The Crown Princess Has a Deadly Destiny
Chapter 16
Pei Wanyue shook Madam Lu's wrist as Madam Lu calmed down again and sighed.
He walked over to Xie Qiao with a complicated look in his eyes and said, “Lock, I told you not to run. Why don't you come back all night? I'm so worried, we're looking for you everywhere. This place is full of criminals, and both your sister's and mine are all gone!”
Xie Qiao was calm.
“Mother, please don't blame Xie Qiao. He didn't mean for that to happen. Something must have happened that held him back,” Pei Wanyue quickly said,” Good thing you're back. Only material things are lost, but none of us are lost, and that is enough.”
“It's true. Glad you could come back.” Madam Lu reached out to grab Xie Qiao's wrist.
“Why are your hands so cold? Let's quickly return to the inn for a rest. After we eat, we will stay one day longer. Tomorrow morning, we'll be leaving soon.”
Xie Qiao immediately pulled his arm back. He looked weak at first glance, but his arms were definitely strong.
Madam Lu looked at her empty hand. He was stunned for a moment as anger filled his heart.
“Mother, you went to Jade Street in Floating Pavilion Town today, right?” Xie Qiao said with a laugh.
Madam Lu was surprised. He instantly denied, “No. What am I gonna do there? ”
“Mother, you have searched high and low for me. But you still have time to buy a new jade hairpin?” Xie Qiao remained calm as usual.
Madam Lu quickly reached out to touch the hairpin on her head. Then his face darkened as he replied, “I bought this from the imperial city.”
Oh? Xie Qiao replied with a ghostly smile. His eyes looked around, and his voice was faintly visible.
“Temple of Water Month is not far from here. So I know that aside from the few sculpture craftsmen working with local authorities in the Floating Pavilion City, there are only three other craftsmen who can sculpt.”
“Jade products from the authorities are reserved only for the Royal Family. So most of the products on the market are mined and carved by the townspeople themselves. The quality of jade was usually lower than authority and smaller than theirs as well. But even so, the jade in this place was higher than those from other regions. The process is even more unique. The flower pin on your head was made by... Master Liew from Eastern Street, right? Only he can carve a very delicate design.”
Madam Lu's mouth was gaping. His face turned red, and he could not say anything.
Oh? Xie Qiao laughed out loud, then said slowly, saying,
“You may ask anyone and they can tell you that this picture is Master Yun Wei's latest work half a month ago. How did it get to the imperial city so quickly? Besides, you yourself have never been to an imperial city, right?”
“Master Yun Wei?!” Pei Wanyue was shocked.
A crippled hairpin like this was the plan of Master Yun Wei?! His hometown was a bit far from here, but he had also heard of the good name of Master Yun Wei!
Master Yun Wei was only famous three years ago. He is talented in literature and art. A work of art from him was worth a thousand taels of gold. His calligraphy was highly respected and often imitated by other scholars.
Come to think of it, Master Yun Wei is indeed from Yunjin. But as for who he was specifically, no one knew.
Madam Lu had also heard of Master Yun Wei's good name. So at that moment, he was also dumbfounded. “Why did Mr Yun Wei design the hairpin pattern?”
“Maybe he is too bored,” said Xie Qiao gently. Madam Lu could not find anything to refute Xie Qiao's words.
“Then, this hairpin will ..” Mistress Lu's eyes shine. If this was Master Yun Wei's draft, would it mean that he obtained gold?
“In your dream, Mom. But anyway you are free to daydream. Whatever you. ” Xie Qiao raised his eyebrows as he said this with a light laugh.
Madam Lu's eyes twitched as he said this. Did he mock her?
“Didn't you just say..” Lady Lu felt a little uneasy.
Pei Wanyue quickly replied. “Mother, Master Yun Wei's designs are open for people to copy or engrave. I'm afraid this design has been widespread and bought by many people.”
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