C1868 A dispute over a pot (2/2)
”This method of raising pots is not the most particular. It is said that since the day of its birth, this pot has never changed tea leaves and has always been a top-grade Longjing green tea. For hundreds of years, there has only been one kind of aroma, and it is precisely because there is no miscellaneous flavor that the current fragrance is pure …”
Although he was playing with antiques, he had never heard of such a meticulous way of playing. The key was that since the time of creation till now, it had been 400 years, so how could the Chinese use 400 years to play with something that never changed and was never broken. If it was real, then it would be a miracle.
Governor Philip looked at Tongzhi Emperor excitedly. ”Oh … Your majesty, please give me this pot as a gift … ”No, no, no. Please give it to me. Please fulfill my humble wish. I don't want anything …”
Alright, now Zai Chun and the others were stunned, the servant holding onto the jade table screen was also stunned, and did not know whether to go forward or retreat.
Zai Chun clearly knew that that thing was not his, but he could not lose any face now. He did not even dare to look at his Master and only laughed awkwardly, ”It's just a pot, I'll reward you! Hairy # 2, you can leave now … ”
Hairy # 2 didn't move at all. He just stared at the pot quietly.
Zai Chun was a little embarrassed. ”Step down, I shall bestow this pot to the Governor …”
Hairy # 2 was still unmoved, causing the British to be stunned. They did not expect this young eunuch to be so tough. At this moment, Hairy # 2 spoke up, ”Respected Governor, do you know how expensive this pot is? ”Perhaps the Queen of Buckingham Palace has no collection that can surpass his...”
At that time, Governor Philip's face had turned white, Hairy # 2's subtext was very obvious, this pot was too expensive, only monarchs would have the fortune to enjoy it, it seems like you do not have the qualifications to do so.
Being mocked and ridiculed by a Eastern Eunuch like that, Governor of England felt that he had lost a lot of face. He did not pay attention to Er Mao and only bowed towards Zai Chun with a smile, ”Thank you, your majesty, for your bestowment. I wish your majesty smooth sailing here …”
Before he could finish his sentence, Hairy # 2 suddenly interrupted his flattery. ”Hur Hur …” This pot is actually not the best, do you know where the best purple clay pot of Temple of Golden Sand is? ”
”Where?” Governor Philip asked subconsciously.
”It's in Yuan Ming Yuan! ”Only that place would be suitable for such a treasure …” Hairy # 2 said faintly.
The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere immediately became tense. He was clearly cursing at someone, how could he not bring it up! They all knew that British and French combined forces burned Yuan Ming Yuan to death, but the words Yuan Ming Yuan was taboo in such diplomatic occasions. It only made both sides more embarrassed.
The military officers following the Governor subconsciously gripped their swords tightly, while the Chinese military officers subconsciously took half a step forward. Just like that, the atmosphere froze.
When Zai Chun saw that Hairy # 2 was not giving him face at all, his face turned livid with anger. Why aren't you leaving... Do you have the right to speak here? ”Step back …”
But Hairy Two did not retreat!
”Give me back my pot …” Looking at the Governor Philip, Hairy # 2 only had these words.
But how could the Governor Philip be willing to give up on such a treasure? How could the greedy bandits give up on such a fat meat? I really don't know who's in charge here … Could it be that this gentleman has a higher status than you? ”
”Enough!” Just then, Xiao Letian, who had been observing from the sidelines for a long time, suddenly spoke out. ”Enough, I think we have wasted a bit more time, His Excellency the Governor, please prepare to let the convoy set off!”
”Hairy # 2, step down …” Xiao Letian said. Hairy # 2 nodded and quietly went back to his own cabin.