As Qin Qianlu listened to Feng Qingyun's enthusiastic narration and watched the magnificent scene of Jade Mountain on the light screen, her eyes were filled with surprise and anticipation.
She nodded subconsciously, her movements gentle yet firm.
She silently planned that as soon as the morning court session ended, she would find a secluded place to tell her father the exact location of Jade Mountain.
My father is a loyal and cautious man, and he always does things prudently. He is the one who will arrange the manpower to mine the jade.
From preparing tools to organizing craftsmen, and then to transportation and escort, everything will be taken care of in every aspect, ensuring that nothing goes wrong.
Having made up their minds, Qin Qianluo and Feng Qingyun once again immersed themselves in the wondrous world of jade.
They were like obsessed treasure hunters, carefully examining the characteristics of each type of jade.
Full of curiosity, they explored what other unknown rare treasures were hidden in that mysterious jade mountain, not missing a single detail.
The atmosphere in the imperial court was originally heavy and oppressive, as the ministers were expressing their opinions on the unusual celestial phenomena and arguing heatedly.
Suddenly, without warning, everyone's minds caught the thoughts of Qin Qianluo and Feng Qingyun about the uses of jade, and their originally serious expressions instantly became quite interesting.
Some people couldn't help but chuckle, their laughter tinged with a hint of mockery, while others shook their heads and sighed helplessly, their faces filled with disappointment.
Everyone secretly thought to themselves, "This King Jinrui Zhao's ideas are truly outlandish."
Such fine jade, meticulously carved into a jade pendant, when worn, exudes nobility and elegance with every step.
Crafted into exquisite ornaments and placed on a table at home, they can add a touch of antiquity and showcase the owner's refined taste.
If it is polished into a bracelet and worn on a woman's slender wrist, it will be even more gentle and charming, full of allure. Isn't that better than simply making beads?
The scraps that are truly unusable are only good for making beads; we must not waste such rare treasures.
Just as they were thinking this, everyone was struck as if by a thunderbolt, and suddenly realized that the mountain was actually a jade mountain!
In an instant, the court erupted in chaos, and the ministers were instantly flushed with excitement.
The officials from the Ministry of Revenue, in particular, stared wide-eyed, their eyes gleaming with excitement, like two luminous pearls.
His mouth stretched from ear to ear, his smile so wide that his teeth were almost invisible, and the wrinkles on his face were all squeezed together.
They could almost see mountains of jade being mined and transformed into gleaming silver to enrich the national treasury through various processes.
They kept shifting their feet in small, inching movements, and their hands unconsciously rubbing together.
He looked eager to try, muttering mining plans under his breath, as if he couldn't wait to sprout wings and rush to the jade mountain to start a booming mining business.
The emperor sat on his dragon throne, taking in the reactions of his ministers, feeling both annoyed and amused.
He helplessly raised his hand to his forehead, gently shook his head, his expression a mixture of reproach for his subject's indiscretion and a hint of indulgence.
He thought to himself, "The national treasury has been full for the past two years, and the people are living in peace and contentment. I shouldn't lose my composure over a jade mountain."
These officials were usually dignified and composed, and they would discuss important national affairs in the court.
At this moment, however, he revealed his true colors for personal gain, which is truly shameful. To disregard one's image so blatantly in court is utterly disgraceful.
However, they learned that it was just a natural phenomenon and that no natural disaster would occur, nor would it endanger the people or the country.
The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, his tense nerves instantly relaxing, and the heavy weight in his heart finally lifted.
As for the jade mountain and the jade beads that the little girl from the Qin family longed for, they weren't unreasonable requests.
Not to mention that the Qin family has been loyal to the court for generations and has made great contributions to the country, whether it is defending the frontier or providing disaster relief to the people, they have always been at the forefront.
Just considering what the young lady from the Qin family wants, why not give her more? After all, without her, there would be no Tianxuan today. Whatever she wants is not excessive. However…
The Emperor's gaze seemed to be drawn by invisible threads, slowly sweeping towards Prime Minister Qin's position. His brows unconsciously furrowed into a deep frown, his face filled with inquiry and suspicion.
He pondered to himself that although the young lady from the Qin family frequented the palace, he had never seen her wear jade jewelry.
Could it be that old man Qin Shouzhen, who appears to be penniless on the surface but is actually too stingy with his daughter, unwilling to even give her a few decent jade accessories?
Thinking of this, a hint of displeasure flashed in the emperor's eyes, and his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, making a dull sound.
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