Given the current situation of the Chu family, it's better to avoid trouble.
In fact, Madam Liang only had one daughter, no sons, and was not favored. Her livelihood in the second half of her life depended entirely on whether her daughter married well.
Her father-in-law was a fifth-rank official, working as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy. He didn't have much power, but his family had a good reputation. Her future son-in-law was the only son in the family, and he was seeking to marry her as the principal wife, which made her very satisfied.
The daughter of a merchant, born out of wedlock, married into a fifth-rank family, and most importantly, the family wasn't after her dowry.
My father-in-law is honest and upright, and he is very dissatisfied with the current social atmosphere. He had instructed me in advance to keep everything simple.
The daughter will be blessed to marry into that family.
“Father, Madam, Jinjin,” Madam Liang said respectfully, “I think we should let this matter go. It’s just a banquet, and my father-in-law won’t blame us.”
She vaguely knew that her in-laws and her cousin, who was in charge of the capital's security, had a mediocre relationship; they were the kind of people who couldn't work together because they were on different paths.
Wang was no longer in charge and dared not make decisions, but she still subconsciously nodded slightly.
Chu Jingde had a similar thought: "Jinjin, what do you think?"
Chu Jinjin's fighting spirit was practically overflowing: "Go, Fourth Sister, let's go together tomorrow."
Chu Lanlan shrank her neck: "What if they make things difficult for us?"
Chu Jinjin glanced at her: "If you don't go, I won't make things difficult for you? After you get married, you'll have to attend these kinds of occasions all the time."
Men conquer the world outside, while women conquer the world in another way—by attending various banquets.
Don't underestimate them. They may seem like just a boring gathering among young women, but many things are done through these gatherings: exchanging information, maintaining relationships, and even arranging marriages.
Chu Lanlan can choose not to go, but what about next time?
We can't keep hiding forever.
"Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly. Our Chu family tries to keep a low profile, but we are not afraid of trouble. If anyone comes knocking, we will not only be high-profile, but we will also fight back." Chu Jinjin's last sentence put everyone's words on the tip of their tongues into their hearts, making them feel at ease: "I'm here for you, don't be afraid."
Indeed, there's nothing to be afraid of.
There is still law in this world. As long as you are in the right, and you have Chu Jinjin who dares to venture into Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold alone, who are you afraid of?
The banquet was scheduled for the following evening, just like the poetic name on the invitation: "Flowers are even more beautiful under the moon."
Chu Jinjin felt that a different name would be more appropriate: "A Dark and Windy Night for Murder".
Chu Jinjin is a special case among the concubine's daughters. Chu Zujian gave her a very special position, so she never lacked money.
Chu Lanlan, on the other hand, received fixed gifts, jewelry, and monthly allowances, except for those given during festivals.
The next morning, Chu Jinjin was very dissatisfied when she saw Chu Lanlan dressed up: "It's too plain. Wear all your most valuable jewelry."
Today, Chu Lanlan represents not only herself, but also the Chu family as a whole.
Let them see.
The Chu family may not have much else, but they have a lot of money.
Chu Lanlan grinned: "I brought all the valuables."
As he spoke, he simply opened the jewelry box.
In fact, Madam Wang did a better job than most legal mothers; she didn't like to show it on her face, but she wasn't harsh on them.
Chu Lanlan's jewelry collection is quite extensive.
But that's far from enough.
Chu Jinjin does have some, but some of them are ones she has personally mentored and hold special significance, so it wouldn't be appropriate to give them to her.
Chu Jinjin waved: "Prepare the sedan chair."
The biggest advantage of being in charge is that you can go out whenever you want without asking Wang for permission.
The most renowned jewelry store in the entire capital was called Yu Bao Tang, a four-story building whose fame was so great that even nobles from the palace frequently sent people to patronize it.
The waiter's eyes lit up when he saw the Chu family's sedan chair, and then his eyes practically lit up when he saw the two sisters who came out: "Third Miss, Fourth Miss, please come in quickly."
Miss Chu is a top-tier client among top-tier clients, and what excited him even more was seeing Chu Jinjin.
Right now, no one in the entire capital is more popular than her.
The fourth floor is not open to the public and is reserved for VIPs.
Just as the tea and snacks were served, the owner himself arrived. He was in his forties, slightly overweight, and bowed deeply: "It is an honor to have you two ladies visit my humble establishment."
Chu Jinjin returned the greeting, glanced at him, and said generously, "Please feel free to look, it's no problem."
The shop owner was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Miss Chu is indeed an extraordinary woman. I have truly broadened my horizons. From now on, whenever you come to the shop, everything will be 10% off."
Chu Lanlan: "......."
That's how people are; even if they already know something, seeing it with their own eyes doesn't diminish their shock much.
Yu Bao Tang is never short of business. Noble ladies from the palace and young ladies from various families, especially for important events such as weddings, would come here to customize jewelry.
They actually gave Chu Jinjin a 10% discount!
She certainly understood why, but was her charm really that great?
It really is that big.
The owner of Yu Bao Tang smiled and said, "Miss Chu is now a hero in my heart. If she knew that you came to spend money and I paid the original price, she would probably not let me off easily when she got home."
Although Chu Jinjin may have only been in a few fights, for many ambitious women who had to hide their talents because they were women, it was like a thunderclap in spring.
So that's how it works!
Chu Jinjin bowed and said, "Thank you for your praise, Madam. I hope we can get to know each other another day."
Since they offered her a discount, she had to be generous. Besides, being the owner of the top jewelry store in the capital would be very beneficial.
The owner of Yu Bao Tang was all smiles.
The shop assistant brought upstairs with jewelry, all of which were the most popular styles at the moment.
The shop owner picked up an exquisite gold flower, which glittered with a slight movement: "This is a craft that our master craftsman just learned from a foreign land."
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