Chapter 203 Full Moon Banquet Preparation
After hearing what Madam Zhu had requested today, Madam Wang said with a smile, "That's not difficult at all. Xuan'er and I will go to the Luo Mansion tomorrow to prepare for the full moon banquet."
Zhu Mingqing thanked him and had the wooden box brought in. "Madam, didn't you ask for uncut jade? Here it is."
Mrs. Wang's face lit up with joy, and she immediately ordered someone to open it.
The moment the box was opened, everyone in the room was stunned.
Madam Wang took a deep breath and turned stiffly to look at Zhu Mingqing: "Madam Zhu, this raw material is very valuable. I am afraid I cannot afford it."
Others also reacted. Wang Lexuan happened to come over and found the items on the ground when she pushed the door open.
"Oh my God!" she exclaimed and touched the green jade. "Where did this come from? I've never seen such a big jade in my life."
The entire piece of jade is square in shape and is about the height of an adult man's calf.
Zhu Mingqing carefully selected it for a long time, and then thought that it was for the old lady's birthday celebration, so a jade stone of this size could be used to be carved into a Buddha statue.
Although there is a Buddha statue in the fairy palace, that one is so tall and big that it is too eye-catching!
Although Zhu Mingqing owned countless jades, he said to others, "This jade was indeed a great effort to obtain, and the price is indeed very high. If you really want it, you can buy it at half price."
For a moment, Mrs. Wang was very moved, but she quickly turned her head away to stop herself from looking at the jade and suppress her excitement.
"How can this be possible? Madam Zhu will suffer huge losses!"
And she still understands the principle of being grateful for what you have received.
Zhu Mingqing glanced at Madam Wang, then at the other people in the room. After Madam Wang realized what was going on, she asked the servant to go down first.
Zhu Mingqing said directly, "I understand your concern, madam, but I have only one condition. You know that Huaxiang Tower has made many enemies. I only hope that Lord Wang can protect a few of them in the future."
Mrs. Wang was a little embarrassed.
"Madam, rest assured. Hua Xiang Lou will never do anything illegal. However, if someone comes to bully us, I hope you can handle it impartially."
Zhu Mingqing spoke very bluntly, so bluntly that Mrs. Wang was surprised. If that was true, then the half price was completely acceptable.
Moreover, even without this gift, she and her husband would protect the Luo Mansion.
In the end, Mrs. Wang was already very tempted. If this gift was sent to Prince Huai's Mansion, coupled with the arrival of Prince Zhou in recent days, her husband would definitely be able to show up in front of Prince Huai's Mansion.
As long as she is not suppressed by her superiors and has a way out if something goes wrong in the future, she will be satisfied.
In the evening, Wang Tongpan returned home and came to the main courtyard.
"Madam, are you still awake?" He pushed the door open.
Mrs. Wang's face was full of joy, but she was still concerned about her husband's health: "Did you have dinner?"
Wang Tongpan shook his head and his stomach growled.
Mrs. Wang immediately ordered the servants to bring the dinner which had been kept warm, and then told her about Zhu Mingqing's gift in the afternoon.
Wang Tongpan was originally very opposed to it, but when he saw the jade, he was speechless.
This was the first time in his life that he had seen a jadeite of this size, in such perfect condition and with such excellent water color.
My eyes widened at the moment.
I was speechless for a long time!
"So, are you still blaming me for buying it at half price?" Mrs. Wang was very proud.
Wang Tongpan touched his nose and smiled: "Thank you for your hard work, Madam."
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Early the next morning.
Mrs. Wang took Wu Yunyun to work, and then seeing that Mrs. Zhu was lazy in the name of studying, she did not hesitate to take her out of the house to go shopping.
There will definitely be a lot of people attending the child’s full moon banquet.
There is definitely no need to worry about food, as Huaxianglou has a solid foundation.
Mainly some items and utensils for entertaining guests, which need to be purchased additionally.
Tableware, bowls and chopsticks, lanterns and ribbons...
Although he had servants to serve him, Zhu Mingqing wanted to personally select the fabric for some important things, such as the clothes the little baby would wear that day.
It is still Qiao’s Cloth Shop.
Zhao Zhi knew that she didn't like to be disturbed, so he ordered people to put some cloth suitable for babies into the room, and then he stayed in the room to explain.
"Madam, this one is sweat-absorbent. The weather is not too cold now, so it is very suitable for making clothes for children."
"This one is soft..."
"The fabric is brightly colored and will look great on the baby."
Mrs. Wang saw Mrs. Zhu picking and choosing, and she realized she was really struggling, so she said, "Madam, just buy two. The child will grow up quickly, and buying more will not be suitable."
Zhu Mingqing shook his head and said directly to Zhao Zhi, "Please pack these up."
Zhao Zhi's face lit up with joy, knowing that this was happening again.
These are all good fabrics, and I can make some money again.
She immediately had the servant pack the fabrics and then said, "Madam, please be generous. I wonder if this is the young lady's full moon celebration. Could I have a glass of wine?"
Zhu Mingqing looked at her intently, which made Zhao Zhi feel uneasy, and then he said, "Okay."
Zhao Zhi's face lit up with joy, and then he respectfully escorted the person out the door.
Mrs. Wang looked at the large and small bags on the carriage, and thought of the news that Mrs. Zhu had just come to Guancheng and was shopping everywhere in the streets and alleys, and her breath stopped.
It won’t be the same this time, right?
As soon as the thought flashed through my mind, I saw Mrs. Zhu enter a jewelry store next door.
I spent a lot of money to make a longevity lock and a gold bracelet for my child.
And I wear it for a month straight without repeating any of the patterns.
Mrs. Wang was so jealous that she even wanted to be Mrs. Zhu's granddaughter.
But the jewelry that a newborn baby has is almost as much as hers.
The two of them spent the whole morning shopping, and Zhu Mingqing started to feel the urge to shop.
I bought a bunch of useful and useless things, and it took the carriage several trips back and forth to move them all.
For a time, it became the new scenery of this street.
Jiang Feng pushed his master out of the restaurant and heard the discussion about the lady again.
"Master, the lady is on the next street. Do you want to go over?" he asked tentatively.
Luo Tingshan had a dull expression on his face and coughed from time to time, which made Jiang Feng frown.
Luo Tingshan suddenly asked, "What is she doing?"
Jiang Feng reacted: "I heard that the young lady's full moon banquet will be in two days, and the lady is preparing the items."
Luo Tingshan's expression paused.
Luo Feng's daughter, his granddaughter!
He has never seen her even after being born for so long.
"Go call Luo Huai over."
Luo Huai thought his father was unwell, so he rushed over. When he learned that his father just wanted an invitation to the full moon party, he sat down on the chair.
"I was so scared!"
He wiped the sweat from his forehead, then frowned and said, "Not suitable."
And Mother wouldn't let them in.
Luo Tingshan glanced at him indifferently and said nothing.
In fact, he was not suitable to attend any full moon banquet, but his desire to see his granddaughter overwhelmed his reason for a while.
Considering how popular the Luo family is in Guancheng now, there will definitely be many people present that day.
"Master Feng, if you really want to see Little Grape, why don't you come to the back door tomorrow, and then I will quietly hold her in my arms and show her to you?" Luo Huai thought of a solution.
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