The place where Cen Yunchu entertained guests was a private house owned by the same name as Cen. The location was quiet and peaceful.
Jiang Nuan arrived early as always, but did not go in. She was waiting on the carriage outside the door.
When Xu Chunjun arrived, he went in hand in hand with her.
Although this courtyard is not big, it is exquisite and unique, and a lot of thought has obviously been spent on it.
Xu Chunjun has been in Beijing for some time and has been to several princes' homes. He has seen many Xuanhe mansions, but none of them are more exquisite and exquisite than this one.
Cen Yunchu only put on a little makeup today, but she was still stunning.
Xu Chunjun couldn't help but think that the person who tried to kidnap her that day was also fascinated by her stunning beauty. Did he take the risk?
But she only kept these words in her heart and did not say them out loud.
"You two girls, please sit down quickly. This tea is just right. Let's drink it to moisten your mouth!" Linxi and Fulan entertained Xu Chunjun and Jiang Nuan with great hospitality.
These two young ladies are their girls' saviors. Not to mention the second master's special instructions, they themselves are extremely grateful.
"You don't have to be busy, I can just do it myself." Jiang Nuan doesn't like to show off and just drink tea, and he's not incompetent.
"Let's talk here first, and then we'll have a seat under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in a while." Cen Yunchu said, "I haven't thanked you properly yet, but I think it's a big favor without saying thanks. I never like to say polite words.
, I just prepared some gifts for you, don’t refuse, you know I don’t like to make excuses.”
When she said this, two maids had already brought something over.
Each of the two trays contained a set of exquisite jewelry. Jiang Nuan's was jade with pink crystal, and Xu Chunjun's was gold inlaid with white jade.
"These two sets of jewelry were chosen for you on my own initiative. They are not expensive, but they are better than a complete set." Cen Yunchu said with a smile.
"Hey, what is this key for?" Jiang Nuan asked, pointing to a key placed in the tray.
"I'm not afraid of annoying you, but I feel that you can't help it in your own homes. If you take this thing back, I'm afraid it will end up in someone else's hands. So I took it upon myself to open a cabinet for each of you at Baoyuan Bank for your convenience.
Self-discipline." Cen Yunchu is not a fool. She disdains sophistication, but it's not that she doesn't understand sophistication.
She said that she gave gifts and opened cabinets on her own initiative, but in fact, she was the most considerate in doing so.
This relieved Xu and Jiang from many worries.
There are many bank accounts in the capital that can not only deposit and remit money, but also keep valuables for guests.
These banks are engaged in large-scale transactions, and credit is the most important. All items in their custody will be registered, and any lost or damaged items will be compensated according to the price.
However, the cost is also high and not affordable by ordinary people.
"Sister Xu, do you save it?" Jiang Nuan asked Xu Chunjun.
"It's good to save it." Before Xu Chunjun could say anything, Lvchun said quickly.
This saves the Third Grandma and the Fourth Miss from having to worry about the Fifth Girl's things. Not only the things Miss Cen gave them have to be saved, but also the old ones.
"You two girls are really loyal," Cen Yunchu was not annoyed at all by Lvchun trying to talk to her, "Besides this, there is something else, it's just a favor!"
Xu Chunjun had already seen a smaller box placed on the tray, but he didn't know what it was.
"I heard that An Nuan, your father likes calligraphy and calligraphy. Here is a collection of dharma calligraphy by famous masters from past dynasties. However, it is all in regular script and there is no cursive script, but it can be used for viewing and copying." This is what Cen Yunchu's family lacks the most.
"Oh, thank you very much. I have to go shopping for this thing, but I will definitely not be able to trade it." Jiang Nuan smiled happily.
"Chunjun, I met a foreign girl when I was at the Fuzhou Merchant Shipping Terminal. She came to Dazhou with her father to do gem business. She once gave me a Western single-handled paddle mirror, which people with poor eyesight can use to read. The handwriting is very convenient." Cen Yunchu has been to countless places, seen a lot of the world, and acquired many rare objects.
"Thank you so much. This is more considerate than giving me gold and silver," Xu Chunjun quickly took it with both hands and said, "Yun Chu's thoughts are really exquisite and clear."
They called each other names without knowing what they meant.
Xu Chunjun's father, Mr. Xu Sanye, had poor eyesight. Coupled with years of hard labor, his vision became increasingly blurry. He had to get closer to see clearly.
Xu Chunjun also heard that there are crystal pieces and glass pieces that Westerners grind, saying that the characters can be read very clearly through these things.
It's just that although this thing is available in the capital, it is very rare and expensive.
Ordinary paddle mirrors cost the price of a good horse, and they are still priceless.
Cen Yunchu didn't show any fuss, and the two of them didn't show any fuss either, and happily accepted the gift.
This was in line with Miss Cen's wishes, and she said: "In terms of kindness, this little thing is really insignificant. But I can only give so much. I'm afraid that if I give too much, you will stop communicating with me."
Although she is naturally cold-hearted, she is not unkind. She just doesn't like to be hypocritical and make fun of herself.
Jiang Nuan and Xu Chunjun were both kind to him, but they were not those crazy and deceitful people.
That's why Cen Yunchu decided to become friends with them. As for how long this friendship can last, she doesn't insist on it.
Of course, Cen Yunchu prepared gifts for everyone who helped that day.
Those who arrived at the scene gave it to them at the time, and those who didn't come, like Sang's mother, asked Jiang Nuan to take them back.
"Eldest lady, Miss Xu, Miss Jiang, the banquet has been set up. You three can take your seats now." Fulan and Linxi invited them with smiles.
"Come over quickly, we are in a good mood today, let's have a few drinks." Cen Yunchu is a good drinker and has a good capacity for drinking.
"Do you come to this house often?" Jiang Nuan asked as if he couldn't get enough.
"I rarely spent time at home in the past, but I would always stay here for some time when I returned to Beijing." Cen Yunchu said without hesitation, "My father bought this place specifically for my mother. Later, the two of them divorced, so this place only I can keep it as a thought."
Cen Yunchu's father, Chen Tong, Cen Tong, and his first wife, Dai Mingzhi, were both acclaimed gods and goddesses in the capital at that time.
But Dai Mingzhi's temperament was too angular, which made her parents-in-law unhappy, so she took the initiative to propose a divorce.
Two years later, he remarried someone else.
"Do you still remember your mother's face?" Jiang Nuan asked her.
"I was only one or two years old at the time, so I probably don't remember it. But my father has her portrait, and I often look at it." Cen Yunchu had no resentment towards her mother, nor did she feel any shame in remarrying Heli.
"I don't remember my mother's face for a long time." Jiang Nuan looked lonely, "Speaking of which, the three of us also have the same problem."
"Then let's have a drink with people who share the same disease!" Xu Chunjun took the lead in raising the glass. She didn't remember her biological mother's appearance either.
There are hundreds of kinds of suffering in the world, and they are all inflicted on others.
