Chapter 160: The Flower Dynasty (II)
"I'll tell my cousin of the Ruan family to go!"
Chen Yuwei turned around and walked away in a huff, bumped into another young lady, provoked people to groan, and did not stop apologizing, but walked rampantly to the backyard. When Zhen'er saw Chen Yuwei leaving, she also snorted and took the maid to another place.
Li Jingshan knew that Ruan Jinghong and the other big owners were in the backyard, and it seemed that she wanted to sue, but she only pulled the corners of her mouth slightly and didn't care. She was about to step forward to greet the young lady who had just been hit, but saw Cheng Caiyu take the girl's hand first.
"Sister Li, can that person hurt you? Hmph, that's rude. ”
That girl is Li Wanru. She smiled modestly, "It's okay. Just touched it. As he spoke, he looked at Li Jingshan carefully.
It was when she heard the quarrel here that she came over, and she heard the conversation in her ears, but her impression of Li Jingshan changed again and again.
When I first met her from afar in the garden, she only regarded Li Jingshan as an ignorant girl who was deceived by Ruan Sanshao and wanted to climb high branches, which was a little embarrassing, but she didn't have much sympathy; Later, when she saw that Chen Yuwei was aggressive towards her, she felt a little sympathy, and secretly sighed that even if she really married Ruan Sanshao as a concubine, she was afraid that life would not be easy.
When Zhen'er appeared and revealed the so-called "inside story", she learned that she had followed Ruan Mingyu to Beijing from Minzhou Mansion, and she was able to fascinate Ruan Sanshao so much that she was willing to take people with her, so she felt that this woman was scheming.
However, seeing that Chen Yuwei finally ran away for a piece of royal jade pendant, she felt even more unfathomable.
Li Jingshan didn't think about it so much, after Cheng Caiyu introduced her, she immediately knew that this girl was the future second young grandmother of the Ruan family, so she hurriedly bowed her knees and bowed to her.
Li Wanru returned the half salute, looked at Li Jingshan's jade pendant again, and also recognized the silk silk in the palace, as if she had no intention of saying, "Miss Li's jade pendant is so exquisite, but this Jingbao Pavilion is a product?" I'm also looking for a piece to give to my brother. ”
"So that Miss Li can know that this jade pendant is indeed from the palace." Li Jingshan smiled gently, "I once carved a jade pendant for the fourth prince, which he gave me. ”
"I see." Li Wanru's opinion of Li Jingshan changed again, "It must be amazing to be able to get the craftsmanship appreciated by the Fourth Highness." Which is your work? I'm going to appreciate it. ”
Cheng Caiyu also said that he wanted to take a look. Li Jingshan then took the two of them to see her work called "Smooth Sailing".
"Wow, Miss Li, this is still a mandarin duck set. When you design, you must be thinking about your sweetheart. Cheng Caiyu joked with a smile.
Li Jingshan pursed her lips and smiled.
Li Wanru knew that her sweetheart should be the third young man of the Ruan family. It seems that this girl is really infatuated, she thought to herself.
"So you're Li Jingshan?"
Li Jingshan said secretly, why did she become a celebrity for no reason today, so many old people are waiting to meet her? When I turned my head, I saw that it was indeed a middle-aged man in a brocade dress, and I didn't know him.
"Are you ......?"
The counselor behind the man hurriedly said: "This is Li Zhiqing and Li Shopkeeper of Si Zhenfang." ”
Li Jingshan's gaze froze.
Li Zhiqing looked at Li Jingshan, nodded and said, "I am the same generation as your father, so you should call me the fifth uncle." ”
Li Jingshan remembered for a moment that her father was imprisoned because of the royal tribute, and the capital Si Zhenfang picked himself up in order to avoid trouble, and she was even more afraid of her father's case. She lowered her eyes, hid the surging emotions in her eyes, and saluted: "I've seen Shopkeeper Li." ”
Li Zhiqing's eyes darkened instantly, and he said coldly: "Your family is all the same virtue. Back then, your father did that kind of rebellious thing, but you simply betrayed the Li family, preferring to give ...... Other shops don't want to do their best for their business? He originally wanted to say that he would rather work for his opponent, but then he remembered that he was on the opponent's turf and restrained his rhetoric a little.
"Betrayed the Li family." Li Jingshan also stared at his eyes and said calmly,
"The little woman doesn't understand how to buckle me on the head of such a big crime. I only know that I have never been ashamed of the ancestors of the Li family. ”
Li Zhiqing wanted to say that she, as a descendant of the Li family and the daughter of Li Zhiyuan, would not let Si Zhenfang go, but instead worked in Jingbao Pavilion, which was a betrayal of the family. However, after all, it was in the Jingbao Pavilion, and he couldn't tear his face, so he had to endure and say: "Since you have come to the capital, you have to go back to Si Zhenfang to have a look." I'm a fellow of your father's generation, so it's good to come back and catch up. He bit the word "come back" very hard, just to suggest that she should not forget Ben.
Li Jingshan saluted unhurriedly, "Thank you Shopkeeper Li for the invitation, I'm afraid that the little girl won't be able to spare time." It's not good to keep you waiting. ”
"You! You're stubborn and don't know how to lift! Li Zhiqing was so angry that he brushed his sleeves away.
"Hey, hey shopkeeper, you go slowly!" The counselor who entertained him hurriedly followed behind to send people off, Li Jingshan exhaled, but saw Cheng Caiyu and Li Wanru looking at her in surprise, as if they didn't know her.
Li Jingshan smiled, "I'm sorry to let the two of you laugh." ”
"Are you from the Li family of Si Zhenfang?" Cheng Caiyu exclaimed.
Li Jingshan said calmly, "In addition to my surname Li, I am already a person from the Jingbao Pavilion. ”
Cheng Caiyu wanted to say it again, but Li Wanru pulled her sleeves, and finally didn't ask.
Li Jingshan took the two young ladies to walk around the venue slowly and introduced them to a lot of knowledge of jewelry craftsmanship. She is proficient in the production process, and often goes out with Ruan Mingyu to entertain customers, and entertains them handy.
Her eloquence is not as good as Ruan Mingyu's, but she has something to say, and it is interspersed with anecdotes in her studies, which also makes Cheng Caiyu and Li Wanru listen to it with relish, and they frequently place orders.
"Ah Shan, a talent like you, wouldn't it be condescending if you don't be a shopkeeper?" Cheng Caiyu said with a smile.
Li Jingshan smiled: "Well, I feel that my craftsmanship is better than my sales skills." ”
"Okay, you just want Miss Li to give you a lower discount." Li Wanru said with a smile.
"This is naturally possible," Li Jingshan nodded, "As long as the jewelry you fancy is not decided by others and enters the auction process, I can apply for a discount for you with the shopkeeper." ”
Cheng Caiyu slapped his palms and exclaimed, "I almost forgot about business." I'm going to help that girl buy her set of jewelry. I'm ready to start the auction, can you help me take a look at her jewelry, but is anyone else decided? ”
Li Jingshan went to check on the counter and came to report, "There are three people who have placed orders." ”
"Yo, her set of broken hairpins is still so sought-after." Cheng Caiyu stuck out her tongue and smiled, "By the way, Ah Shan, has anyone made up your mind?" If not, will it affect your performance? Or I'll buy it. ”
Li Jingshan looked at the dragon boat flower bonsai in the distance and smiled, "Don't bother Miss Cheng." Someone ordered my jewelry. ”
What she didn't say was that her set of jewelry was not on the list for sale at all, and it had long been designated as not for sale by Ruan Mingyu.
While speaking, it was time to bid. Li Wanru didn't have any jewelry to bid on, so she went back first, leaving only Li Jingshan to accompany Cheng Caiyu at the venue.
"Ah Shan, can you help me see who is the person who grabbed the light jewelry from me?"
According to Cheng Caiyu's meaning, Prince Yue is a king with a different surname, and anyone in the capital has to give Yue Wangfu some face. If she could find out who was grabbing the same set of jewelry with her, she would go over there to discuss, and it would be best to let it out in private, and it would save the troublesome procedure of auction.
Li Jingshan shook her head, "The customer's name and information are all confidential. It is also a kind of protection for the client and the work. ”
"Ah, in this case, you have to fight at the time of bidding." Cheng Caiyu rolled up her sleeves and rubbed her hands.
It was Yue Qingzi's turn to bid for the jewelry at the auction, and after Cheng Caiyu shouted two rounds of bidding, one buyer withdrew from the bidding, but the other buyer was chasing after him step by step.
Li Jingshan gradually saw that something was wrong. Cheng Caiyu is entrusted by others and loyal to people, so regardless of the price, he is full of strength to win the jewelry. However, when the bid for that set of jewelry is twice as high as the original, it is unusual for another buyer to follow suit.
Li Jingshan's heart moved, and she thought of a possibility. She took a leave of absence with Cheng Caiyu, and quietly got up and came to the fence of the private room on the second floor. From here, you can see the situation of the auction hall from a commanding height.
She slowly searched through the crowd, and sure enough, in the next round of bidding, she saw the buyer who was bidding with Cheng Caiyu - sure enough, it was him, Shang Yuyi!
Li Jingshan quickly ran downstairs and whispered in Cheng Caiyu's ear, "Miss Cheng, you give up the bidding, don't fight anymore." ”
Cheng Caiyu looked at her in surprise, "Then how do you explain to Qingzi when you go back?" ”
Li Jingshan shook her head slightly, "Believe me, the county lord knows that he bought the jewelry, and he will definitely not blame you." ”
"Do you know who's going to buy it? Do you know him? ”
Li Jingshan nodded slightly.
Cheng Caiyu wanted to ask who it was, but remembering what she said about the rules of customer confidentiality, she knew that asking was a vain question, so she changed her tone and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you." But if you blame lightly, you will be responsible for the aftermath. ”
Li Jingshan nodded heavily.
After bidding farewell to Cheng Caiyu, Li Jingshan hurriedly ran back to the private room in the backyard of the venue, where she waited for Shang Yuyi to come out.
Sure enough, after a while, the boss of Shang walked out with a jewelry box printed with the seal of the Treasure Hunt.
"Boss Shang, please stay."
He turned around and saw a female fellow from the Treasure Pavilion standing behind him. Her fingers rubbed the corners of her clothes, her expression seemed to be expectant and nervous, full of the look of a fan when he saw the horn she admired.
Shang Yuyi smiled kindly, "Is there something wrong?" ”
"I ...... I like to listen to you sing, and I, too, admire you......" Li Jingshan stumbled and said, "I want to ask you to write a fan for me, I don't know if it's too presumptuous?" She bit her lip and looked cramped.
Shang Yuyi was in a good mood tonight, and seeing that this strange little drama fan could also be patient, he smiled and said, "Naturally." ”
Li Jingshan happily ushered him into the private room, took out a plain white folding fan from behind him, and served him attentively.
Shang Yuyi glanced at the folding fan, which was custom-made by Jingbao Pavilion as a gift to welcome customers, and the quality was acceptable, but the seal of Jingbao Pavilion was engraved on the fan bone.
He glanced up at Li Jingshan. Li Jingshan hurriedly blushed and explained, "I didn't know you would come, I could only find this ...... in a hurry."
"It's okay," Shang Yuyi smiled, "What do you want me to write?" ”