, and you can tell at a glance that they are fakes.

"Mother, I have an idea here. Instead of giving these things, I might as well give the seven-wheel fan that my brother made to the emperor."

Bi thought that her sister-in-law was from a merchant and must be familiar with these valuable items, so she didn't think much about it and took Huang with her.

There are only a few days left before the Longevity Festival, and it is too late to prepare gifts now.

Bi frowned and immediately objected: "I've seen the fan your brother made. It's really shabby. I really can't afford such a gift."

Lin Zisu suddenly trembled and woke up from the chaos in an instant, and then brought back her wandering thoughts.

Such a good appliance is bare on the outside, and knots in the wood can be seen everywhere.

Who would have thought that the things I had chosen so many times would turn out to be money-losing items that I couldn’t get rid of when it came to my daughter’s mouth.

For example, on the emperor's birthday, the internal officials only need to enter Dongzhu, but this year, they need to enter Hepu Zhu.

Lin Zisu did not stay in Tiangongyuan for too long. The Wanshou Festival gift chosen by Bi for the emperor was delivered to the house. At this time, she was in the warehouse, reviewing the Wanshou Festival gifts for Bi.

Lin Wen asked Jinghun, who didn't notice that his sister looked awake, and said excitedly: "A few days ago, when I passed by Lexing, I bought some python skins, which are suitable for making fan blades."

Mrs. Bi felt a little regretful that she should not have listened to Mr. Huang. She should have thought that her daughter was possessed by the queen. She must have seen many treasures, so why did she go to find Mr. Huang instead of looking far away?

Lin Yuanzhi pondered for a moment, then twitched his beard and said with a smile: "Sister, my originality can be better than a clever word. But can you use what Brother Jing made?"

Some discomfort suddenly flashed across Bi's face. The Bi family came from a craftsman family and had been ostracized for generations.

It is rare that her father, Bi Suinan, achieved fame through his studies, and now he is the prefect of Qingyang Prefecture. His father also worked as a craftsman when he was young, and Bi Suinan was very concerned about his father's experience.

Hearing her husband mention it rashly, Ms. Bi was a little annoyed and said: "Brother Jing, you are inferior in everything. You can only be successful if you study well and get a good name."

This is not what my mother used to say!

Lin Wenjing nodded as if he understood, but Lin Yuanzhi didn't pay much attention to it and said: "Your mother is right, such ingenious things can only be used for investigating objects, and they must not be played with to lose one's ambition."

(End of chapter)