Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

Ming Dynasty, December of the twelfth year of Yongle.

Although several treasure ships were equipped with steam boilers, they could travel very fast.

But inland rivers are not like those on the sea.

Domestic commerce is well developed, and there are so many ships on the river that the speed cannot be increased.

Another thing is that the various gates are opened and closed, and even if the royal ship can pass through first, it must wait in line to be released.

Zhang Xin did not want to disturb the neighbors, so even when waiting in line, she and Zhu Gaochi refused the local officials' invitation to go ashore to rest.

The officials came on board to pay their respects.

Zhu Gaochi, as the crown prince, could not escape the temptation and met people from many places.

Those who were well-informed knew that Zhu Gaochi was going to take Zhang Xin to seek medical treatment, so they offered medicinal herbs.

Those who are not well-informed have everything from gold, silver, and jewelry.

"Alas, a pale-faced little magistrate only gets a few cents a month!"

Zhu Gaochi could accept it as he pleased and could complain as he pleased.

"Is the quality good? It feels smooth to the touch."

Zhang Xin asked while holding the jade ruyi that Zhu Gaochi had just "accepted" with a smile, she couldn't see the face.

"One hundred taels of silver is always required."

Zhu Zhanyong understood a little bit and explained to Zhang Xin.

He had been interested in jade since he was a child. There was a scholar from the Hanlin Academy in the main hall who was also interested in jade, so Zhu Di asked him to formally become his disciple and learn from him.

Although this jade ruyi is neither emerald nor green, it has a hint of purple at each end, which is quite interesting.

"As usual, let Lord Wei investigate. Those who are trying to show off their wealth can be sent back."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xin handed the jade ruyi to Wanxiu.

"Keep it. Qian'er, prepare two hundred taels and have Lord Wei's men take it away."

Zhu Gaochi watched Zhang Xin playing with it for a while, and the words on the jade ruyi were also to his liking.

"It's all right."

Zhang Xin smiled.

She had received many gifts along the way, and today she just took one out on a whim, and it turned out to be a jade ruyi. Zhan Yong said that it was engraved with the words "Fang Longevity, Immortality, and Longevity".

It’s a good wish, so it should be a good thing for everyone.

If she had not accepted the gift, she would have ruined the family.

It couldn't be that she set such a precedent.

When the time comes, whenever the princes and grandchildren of the emperor cross the river, the officials along the river will bleed.

But she really thought the words on the jade ruyi were good, and it would be acceptable to exchange them for silver and give them to others.

"Let's wait until Lord Wei finishes his investigation. Move all these away. I'll play chess with your mother."

Zhu Gaochi came to a conclusion.

"Yes, Dad!"

Zhu Zhanyong agreed and quickly directed his men to move all the gifts to the next room to open and record them.

The desktop was quickly cleared.

Wanxiu and Qianer set up the chessboard.

Zhu Gaochi consciously took a cloth and covered his eyes.

The couple started playing chess.

"General!"

The game of chess lasted less than a quarter of an hour when Zhang Xin shouted with joy.

Wanxiu also clapped his hands and cheered for Zhang Xin:

"Yeah, Your Highness lost!"

"I say, Dahua, why is your memory so good?"

Zhu Gaochi was very suspicious whether Zhang Xin was really blind.

Can you remember every step or be a person?

Moreover, it is blind chess!!

She had to remember how both of them played chess. He really couldn't do it, and he would forget it as he kept remembering.

Just halfway through the game, he no longer knew where his chess pieces were and could only make random moves.

"What is lacking in some aspects can be made up in other aspects."

Zhang Xin pointed at his eyes and then at his head.

After getting on the boat and having enough rest time, her brain seemed to be cleared up and she could remember everything clearly.

"Then carve a new seal for our Dahua, and carve it into the title of the smartest in the world."

Zhu Gaochi grabbed the towel, looked at the chess pieces on the board carefully, and raised his hand to admit defeat.