After the ceremony was completed, the emperor and empress stood together to receive the blessings from the courtiers.
At this time, Father Jixiang came in from the outside with a smile on his face, holding a box made of golden nanmu in his hand. The box was very big and looked very heavy, so it was very difficult for him to hold it.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, your Majesty, I know that the Emperor and Empress are getting married, so they specially sent congratulatory gifts."
It was actually given by Xu Ziwen!
He has been at sea for several months, and this gift may have been sent across the ocean at a planned date.
The people of Dayan knew nothing about life on the sea, and naturally they didn't know what was on the other side of the sea.
People are always more curious about unknown things. Everyone stares at the box, wondering what is inside, and Jiang Miao is no exception.
She is the only one in this group who knows something about overseas, but her knowledge is only due to reading history books and movies and TV shows in her previous life. In fact, she doesn't know what overseas is like.
"Open it and take a look!"
Seeing everyone's curiosity, Zhao Jing immediately ordered Jixiang to open it.
"yes!"
The box made of golden nanmu was placed on the stage, and Jixiang opened it carefully amidst the anticipation of everyone. When the contents were revealed, there was a sound of inhalation from the crowd.
"This... what is this? What a delicate object!"
"Master Liu, do you think this object looks like a sundial?"
The box was opened, revealing a Western clock. The base was a gilt base with golden patterns engraved on it. The color of the base was green enamel, and in the middle was a lifelike elephant with a disc clock on its back.
, and there is a golden naughty boy standing on the watch. This Western clock is exquisite and interesting, which opened the eyes of Dayan, the most distinguished people.
"Like! Is this also a sundial?"
Everyone gathered around the clock and began to speculate. Even Zhao Jing, who was used to seeing rare treasures in the world, didn't know what it was.
"Western clock."
Jiang Miao answered everyone's doubts. Unexpectedly, a clock had been made overseas. The craftsman's craftsmanship was exquisite. This clock was appreciated by both refined and popular people, and attracted everyone's attention.
"Western clock, what is that?"
This is another unfamiliar word to everyone, and it should be vaguely related to sundial.
Sure enough, Jiang Miao's next words confirmed their suspicions.
"As the name suggests, this Western clock is a clock made by Western craftsmen. It is used to keep time. Look at the three hands, which represent hours, minutes and seconds respectively..."
Jiang Miao explained to everyone what hours, minutes and seconds meant and how clocks kept time.
Everyone couldn't close their mouths when they heard that this Western clock was accurate to every minute and every second.
This thing is probably an object found only in the fairy world.
"And they not only made big Western clocks, but also small clocks that can be worn on the hand, or made into jewelry and hung around the neck. With these clocks, everyone no longer has to remember the wrong time or look at the sun.
It’s time.”
"That's great. I wish I had a clock too. I always can't remember the time when I go out to play cards. I've missed my meals several times when I came home."
This fashionable and exquisite thing quickly captured the hearts of everyone, and a group of people stared at this Western clock with envy in their eyes.
If this was not a congratulatory gift from Xu Guojiu to the emperor and empress, they would have to wait and see if they could spend money to buy it.
Jiang Miao saw everyone's liking for it, and an idea came to her mind.
This is another business opportunity!
The courtiers in the capital are not short of money, and the women at home also like exquisite and interesting objects. They don't hesitate to buy rouge, gouache, clothes and jewelry on weekdays. This Western clock is fashionable and fresh. There is definitely a market for it when it is shipped from overseas.
Jiang Miao is now focused on doing business and can't even wait for the palace banquet to be over.
But how to do it needed to be carefully discussed, and there was definitely more than just Western clocks overseas. She had to think about whether all the new objects she had seen in her previous life had appeared now.
After the palace banquet, the capital became calm again, but now every household is talking about the Western clock. How magical this imported product is. It is something that even the emperor and queen have never seen. All the ladies who attended the palace banquet are excited. They were so proud that whenever there was a banquet, they would talk about this Western clock. In the end, no matter the princes, nobles or common people, their curiosity was aroused.
The days passed quickly, and the new year was approaching. The Xu family's boat finally returned after traveling for more than half a year.
Having received the news in advance, Jiang Miao and others went to the dock early in the morning to wait. Jiang Miao had sent a letter to Xu Ziwen before, but I don't know if he received it.
Wandering at sea, it is very inconvenient to send letters.
Fortunately, Xu Ziwen really received it this time.
The ship stopped at the pier, and Xu Ziwen couldn't wait to get off the deck. When he saw his familiar friend, he ran over waving the hat in his hand.
"Brother Shen, sister-in-law! I miss you so much!"
He has been gone for more than half a year and has become thinner and darker, but his energy is very good and he is more cheerful than before.
"Just come back!"
Shen Yanqing stepped forward and hugged the person. Although he didn't say anything, Shen Yanqing must be happy that his friend could come back safely.
"elder brother!"
The carriage in the palace also stopped at the pier. Xu Zilan and Zhao Jing got off together. As soon as she got off the car, she let go of Zhao Jing's hand, lifted up her skirt and trotted over.
Xu Ziwen was about to salute when he was pulled up by Xu Zilan.
"Okay, my brothers and sisters don't have to worry about these false etiquette, and I'm not used to you suddenly acting like this."
The brother and sister had been fighting and fighting since they were young, and Xu Zilan was not used to his respectful look.
In fact, Xu Ziwen himself is not used to it. He has lived overseas for half a year. There are no such etiquette overseas. He is used to being casual. When he suddenly came back, he forgot how to salute.
"Okay, I won't be polite to you!"
He laughed innocently, chatted and laughed with Xu Zilan, and then went to salute Zhao Jing.
Zhao Jing was also very happy to see him back. Xu Ziwen went to sea not only to help Jiang Miao open up overseas trade, but also with the task of finding Tuoba Mingge.
It has to be said that this person is still Zhao Jing's pet peeve.
"I have booked the Wangjiang Tower, specifically to help Ziwen clean up the dust. Everyone, please come over."
"good."
Jiang Miao and the others were also very curious about Xu Ziwen's overseas life, so they happened to go to the restaurant to talk in detail. When they were about to leave, Xu Ziwen suddenly stopped.
"Wait a minute, there's still someone who hasn't followed."
He looked at the deck and said.
"Who?"
Jiang Miao thought it was a servant brought by Xu Ziwen, so several people stopped and waited for him. They looked at the deck and saw a blond woman suddenly walking out of the cabin.
"Ahem, this is the wife I married overseas, Lina."
"Brother, are you serious?"
After Xu Zilan became the queen, she almost never lost control of her emotions. This time she was really shocked.
She never expected that Xu Ziwen would find a green-eyed monster as her sister-in-law!
