The capital, Xun Junwang Fu.
In the elegant and clean main hall surrounded by sandalwood, the 22-year-old Aisin Gioro Yongzhang sat on a chair and played with a novel toy. The exquisite workmanship of the dial and the luxurious and gorgeous gemstones shone dazzlingly under the sun. It was definitely a priceless treasure.
"Master, this is a treasure that even Westerners have never seen before. When that missionary named John saw this watch, his eyes almost popped out. He kept asking me where I got it and why it had such exquisite workmanship. Also, they also have this gem in the West, but its appearance is completely different. The estimated value is at least 100000 taels of silver.”
Behind him, a lackey with a flattering expression introduced in detail. Seeing Yong Zhang smile, he struck while the iron was hot and said,"Master, the owner of this watch wants to use it to exchange for a few royal famille rose porcelain. I think it's very cost-effective.”
"There are a few royal famille rose porcelain in the mansion, and even more in the Imperial Palace. Usually, they can only be displayed for a look, and they don't have much use.”
"If Master were to present this watch to the Emperor, perhaps the incident that happened during Empress Xiao Xianchun's sacrificial ceremony a few years ago could be written off. I will go find the owner of the watch and find more rare items. As long as the Emperor is happy…perhaps the position of Crown Prince…is not impossible!”
Emperor Xiaoxian praised the queen's sacrifice ceremony.
At the mention of this, Yong Zhang's expression instantly darkened. The scolding Qianlong had given him for the past nine years appeared in his mind. It had been a sore spot for him and was also the reason why he was not favored.
In addition, in the past few years, the eldest brother and the second brother had passed away one after another. He, the third brother, became the eldest son, and he felt that he was one step closer to that position.
Being able to see but not touch, this feeling was too uncomfortable, so she had been worrying about how to eliminate the emperor's grudge against her. She had thought of all kinds of methods, but in the end, she could not find a suitable opportunity.
And now, wasn't this thing in his hand an opportunity?
This western thing was precious enough and unique enough. There must be very few of them left in the world. It was too suitable for that high and mighty emperor.
I'm the emperor, so I have to use the one and only.
"Sure, send over the three pieces of famille rose from the residence. In addition, I will ask the Emperor for the famille rose porcelain bottle that the owner of the watch wants. It's not a big problem.”
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Forbidden City, Heart-nourishing Hall.
Qianlong, who was in his prime, dealt with politics. After lunch, he would lean on the small couch and flip through the handwritten version of the Yongle Grand Ceremony. From time to time, he would even raise his pen and make notes. It was obvious that he was very narcissistic.
Rustle, rustle, rustle.
Chief Eunuch Li Yu ran over with small steps. When he reached the door, he called out softly,""Lord Wansui, have you rested?"
"No, why?"
"Third brother asked to see you, saying that he has a very precious western clock to offer to you. I took a look and it is indeed very precious.”
Eh, a precious western clock?
Qianlong's interest was piqued. He sat up from the small couch and waved his hand.
"Pass it on."
Soon, Yong Zhang entered Yangxin Hall nervously. This was the first time he had stepped foot in this place in a few years.
"Your son invites the emperor…"
There was no need to be so polite.
Although he hadn't seen his third son for a long time, Qianlong didn't have any feelings for him at all. He asked anxiously,"Where is the western watch? Let me see it.”
"It's in the box.”
Yong Zhang was not angry. He handed the exquisite wooden box to Li Yu, who then held it with both hands and sent it to Qianlong.
Kada.
The small buckle on the box popped open. The moment the lid was opened, the shining watch appeared in front of Qianlong's eyes. He was instantly dumbfounded.
After being the emperor for so many years, he had seen countless rare treasures, but this was the first time he had seen such an exquisite clock.
It was too beautiful!
He carefully took out the Patrick Phillippe. After observing it a few times, he couldn't help but marvel. The hour hand, minute hand, and second hand were very different from the pocket watch presented by the admirals of Guangdong and Guangxi. He could still understand it.
However, the quality was completely different. The workmanship and the gemstones were too exquisite. It felt like they were not from the human world.
"Yongzhang, how did you get it?"
"Your Majesty, I know that you like Western clocks and watches, so I specially asked a merchant to help me find it. It took me more than a year to buy this watch from Europe. The gemstone carving on it took more than a hundred top craftsmen a year. They don't even have a queen or emperor there, and the only one in the world is in your hands.”
Happy, Qianlong was happy.
He was proud, conceited, and narcissistic. He liked this unique feeling too much. He was the noblest person in the world, and he used things that others did not have.
" Alright, Yongzhang, you're so thoughtful. I like it very much. Hahahaha!"
"It's good that you like it. Your son will help you put it on.”
Yongzhang struck while the iron was hot and carefully put the pak philippe on his left wrist.
Beautiful, really beautiful!
Qianlong raised and put down the watch repeatedly. The design of this watch was really ingenious. In the future, he only needed to raise his hand to check the time. It was too convenient.
"Yongzhang, you're not young anymore. Tomorrow, you'll go to the cabinet and become a scholar to train yourself.”
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The surprise came too quickly, like a tornado.
Yong Zhang was stunned at first, then immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to thank him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your son will definitely study hard.”
"Mm, leave. Zhen wants to rest.”
"Yes."
After he got up, Yong Zhang suddenly saw a pink porcelain bottle on the bookshelf beside him and was instantly delighted.
"Your Majesty, can you give this hollow porcelain bottle to your son?”
"Hahaha, this is the first time you want something from me, right? Take it."
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