Chapter 24 Fish Pattern Jade Pendant
With some planning outside the Zhao Mansion, it was a perfect match with the mother and daughter of the Ji family.
It wasn't so smooth at first, and it was Miss Ji who persuaded her mother that if this was accomplished, she could enter the mansion in place of her sister.
When she becomes the prince's favorite concubine, the family will be able to gain real benefits.
In the past, Mrs. Ji would never agree.
But when she went to the palace that day, she saw that Prince Zhao had a good temper and good character. She thought that her own daughter would not be wronged when she entered the palace in the future, so Madam Ji reluctantly gave in.
Even so, she still sighed and put her arm around her daughter's shoulders: "I'm sorry, my daughter. If it weren't for your father being so disappointing," my daughter wouldn't have fallen to this point.
"Based on my son's appearance and character, he could even be the wife of a prince."
"Mother~"
Miss Ji felt a little embarrassed when she heard this, and twisted her body in her mother's arms, "As long as my daughter can get in, why should I worry about not being able to win the prince's heart in the future?
With the favor of the prince, there is no need to be afraid of the princess. "
She quietly thought about the scene on that day when Prince Zhao protected Ji Yunqing, and blushed as she thought, if one day she became the prince's woman, the prince would definitely treat her so well, right?
It definitely will.
Prince Zhao's Palace
Concubine Zhao received a letter from home and saw a lustrous emerald green jade pendant with a fish pattern in the envelope.
This jade pendant is as big as half a palm, and I guess there is another identical half.
She had an excited look on her face.
This is the key evidence to bring down that vixen Ji Yunqing!
"Is this their engagement token?"
She took a casual glance at it and commented, "It's ordinary, just an ordinary jade pendant!" How could this be used as an engagement token?
Su Yue served diligently at the side, and followed her master's wishes and belittled him, "Master, what good things can you expect these country bumpkins who have never seen the world to have seen?"
This is also true.
Concubine Zhao casually handed the jade pendant to Su Yue and wiped her hands with a handkerchief in disgust: "Go, just say that this is something that the Ji family specially sent to the mansion for Ji Yunqing."
That's right, she had no intention of secretly putting it into the other party's yard, but to send it over openly in the name of the Ji family.
Anyway, that country bumpkin is usually stingy and poor, so now that he has got a good thing, why doesn’t he wear it to show off?
Even if something happens, it will be the Ji family's business and she won't be affected.
After explaining the matter, Concubine Zhao changed into a decent coat and said, "Bishui, follow me to the main courtyard. I want to see the princess."
Early the next morning, the ladies in the backyard of the palace received good news.
The princess announced in public: "I have always been worried about the prince's lack of offspring. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I have discussed with the prince and decided to go to Wanxiang Temple outside the capital to burn incense together."
Following the princess' words, everyone's expressions became excited.
Burn incense!
They want to go.
It would be best if I could have a biological child so that I don’t have to worry about the future.
The princess looked at the expressions of the people in front of her and said with a smile: "Since no one has any objections, then this matter is settled. The prince will go with us when the time comes."
Hearing this news, everyone was even happier.
Even Concubine Wen, who originally had no intention of joining in the fun, changed her posture and began to fantasize about worshiping Buddha with her cousin and praying for a white and chubby baby.
Thinking of this, she casually glanced at Concubine Zhao who was standing obediently beside her, who was still of some use.
After returning to the yard
Ji Yunqing was also very happy, with a smile on his face.
"Hemerocallis, you said..."
Ji Yunqing hesitated to speak.
"Master, what do you want to say?" Xuancao was also very happy. If the master went, maybe she could go with him.
Whenever she thought of the news, she felt happy.
Now my mother's condition has improved a lot. Xuancao really wants to go and burn some incense and pray to the Bodhisattva to bless my mother to get better soon.
Ji Yunqing's eyes and eyebrows were filled with excitement: "Tell me, if I go to burn incense, can I stop practicing calligraphy for a day?"
Ever since King Zhao taught her calligraphy last time, he had been very strict and required her to practice calligraphy every day.
Of course, strict teachers produce excellent students. Now Ji Yunqing's writing level is almost as good as that of a four-year-old child!
——These words came from King Zhao, and the specific reference was King Zhao’s four-year-old son.
Hearing what her master said, Xuancao's expression froze a little, and she was disappointed: "That's it?"
"Master" Xuancao said earnestly: "Just think about it, the prince will go with you when the time comes."
Ji Yunqing was horrified: "Well, is it possible that when he gets there, he will check my homework?"
Xiuqiu couldn't help but speak up: "Master, why are you always idle about your studies? You should think about how to ask the prince to pray to the Buddha for a child with you."
"That's right!"
Hemerocallis nodded repeatedly, saying that offspring were the top priority.
With offspring, even if the master falls out of favor in the future, he will have a chance to get out of trouble.
"Hi!"
Ji Yunqing waved his hands, "Why are you in such a hurry? Don't you see how few descendants this palace has? Is it because they don't work hard? Don't they worship Buddha?"
It must be the prince’s own fault!
She thought to herself: Why don’t you check if the Buddha has any children? He is still single, so why would he care about others? (Of course, she didn’t mean to disrespect the Buddha. Bah, bah, bah, children should be free to speak without restraint.)
"Master!" Hydrangea and Daylily stopped him in unison.
Ji Yunqing looked at the two people's serious expressions and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more."
Not long after, Hong Xing and Hong Dou came in carrying food boxes together.
Hong Xing said, "Master, someone just gave me a purse, saying it was sent by your family. Would you like to take a look?"
Purse?
Ji Yunqing took it and looked at it over and over again. It was just an ordinary, low-quality purse with ordinary fabric and ordinary embroidery.
Hemerocallis saw it at a glance, "Master, this is the kind of purse you can buy casually on the street."
At the same time, Ji Yunqing also opened his purse and took out the contents.
"Is it a jade pendant?"
Ji Yunqing took it in his hand and looked at it carefully. The material of the jade pendant was not very good, but the workmanship was quite good and it was comfortable to hold in his hand.
I just don't know what this is used for.
Why did the Ji family send a jade pendant?
It’s weird.
Xuancao speculated: "Perhaps it was an old item of the master, but he forgot about it over time? Now he found it and sent it to the palace?"
There is no other explanation besides this.
Ji Yunqing held the jade pendant in his hand, frowned, and carefully sorted out the memories in his mind, but could not find any impression.
But she also knew that what Xuancao said was simply wishful thinking.
She bluntly punctured his fantasy: "Have you forgotten that when I came here, I only had so little belongings? Would I have something as valuable as a jade pendant?"