70. Chapter 70
Yuzhu also looked at Hu Wanchou's dragon pot, with a slight cluster of thin eyebrows. The cicada was indeed the jade she had carved just a few days ago. She was only used to give Mr. Zheng some appreciation, but it was not released. If Hu Wanchou's ideas happened to be exactly the same as her ingenuity, it would be a coincidence!
But even if he jumped out and collected it now, Hu Wanchou copied his ideas without any evidence, because the cicada was stored in Mr. Zheng and it is said that it suddenly disappeared...
Thinking of this, Yuzhu became calm again and continued to lower her head to complete the unfinished work.
Besides, the emperor smiled slightly when he saw the chamber pot. Concubine Bai said at the right time: "It turns out that he is Lord Fan's disciple. He is extraordinary when he takes action. This carving work is really amazing!"
The emperor smiled and said, "It's really interesting. The sound of the chamber pot... This is the first time I have seen it... The cicadas ringing in the middle of the night must be very interesting... Hahaha..."
The emperor loved to laugh, and was very kind when facing civil and military officials. Therefore, with his smile, the kings and princes around him also smiled, and each whispered to the set of jade works.
Only Lord Fan, who was beside him, had a slightly ashen face and glared at Hu Wanchou with hatred.
These sculptures were all learned by Fan Qingyun instructed Hu Wanchou to carve and study them. However, there were no cicadas on the chamber pot before. This must have been added by Hu Wanchou after reading the jade pearl's jade products.
Idiot! When I get up at night, I have to continue sleeping! The emperor is not a three-year-old child, and he still needs someone to whistle and urinate on the side. The originally smooth-shaped turtle dragon is the god who guards the dragon roots. The shape is grand and profound, but it is attached with a cicada. It is really inappropriate! Fortunately, there is Concubine Bai who is helping him, otherwise he would have thought about it carefully and wouldn’t he lose his ugly face!
At this moment, Yuzhu also raised his hand to signal that the jade carving was completed.
So a eunuch leader Yuzhu came to the emperor with his jade jewel.
When Yuzhu approached, the emperor saw clearly the appearance of this bamboo fairy. Be good, he is really not an ordinary person on earth! No wonder this extraordinary appearance makes the Taiwei, who is above the top, treats him with different eyes.
However, compared with her extraordinary appearance, the chamber pot in her hand seemed a bit dull. Except for the necessary carving of the handle and the mouth of the pot, the rest is smooth and bright, which is no different from the chamber pot you see...
Everyone was very expecting the female jade master, but they were disappointed when they saw her carving such a vulgar thing.
The emperor looked at it and said slowly, "This is a jade carving competition where jade craftsmen from all over the country gather. Those who can pass five levels and kill six generals are not ordinary craftsmen. Maybe you can tell me what is strange about your chamber pot?"
Yuzhu said respectfully: "Please touch the mouth of the pot."
The emperor reached out and touched it, and suddenly found that the mouth of the pot was extremely warm, and the entrance was as smooth as a beauty's skin. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Although jade can produce warmth, it also depends on the warmth of human skin. It should have a cold texture, but why is the mouth of the pot so warm?"
Yuzhu pointed to the bottom of the pot mouth and said, "The young lady reserved a mezzanine here to empty the space. When using it, you can pour in warm water to make the pot warm and not ice-free. In addition..."
The jade bead signaled the eunuch holding the jade-like hand to turn a pattern on the handle, and saw that the entire jade pot gradually glowed from the inside. Because the brightness was not so flashing through the jade bi, but it revealed the beauty of the texture of the jade itself, which was gentle and bright but not dazzling.
Although the entire wall is smooth and has no shape, the inner wall shows different brightness of light and darkness due to the different thickness of the hollowing out, and it is like the stars in the sky, all of which are transferred into the pot.
Everyone was shocked at this time. They never expected that this inconspicuous jade pot would have a mystery. In just a blink of an eye, common things became masterpieces.
At this time, Yuzhu explained without rushingly that the reason why the jade pot shines is because there is a night pearl embedded inside. After rotating the mechanism, the night pearl will turn out from the inlay to illuminate the body of the pot.
"The people who serve the emperor at night are mostly concubines. It is dark at night. If there is a little light like stars, it will be easier to serve..." Yuzhu said in a hurry at last.
I heard everyone nodding frequently, it was true! Anyone who has used a chamber pot knows that this chamber pot has many ways to use it. Rich people often use gold pots, but they just fold it softly at night. If it is cold, they will inevitably be trembling. Moreover, this tests the skills of the serving people. Even if they are sleepy, they must be focused, otherwise they will inevitably be unacceptable and leak out. But if the chamber pot itself can shine, it will indeed save a lot of trouble in the dark night and warm bed.
This small chamber pot is considered very thoughtful and reflects the unique consideration of women. It really makes people look at this female jade craftsman with admiration!
For a moment, the sound of praise rose up around him, and the emperor nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment, Concubine Bai smiled and said, "It's not a shame that it's from the Xiao family in the northwest. The carving work is indeed extraordinary! Concubine Xiao should reward her sixth sister!"
Hearing this, the smile on the corner of the emperor's mouth faded and said, "If I remember correctly, isn't her surname Yuan? Why did the beloved concubine say that she came from the Xiao family?"
Concubine Xiao said at this time: "Yuzhu is the granddaughter adopted by her grandfather, but her carving work is a famous teacher who visited later. She studied it alone. Now that her father's surname has been restored, she cannot be considered a member of the Xiao family."
Yuzhu could hear that for some reason, the second sister who had always loved her was eager to distinguish her relationship with her in front of the saint.
At this moment, the emperor interrupted Concubine Xiao's words. He smiled and turned to ask Concubine Bai: "These two people have their own strengths. It's really hard for me to make a decision for a while!"
At this moment, other jade craftsmen also completed the jade products in their hands and presented them to the emperor for their review.
If these jade products are brought to the market, they will be extremely exquisite works. However, if compared with the jade products of Hu Wanchou and Yuan Yuzhu, they will still be inferior.
The final winner of this competition was selected between Hu Wanchou and Yuan Yuzhu.
The emperor looked at the jade products of the two of them one by one, and smiled and said with a slightly curved look: "Although Yuan Yujiang's considerations are very thoughtful, the royal family emphasizes dignity and grandness. In comparison, Hu Yujiang's dragon pot is more thoughtful! The last saint of this event is Hu Yujiang!"
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the eunuch beside the imperial throne immediately shouted loudly: "The emperor's words! The winner of this jade carving competition is the jade craftsman Hu Wanchou!"
As soon as these words were said, everyone was a little uproar, but they didn't say much in front of the saint, but they felt a little regretful for the female jade craftsman.
The emperor smiled and looked at the unchanged expression when the event was announced. Miss Yuan Yuzhu, who was young but so cunning, was really rare among women. If she hadn't seen her face turn a little pale, she would have thought she didn't care about the outcome of the event!
In comparison, the face of the Taiwei side was much easier to distinguish. The Jiuwu Supreme Supreme of the Great Wei Dynasty could see clearly, and the Taiwei clearly stared at him fiercely, and he was almost rushing over and cursing directly, accusing himself of blinding Longyan.
However, the emperor was very comfortable. The trick that Taiwei Yao made to kill the Shi family last time really made him, the emperor, in a mess. He didn't dare to see the court officials for several days, and he was hiding from the concubines of the Shi family in the palace, as numerous as a dog of a broken family. Now that the chamber pot is for him, he has to take the initiative, and he can't care whether Yao's Aiqing stares at him!
The final winner of this jade carving competition can take over the royal jade carving tribute, which can be said to be both fame and fortune! For a moment, Hu Wanchou looked happy and demonstrated his ecstasy in his heart.
However, the final show of this jade carving competition has just begun. What makes all the nobles eager to try is the final hawking. All the works of jade carvings will be auctioned for auction, and everyone can shout for the price, and the one who has the highest price will be awarded. The silver pay for the final hawking this time will be a military pay of the Great Wei, which can be said to have won two birds with one stone!
For a moment, when various jade items were placed on the table, everyone shouted for their own prices according to their preferences. The eunuch originally wanted to take out the winning jade items of this competition and leave them for the emperor to use alone. However, the emperor smiled and said, "I cannot enjoy such treasures that the dragon roared and cicadas are all used alone. I will also be auctioned. It is my efforts for the frontline soldiers!"
Since the emperor announced the takeover, Yuzhu stood silently, not knowing what was going on in her heart. Concubine Xiao couldn't see her. The little eunuch beside her called her aside, then moved over and whispered to her: "Sixth sister, don't be sad, this time it's just because I have implicated you..."
Yuzhu looked up at her second sister and said softly: "Where is the Empress saying this?"
Concubine Xiao looked at the surroundings with noble people, and she didn't say much, but shook her head slightly and sighed.
At this moment, the shouts of yelling on the platform were also rising one after another. But what was surprising was that the last one with the highest price was not the jade product of Hu Wancho, the winner of the competition, but the Yeming pot of jade beads, which won the first place with an incredible sky-high price.
The person who bids for the pot is Taiwei Yao, the first-class Duke of the Great Wei Dynasty. It’s not that he spends a lot of money to smile with Hongyan. It’s because when the auction was just now, King Guangjun kept biting it, and he was quite a bit like “Since you can’t win someone, you must get the jade pot that Hongyan carved by herself to comfort her lovesickness.”
In the end, Taiwei Yao was annoyed and added the price to King Guangjun thought that even if he sold the royal palace, he could not afford it. Then he stopped up!
But at this time, even a noble man was stunned and sighed in his heart: "It turns out that the Yao family is really a nobleman. Even if he swears at this night, he is a heroic and elegant person who spends a lot of money!"
However, Hu Wanchou's turtle dragon jade pot was in the end and he had no interest in it and had to fail to film it.
Chapter completed!