Chapter 225 Bring the Jade Pendant
Rong He wanted to invite Bao Ya and the others to play, but Zhao Zhilan thought it was no big deal, as children all liked to have company.
Moreover, the Rong family is wealthy and powerful, and they would definitely not let a group of children like them run around on the streets. There would definitely be servants following them, so she was not worried.
When they heard her agreement, Baoya, Yunhua and Yunyue jumped for joy.
Yun Chenglu was also very happy. Since he was a child, he had only gone to see the lanterns once, which was two years ago when he went to the town with his father to do odd jobs and came back late.
"By the way, Young Master Rong also brought gifts for each of you." Zhao Zhilan said, walking to the shelf in the corner and taking out the things that Rong He had sent before.
Zhao Zhilan brought over five exquisitely packaged small wooden boxes. There were five pieces of paper stuck on each of the wooden boxes, each numbered: one, two, three, four, and five.
She divided the boxes among the four children according to the numbers.
Yun Chengfu happened to come down from upstairs. Zhao Zhilan handed him the box that belonged to him and then told him about the Lantern Festival.
Yun Chengfu pondered for a moment and said, "I won't go. When I return to the academy after the New Year, I will find time to visit the Rong family pharmacy to express my gratitude."
He felt that he could not play together with Rong He and the other kids.
Seeing that he really didn't want to go, Zhao Zhilan didn't force him.
After the matter was finalized, Baoya couldn't wait to run back to her room with the small wooden box and open the gift.
Yunhua, Yunyue and Yun Chenglu also ran upstairs.
Yun Chengfu looked at their rabbit-like backs and shook his head helplessly.
He did not return to his room, but opened the wooden box directly on the table in the small hall. Inside was a copy of "Records of the Scenery of the Great Kang Kingdom", a unique copy.
Yun Chengfu stretched out two fingers and took the book out of the box, and the corners of his lips curled up.
This kid is quite good at pleasing others.
Glancing at Zhao Zhilan pouring tea with her back to him, Yun Chengfu said, "Grandma, why don't I go."
"What's going on?" Zhao Zhilan was puzzled.
"...I'm worried about Baoya and the others."
"That's right," Zhao Zhilan smiled, "I can only feel at ease with you following me."
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Upstairs, Baoya ran back to her room, closed the door, and then opened the small wooden box.
Inside the box were beautifully packaged snacks, only four in total, the kind you could eat in one bite. It was obvious at first glance that they were not something you could buy in an ordinary pastry shop.
Baoya hesitated for a while, but still carefully picked up a piece and put it in her mouth.
The result disappointed her greatly. This was just the glutinous rice balls made by Nan Xuan, except with a different filling.
I originally wanted to keep it for later, but she ate it all in one go, leaving an empty box.
Fortunately, she finished eating, because there was a small note under the empty box.
Baoya took out the note, opened it, and saw Rong He's neat handwriting written stroke by stroke.
Dear Yun Ran:
Knowing that you like sweet food, Hongdouxuan has released its new glutinous rice cake for you.
Let's go see the lanterns together during the Lantern Festival, and remember to bring your jade pendant. At Tangren Zhang's stall, you can exchange your jade pendant for a lantern, and you can also win prizes by guessing lantern riddles!
See you on Lantern Festival!
Signed: Rong He.
Baoya's tender little white hands rubbed the letter paper. She thought about it and ran out happily.
She ran and shouted, "Big brother, second brother, third sister, fourth sister! When you go to the Lantern Festival, remember to bring a jade pendant. You can exchange it for a lantern!"
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It is one thousand kilometers away from the capital, but it is adjacent to the Huzhou territory of Cangchenzhou.
A young man in a plain long gown entered Lingshui Town with a young boy in a short shirt with narrow sleeves.
The man narrowed his peach blossom eyes, wore a wide robe with sleeves as white as snow, and had loose long hair. He looked handsome and extraordinary. It was Nan Xuan.
The other boy with a slightly immature face but already showing signs of being handsome is naturally Jing Zhen.
It was the third day of the Lunar New Year. Lingshui Town was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and people were parading in groups, making a lot of noise and fun, creating a strong festive atmosphere.
The two of them walked leisurely through the streets and alleys. When they passed a jewelry stall, Jingzhen stopped.
"Boss, I want this hairpin."
The boss was a slightly plump lady. When she saw a handsome young man standing in front of the stall, she smiled so hard that her teeth were visible.
"Okay, this hairpin is a new product from my shop. I only have one, and it costs fifty taels of silver!"
Jingzhen didn't even frown as he took out a red paper package from his bosom, opened it, and threw the silver bills inside over.
The fat lady took it with both hands and thanked him repeatedly: "Just right! Good luck in opening the door, thank you so much, young master! I wish you a happy new year and a beautiful wife!"
Jing Zhen's cold little face suddenly turned red, and he said angrily: "You talk too much!"
"Oh my!" The fat lady was stunned by his fierceness and quickly shut up.
Nan Xuan, who was waiting for him not far away, saw this and smiled with his eyes narrowed.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard a cold and capable voice behind him: "Pavilion Master."
Nan Xuan turned around and rudely slapped the young man in black standing behind him on the head.
"You're so elusive! Are you trying to scare me to death and then usurp the throne?"
Ling An was knocked on the head, but he was not angry. He stood beside him with his head lowered and whispered, "Please, Pavilion Master and the Fifth Prince, please hurry up. The Crown Prince has been waiting for a long time."
"I know, I know."
Nan Xuan waved her hand impatiently, and when Jing Zhen came closer, she casually snatched the hairpin he had just bought from him.
"I gave you a red envelope, and you bought this thing? This silver is not even pure, how can it be worth fifty taels?"
Jingzhen glared at him with a stern face: "It looks good! I didn't buy it for you!"
"Tsk," Nan Xuan snorted disdainfully, "Kids these days are just as good at flirting with girls as they were back in my time. But are you sure that little foodie Baoya is really interested in the hairpin?"
Jingzhen ignored him, put the hairpin into his arms, and turned into a restaurant next door.
Nan Xuan was about to leave when he caught a glimpse of Ling An staring blankly at the jewelry stall not far away.
He thought about it, walked over, and picked up a simple and elegant wooden hairpin from the stall.
"Boss, how much is it?"
Seeing that it was another young man dressed in luxurious clothes, the fat lady smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits: "Sir, this hairpin is made of huanghuali wood, and the shape is beautiful. It is quite expensive."
Nan Xuan narrowed his eyes and repeated, "How much?"
"Fifteen taels, fifteen taels." The fat lady smiled.
A broken peach wood hairpin costs fifteen taels, why don't you just rob it?
Nan Xuan remained calm and picked up a gold bracelet next to him: "What about this one?"
The fat lady laughed even more happily: "This one is one hundred and fifty taels. This is pure gold, more than enough!"
"Oh, can you sell it for one and a half ounces?"
"That's definitely not possible!"
As soon as the fat lady finished speaking, her eyes suddenly became as big as copper bells.
Nan Xuan held the gold bracelet in his hand, but when he squeezed it and crushed it with his fingers, it broke into powder.
The fat lady's face turned pale, and she collapsed, hugging the big tree next to her and shaking.
"Sir...ah no, hero!"
"Hero, spare my life! Whatever jewelry you want, just... take it!"
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