No matter how ignorant you are, you can still tell that this box of pearls is definitely not ordinary. Ye Qingfu's eyes almost fell out of her eyes when she looked at them. She was filled with envy and jealousy, and she wanted to take this box as her own right away.
Mr. Xue knew the goods well and couldn't help but gasp secretly. These good-quality pearls, strung into necklaces or made into earrings and hairpins, are extremely rare and top-quality. Ye Qingning gave it to Ye Qinglan so casually...
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"Sixth sister, this gift is too precious." No woman can refuse such a beautiful pearl. Ye Qinglan took one look at it and forced herself to look away: "You should keep it for yourself! I can't have it.
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Ye Qingning smiled and said: "Why are you being so polite to me? My aunt gave it to me last year. I have never used it, so I gave it to you. Put it away quickly and ask the maid to grind it into pearl powder for you to apply later.
Face, make sure your skin is white and tender.”
Applying it on the face? Ye Qingfu couldn't bear it anymore: "It would be such a waste to grind such good pearls into powder."
Ye Qingning was waiting for this sentence, and immediately continued slowly: "What's the waste? I still have a lot of pearls like this. When you use them up, just give some to the tenth sister."
Ye Qingfu: "..."
Mrs. Xue glared at Ye Qingfu without any trace. Ye Qingning had made it clear today that she was here to support Ye Qinglan, but she still opened her mouth, which was like sending someone to humiliate her.
Ye Qinglan naturally understood what Ye Qingning was thinking, and felt warm and moved in her heart. Now that Ye Qingning said so, it would be meaningless for her to refuse. She was not a pretentious person, so she immediately smiled and said: "Thank you so much, Sixth Sister."
Cui Wan also smiled and said: "I am not as wealthy as Sixth Sister. I only prepared a set of jade jewelry for my head and face. Don't dislike it, Tenth Sister."
Chao Yun on the side opened the brocade box in his hand with a smile. A set of exquisite jade head and face jewelry shone brightly, and the whole room lit up. Upon closer inspection, this set of jewelry was extremely exquisite and very suitable for a girl to wear.
.Obviously it was not randomly found in the warehouse, but specially customized for Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qingfu's breathing was not smooth, and she clenched her fists in her sleeves unconsciously. Everyone was so kind to Ye Qinglan...
Ye Qinglan was extremely moved: "Sister-in-law, this makes me so embarrassed."
Cui Wan pursed her lips and smiled: "It's just a set of headgear. If you are too polite, you will be too outspoken."
Ye Qinglan had no choice but to smile and agree. Ruixue carefully took the brocade box over and sighed secretly in her heart. The sixth lady and the eldest mistress were so generous. These pearls and this jade headband are enough to become the lady's private room at the bottom of the box.
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Ye Qingning smiled sweetly: "Third aunt, don't say that. My sister-in-law and I are just here to add some icing on the cake. I'm afraid that compared with the birthday gift given by third aunt, we will be ashamed to see others."
Xue's smile was a little stiff, and she was secretly annoyed. Ye Qingning said this, obviously deliberately trying to seduce her.
She didn't plan to give any valuable gifts. She just wanted to randomly select the jewelry she wore and give it to Ye Qinglan as in previous years. But in front of Ye Qingning and Cui Wan, she couldn't do this anyway.
. But I really couldn’t bear to give the exquisite and expensive jewelry to Ye Qinglan...
Ye Qingfu finally got smart and helped Mr. Xue with a smile: "The food is already on the table. If you don't eat it, it will get cold."
Mrs. Xue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and arranged for everyone to sit down with a smile. Before they could sit down, Ye Qingrou also came to join in the fun. The gift was naturally far inferior to that of Ye Qingning and Cui Wan. It was a pair of agate earrings. It was better because of its exquisite workmanship. It was considered worthy.
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For Ye Qinglan, such a lively birthday has not happened for a long time. After turning twenty, she went to study abroad alone. Every birthday was spent in silence alone. But at this moment, there are so many people accompanying her.
Spending time together. Whether they were in love for real or fake, she felt warm and happy. But in this happiness, there was a hint of unspeakable regret and loss.
Gu Xinian probably didn't know that today was her birthday...
In fact, even if he knew, it would be inconvenient for him to show up openly. Ye Qinglan comforted herself in her heart, and then tried to divert her thoughts away.
After lunch, everyone moved to the side hall to chat. Xue didn't want to see Ye Qinglan on weekdays, but she couldn't show it in front of everyone, so she forced out a kind and friendly smile. Ye Qinglan felt tired for her.
of panic.
At this moment, a maid hurriedly walked in and reported: "Madam, Mr. Gu from Duke Ding's Mansion is here."
Everyone was stunned, and then all looked at Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qinglan's heart trembled, and she almost stood up uncontrollably. Fortunately, her brain reacted one step faster than her body, and she immediately sat down reservedly.
Others didn't notice her slight strangeness, but Ye Qingning, who knew the inside story, saw her subtle reaction completely, and couldn't help but slightly raise the corners of her lips. A trace of sourness and envy flashed through her heart.
Gu Xinian really cared about Ye Qinglan in his heart. He shouldn't have shown up on a day like today, but he did come...
After the initial shock, Ms.
, is naturally an exception.
Ye Qingning stood up with a smile and winked at Ye Qinglan: "Ten sisters, let's go out to meet my cousin." There was a hint of narrowness in his eyes.
Ye Qinglan was originally worried that Ye Qingning would be unhappy, but after seeing her reaction, she felt relieved. There was a hint of emotion in her heart. Ye Qingning may not have completely let go. At this time, she deliberately acted like she didn't mind, for fear that she would feel embarrassed.
Bar!
Such a thought is more precious than a box full of pearls.
Ye Qinglan stood up with a smile and went out with Ye Qingning. Ye Qingrou followed without hesitation, and Ye Qingfu was not willing to be outdone, so she naturally followed.
The four young girls each have their own styles, walking side by side neatly, it is a beautiful scenery.
Gu Xinian came slowly and slowly, and from a distance he saw four girls... Ye Qinglan among them. A faint smile appeared in his black eyes.
Ye Qinglan naturally also saw Gu Xinian.
Under the dazzling sunshine, the young man who came with his hands behind his back was dressed in moon-white uniform, with long hair and no decorations on his body, but he exuded a light that made people dare not look directly at him, with handsome features and a faint smile on his lips.
Meaning, more dazzling than the sun.
Looking at each other, both of them felt their hearts tremble.
A faint sweetness filled Ye Qinglan's heart, pear dimples appeared on her cheeks, and her big bright eyes filled with water waves.
Ye Qingrou, who was on the side, sighed inexplicably and said in a very low voice: "How can there be such a perfect man in the world?" After seeing such a man, how could other men be so attractive?
Ye Qingning was also melancholy and sighing, but he quickly calmed down and was the first to greet me: "Cousin, it's a coincidence that you came today. It happened to be my tenth sister's birthday! It's a pity that you didn't make it in time for lunch." For such an occasion.
, it is naturally most appropriate for Ye Qingning to open his mouth and greet him.
Gu Xinian responded with a smile: "I came over from the prince's residence just now to send a congratulatory gift to cousin Lan on behalf of Yu'er."
This excuse is really high-sounding! Ye Qingning secretly laughed in his heart, and deliberately smiled at Ye Qinglan: "Ten sisters, cousin Xiyu is so kind to you, she even specially 'asked' cousin Gu to run errands and give gifts. Your face is the best in the world.
I can't find a second copy." Probably only Ye Qinglan could hear the narrow-mindedness in his words.
Ye Qinglan considered herself to have a strong face and had never been the kind of woman to be coy. But when Ye Qingning teased her like this, her face felt a little hot. Under Gu Xinian's gaze, she opened her mouth and said, "Thank you, Cousin Gu."
Gu Xinian smiled lightly: "It's just a small effort. Cousin Lan doesn't need to see anyone outside." He paused and then said, "We haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing, Cousin Lan?"
There was a hint of undetectable concern in his indifferent tone.
Ye Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled softly: "I'm living a good life. Cousin Gu doesn't need to worry about me."
It was obviously an ordinary greeting, but somehow, in Ye Qingning's ears, there was a hint of sweetness that could not be resolved.
Ye Qingning thought that his heart would be extremely sour and uncomfortable, but after waiting for a while, the lingering sourness in the past disappeared without a trace. There was only a faint feeling of sadness.
Ye Qingning calmed down and said with a smile: "Look at how we are talking here. Come in and sit down soon."
Gu Xinian responded casually and followed the other girls into Hefeng Courtyard.
After meeting Mrs. Xue and Cui Wan, they exchanged polite greetings again, and then they sat down respectively. After Mrs. Xue knew the purpose of Gu Xinian's visit, she hurriedly smiled and said, "Miss Gu is so considerate and polite.
I specially sent you a gift."
She said she was polite, but she was secretly resentful in her heart. What the hell had this girl poured into everyone? It was just an ordinary birthday, and everyone rushed to give gifts. It seemed to be supporting her.
, as if to demonstrate to his aunt.
Gu Xinian smiled slightly and responded: "Yu'er has been feeling unwell for the past two days, otherwise she would have come here in person. She felt sorry for Cousin Lan, so she asked me to come and deliver the congratulatory gift." After that, he casually gave instructions:
"Full blessing, complete honor, you two present your gifts."
The boys all responded, placing the heavy wooden boxes they were holding on the table, and then opened them.
Mr. Xue looked over intently, and then took a breath.
In the first box, there is a set of ruby jewelry. Compared with the set of jade jewelry that Cui Wan gave before, this set of ruby jewelry is more expensive. The color is bright and brilliant, making people unable to take their eyes away.
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