Holding the cool-to-the-touch, pale blue jade pendant, Zhao Shu was lost in memories.
She had seen this jade pendant before, but couldn't quite remember it. She only remembered that before she married Gu Chongxuan, someone gave her this jade pendant, saying it was part of her dowry and that she could use it to seek help from any shop of the Huo family in Bianzhou if she encountered any difficulties in the future.
At the time, she didn't pay attention; she was just wondering why the Huo family of Bianzhou would give her a jade pendant and say those strange things.
Later, she was busy being a good wife and mother and fighting against her stepmother, and forgot all about it. Now, when she saw the jade pendant again, the faint memory resurfaced in her mind, but there was no more information for her to understand.
Bianzhou, the Huo family—she still couldn't recall any connection between the Prince Yong's mansion or herself and the Huo family of Bianzhou.
He placed the jade pendant in a brocade box, covered it with a thin blanket, and slept soundly without any dreams.
The next day, he took the jade pendant and dragged Prince Yong into the palace.
Emperor Mingde has not attended court for the past few days, and rumors are flying all over the capital, causing him great distress. He seems to have aged more than ten years in just a few days.
Seeing that Prince Yong was still living a carefree life, he complained, "Nineteen, it's time for you to do your part for the country."
“Your Majesty, I left the country a few days ago,” Prince Yong said in a serious tone.
Emperor Mingde raised an eyebrow. "How have you contributed to the country and its people? How come I know nothing about it?"
“A few days ago, your younger brother personally received the young general of Pengcheng Army.”
Emperor Mingde: ... He was speechless and decided to change the subject, "Play chess with me."
Zhao Shu leaned closer and handed over the brocade box, saying, "Uncle, someone asked me to give this to you."
Emperor Mingde opened the brocade box, inside was a jade pendant of fine quality but with ordinary carving. "Who is this?"
"A man from Bianzhou, surnamed Huo, is the Emperor's uncle. Are the Huo family members from Bianzhou going to become officials?"
Emperor Mingde was taken aback. Holding the jade pendant in his hand, he stood up. "I still have state affairs to attend to. Ah Jun, keep your grandmother company. Nineteenth brother, come with me."
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