When Chunxiao woke up, she found that her family was about to change drastically. Her husband, who had just passed the imperial examination as a Xiucai, wanted to demote her from wife to concubine ...
The waiter took her to a low cabinet in the back, and she saw that the cabinet was full of jade bracelets. It was really an eye-opener today.
"As expected of the largest jewelry store in the county, they have so many things."
"You're absolutely right. If you don't see the jewelry you like here, you won't be able to find it in other shops."
He took out two bracelets and said, "Miss, please take a look. These two bracelets are no worse than the one on your hand. Do you like them?"
Chunxiao took it in her hand and looked at it carefully. As she said before, she didn't understand jade, she only knew whether it looked good or not. These two bracelets were indeed very beautiful.
"How much?"
"This jade bracelet is not expensive. The one you have on your hand costs 40 taels."
It was actually cheaper than what she had bought before, and she felt like she had been ripped off.
Xiaohua also came over to look at the bracelet on her hand, "Miss, do you like this bracelet? What's so good about this plain one? I think the gem bracelet and the gold chain over there are more beautiful."
Well, this person is even less knowledgeable than her. This jade bracelet is made of a whole piece of jade, and those gems are inlaid in small pieces. Each has its own merits.
"My dear guests, you have chosen so many things in our shop today. If you like this bracelet, I can give you a discount."
"This bracelet is nice, but I already have one, and I won't be able to wear more." Chun Xiao thought to herself and smiled, "How about this, you see, I bought three sets of headwear at once, and I haven't even started bargaining yet. I'm too lazy to waste time. How about I pick one of these two bracelets as a gift?"
The clerk was dumbfounded. How could he not bargain? The price he asked for was 40 taels. However, as an experienced clerk who often dealt with various customers, he had seen all kinds of situations. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Miss, you are too good at business. How can you bargain like this? The items in our store are originally marked at a reasonable price. It is absolutely impossible for us to give them to you. How about this? You add another 20 taels of silver, and the bracelet and the headpiece will be yours."
Chun Xiao looked at the bracelets in her hand and was a little hesitant to choose. "How about this, I'll give you another 50 taels. How about these two bracelets and that green gem bracelet over there?"
This was really a bit of a loss. The clerk was really in a dilemma this time. He was also afraid that if he refused, he would offend the other party and then they would not want the things anymore. "Miss, please wait a moment. I will ask our shopkeeper. You are bargaining too hard. That gem bracelet is almost 20 taels."
"Go ahead." Chun Xiao was proud. She wanted to see this expression on the clerk's face to prove that her purchase was worthwhile.
Xiaohua smiled as she saw the guy leaving. "Miss, why did you buy so many bracelets?"
"It's beautiful. I'd like to give it to someone." Unfortunately, she only had 500 taels of loose change left outside. She had to be frugal, otherwise she would really like to buy the Dongzhu bracelet as well.
Soon, the waiter came over with the shopkeeper.
The two exchanged greetings. "Miss, you've bought so many pieces. It seems you really like our jewelry. We've met someone who knows what's good. In that case, I'll do as you said and pack this bracelet in a box for you."
"Thank you for your help, shopkeeper."
The head ornaments were in a slightly larger box, while the bracelets were in a smaller one. Both boxes looked very exquisite, and the trip was well worth the money. Chunxiao gave them 350 taels of silver. The innkeeper knew they had come on foot, and worried that it would be inconvenient for the two women to carry their valuables, so he even sent someone to take them back to the inn. This was truly excellent service.
The two of them admired the headgear for a while in the guest room.
"It's really beautiful, miss, but it's really expensive." 350 taels could buy several houses in their town.
Chunxiao pushed the jewel chain in front of her and said, "Try it on and see if it looks good on you!"
Xiaohua waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, I'm afraid it will break, so let's put it back together quickly."
Chun Xiao took out the bracelet, took her hand and put it on her, looking around, "It looks good, wear it, it's a gift for you."
Xiaohua looked at her hands in confusion, "Miss, you want to give me this chain? It costs more than 20 taels."
Chun Xiao looked at her silly look and smiled, "Why do you care how much it costs? You like it, don't you? I think this green one looks good too. Wear it."
Xiaohua was so touched. She actually had jewelry, and it was such an expensive piece. What should she do? What if it fell off while she was wearing it? She wanted to take it off and hide it in the box, but she saw Chunxiao staring at her as she took off the bracelet. Finally, she grinned and said, "Then I'll wear it well. Thank you, Miss."
"Put these boxes in your bundle and keep them away. Remember, don't put them in the same bundle with the clothes used to sew tickets."
After they stayed in Lan County for one night, they checked out and set off at dawn the next morning.
We traveled non-stop all the way and finally arrived at Ruyunzhuangzi in the evening of the 18th.
The people in the village were a little surprised to see them enter the village.
Meiman placed the charcoal stove in front of them and said, "Miss, I was wondering if you had returned directly to Qingzhou. I didn't expect you were still on the road. You are already eighteen today." She knew that Shufeng's wedding was scheduled for the 26th, and it would take almost six days to return from here.
"Yes, we've been delayed for a few days, so we'll just stay here for one night and continue our journey tomorrow morning. If you have anything to say, please keep it short. I trust you guys to do your job well."
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