OBS Chapter 1090 Gu Jinxiao did not look at Shen Zhinian
Chapter 1090 Gu Jinxiao did not look at Shen Zhinian
Concubine Qi carefully opened the brocade box in her hand.
In an instant, the hall seemed to be shrouded in a soft halo.
I saw a pair of jade disks lying quietly on the soft satin inside the brocade box.
The jade disk was flawless and smooth as fat; it was actually the rare mutton-fat white jade.
What’s even more amazing is that this pair of jade disks are not dead objects, but seem to contain flowing galaxies inside.
Upon closer inspection, it is actually a naturally formed light golden flocculent texture. Under the reflection of the palace lanterns, it flows with a warm and mysterious brilliance, as if the starlight in the sky is condensed in it.
"This is the 'Golden Starry Jade'!"
Concubine Qi's voice was filled with pride and clearly heard by everyone: "This is something that the prince accidentally found when he was traveling in his early years. It is made of the ten thousand year old ice soul jade marrow on the top of Kunlun Mountain. It contains natural gold thread star patterns, which is unparalleled in the world!"
"The prince has kept it in his palace and regards it as a treasure."
"Although the prince cannot come in person today, I am grateful to the noble concubine Chen for her deep understanding of justice, her concern for the border, and her role model for the harem. Moreover, today is the queen's birthday, so I specially order this woman to present this jade to the queen as a token of my gratitude."
"May the auspicious light of this jade be always with Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine, and may the blessings of this jade be everlasting!"
Concubine Qi’s words were very beautiful.
The Royal Concubine Chen was well-known for her concern for the border and her advocacy of frugality. The Prince of Jin used this as an excuse to present the treasures, which was both polite and showed that he was sensible and concerned about the overall situation.
In the eyes of everyone in the palace, they would think that even if Prince Jin was punished because of Concubine Chen, he was unwilling, or dared not, to offend Concubine Chen, who was in the emperor's favor.
Rather than trying to please Concubine Chen, this move was more like using Concubine Chen to show goodwill to the emperor on the high throne, showing that he was law-abiding and had no resentment.
After all, offending the person closest to His Majesty was definitely not a wise move for a prince like him who was already in a delicate situation.
Shen Zhinian's eyes swept across the pair of golden starlight jades that were shining brightly, and a barely perceptible understanding flashed across the depths of his eyes.
Prince Jin...is indeed very patient.
This gift was precious and rare, and he was humble enough, making sure that his superficial efforts were flawless.
Shen Zhinian had a proper smile on his lips, motioning Fuqiu to take the brocade box: "Prince Jin is thoughtful."
"This jade is indeed rare and precious. I like it very much."
"Concubine Qi will tell the King of Jin that his heartfelt wishes have been received by me and Your Majesty. I hope he can calmly reflect on his mistakes in his palace and live up to Your Majesty's expectations."
Shen Zhinian's response not only showed his appreciation, but also pointed out the fact that Prince Jin was still reflecting on his mistakes, and he struck the right balance.
"I will definitely convey the meaning of the Royal Concubine Chen."
Concubine Qi responded respectfully and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The task assigned by the prince has been completed.
In Concubine Qi's opinion, the prince's move undoubtedly shows that he thinks Concubine Chen is powerful and difficult to deal with. Rather than making enemies, it is better to win her over.
She felt proud to be able to present this valuable gift on behalf of the prince.
However, among all the eyes in the hall that were either admiring, thoughtful, or enlightened, there was one gaze that was like a poisoned needle, fixed firmly on the pair of dazzling jade disks!
Tomoe agreed, lowering his head, his hands clenched tightly, his knuckles turning bluish white from the effort.
Under the wide sleeves, her nails dug deep into her palms, causing sharp pain, but it was not even one ten-thousandth of the pain in her heart...
His Royal Highness Prince Jin actually gave the Golden Thread Starlight Jade, which he treasured so much, to Shen Zhinian? !
And it was that lowly Concubine Qi who presented it on his behalf in this highly anticipated occasion!
That solemnity and flattery, like a red-hot iron, burned fiercely into Ba Ying's heart...
She adored His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin and regarded him as a god.
For the sake of his great cause, she was willing to devote herself to an emperor she did not love, willing to endure the loneliness in the deep palace, and even... willing to risk the flesh and blood in her belly.
But the result?
She ended up like this, her reputation was ruined, and she was walking on thin ice. His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin not only did not offer any comfort, but instead gave his most precious treasure to the enemy who had harmed her to this point!
Or it was Concubine Qi, who, in her opinion, was only relying on her family background and only knew how to curry favor and please, who stole the limelight!
The intense jealousy and resentment bit Ba Ying's internal organs like a poisonous snake, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She didn't dare look up, fearing that the hatred in her eyes would leak out, so she could only stare at the exquisite dishes on the table in front of her.
Qi...
Tomoe agreed, gritting his teeth as he repeated the name in his mind.
Who the hell is she! She is just a tool for the prince to contact the noble families. How can she represent the prince?
Are you also worthy of holding the prince's treasure and fawning on Shen Zhinian? !
And Shen Zhinian...
Why should she? !
Why did the prince show such respect to me?
Has the prince forgotten who caused him to be confined to his house? And who caused him to fall to this state?
The boundless sorrow and humiliation almost overwhelmed Ba Ying.
The fetus in her belly seemed to feel the mother's violent emotional fluctuations, causing Ba Da Ying to feel a slight pain in her stomach.
This unexpected change was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Ba Da Ying's anger that was about to burst out.
No, she couldn't lose her composure!
She also has a child, which is her last bargaining chip and the last bit of value she retains for His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin!
She had to be patient, had to endure like the humblest dust and wait for the opportunity.
Tomoe took a deep breath, forced himself to loosen his clenched hands, picked up the warm water in front of him and took a sip.
Using her wide sleeves to cover it, she quickly wiped it away with her fingertips, a little moisture seeping out from the corners of her eyes due to the pain.
When she raised her head again, Ba Ying's face was filled with numb calmness and the restraint and obedience of a low-ranking imperial concubine. It was as if the surging jealousy and bone-chilling hatred that had just burned in her heart had never burned.
But the coldness and unwillingness in the depths of her eyes were so strong that they could not be dispelled...
Gu Jinxiao sat upright among the officials from the Ministry of Rites, his crimson brocade official robe making him stand like a lone pine tree.
He held a white jade wine glass in his hand, but his face was as cold and distant as usual, and his amber eyes were calm. It was as if the noise around him was separated from him by an invisible barrier.
Gu Jinxiao's gaze passed over the elegantly dressed people and the crowds of people toasting each other in the hall, and fell on the figure perched high on the side of the imperial steps. He paused for only a moment before moving away.
When he saw the gift presented by Concubine Qi, his brows frowned slightly, and then returned to normal.
Is this move by the King of Jin a sign of weakness or a sign of dormancy?
Gu Jinxiao was weighing the deeper meaning behind this gift in his mind. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Shen Zhinian whispering beside the emperor with a charming smile on her face.
Gu Jinxiao's face remained calm, but the fingers holding the wine glass tightened slightly under the cover of the wide sleeves of his robe...
When Shen Zhinian's gaze swept across the hall and passed in his direction, Gu Jinxiao almost instinctively lowered his eyes, concealing all emotions in his eyes.