Ye Qinglan smiled and responded one by one, but she didn't pay attention to her heart at all.
Despite Ye Qingning's words of generosity, if she really dresses up and steals the show, she won't be able to follow her out of the house anymore. It's better to be sensible and low-key, and join in the fun as a little follower.
What Ye Qinglan didn't expect was that Jiang took this matter very seriously.
When paying greetings the next day, Mrs. Jiang mentioned the matter casually: "The British government has sent a message, and there will be a flower viewing banquet in a few days. At that time, you two will take the children to relax.
Bar!"
The so-called you two, of course, refer to my daughter-in-law Zheng and Li.
Zheng and Li both responded with smiles. Especially Li, her smile was particularly bright.
Mrs. Zheng glanced at Mr. Li from the corner of her eye, but she secretly snorted in her heart. The British Duke's Palace was the maternal ancestral home of her husband Ye Chengren, so it was natural for her to go. But why did Ms. Li go with her?
Jiang's partiality is too obvious!
Thinking so, Zheng didn't show it at all, and even took the initiative to discuss specific matters with Jiang: "The British government's flower viewing banquet is held grandly every year, and this year is probably no exception. Although it is with children.
Let's go out and have a look, but we can't lose the face of our house. While there's still sunshine, it's better to make some new clothes and some jewelry for Sister Ning and the others."
Although Mrs. Zheng has already taken over the affairs of the palace, she has not yet officially presided over the affairs of the government. She always has to make some appearances to save face.
Jiang smiled and nodded: "You can take care of these trivial matters."
Li took the opportunity to take over the conversation: "A few days ago, Sister Rou took a fancy to a jade hairpin in Zhenbao Pavilion. This time I just bought it together."
Zhenbao Pavilion is naturally not an ordinary gold and silverware workshop, it is well-known in the capital. The jewelry made is expensive and exquisite, and the patterns are complicated. Each finished product is only one, and there is no duplication. Most of the jewelry worn by the concubines in the palace are treasures.
Produced by the pavilion. The female relatives of noble families in the capital also flocked to it.
Of course, the jewelry in Zhenbao Pavilion is also staggeringly expensive. An ordinary gold hairpin costs dozens of taels. The jasper hairpin Li mentioned is inlaid with a huge East bead, and the price is even more expensive.
Outrageous.
Zheng's eyes flashed, and she asked knowingly: "Since my sister-in-law specifically mentioned this jade hairpin, I guess there must be something special about it!"
Mr. Li coughed and said with a smile: "It's not that strange, but it has an East Pearl inlaid on it, which is quite eye-catching." After a pause, he added: "The price is also a bit expensive."
Is it a little more expensive? I’m afraid it’s more expensive than just a few cents! Everyone present is a discerning person, who doesn’t know how rare and expensive Dongzhu is?
Mrs. Zheng snorted secretly in her heart. Mrs. Li deliberately said this in front of Mrs. Jiang so that she could not refuse. Do you really think that she has no temper at all and is so easy to control?
"Since Sister Rou likes it, it doesn't matter if it's more expensive, just buy it." Mrs. Zheng said with a smile. Unexpectedly, Ms. Li's eyes lit up, and then she continued unhurriedly: "It's just,
The expenses in each hospital are fixed. This time I have added such an unexpected expense. How should I record it in the account? Please ask my mother-in-law for advice."
He lightly threw the problem to Mr. Jiang.
Mrs. Jiang could only laugh and said: "This time the expenses will be accounted separately, so don't record them in the name of each hospital."
Mrs. Zheng smiled and nodded in agreement. Since it was recorded separately, it was counted as a public expense. She just took this opportunity to buy some expensive jewelry for Ye Qingning.
The elders were secretly exchanging blows with each other, so Ye Qinglan and others naturally had no chance to interrupt.
Ye Qinglan was thinking secretly, wondering if she could buy some jewelry. Just as she was thinking about it, she heard Mrs. Zheng laugh and say, "By the way, how is Sister Lan doing? Can you come with me?"
Ye Qinglan responded hurriedly and respectfully: "Thank you for your concern, auntie. I drink medicine on time every day, and my health has improved a lot recently. If auntie doesn't mind, I would also like to go out and see it!"
Mrs. Zheng smiled lightly and nodded: "That's fine. People from Jinzhifang Zhenbao Pavilion will come over in the afternoon. Don't forget to come over."
Ye Qinglan responded with a look of surprise.
Seeing her look like that, Ye Qingning couldn't help but secretly laugh. She was so worthless, how could she be so happy with just a few new clothes and some jewelry.
Jewelry is probably a temptation that all women cannot resist. When all kinds of shining golden jewelry were placed one by one on the black velvet cloth, everyone's eyes were attracted to it.
The chief shopkeeper of Zhenbao Pavilion was good at dancing. He had many dealings with the ladies of various houses and was well versed in the secrets of sales. He pointed at one of them and explained its characteristics. Even Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Li were a little moved and looked at it carefully.
These exquisite jewelry, secretly thinking about which ones are suitable for me to wear that day.
Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou each occupied the best position to choose their favorite jewelry. Ye Qingrou picked four pieces, and Ye Qingning picked six pieces.
Ye Qinglan was very sensible and stood aside calmly. After the two cousins had almost made their selections, she stepped forward and took a closer look. She couldn't help but secretly marveled in her heart.
The workmanship of these jewelry was indeed very exquisite. She originally thought that the items in her jewelry box were of high quality, but compared with what she saw in front of her, they suddenly eclipsed them. Although she didn't know the price of the jewelry at this time, she could still guess the jewelry in front of her.
All are expensive.
The question now is, what should she choose? Should she choose what she likes according to her heart, or should she choose something valuable for her private collection, or should she be more low-key and choose a few inconspicuous items?
Ye Qinglan's mind raced and she quickly made a decision, pointing to three of them with a smile.
A hibiscus jade hairpin, a pair of agate earrings, and a pair of beautifully carved red gold bracelets. Wearing them would not be rude, not eye-catching, and would not steal the limelight from Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou.
The boy on the side quickly took note of it.
Ye Qingning walked over and took a look, and teased: "Thirteenth sister, you have really good taste." Although the quality is good, the styles are relatively ordinary. It's really hard for her to choose this among several boxes of exquisite jewelry.
A few inconspicuous things.
Ye Qinglan seemed not to hear her ridicule and thanked her with a smile: "Thank you, Sixth Sister, for the compliment."
Ye Qingning resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Was she really stupid or pretending to be stupid? Didn't you hear that he was ridiculing her? Forget it, she didn't know how to choose. I would choose some good ones for her.
Ye Qingning didn't say much. He looked down and picked out two items.
The first one is a finely crafted golden hairpin with a small phoenix on its head. What’s even better is that the phoenix has a small bead in its mouth. I don’t know what the bead is made of. It’s unusually small and delicate.
, shining with a faint light.
The other one is a chrome necklace. It is brilliant and gorgeous. It is indeed much more expensive and exquisite than the ones Ye Qinglan picked.
"Write down these two things as well." Ye Qingning ordered, and the young boy responded with a smile.
Ye Qinglan was startled, and whispered quickly: "Sixth sister, are the two things you picked out for yourself or for me?"
Ye Qingning rolled his eyes at her angrily: "Of course it's for you. I've already picked it out. Look at your taste. Nothing you pick is pleasing to your eye."
"Are these expensive?" Ye Qinglan hesitated for a moment and whispered: "If it costs too much, I'm afraid my aunt and grandmother will be unhappy..."
Ye Qingning interrupted her disapprovingly: "What's there to be unhappy about? My eighth sister and I picked more than you!"
How is that the same! Ye Qingning has Zheng's backing, and Ye Qingrou has Jiang and Li's backers. No matter how much money they choose, no one will say anything. She is different...
"Thank you Sixth Sister for your kindness." Ye Qinglan said with a smile on her face: "I'd better just choose the original ones." The most important thing in life is to know what's interesting. She is a helpless concubine with three wives, so she should keep a low profile.
Better.
Ye Qingning was a rare kindness, but he didn't expect that Ye Qinglan didn't appreciate it. He suddenly became unhappy and immediately lowered his face: "Forget it, you can do whatever you want, I don't care about you."
Ye Qinglan was disappointed, her expression was a little embarrassed, but she was very happy in her heart. Although Ye Qingning had a bad tone and bad attitude, he really cared about her after all. After spending so much thought on her these days, it finally showed results...
Mrs. Zheng had been paying attention to the movements of the two people. Seeing Ye Qingning's unhappy face, she hurriedly came over and said, "Ning'er, why are you unhappy when you are fine?"
Ye Qingning snorted softly: "Just ask the tenth sister."
Zheng was startled and looked over. Ye Qinglan has always been smart and clever, and she also went out of her way to accommodate Ye Qingning. The two of them have always gotten along well. What is going on today?
Ye Qinglan smiled a little awkwardly and explained in a low voice: "I have already picked out the jewelry, and Sixth Sister specially picked two items for me. I thought it was too much, so I said no. No wonder Sixth Sister was angry...
…”
Zheng was so shrewd and sophisticated that she guessed the whole story as soon as she heard the voice. She casually lowered her head and understood it even more clearly.
Ye Qingning has always been willful and rarely considers others. He rarely took the initiative and picked out two expensive and exquisite jewelry for Ye Qinglan, but he did not expect that Ye Qinglan would politely refuse. Now he was so embarrassed that he became angry!
It’s not entirely Ye Qinglan’s fault for this. She is just a concubine from a third wife’s house, and it’s because of Ye Qingning’s glory that she can stand here and choose jewelry together. If she is too greedy, she will definitely attract criticism from others, so it is better to choose something that is not eye-catching.
jewelry. Now that I think about it, this girl is quite transparent...
"Well, since Ning'er specially picked it for you, don't refuse." Zheng said with a smile: "There will be many opportunities to go out to meet guests in the future, so you must have some decent jewelry."
These words came from Zheng's mouth, and they carry a completely different weight.
Ye Qinglan responded with a flattered look on her face, and apologized to Ye Qingning with a smile: "Sixth Sister has a lot, so don't argue with me like a little sister. When the day of the flower viewing party comes, I will definitely wear the jewelry specially chosen by Sixth Sister.
Make a good show of yourself."
Ye Qingning was so amused that she burst into laughter. This ten-year-old girl is really cheap and well-behaved! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my biggest motivation.
