SFS Chapter 885 Rare Treasures
Chapter 885 Rare Treasures
When the crowd around was frightened by the cold aura of the eldest prince Xu Zize and dared not to watch any longer, they all held their breath and closed their eyes, and dispersed quietly. Only then did the tense atmosphere in the corner ease a little.
Xu Zize then handed the exquisite brocade box he had been holding in his hand to Jing Chunxi. His eyes softened and his tone was filled with unquestionable protection.
"If anyone dares to provoke you like this again, Xi'er, don't worry about it. Just fight them back. You are the Princess Anping, personally appointed by our father. Are you afraid of these bluffers?"
He leaned forward slightly, his voice lowered but more resolute, "If you're not comfortable taking action, or if you feel your role isn't important enough, you still have Brother Xiaokang backing you up. Remember that?"
Hearing this, Jing Chunxi looked up at him, a sly smile flashing in his eyes, and the corners of his lips curved, "Xi'er doesn't want to be known as arrogant and domineering at such a young age. If I really encounter trouble that I can't solve myself, I will naturally go to Brother Xiaokang to complain and ask you to stand up for me."
She said this half coquettishly and half seriously. Given her current status and personality, she would naturally not be soft-hearted towards people like Hua Linghua. If Xu Zize had not spoken first, she would have been ready to order them to leave on the spot.
"That's good to know." Xu Zize's smile deepened as he solemnly handed over the heavy three-layered rosewood box in his hand. "This is for you, Xi'er. Happy birthday."
Jing Chunxi's fingertips touched the cool, smooth texture of rosewood, which carried a faint woody aroma. She gently opened the first clasp and lifted the lid, immediately dazzled by the light that greeted her eyes, and she let out a soft "Huh!"
When she couldn't wait to open the second and third layers and the entire set of jewelry was fully revealed before her eyes, she finally couldn't help but exclaimed, "Oh my God, what...what is this? How can it be such a beautiful and unique color?"
The whole set of jewelry, whether it was bracelets, hair crowns or necklaces, all presented a bright and translucent brilliance that she had never seen before.
She carefully picked up the smallest and most exquisite imperial concubine bracelet. It felt cool and moist to the touch, and its texture was even clearer and more transparent than glass, showing an extremely rare, light pink and purple hue.
Even though only the warm autumn sun shone on it at this moment, the bracelet seemed to have inherent brilliance, reflecting a crystal clear and dazzling luster that almost dazzled her eyes.
She whispered in disbelief, "Is this... is this Hetian jade? But how can Hetian jade be so translucent and have such a dreamy color?"
The entire set of headwear, in the same color, is truly breathtaking. The tiara is intricately designed, while the necklace is regal and elegant. The large beads and carved elements are all crafted from the same pink-purple jade, creating a uniform, flawless, and translucent color. The whole piece blends seamlessly, casting a captivating and elegant aura under the light.
When Xu Zize saw the surprise and obsession bursting from the depths of her eyes, the uneasiness in his heart that had been preparing for nearly half a year instantly turned into satisfaction and pride, and he felt that all the running around and searching were worth it.
He explained in a gentle voice, "This is a precious treasure from the kingdom of Hongsavady in the far west, called 'Emerald Jade.' This pink-purple color is one in a million, truly a masterpiece. It's rare that you, Xi'er, liked it so much at first sight."
"Come, put on the bracelet and let Brother Xiaokang see if it fits." Xu Zize said, putting down the makeup box on the bench in the corridor temporarily.
He took the lead in picking up the icy and translucent imperial concubine bracelet, and without saying anything, he pulled Jing Chunxi's left hand domineeringly and naturally. His warm fingers gently grasped her almost boneless wrist, and with the other hand, he aligned the bracelet, pressed it, put it on, and slid it. His movements were smooth and precise, and the bracelet fit firmly on her snow-white wrist, and the size was exactly right.
Jing Chunxi felt the warmth of his fingertips and his slightly forceful movements, and her heart skipped a beat. After putting the bracelet on, she asked in surprise, "Brother Xiaokang, how do you know the size of my wrist?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she subconsciously looked up and happened to meet Xu Zize's deep and fiery eyes. Her pretty little face, which was only the size of a palm, was clearly reflected in his pupils.
Thinking back to the past, whenever he had the chance, he would always hold his own hand tightly, and occasionally he would hold it in his palm and carefully examine it, as if he were looking at some rare treasure...
Thinking of this, Jing Chunxi's cheeks instantly turned red and she lowered her eyes in embarrassment.
Xu Zize was in a very good mood as he looked at her shy appearance. He chuckled softly, his tone carrying a certainty of course and a hint of subtle intimacy: "If you don't even know the size of Xi'er's wrist, how can you bear the title of 'husband' in the future?"
Then he picked up the shimmering jade necklace, stepped forward, and carefully placed it around her fair, slender neck. The cool jade against her skin only accentuated her graceful neck and jade-like complexion.
Xu Zize couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Xi'er is so beautiful... This jade seems to have been made just for you. So this is what the 'Ji Ren' mentioned in ancient books looks like."
"I remember the ancient books talked about 'a perfect match', Your Highness, am I right?" A voice with an obvious smile suddenly came from not far away, interrupting the charming atmosphere.
Then, another steady voice echoed, "Exactly."
It turned out to be Erlang and Tao Chengrui, who had taken time off from college to come back for their cousin's birthday. They had clearly been standing nearby, watching for a while, before finally stepping forward to greet them with a smile.
Seeing this, Xu Zize was not embarrassed at all. Instead, he naturally put Jing Chunxi, who was a little embarrassed and had redder cheeks, behind him and helped her out.
He turned to face the two of them, an all too familiar expression of roguery and mockery on his face.
He held out his hand and asked for it, "Bring it out! One is my cousin, and the other is the noble Duke of Ning. Today is Xi'er's birthday, so naturally you must have some good things. Hurry and present them to me so that I can see them!"