The shopkeeper looked at Mu Wanqing in embarrassment, "I wonder if I can..."
In theory, it should be first come first served, but the Du family can't afford to offend, and he still has to live in Liangcheng. I can only apologize to this pair of brothers and sisters.
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, showing her understanding. "Take it. Show it to this...uncle first."
Du Shiyi: ...Uncle???
"What did you call me?"
"Eh? Uncle, isn't that right?" Mu Wanqing opened her eyes wide in surprise, "Sorry, uncle. You guys in Liangcheng are so interesting, you like to act old, um, I want a good child who respects the elderly, hello, uncle."
Du Shiyi was stabbed several times and was so angry. This girl has a poisonous tongue.
He couldn't vent his anger on her, so he had to bring up the jewelry.
"The quality of these jewels is too poor. I want jewels with gemstones from the Western Regions. I want the best. The price is negotiable."
He acted like he was super rich and super capable, and showed off his presence.
Men are super confident creatures.
With an extra two taels of meat, he felt particularly great and could marry a princess.
No, the princess is not worthy of him. She has to kneel down to serve him, provide him with food and clothing, and raise concubines and illegitimate children for him, only then would she not disgrace him.
Just so ordinary, yet so confident.
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up. "Master Eleven, you may not know that the best gems are made to order. I'm afraid the finished products in the store may not be to your liking. How about you take a look at the unprocessed gems first?"
The consumption level of soldiers and civilians at the border is limited, and they cannot afford the high-end jewelry sold in silver shops.
Du Shiyi was not interested at all, but he still pretended to say, "Then take out all your treasures."
"Yes, yes." The shopkeeper happily presented a set of glittering sapphire jewelry to Du Shiyi and introduced it enthusiastically.
"These are three hair combs, a pair of hairpins, and a pair of hairpins. The styles are the most popular in the capital. I specially found the best gems to inlay them..."
He talked incessantly, but Mu Shiyi's eyes fell on Mu Wanqing intentionally or unintentionally, and he was absent-minded.
Accompanied by the waiter, Mu Wanqing and her brother were choosing jewellery. She picked out a set of gold head ornaments, twelve hair combs and a pair of hairpins. The styles and materials were very suitable for Madam Mu's age.
She is very quick in picking things and has a good eye. She only picks high-quality items, and no matter how much the premium on gold goes up, it is limited.
Mu Ziang had a headache, "Sister, what should I choose?"
Mu Wanqing's eyes lingered among the pile of jewelry. "Let's buy a pair of forehead ornaments. That's good."
"Okay." Mu Ziang had no objection.
Mu Wanqing picked out a pair of gold bracelets inlaid with dragons and phoenixes playing with pearls, "These are for big brother."
Mu Ziang was filled with joy. His mother would definitely like it. "Sister, pick a few too. I'll give them to you."
Mu Wanqing didn't want to refuse his kindness, so she picked out a pair of pearl earrings. The pearls exuded a lustrous luster. "I like this."
It’s not expensive, but it suits Mu Wanqing’s temperament very well.
The brother and sister discussed things together and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
"That's all. Let's pay."
The waiter was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. "Okay, please wait a moment."
He took the abacus on the side to do the calculations. At this moment, Du Shiyi finally spoke, "Miss, I have a favor to ask. I am a grown man but I don't know much about jewelry. Can you help me choose one or two?"
This was reasonable and neither the shopkeeper nor the waiter thought much about it.
Mu Wanqing narrowed her eyes slightly, it finally came.
She smiled innocently, "Okay, I love helping people the most, old man, don't worry, I have a good eye."
Mu Ziang shuddered subconsciously. His sister was trying to trick him by smiling like that.
Du Shiyi's face darkened. "Thank you, young lady. However, I am not much older than you. You should just call me brother."
He didn't need Mu Wanqing to remind him of their age difference all the time.
Mu Wanqing seemed to have noticed nothing and shook her head seriously, "No, my father looks younger than you. If he knew I was so rude, he would be angry."
Du Shiyi was so angry that he vomited blood. Was she naive or did she do it on purpose? "Then call me Master Shiyi."
"Okay." Mu Wanqing glanced at the counter with a smile, which was filled with a wide variety of jewelry.
"Let me ask first, who are you giving this to? People of different identities and ages have different preferences."
Du Shi kept staring at her, hinting, "It's for a teenage girl, about the same age as the girl, so choose according to her preferences."
Then, he would give the jewelry to her, she would be very surprised, and he would have a chance.
"Is that so?" Mu Wanqing smiled even more brightly. I would feel embarrassed if I didn't cheat you.
"For example, I like pigeon blood red rubies, which are bright and pure in color. A complete set of head ornaments must have at least 32 items. For example, gems the size of a mandible egg are needed to dominate the scene. For example, a full crown with a double phoenix inlaid with gold and gems and flowers would not be decent without more than a dozen gems. In addition, the top hairpin, flower ornaments, hairpins, earrings, etc. must all have matching gems. With this calculation, at least 60 rubies are needed, and the smallest one must be the size of a fingernail. This is just barely enough." Note (1)
Coincidentally, she has just such a set.
It's time to ship.
Du Shiyi: ...
It sounds expensive.
But the jewelry she picked out was not expensive.
Mu Wanqing picked up a jade bracelet casually, with a slight smile on her face. Although this silver shop was the most upscale one in Liangcheng, it was still far inferior to the one in Beijing.
No, it’s not as good as the prosperous towns near the capital.
"Girls all love to look pretty and like to wear jewelry in turn. If they have rubies, they should also have sapphires, emeralds, and jadeite. This is what respectable people do."
"These jewellery is good, but it's still a long way from being the best. I think they still need to be custom made." She opened her eyes with curiosity, "Old man... oh, I said it wrong, Master Eleven, you look very decent in your clothes, you should have the money to custom make it."
Since she said so, no man can admit that he has no money, not to mention that Du Shiyi has his own plans.
Du Shiyi felt bitter, but he couldn't say, "Of course, I have money."
Before he placed the order, Mu Wanqing said happily, "That's great, shopkeeper, just do as I say and give me a fair price. Although I'm not short of money, it's good to save a few bucks, right?"
Du Shiyi had a dull expression on his face, his mind full of thoughts on how to escape.
According to this calculation, it is estimated that it cannot be less than ten thousand.
Not to mention that he doesn't have the money, even if he did, he couldn't spend it on jewelry.
But, in front of Mu Wanqing, he couldn't be cowardly, "No, just pay the original price."
"Well, Master Eleven is generous." The shopkeeper was delighted. "Thank you. Eighty-three thousand three hundred and fifty-one taels. You only need to pay half of the deposit."
He doesn’t have it in his store, but is there anything that can’t be done as long as you have money?
Du Shiyi's face turned green. No way? Women's jewelry is so expensive?
Mu Wanqing tilted her head slightly, "Master Eleven, you don't look right. Are you broke? I really didn't know you were so poor. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Her tone was full of disappointment, as if she was looking at someone who had no money but was pretending to be rich.
Du Shiyi's scalp went numb. He still wanted to win her favor and develop a relationship with her.
No, he must not let her get bored with him.
"I have money. I..." He thought quickly, "I was wondering how long it would take to order it. I can't wait that long. I need it by the end of the month."
"Ah, this..." The shopkeeper felt as if a basin of cold water was poured over his head. Where could he get it in such a short time?
So disappointed, thought I'd make a killing.
Mu Wanqing shouted happily, "Shopkeeper, why don't you give the jewelry and head ornaments you have customized for other mansions to the Eleventh Master first? Just consider it a good deed."
The shopkeeper was a little confused, "Where did I..." Where did the title come from?
"I know you have it. Don't be so rigid. Rules are made by people and can be modified." Mu Wanqing put on a negotiating posture, "Come on, shopkeeper, let's discuss it properly. Master Eleven, please wait a moment."
"Little Second Brother, treat Master Eleven well and don't let him return disappointed."
The shopkeeper was dragged into the backyard by Mu Wanqing and her sister. He said blankly, "My lady, our shop really doesn't have..."
The innocent smile on Mu Wanqing's face faded, "I do."
Looking at the completely different girl, the shopkeeper's heart skipped a beat. "What did you say?"
Time was running out, so Mu Wanqing didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want 83,000 taels, and the rest is yours. How about that?"
Just by saying a few words, you can get more than three hundred taels. Where can you find such a good thing?
But it was far less than the money Mu Wanqing got.
The shopkeeper's eyes flickered, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. In the end, greed prevailed, "You take 70,000, and the rest belongs to me."
Mu Wanqing stretched out her slender index finger and shook it, "Eighty-seven thousand three hundred taels, mine."
When she bought it, it was more than 20,000 taels, which was considered a sky-high price. Shen Yong was stunned at the time and tried to stop her irrational purchase.
The shopkeeper was stunned. "Girl, that's not how you bargain."
"I make the rules." Mu Wanqing's eyes were cold. "Yes or no, tell me. I don't have to own your store."
The shopkeeper's face changed several times, and he finally realized that this guy was not someone to be trifled with.
"Then follow your first suggestion. Is your stuff okay?"
Mu Wanqing said calmly, "It's made by Qilin Pavilion, and the goods are genuine and of good value."
The shopkeeper's eyes suddenly lit up. The things in Qilin Pavilion were extremely expensive, but they were still in short supply and hard to come by.
If the products produced by this company are resold, not only will they not depreciate, but they will also appreciate in value.
Therefore, smart people buy it and resell it, and it is not difficult to double the price.
If it is brought to Jiangnan, it would not be an exaggeration to increase the price several times.
"Girl, are you from Beijing? Why do you buy things from a small shop when you have such good things?"
Mu Wanqing glanced at him calmly and said, "People who are very curious usually don't live long."
For some reason, the shopkeeper felt a chill in his heart. Why did this girl's eyes look so scary?
He couldn't help but remind him, "That's the Eleventh Master of the Du Family."
Mu Wanqing sneered, "I know that he and Mu Jiu are brothers."
If you dare to plot against her, you will have to bear the consequences of failure.
The shopkeeper was a little panicked, "Then...how dare you cheat him?"
Mu Wanqing was very surprised. "Is this a scam? You dare to sell it at this price, so why can't I sell it at this price?"
The shopkeeper blushed, "It's not expensive. I want to find good gems, which takes a lot of time and energy. I also need to find the best craftsmen. There are no particularly good ones at the border, so I have to go to other places to find them. It costs money all the way back and forth..."
All the effort and energy he spent was worth it.
Mu Wanqing waved her hand, "No need to explain to me, I'm not interested."
The shopkeeper was in a state of panic, "Who is this girl? It will give me some information, just in case..."
If something happens she can run away, but his shop is here, how can she run away?
A hint of coldness flashed across Mu Wanqing's eyes, "Du Shiyi knows who I am."
"Ah, then he..." A flash of inspiration came to the shopkeeper's mind, and he suddenly panicked as if he was struck by lightning.
"I don't ask, I don't know anything."
Oh my god, he seemed to be caught in the vortex of the struggle between two forces.
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, took out the dagger and played with it, "Just cooperate with me, I will make sure you'll be fine."
The shopkeeper looked at her blankly. This was definitely a threat!
Whose family is this girl from? How dare she cheat even the Du family?
The waiter called out urgently from outside, "Boss, Master Eleven is leaving."
Mu Shiyi finally got rid of the waiter and walked out of the jewelry store, letting out a long sigh.
Forget it, there will be another chance next time.
A clear voice sounded from behind, "Master Eleven, why did you run out? Don't be like this. It's not shameful to be poor. Just say you can't afford it. No one will laugh at you."
Her voice was so loud that passers-by looked over.
Hey, isn’t this Mr. Du Shiyi?
"But you placed the order and then ran away without paying the deposit. This puts the shopkeeper in a difficult position. Should I do it or not?"
Mu Wanqing stood on the steps, looking down at Du Shiyi with an innocent look on her face, "Ah, you're not trying to get something for nothing and take over 90,000 taels of stuff from someone else without paying a penny, are you? No way? I didn't expect you to be such a person!"
"This behavior is shameful and brings disgrace to your family. Which family are you from?"
The crowd was shocked.
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Note (1) The information about jewelry and headwear comes from Baidu.
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