manynovel Chapter 597 Visiting in person
Chapter 597 Visiting in person
"Jiang Youzhen is here?" The Fourth Prince was somewhat delighted. Jiang Youzhen would actually come to him in person. This was truly an unexpected blessing.
"There is also the owner of Moyuzhai, who brought another victim with him."
"The victim? The one who broke the Duan inkstone? Just let him pay for it. There's no need to come and apologize. Just send these two people away!"
The fourth prince waved his hand, not caring at all. It was a pity that the Duan inkstone was lost, but he had already found another good thing to replace it, so he didn't take it to heart.
"He was brought here by Lord Jiang. He should be familiar with Lord Jiang." Yuan Shang paused and then said.
The fourth prince raised his eyebrows, "Then bring the person in! Go to the outer study and serve tea."
When Jiang Youzhen and others arrived at the study, the Fourth Prince was reading a book.
"Greetings, His Majesty the Fourth Prince!" Jiang Youzhen stepped forward and saluted, followed by Zhang Shouan and Fang Zhongyi behind him.
The two were very reserved and held their breath.
"Congratulations, Lord Jiang. I knew long ago that Lord Jiang would win the top prize, and it turned out to be true!" The Fourth Prince looked at Jiang Youzhen with admiration in his eyes.
Jiang Youzhen definitely lived up to everyone's expectations. How many people were paying attention to her before the ceremony, and fortunately she still stood at the top.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!" Jiang Youzhen looked at the Fourth Prince in a dark suit. Didn't they say that the Fourth Prince was free today, so they made an appointment today? Why did he look more like he was going hunting?
"Haha! There's no need for us to be polite. Are you here today to discuss this matter with the Duan Inkstone?"
The Fourth Prince patted Jiang Youzhen's shoulder as he spoke. The thin neck under his palm seemed like it would break if he squeezed it. He frowned. Why was he so weak?
What's wrong? Just tell me, why are you touching me? Jiang Youzhen leaned slightly to the side, not used to the other person's touch.
Although Jiang Youzhen's actions were not obvious, the Fourth Prince still noticed Jiang Youzhen's resistance and couldn't help feeling a little displeased.
"That's right. The one who damaged the Duan inkstone was a good friend of mine who I just met. He felt bad about it and offered to pay compensation and come to apologize to you."
Jiang Youzhen turned around and glanced at Zhang Shouan as he spoke. Zhang Shouan immediately stepped forward and carefully opened the brocade box in his hand.
"I have damaged something that Your Highness loves. Although I know it cannot be repaired, this Duan inkstone with glass patterns is also a rare item. If Your Highness is happy, I will compensate you. Please forgive me!"
Jiang Youzhen pointed at the glass-patterned Duan inkstone on the table. This was a good thing rewarded by the system, and she usually didn't want to use it.
The fourth prince looked at the glass-patterned Duan inkstone on the table and his eyes lit up. Such good things are hard to come by, and it is obviously an antique, so it must be worth tens of thousands of taels. This Moyuzhai must have some good things.
"Your Highness, I, Fang Zhongyi, pay my respects to you!" At this time, Fang Zhongyi suddenly stepped forward and bowed again.
The Fourth Prince was a little surprised. He did not listen carefully to the man’s greeting just now. He did not expect that he was a military general?
"Where are you on duty?" the fourth prince asked as he looked at the man. He was thin, but had the aura of a sword unsheathed.
"I am a small flag officer of the Tongzhou Prefecture Commandery, and was transferred here for the imperial examination in the capital. I accidentally damaged the inkstone, and it is my fault. Lord Jiang and I have a long history, and he helped me out at that time."
Fang Zhongyi then pointed at the Duan Inkstone with Glass Pattern and said, "This is from Lord Jiang's collection. I have to give it up with great pain to help me out. However, I am responsible for my own actions. Please punish me, Your Highness!"
As he said this, he fell to his knees and kowtowed three times to the Fourth Prince.
The Fourth Prince immediately shook his head and laughed when he heard this. "It's not a big deal. The Duan inkstone was originally given to Lady Jiang to congratulate her on winning the first place in the imperial examination. I didn't expect that she would actually take out such a rare treasure."
"Get up!"
The fourth prince took the glass-patterned Duan inkstone and examined it carefully. "The Duan inkstone was already damaged, so I thought I would just compensate for it. I also found something that Jiang Xiuzhuan liked and gave it to him. I didn't expect Jiang Xiuzhuan to be so eager to give me such a good thing. This is really rare!"
He first took the inkstone in his hand and looked at it carefully, his eyes showing undisguised love. After a moment, he turned to look at Fang Zhongyi. He didn't know where this man came from, but Jiang Youzhen actually thought so highly of him.
Jiang Youzhen is not someone who makes friends easily, especially when he is so generous to this friend. He can't help but feel a little envious when he sees something worth tens of thousands of taels being given away so easily.
One look at Fang Zhongyi's clothes tells you that he is not from a prominent family. Jiang Youzhen must have had some special connections to value him so much.
Jiang Youzhen was also stunned, and then he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"I am really flattered to receive such a valuable item."
The documents and official badge for taking office have not yet been received, and Jiang Youzhen does not dare to call himself a subordinate. Otherwise, if something changes in the middle, wouldn’t it become a joke?
"How can it compare to your glass-patterned Duan Inkstone?" The Fourth Prince shook his head.
"I got it by chance. If Your Highness likes it, I will give it to you."
The Fourth Prince was really surprised this time, "Are you really willing to do this?"
Jiang Youzhen smiled, "Why would I be reluctant? It is my honor that Your Highness likes me."
"Then I will really accept it. This treasure really pleases me." The Fourth Prince became happy again.
He has given Jiang Youzhen so many treasures, and it's not that he didn't return the favor, but one can actually feel whether he is sincere in his return or not.
The gift was valuable, but it was not Jiang Youzhen's own gift. However, the glass-patterned Duan inkstone in front of him was given by Jiang Youzhen himself. The joy in his heart was about to overflow, and he felt that the inkstone in front of him was beautiful no matter how he looked at it.
The second brother definitely has never received such a good treasure as Jiang Youzhen. On weekdays, the second brother always asks Jiang Youzhen for help and gives Jiang Youzhen treasures. How could he have ever received anything from Jiang Youzhen?
He was so happy that he even looked at the owner of Moyuzhai more favorably.
"Before I came here, I thought Your Highness would like it. It is truly an honor for me that you would accept it."
Today, Jiang Youzhen has changed from his previous arrogance, and is now sweet-mouthed and smiling more often, which reminds the Fourth Prince of the time when they first met, when Jiang Youzhen kept praising him, and he couldn't help but smile even more.
Zhang Shoucheng looked at how familiar Jiang Youzhen and the Fourth Prince were, and couldn't help but think about it. His mind was spinning quickly, it seemed that Jiang Youzhen must not be offended, how close was the Fourth Prince to Jiang Youzhen? It seemed that they were very close friends!
Fang Zhongyi was surprised. He didn't expect Jiang Youzhen to be so close to the fourth prince. How could they be acquaintances? They clearly had a deep friendship.
"Are you busy today? I'm going to the shooting range to practice horseback archery. If you have nothing to do, come with me."
The Fourth Prince remembered his schedule for today and gladly invited her.
Jiang Youzhen was a little hesitant. She had already entered the officialdom and was so close to the Fourth Prince. It would not be good if she aroused the Emperor's suspicion.
But as for Fang Zhongyi, she had previously agreed to introduce him.
"I have made an appointment with several young men from noble families. No outsiders are allowed to meet here. We will be inside the mansion." As the Fourth Prince spoke, he had already asked Yuan Shang to take Jiang Youzhen to change into riding clothes.