Red Sleeves answered, and opened the brocade box given by Yun Zhongyao again.

Compared with the meeting gift given by Mrs. Yun, the brocade box given by Yun Zhongyao is smaller, but it is also very exquisite.

But after opening the box, Rao is always calm Red Sleeves couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

The brocade box, which is about six inches square, is cluttered with some jade, jadeite and the like, which have not been carved, but the color is of the highest quality.

"Sure enough, it's the eldest lady of the Yun family, and it is estimated that there is only Miss Yun who can give such a generous gift in the whole world." Red Sleeves held up the brocade box so that Song Yao could look more carefully.

Song Yao chuckled and shook her head.

"Miss Yun is the most pampered, there are countless treasures, I'm afraid that in order to save space, I can only put everything in one box." Song Yao smiled lightly, picked up a piece of jade and handed it to Red Sleeves and said, "You can take this piece and carve a pair of jade pendants, and keep it with Qingshan after you get married." ”

"Thank you, Madame, for the reward." Red Sleeves blushed, reluctant to refuse.

It's not that he covets a piece of jade, but the deep meaning in Song Yao's words.

"Go back and pick a piece for those girls, and let them take it to find someone to carve it themselves, and make it a dowry in the future." Song Yao has always been generous to the girl, and when she saw that the red sleeves blushed badly, she no longer teased, but said with a smile: "It is estimated that Miss Yun doesn't know how many pieces of jade she gave me, but those Yun family concubines are married, and I am afraid that the sum of the dowry is not much more than these." ”

What Song Yao was referring to was naturally the one given to her by Yun Zhongyao, not the warm jade that Mrs. Yun was referring to.

Although Song Yao didn't count how much jade and jade Yun Zhongyao had for her, she still couldn't buy such a box of 108,000 taels of silver.

Rich, really capricious.

"Since ancient times, there is a difference, not to mention that Miss Yun is still the pearl of the head of the family, which is different." Red Sleeve Road.

"You pick two more pieces, prepare some gifts tomorrow, and it's time to go see Jiayue." Song Yao nodded, agreeing with Red Sleeves' statement.

Most of these gems are the size of a finger or two, but there are also a few pieces the size of a baby's fist, and a few long strips about the length of a palm.

But the texture of each piece is good, the big ones can be carved into hostas and jade pendants, and the small ones are also of the highest quality when used to inlay the jewelry.

But Song Yao doesn't lack these things, so she doesn't feel distressed when she gives them away.

"Count the days, Miss Hu should be five months pregnant, and the slave and maid will go to the warehouse to find out what to give to the child." Knowing that Song Yao and Hu Jiayue had a good relationship, Red Sleeves said so.

"You look at the arrangement." Song Yao trusted the red sleeves very much, paused and said: "It is best for pregnant women to wear old jade, I remember that there are a few in the warehouse, you can find a pair of jade bracelets." ”

Good jade is rare, and old jade is even more rare.

A good piece of jade needs to be worn by people, and it will only be raised after being warm, so the old jade raised by people in good health is not something that can be obtained with silver.

And some large families will also pamper some maids, use these maids to raise jade, and when they are older, they will pick some good ones and leave them for their children and grandchildren to make a house, or give them away.

These servants have lived a nourishing life since childhood, but they are no different from goods.

After saying a few more words, Song Yao closed her eyes and recuperated.

Yesterday, I asked Helian Sheng to come to dinner, Song Yao had already ordered someone to buy before going out, and she would cook after she went back, so she had to nourish her spirits.

In fact, it is said that it is purchased, most of the things are owned by their own shops, especially green vegetables, people outside want to buy a large number of people and have to make an appointment in advance, the price will not only not fall, but will rise.

There is no way, vegetables are scarce in winter, and people who have no way to buy them with silver can't buy them.

Since he was out of the house, Song Yao was not in a hurry to go back, and after the carriage was halfway away, Song Yao said, "Go to the study and buy a few books for Yuanbao." ”

Suddenly remembered that when he was on the road, Song Yuanbao said that he had finished reading all the books at home and wanted to buy a few new books.

This kind of thing can be done by people who come out to buy it, but Song Yao prefers to do it herself.

Song Yuanbao is still young, if he is allowed to buy books by himself, he may not be able to buy something suitable for his age.

When people come out to buy, they may not be able to screen well.

The red sleeves commanded the coachman, and the master and servant sat for another stick of incense before coming to the largest study in the capital.

"Ma'am, it's here." Red Sleeves opened the curtain and stood on the wheel, waiting for Song Yao to get out of the car.

"A study, that's an interesting name." Song Yao glanced up and stepped out of the carriage.

After the master and servant entered the study, a man immediately came forward to entertain them.

"What does Madame want to buy? Our study is a century-old store, and the types of books are more complete than other bookstores, and there are also many kinds of four treasures in the study, and there are definitely styles you like. The guy said enthusiastically.

In these years, there are very few people who can afford to read.

Therefore, the guy is also used to seeing all kinds of nobles, seeing that Song Yao has an extraordinary temperament, although there are few jewelry on his body, but any one of them is worth thousands of gold, even that dress is worth thousands of taels of silver, and he understands that Song Yao is a big customer.

Not to mention Song Yao, even the girl with red sleeves also has a strong fragrance of books, and her clothes and accessories are unusual, so you can see Song Yao's financial resources.

"Red sleeves, the four treasures of the study room have chosen the best, you go and choose." After Song Yao finished speaking, he said to the guy: "I'll take a look, there is no need to wait here." ”

The red sleeves were born in a scholarly family, and they are more proficient in the four treasures of the study.

Although Song Yao writes with a good brush and can also draw Chinese paintings, he only understands some fur about these things, and he can't compare to the real ancient man of Red Sleeves.

Redsleeves answered, and asked the guy to take her to choose.

Although this shop is the largest in the capital, it is difficult to guarantee that there are no defective products without seeing things.

Song Yao read most of the circle, selected a few enlightenment books, bought a few notebooks, and a few travelogues.

At Song Yuanbao's age, reading enlightenment books is the most suitable, and everything needs to be done step by step.

Although Song Yao's thin gold body is sought after by many people, Song Yao is not an arrogant person, and hopes that Song Yuanbao can learn more about several fonts, maybe he will be useful in the future, or create his own fonts.

As for the travelogue, it is to ask Song Yuanbao to understand some customs and customs from books, and when he travels in the future, he can understand more.

And Song Yao herself plans to take a look when she has free time, she doesn't know much about this era.

"Madam, the four treasures of the study have been chosen." After the red sleeves finished choosing, he came to Song Yao and asked, "How long will we stay in the capital this time?" On the young master's side, do you let the master teach first, or do you find a private school? ”

This matter has not been discussed, so Red Sleeves will have this question.

If the time spent in the capital is short, there is no need to find a private school, lest Song Yuanbao just get used to the new teaching method and have to leave.

When he took a leave of absence from Yunzhou City, Song Yuanbao secretly wiped his tears, and after getting together with a few good friends, he wilted for several days.

Song Yao frowned, she didn't think about this.

Now that business is everywhere, Song Yao does not guarantee when she will leave the capital.

Song Yuanbao is only at the age of enlightenment now, and it's okay to change private schools often, but it's not suitable to be a little older.

Different gentlemen have different teaching methods, and it is easy for Song Yuanbao to lose interest in learning by changing gentlemen frequently.

But Song Yuanbao was still so young, leaving him alone somewhere, Song Yao couldn't rest assured.

Seeing Song Yao frowning, Red Sleeves knew that his wife was in trouble, so he smiled and said: "Actually, I'm not in a hurry, it's the end of the year soon, and the private school is about to close, so why don't you wait until the beginning of the year to decide." Just during this time, you can inquire about which private school has a good reputation, and it also delays the little master's studies. ”

"Well, let's learn it at home first." Song Yao nodded.

The gentlemen in the family are all invited by Helian Sheng, and they are all famous, and the teaching is not rigid, so it is condescending to be Mr. Song Yuanbao's enlightenment.

"Do you have a set for a few gentlemen?" Song Yao asked.

"It's all prepared, it's all of the best class, and the slave and maid have also prepared a set for the lady." Redsleeves replied.

The guy listened from the sidelines, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Before, there were six sets of red sleeves and more than a dozen sets of rice paper, and he thought that there were many masters in the family, so he bought so much.

But now I understand that there is only one young master in today's patron's family, and the others are for Mr.

A young master invited four or five gentlemen, it must be a big family, although he does not know the identity of the other party, but such guests must be served, and they will rarely come to patronize it in the future.

"This lady, if the little son of your mansion wants to go to the school, there are a few small ones to recommend, and the lady can send someone to inquire, and the little ones are not half a lie." The guy stepped forward and reported the names of several schools in a row.

There is only one official school, but it was said by the guy at the end.

"The small one's official school only accepts the children of the official family, and there are very few enlightened students, even if it is a high-powered adult, they can only let their own children go to the assessment, but they will not be admitted." The guy was afraid that Song Yao would misunderstand that he looked down on people, so he hurriedly made an explanation.

"That's right." Song Yao nodded in understanding.

Although the official school is good, she is just a businesswoman, and Song Yuanbao is afraid that it is impossible to go in, so she can only consider a private school.

However, Song Yao didn't say anything, Song Yuanbao is still young, so he is not in a hurry now.

He glanced at Red Sleeves, who understood, and immediately took out a purse and gave it to the guy.

"There is little brother Lao, a little heart, please have tea." After the red sleeves gave the purse, he turned around and took the book in Song Yao's hand and asked, "Madam, do you want to choose some more?" ”

"No, buy these for the time being, and then come back in the next year." Song Yao shook his head and said.

"The slave maid will go to the checkout first." Red Sleeves went to the counter with a stack of books and asked the shopkeeper to settle the bill.

Six sets of good study and four treasures, plus rice paper and secretaries, cost more than 6,000 taels of silver.

Because this is a big customer, the shopkeeper sent six pieces of paperweight with a good texture, and said with a smile on his face: "The store also provides delivery for the old customer, if the lady has a lot of things at home, you can leave the address, and on the appointed day, the old man will let the guy send it to the door." ”

I didn't expect this bookstore to be so good at trading, so Song Yao said: "Since that's the case, then I will send some to the house on the sixteenth of every month." ”

After speaking, Song Yao turned to Red Sleeves and ordered: "You talk to the shopkeeper about the amount, if it is not enough, let people buy it." ”

Red sleeves understood what Song Yao meant, this is to order for a long time, the house and the store need to keep accounts, the four treasures of the study and paper are a lot of expenses, it is good to save some.

Song Yao went out of the shop first, and Red Sleeves was inside to negotiate with the shopkeeper, and his own guys helped send everything to the car.

It was almost noon, and the business on the street was also booming, and there were many pedestrians coming and going, but Song Yao didn't notice a pair of vicious eyes staring at her.