Zhu Jiayu said, "That's where her brilliance lies."
If Yu Qinglan had stopped her directly at the banquet, people would have misunderstood that there was something between them. At present, Yu Qinglan did not know her character and had no intention of having any dealings with her, nor did she want to be misunderstood.
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"Let's not talk about that anymore. Quickly help me choose which one to give her."
Yu Qinglan didn't dislike Zhu Jiayu. Today, Zhu Jiayu attended her banquet and was wronged. She should make some compensation to Zhu Jiayu.
The sandalwood boxes piled in front of her contained her private treasures, which she would not have been willing to part with for ordinary people.
Upon hearing her words, Shu Qing held up a box and said, "How about this jade fish-shaped pendant?"
Yu Qinglan frowned: "Is it the carving skills of the Liu family in Kunshan? I went through a lot of trouble to learn them."
This means that they are reluctant to part with it.
Shu Qing thought for a moment and then brought out another box: "Then, Miss, how about this round fan with brocade trim and a purple lacquer handle?"
Yu Qinglan rubbed her face: "Is it that silk scroll painted with orange blossoms? If I remember correctly, it was bestowed upon me by the Imperial Concubine back then?"
She treasured this fan, not because it was a gift from the imperial concubine, but because she had heard that the flower design was painted by Mr. Shu from Jiangnan, and that the orange blossoms were as white as jade, with a long-lasting fragrance, and a good meaning.
Shu Qing sighed, agreeing that it was indeed inappropriate to give Zhu Jiayu a gift bestowed by a noble person.
She couldn't help but say, "But Miss, you can't bear to part with this, and you can't give that away. It seems there's nothing you can do to apologize to Miss Zhu."
Yu Qinglan pursed her lips: "You're right." She closed her eyes and pointed casually, "This one, Shuqing, can you help me see if it was a gift from a noble person?"
Shu Qing looked at it and saw that it was a jade carving of an immortal riding a raft. She remembered that this carving was something that her young lady had specially requested from Fu An last year.
She hesitated before explaining the origin of the carving, then said, "Miss, why don't you open your eyes and choose one that you don't like so much?"
"Never mind," Yu Qinglan waved her hand with heartache, "If we delay any longer, the person will be here soon, so let's just go with this one."
Shu Qing nodded in agreement.
Yu Qinglan added, "Take it further away, so I don't feel bad seeing it."
When Zhu Jiayu arrived, she saw Yu Qinglan forcing a smile and saying, "Miss Zhu, you've arrived. Please have a seat."
After she finished speaking, she nodded slightly to Shuqing, who then brought the tray with the sandalwood box to Zhu Jiayu.
Zhu Jiayu looked at Yu Qinglan, who said, "Miss Zhu, you suffered a grievance at the Yu residence today. This jade carving is my apology to you."
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