“I have several large boxes of these silver hairpins at home. My daughter just smashes them for fun. I would be ashamed to see her wearing them. Has the Fifth Prince squandered his fortune? That's why he has to give away such low-class things.”
Qu Jingyun's tone was full of disdain, and what she said was truly excessive.
But when everyone looked at the silver hairpin and then at the ornaments on Shen Yue's body, they immediately understood.
Someone in the crowd couldn't help but say, "The pendant on the red agate hairpin in Miss Shen's hair is made of top-quality materials, not to mention the rest. This silver hairpin is really too shabby to match it."
"Yes, even my maids wouldn't wear this kind of hairpin. What does the Fifth Prince mean by this? Is he deliberately trying to humiliate Miss Chen?"
"Isn't this going too far? Even if the Fifth Prince dislikes Miss Shen, he shouldn't do this."
The whispers of the crowd reached the Fifth Prince's ears, and his face immediately darkened.
How did things turn out this way?
He suppressed his panic and quickly explained, "The most important thing about giving a gift is the sentiment behind it. Although this gift is a silver hairpin and not very valuable, it was carefully selected by me and is unique. It is a token of my heartfelt wishes."
Upon hearing this, Qu Jingyun couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"This hairpin is so crudely made, it must have taken a lot of effort from the Fifth Prince. I wonder where he found it."
"Gifts are indeed valued for their sincerity, but it also depends on who gives them. If a poor scholar were to give such a hairpin, one would certainly say a few words of appreciation. But for the Fifth Prince to give such a hairpin, does he think my daughter is unworthy of such a valuable gift?"
Qu Jingyun's words became increasingly disdainful, and she threw the item directly into the Fifth Prince's arms.
He bluntly stated, "Even I, as his mother, cannot give such a gift. The Fifth Prince's sincerity should be given to someone else."
"I specifically chose this hairpin because I heard that Miss Shen likes silver jewelry," the Fifth Prince said anxiously.
He hurriedly looked at Shen Yue and defended himself, saying, "Miss Shen, tell everyone, do you like silver jewelry? Do you like this hairpin?"
His eyes held a warning as he looked at Shen Yue.
Shen Yue saw it all, but simply looked away and didn't take it to heart.
He said calmly, "I don't like it."
As soon as those words were uttered, the Fifth Prince's face immediately darkened.
"I'm a rather materialistic person. I prefer gold, jade, and agate, and I don't like such cheap things," Shen Yue said bluntly.
She used to like silver jewelry.
However, that's because she wanted exquisite jewelry but couldn't get it, so she pinned her hopes on silver ornaments.
But now that she can get any kind of jewelry she wants, why would she care about silver jewelry?
Not to mention that the workmanship is so rough.
Actually, Shen Yue was a little conflicted when she said this. Would it make her seem too vulgar, or would it disappoint Qu Jingyun?
But as soon as she said it, she saw Qu Jingyun's encouraging look and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
My mood improved considerably as a result.
The Fifth Prince's face grew even more unpleasant upon hearing this.
She gritted her teeth and said, "How can you be so materialistic and mercenary? I really misjudged you, Yue'er. You have truly disappointed me."
He couldn't wait to shift all the blame onto Shen Yue.
But Qu Jingyun retorted dismissively, "What's wrong with being materialistic? Doesn't the Fifth Prince like money?"
“My daughter is meant to be pampered and spoiled as she grows up, and she deserves to be rich and powerful. Her jewelry shop earns thousands of dollars a day, which is more than enough for her to squander.”
"Why should she compromise herself by using cheap things? Besides, my daughter hasn't asked anyone for anything from beginning to end. She likes silver and expensive jewelry, and we have plenty of that."
Qu Jingyun's gaze swept over the noble ladies present, and she spoke again: "Would any of you choose the silver hairpin over the jewelry from Huayuantang?"
Huayuantang is currently the most popular jewelry shop in the capital, and the jewelry worn by the noble ladies present is basically from there.
Everyone looked at the silver hairpin, and then at what was being worn on their heads.
Although nothing was said, the meaning was clear.
Seeing this, Qu Jingyun chuckled and said, "Fifth Prince, sincerity is certainly valuable, but whether your silver hairpin is more valuable because of sincerity or more valuable because of sincerity, you know in your heart."
Qu Jingyun's eyes were full of disdain; she looked down on the Fifth Prince.
He clearly wanted to curry favor with Shen Yue, but he was so stingy with his money, which clearly showed that he didn't take Shen Yue seriously.
Wanting to achieve your goal without even paying the price? There's no such thing as a free lunch.
The Fifth Prince was rendered speechless by Qu Jingyun's relentless barrage of words.
In the end, he could only say, "I was being presumptuous. I only offended you because I found out that Yue'er likes silver jewelry."
"The moon is worthy of the most precious jewelry in the world. I was wrong this time."
The Fifth Prince gritted his teeth and apologized, his gaze falling on a splash of pink not far away.
He said in a low voice, "I have other matters to attend to, so I won't be able to keep you ladies company."
After saying this, he turned and left.
Qu Jingyun's gaze followed, her brows furrowing slightly.
If she wasn't mistaken, the voice not far away should be Qi Mingyue's.
How did she end up at the autumn hunt?
Could it be because the Fifth Prince brought her here?
Thinking about what had just happened, Qu Jingyun felt that she had guessed pretty much everything.
It seems these people won't be quiet anytime soon.
The Fifth Prince strode up to Qi Mingyue and glared at her angrily.
A slap landed squarely on her cheek.
Qi Mingyue was stunned by the blow, covering her face and looking at the other person with a blank expression.
"What does Your Highness mean by this?"
"How dare you say that? Because of your idea, I've lost all face today!" the Fifth Prince roared angrily.
He really lost face today!
It will probably be only a few days before news of his stinginess reaches the ears of the noble ladies in the capital.
Who would want to marry him then?
Upon learning what had just happened, Qi Mingyue was puzzled.
She hurriedly spoke up to defend herself: "How could that be? Shen Yue used to really like that silver hairpin. She used to look at it with such envy."
She still remembers giving the silver hairpin to Shen Yue on her own initiative, and Shen Yue was so happy that she even slept with it on.
"The agate hairpin in Shen Yue's hair is enough to buy several boxes of these silver hairpins. Do you think she would even look at this hairpin?"
The Fifth Prince sneered and said with a disdainful look, "I never expected that Shen Yue would be such a snobbish person. She doesn't like gifts that aren't valuable enough."
Upon hearing the Fifth Prince's words, Qi Mingyue's lowered eyes held a hidden resentment.
I never imagined that Shen Yue would be living such a good life now.
Unlike her, it's now very difficult to even obtain a silver hairpin like this.
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