Chapter 147 Entering the Prime Minister's Residence
"We should take the business of the Prime Minister's Mansion seriously, but winter is a busy time for business. Even if the boss doesn't take this order personally and asks me to do it, the Prime Minister's Mansion will not think we are neglecting him."
The boss runs many shops under his name and has dealings with many dignitaries, but this is the first time that the boss has personally taken on a business and intends to manage it himself.
"Ruyi Pavilion has been in business for some time. It is time to take the shop to a higher level in terms of specifications and reputation. The business from the Xiangfu is a good opportunity. Besides, as a businessman, I should make more friends with dignitaries."
Liu Mingyue smiled, the fox fur on her shoulders fluttering in the wind, looking gentle and full of vitality.
After she said that, the shopkeeper understood that the boss wanted to take this opportunity to promote the reputation of Ruyi Pavilion and also wanted to establish a relationship with the Prime Minister's Mansion. In fact, it was very reasonable to do so.
In the next two days, Liu Mingyue visited the jewelry shops and cloth stores under her name in the capital and surrounding cities, selecting various accessories and fashionable cloths that were suitable for the status of the men, women, and children in the prime minister's mansion.
In order to prepare for this "business", Liu Mingyue ran back and forth between the capital and the surrounding cities without closing her eyes for a whole day and night.
On the third day, Liu Mingyue slept for only three hours before setting off for Ruyi Pavilion, counting the items to be sent to the Prime Minister's Residence, loading them onto the carriage and sending them to the Prime Minister's Residence.
Yin Miaoyin had already greeted the doorman in advance, and Liu Mingyue brought a business card with her, so she was invited to the front hall after showing her business card.
The guests were welcomed to the flower hall, and the housekeeper came first to receive them. Liu Mingyue greeted him and explained her purpose.
"I have selected a lot of jewelry and cloth. Please tell the ladies in the mansion to come and choose the styles they like."
Even if she didn't say it, the housekeeper had already seen the business card she handed over and knew that this person was the owner of Ruyi Pavilion. He politely ordered the servants to serve tea first and then invite the young ladies and ladies to the front hall.
Among all the women in the mansion, Yin Miaoyin was the most active and lively. She would never lie down unless she was resting. So when the housekeeper sent the message, she was the first one to come to the front hall.
"Mr. Liu, long time no see." Yin Miaoyin met Liu Mingyue and nodded with a smile.
"Ms. Yin, how are you these days?" Liu Mingyue smiled back at her and also exchanged pleasantries.
"Great. I didn't expect that Master Liu would deliver the gifts personally. Let me see the jewelry and cloths that he personally selected." Yin Miaoyin looked expectantly at the large and small wooden boxes piled up like a mountain on the table.
"I picked these for Miss Yin. Women of this age like these styles. I picked more styles according to your personality. Miss Yin, please see which ones you like."
Liu Mingyue raised her hand to signal to the attendant who followed her. The attendant then brought up the jewelry and cloth that Liu Mingyue had chosen for Yin Miaoyin and placed them on the table for her to choose.
There is a dazzling array of jewelry, with dozens of styles, which is dizzying.
After all, Liu Mingyue has been a businessman for many years. From Yin Miaoyin's expression, she can tell which pieces of jewelry suit her taste but she is confused about how to choose.
"This hairpin is a red gold hairpin with the Three Friends of Winter pattern. Although it is not a fashionable style, it is the most classic jewelry theme, elegant and interesting. This is a peony beaded hairpin, which is delicate and clever, gorgeous but not cumbersome. It goes perfectly with the dress made of Shu brocade with peony patterns."
Liu Mingyue introduced several pieces of jewelry that Yin Miaoyin liked, and helped her match the corresponding colors and fabric patterns, which saved Yin Miaoyin from worrying about these things.
"Mr. Liu has good taste. If you hadn't helped me choose, I wouldn't have been so confused for a long time." Yin Miaoyin was very satisfied with the jewelry that Liu Mingyue had chosen for her. She happily picked up the hairpin with the Three Friends of Winter pattern and examined it carefully.
"This Mr. Liu is indeed elegant and eloquent. His temperament is exactly what Miaoyin likes. I just don't know what Mr. Liu thinks."
Zhen had been outside the flower hall for a while, but did not come in immediately. Instead, she stood at the door and listened to the two people talking.
After her daughter had talked with the owner of Ruyi Pavilion for a while, Zhen walked into the flower hall. When Zhen came, Yin Miaoyin slightly restrained the smile on her face.
Liu Mingyue had never seen the mistress of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but the woman who came in with the help of the nanny was dignified and elegant, in her middle age. She looked at Yin Miaoyin with gentle eyes, so she was undoubtedly the mistress of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"My humble self greets Madam. Could you please take a look at the cloths and jewellery displayed here and see if there is anything that suits your taste?" As soon as Liu Mingyue finished speaking, the attendant presented a piece of jewellery selected for Madam Zhen.
Mrs. Zhen carefully looked at the jewelry that Liu Mingyue had chosen for her and nodded to show her satisfaction. However, she was not in a hurry to choose her own, but helped Yin Miaoyin make a decision first.
"The hairpin in your hand is simple and elegant, and it goes very well with the Man Chi Jiao crown and the white jade lilac earrings. Adding anything else would seem a bit cumbersome."
Madam Zhen took a few pairs of earrings and compared them to Yin Miaoyin's ears, and finally chose the slender and gentle white jade lilac earrings.
"Madam, you have a unique vision. This pair of earrings is like the finishing touch, just right." Liu Mingyue was originally wondering which pair of earrings Yin Miaoyin should wear. When she saw the white jade lilac, she felt that they were very suitable.
Madam Zhen looked at Liu Mingyue with a smile and put the earrings back into the box. The whole set of jewelry that Yin Miaoyin wore on the birthday banquet was thus chosen.
After choosing the jewelry for her daughter, Mrs. Zhen began to choose her own.
As usual, Liu Mingyue introduced several sets of jewelry that suited Madam Zhen's temperament. Yin Miaoyin was more lively than usual today, and helped to choose with a chattering voice.
"My son and Young Master Liu are really in sync and always think alike." Madam Zhen teased unintentionally.
Liu Mingyue had no other thoughts about Yin Miaoyin, so she didn't notice anything wrong. Yin Miaoyin understood the meaning of her mother's words, her pupils shrank slightly, and she gently tugged at Zhen's clothes.
Fortunately, Zhen just made a joke and didn't say anything else.
"Sister Ji, go and tell the old lady whether the jewelry and fabrics should be sent to her room, or whether she should come to the flower hall to join in the fun and choose."
The old lady seldom receives guests. Seeing that the old lady had not come yet, Zhen thought that she should ask the maid to go to the yard over there and ask the old lady whether she planned to come or when she would come.
Mrs. Ji responded and was about to go downstairs to ask the old lady, but before she even left the hall, the old lady arrived.
"I don't walk around much, and it's not far from the flower hall. Why do I need to send it to my house?"
The old lady walked into the flower hall with a smile on her face, leaning on a cane. Liu Mingyue, who was looking down at her jewelry, looked up when she heard the voice and saw a kind but gray-haired lady.
The old lady's body was a little hunched, and she didn't seem to be in good health, but compared to the sickly Zhen, she was still more energetic.
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