sbdcsierra Chapter 354 The Emperor has more important things for you to do
Chapter 354 The Emperor has more important things for you to do
But the eldest prince's wife explained:
“This piece of land was the dowry given to me by the tribe when I married the eldest prince. There is a jade mine in it.
When Wanwan has nothing to do, she can go to Beixiang to dig some jade for fun."
A jade mine?
Digging some jade for fun?
Qin Wan's hand holding the land deed trembled.
The eldest prince's wife speaks so arrogantly. Is this the happiness of rich people?
Although the jade mine was very attractive, Qin Wan felt that the eldest prince's wife and her daughter would need the silver many times in the future.
She is not short of money.
Qin Wan put the deed back into the brocade box and pushed it back.
"Princess, you should keep the jade mine for yourself and give it to Jia Jia as a dowry in the future."
The eldest princess waved her hand nonchalantly:
"I have other property left for Jia Jia as a dowry. This jade mine is for your gratitude, and you must accept it.
In order to make Qin Wan accept it with confidence, the eldest prince's wife added:
"I have two more jade mines of this kind, as well as other mines. You don't have to worry about Jia Jia not having a dowry in the future."
This time, Qin Wan really couldn't help but twitch his lips.
If the eldest prince's wife hadn't looked so sincere, Qin Wan would have suspected that she was deliberately showing off her wealth.
At this time, Jia Jia, who was standing next to her, rolled her eyes and took out the dagger Qin Wan gave her from her arms.
Threatening in a childish tone:
"If Sister Wanwan doesn't accept mother's gift, then Jiajia won't accept Sister Wanwan's gift either!"
After saying that, the little girl pouted and turned her head to the side, holding the dagger in her right hand and pushed it towards Qin Wan.
It looks like you want to return the gift and I have to return the gift too.
Zhang Chuan also followed suit and advised:
“After the second prince ascended the throne, he returned all the property of the first prince that Ming Ao had seized to the first prince’s wife.
They are not short of money, a jade mine is nothing, Wanwan, you can take it."
Qin Wan:…….
I just felt like my heart of poverty was pierced by another arrow.
Having said that, Qin Wan had no choice but to accept the jade mine.
But I didn’t expect it wasn’t over yet.
The eldest prince's wife clapped her hands, and several servants came over carrying two large wooden boxes.
Qin Wan recognized that it was the wooden box that the eldest prince's wife brought with her when she came to Dayue.
The eldest prince's wife opened the box and said gratefully to the Qin family members present:
"It's just a small gift to thank the prince and his family for taking care of Jiajia and the others."
The moment the wooden box was opened, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on it. The sunlight was not strong, but it dazzled the people present.
The wooden box was filled with all kinds of gold, silver, jade and jewelry.
With the jade mine in front, the impact of the two wooden boxes on the big guy was greatly reduced.
Prince Ding happily accepted it.
"Okay, okay, we can start grilling!"
When Su Jiajia saw that her mother's gift-giving session was over, she cheered and started to skewer the barbecue.
"Mother, let me teach you how to wear it."
Su Jiajia taught the eldest princess enthusiastically, and the eldest princess was more than happy to be able to interact with her daughter.
The sun gradually set and candles were lit in the yard.
Qin Jingnian looked around and asked in confusion:
"Hey, why hasn't Brother Jingze come back yet? Normally, he should have come home from school by now, right?"
"I am back!"
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.
People couldn't help but keep talking. As soon as Qin Jingnian finished speaking, Su Jingze's voice came from the gate of the courtyard.
"Today is my last day in the academy. I couldn't bear to leave my teacher and classmates, so I came back a little late."
Su Jingze walked to the grill, took the skewers and started grilling them naturally, while explaining.
At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out from the gate:
"I was wondering how I could smell the aroma from so far away. It turns out they were grilling skewers. Why didn't they invite me to join them?"
Chen Li walked in from the gate with his nose raised.
With the addition of Chen Li, the courtyard became more lively.
Qin Wan suddenly thought of two people:
"The Princess's Mansion is right next door, I'll go call Sister Yu and the Prince to come over to grill skewers together, it will be more lively with more people."
"No need to go, Wanwan."
Su Jingze stopped Qin Wan who was about to call for help.
"Some time ago, the Fourth Prince disappeared, and Prince Chu was ordered to go look for the Fourth Prince. The princess was worried about Prince Chu, so she went with him.
The prince was worried about the princess, so he followed her as well."
Qin Wan slapped her forehead and said, "I was wondering why Sister Yu didn't come to find me. It turns out that she followed Brother Mingye to find the Fourth Prince."
Speaking of the Fourth Prince, Qin Wan looked at Prince Ding:
"Grandfather, is there any news about the whereabouts of the Fourth Prince?"
Prince Ding swallowed the barbecue in his mouth and shook his head:
"No, I'm still looking."
Qin Jingnian took a handful of barbecue and asked with his greasy mouth:
"Grandfather, the Fourth Prince, would you like me and my sister to help look for him?"
"Wait until grandpa goes to the palace tomorrow to ask the emperor. If the emperor wants our help, then we will help him look for it."
Eating, drinking and chatting, the courtyard of Prince Ding's Mansion is very lively tonight.
The next day, it was time to say goodbye.
At the gate of Beijing City, Su Jiajia hugged her arms and muttered reluctantly:
"Sister Wanwan, Jiajia will come to Dayue to play with you in the future, and you should also remember to come to Beixiang to play with Jiajia.
Jiajia's name in Beixiang is Pijia!
You must come find me..."
Qin Wan touched the little girl's head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and promised to go to Beixiang to see her when she has time.
Zhang Chuan patted Qin Jingnian on the shoulder and said, "Little boy, if you want to compete in martial arts in the future, come to Beixiang to find your godfather anytime."
Qin Jingnian nodded heavily:
"I will, godfather."
Su Jingze walked forward and hugged Qin Wan, then hugged Qin Jingnian, and waved goodbye to them reluctantly.
Only when the carriage was far away and no trace of it could be seen did the brother and sister return to the palace.
It so happened that Prince Ding also returned from the palace.
"Jingnian, Wanwan, the emperor said that the task of finding the fourth prince should be left to Chu Mingye and the others.
The Emperor has a more important task for you."
Seeing their grandfather's serious expression, the brother and sister looked at each other:
"Grandfather, please speak."
“Grandfather entered the palace today, and the Emperor received memorials from two prefectural governors.
The memorial said that the drought had a tendency to spread to surrounding prefectures and cities, and was becoming increasingly severe.
My grandfather told the emperor that this drought might be the work of the Changsheng Cult.
The emperor hopes that you can investigate the cause of the drought and see if it is related to the Changsheng Cult."
As he spoke, Prince Ding took out two gold medals from his arms.
"This is the gold medal given to you by the emperor. Seeing the gold medal is like seeing the emperor. With it in hand, it will be much easier for you to investigate."
Seeing the legendary gold medal, the two of them took it solemnly.
Qin Wan assured:
"Grandfather, rest assured. My brother and I will seriously investigate the truth behind the drought."
Prince Ding patted their shoulders with satisfaction:
"Okay, okay, with you here in Prince Ding's Mansion, Grandfather can rest easy."
Prince Ding took out another token of the palace, which was used to mobilize the palace's secret guards.
"You can call upon the palace's secret guards at any time."
He then took out the map of Dayue, pointed at it and said to the two of them:
"According to the memorials submitted by officials from various prefectures and cities, there are two prefectures and cities with the most severe drought at this stage.
One is the Weishui Prefecture we encountered on the way back to Dayue.
Another place is Jiangning Prefecture in the south."
Speaking of Jiangning Prefecture, Prince Ding paused and glanced at the brother and sister.