Chapter Seventy-One: Undercurrent
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile one by one, but she didn't go to the bottom of her heart at all.
Don't look at Ye Qingning's generosity, if she really dresses up carefully to show off, don't think about going out of the house in the future. It's better to be interesting and low-key, and be a little follower to join in the fun.
What Ye Qinglan didn't expect was that the Jiang family also attached great importance to this matter.
When he asked for peace the next day, Jiang casually mentioned the matter: "The British government sent a post, and there will be a flower-viewing banquet in a few days." When the time comes, you two will take the children and go for a walk together! ”
The so-called two of you are, of course, the daughters-in-law Zheng and Li.
Zheng and Li responded with a smile. Especially Lee's smile is particularly bright.
Zheng glanced at Li out of the corner of his eye, but secretly snorted in his heart. The British Mansion is the maternal grandfather's home of her husband Ye Chengren, and it is natural for her to go. But why did the Li family follow?
Jiang's eccentricity is too obvious!
Thinking so, Zheng didn't show it at all, and even took the initiative to discuss specific matters with Jiang: "The flower viewing banquet of the British Mansion is held very grandly every year, and this year is probably no exception. Although it is to take the children out to see it, it can't lose the face of our house. While there is still a ** day, it is better to make some new clothes for Sister Ning and the others, and buy some jewelry. ”
Although the Zheng family has already taken over the affairs of the house, after all, he has not officially presided over the middle feed. Always have to look like it.
Jiang Shi smiled and nodded: "You can just look at these trivial things." ”
Li took over the conversation: "A few days ago, Sister Rou took a fancy to a jasper hairpin in the Treasure Pavilion, and this time it happened to be purchased together. ”
Naturally, the Treasure Pavilion is not an ordinary gold and silver workshop, it is famous in the capital. The jewellery is precious and delicate, and the patterns are intricate, and there is only one piece of each finished piece, and there is no duplicate. Most of the jewelry worn by the concubines in the palace was produced by the Treasure Pavilion. The ladies of the nobles of various families in the capital are also flocking to it.
Of course. The price of the jewelry in the Treasure Pavilion is also staggeringly expensive. An ordinary golden hairpin also costs dozens of taels. The jasper hairpin mentioned by Li is inlaid with a huge eastern pearl, and the price is even more expensive.
Zheng's eyes flashed, and he asked knowingly: "Since my brother and sister specially mentioned this jasper hairpin, I think there are some outstanding points!" ”
Li coughed and said with a smile: "It's not unusual, it's just that there is an East Pearl inlaid on it, and it looks like it's still eye-catching." After a pause, he said, "The price is also a little expensive." ”
Slightly more expensive? I'm afraid that it's more expensive than just a star! The people present are all knowledgeable, who doesn't know that Dongzhu is rare and expensive?
Zheng snorted secretly in his heart. Li deliberately said this in front of Jiang. She couldn't refuse. Is it true that she doesn't have such a good temper at all?
"Since Sister Rou likes it, it doesn't hurt to be more expensive, just buy it." Zheng said with a smile. Unexpectedly, Li's eyes lit up, and then he continued unhurriedly: "It's just that there is a fixed amount of usage in each courtyard. With such an unexpected expense added this time, how should it be accounted for? Please also ask your mother-in-law to show me. ”
lightly threw the problem to Jiang.
Jiang had to smile and say: "The expenses this time are recorded separately, so don't record them in the name of each hospital." ”
Zheng smiled. Nod yes. Since it is recorded separately, it is counted as public expenditure. Just take this opportunity to buy some expensive jewelry for Ye Qingning.
Elders, you come and I secretly make moves, Ye Qinglan and the others naturally have no chance to interject.
Ye Qinglan thought secretly, not knowing if she had a share in buying some jewelry. Just thinking about it, I heard Zheng laugh and say, "By the way, how is Sister Lan'er's body?" Can you come along? ”
Ye Qinglan hurriedly replied respectfully: "Thank you aunt for your concern, I drink medicine on time every day, and my body has improved a lot recently." If it's the eldest aunt, I don't mind. I'd like to go out and see it too! ”
Zheng smiled lightly and nodded: "It's okay, the people from the Treasure Pavilion of the Brocade Weaving Workshop will come over in the afternoon, don't forget to come over." ”
Ye Qinglan responded with a look of surprise.
Ye Qingning couldn't help but be secretly amused when he saw her like that. It's really unproductive, and a few new clothes and a little jewelry can be happy like this.
Jewelry. Probably a temptation that all women can't resist. When the bright and golden jewelry was placed on the black velvet cloth one by one, everyone's eyes were attracted to it.
The treasurer of the Treasure Pavilion is good at dancing with long sleeves. I have dealt with a lot of ladies in various provinces, and I am well versed in the secrets of sales, and I point to one of them casually and tell the story of its characteristics. Even Zheng and Li were a little moved, carefully looking at these exquisite jewelry, secretly thinking about which ones were suitable for them to wear that day.
Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou each occupy the best position and choose their favorite jewelry. Ye Qingrou picked four, and Ye Qingning picked six.
Ye Qinglan was very knowledgeable, stood aside peacefully, and waited for the two cousins to pick almost every one before Shanshan stepped forward and took a closer look. I couldn't help but secretly sigh in my heart.
The workmanship of these pieces of jewelry is truly exquisite. She thought that the things in her jewelry box were also considered high-quality, but compared with what she was looking for, she was suddenly overshadowed. Although she didn't know the price of jewelry at this time, she could guess that the jewelry in front of her was expensive.
Now the question is, which ones should she choose? Do you choose what you like, or pick some valuable ones for private collection, or keep a low profile and pick a few inconspicuous ones?
Ye Qinglan's mind was racing, and she quickly made a decision, and pointed to three of them with a smile.
A hibiscus hosta, a pair of agate earrings, and a pair of beautifully carved red gold bracelets. It will not be rude or dazzling to wear it out, and it will not steal the limelight of Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou.
The young man on the side was busy writing it down.
Ye Qingning walked over and took a look, and teased: "Tenth sister, your vision is really good." "Although the color is good, the style is relatively ordinary. It's hard for her to pick out these inconspicuous ones among the boxes of exquisite jewelry.
Ye Qinglan didn't seem to hear her mockery, and thanked her with a smile: "Thank you Sixth Sister for your compliment." ”
Ye Qingning resisted the urge to roll her eyes, was she really stupid or pretending to be stupid, didn't she hear that she was ridiculing her? Forget it, she won't pick, I'll pick a few good ones for her.
Ye Qingning didn't say much, looked down a few times, and picked out two things.
The first is a delicately crafted golden hairpin, the hairpin head is a small phoenix, and even better is that the phoenix has a small bead in its mouth. I don't know what this bead is made of, it is unusually small and delicate, and it shines faintly.
The other is a chrome collar. Ambilight, gorgeous and unusual. Sure enough, it is much more expensive and exquisite than the ones Ye Qinglan picked.
"Write them down." Ye Qingning commanded, and the young man responded with a smile.
Ye Qinglan was stunned, and hurriedly whispered: "Sixth sister, are these two things you picked for yourself or for me?" ”
Ye Qingning glanced at her angrily: "Of course it's for you." I've already picked them all. Look at what kind of vision you have, none of the ones you pick can be eye-catching. ”
"Won't these be expensive?" Ye Qinglan hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "If you spend too much, I'm afraid that the eldest aunt and grandmother will be unhappy......
Ye Qingning interrupted her disapprovingly: "What's upset." My eighth sister and I have picked more than you! ”
How is that the same! Ye Qingning has the support of the Zheng family, and Ye Qingrou has the Jiang family and the Li family as backers, no matter how much money is spent, no one will say anything. She's different......
"Thank you Sixth Sister for your kindness." Ye Qinglan smiled: "I'll just pick the original ones." "The most important thing to be a human being is to be interesting. She is a helpless three-room maid, so it's better to keep a low profile.
Ye Qingning was rarely kind, but he didn't expect Ye Qinglan to not appreciate it, and he was immediately unhappy, and immediately turned his face: "Forget it, how do you like it, I don't bother to care about you." ”
Ye Qinglan touched her nose, her expression was quite embarrassed, but she was very happy in her heart. Although Ye Qingning's tone was bad and her attitude was bad, she really cared about her after all. I've put so much thought into her these days, and it's finally really working......
Zheng had been paying attention to the movements of the two, and seeing Ye Qingning's unhappy face, he hurriedly walked over: "Ning'er, why are you unhappy?" ”
Ye Qingning snorted lightly: "It's okay for you to ask the tenth sister." ”
Zheng was stunned and looked over. Ye Qinglan has always been smart and clever, and she deliberately accommodated Ye Qingning, and the two have always gotten along well. What's going on today?
Ye Qinglan smiled a little crampedly, and explained in a low voice: "I have already picked out the jewelry, and the sixth sister specially picked two for me, I think it is too much, so I said no." No wonder the sixth sister is angry......"
Zheng is so shrewd and sophisticated, as soon as he listens to the voice, he can guess what happened. casually glanced down, and it was even more clear.
Ye Qingning has always been willful and rarely thinks about others. It was rare to take the initiative and pick out two expensive and exquisite jewelry for Ye Qinglan, but she didn't expect Ye Qinglan to politely refuse. That's why I'm angry!
Ye Qinglan can't be blamed for this, she is just a three-room maid, and she was able to stand here and pick out jewelry together because of Ye Qingning's light. If you are too greedy, you will inevitably provoke criticism from others, so it is better to pick some unobtrusive jewelry. Now that I think about it, this girl is very transparent......
"Okay, since Ning'er specially picked it for you, don't shirk it." Zheng said with a smile: "There will be many opportunities to go out of the house to meet guests in the future, and you must have a few decent pieces of jewelry." ”
These words came from the mouth of the Zheng family, and the weight was completely different.
Ye Qinglan responded with a flattered face, and apologized to Ye Qingning with a smile: "The sixth sister has a lot, so don't worry about it like the little sister." When it comes to the day of the flower-viewing banquet, I will definitely wear the jewelry specially selected by the sixth sister and make a good show. ”
Ye Qingning laughed amusedly. This tenth sister is really cheap and well-behaved!