Itâs a pity the other party isnât savvy, instead hiding ambition.
"The residence always keeps a doctor on standby, might I inquire whether the residenceâs doctor has been consulted?" Chu Ziluo asked.
The maid was clearly prepared, "Replying to the Princess Consort, the residenceâs doctor has urgent matters at home, and has left the residence today."
"In that case, Chun Ye, please invite the doctor from the Lu Family Medical Hall to examine Beauty Liu."
"Having caught a cold, to avoid affecting others, let Beauty Liu rest in the Li Xiang Courtyard nearby."
The maid was a bit surprised, cautiously glanced at Li Chongjin, seeing the Prince say nothing, she felt somewhat disappointed, "Thank you, Princess Consort."
Chu Ziluo did not delay, returning to the main courtyard with Li Chongjin.
Neither mentioned the seriously ill Beauty Liu.
As for whether she was truly seriously ill or pretending, it didnât affect her scheme that had failed.
Li Chongjin had the maid serve tea, pouring a cup for Chu Ziluo.
Chu Ziluo did not decline, "Thank you, Prince. Iâm just a bit thirsty. You donât know, Lilâ Jin brought back many good things this time, and sent quite a few to the residence. Would the Prince like to see what Lilâ Jin delivered?"
"Ziluo, donât whet my appetite now, it must be something good, otherwise you wouldnât hold back like this," Li Chongjin indeed was curious, helplessly smiling.
Chu Ziluo chuckled lightly, "Alright, Iâm not teasing the Prince."
"Prince, see, what is this?"
Chu Ziluo took out the telescope.
Handing it to Li Chongjin, teaching him how to use it.
"This is a military weapon!" Li Chongjin became serious, looking at the telescope, somewhat excited, "Ziluo, how many more of these does Lilâ Jin have?"
"Prince, this item is called a telescope, itâs as literal as it implies, able to see things a thousand miles away. However, this item canât be given to the Prince for now."
"Lilâ Jin has only two pieces in hand, one needs to be presented to the Imperial Palace, and the remaining one he wishes to keep for research, but whether it can be done depends on the Emperorâs decision."
"I thought the Prince would surely appreciate it, so I borrowed one back from Lilâ Jin."
"But thatâs not the main point." Chu Ziluo let Li Chongjin touch the lens of the telescope, "Prince, donât you think this transparent thin slice is somewhat similar to colored glaze?"
"If it truly is made of colored glaze, then it will eventually be researched out, and when that time comes, the Prince can have as many as desired."
"Though Lilâ Jin canât give one to the Prince, he knows the Zhou Family also brought back quite a few. Iâve already sent someone secretly to buy them, ensuring the Prince gets one at the first opportunity."
"Prince, you wonât be upset that Lilâ Jin privately kept the telescope, right?" Chu Ziluo wasnât sure either, after all, the telescope was obviously a powerful tool, used on the battlefield, definitely a deterrent to Beirong. However, this item wasnât abundant, unable to satisfy everyone. In Chu Ziluoâs view, she wasnât qualified to demand things from Chu Jin.
"No." Li Chongjin slowly calmed his emotions, reaching out to rub her head: "Youâre right, this thing must be offered to the Imperial Palace, and Iâm not suitable to possess it now. Just being able to take a look at it, is enough."
"Though itâs inconvenient for me to hold one, keeping one at the Chu familyâs residence for research indeed makes for a good business opportunity."
Li Chongjinâs emotions didnât change much, Ziluo being able to directly tell him this idea was enough.
Everyone has selfish desires, he also has them, but he wouldnât be so foolish.