Chapter 86 Seeing Su Xuanmao Again, Shen Pingjin Feels Nauseous
Lu Qingjia walked into Yujingfang and looked at the many ready-made clothes hanging on the surrounding walls, her eyes showing surprise.
He tugged at Chen Pingjin's sleeve, "Pretty sister, there are so many beautiful clothes here!"
Shen Pingjin had been here once before with Yan Jue, so she was used to it. But when she heard Lu Qingjia's words, she found it somewhat amusing.
She coaxed softly, "Jiajia, do you want your sister to buy you some pretty clothes to take back? Anyway, there's a promotion at Yujingfang tonight."
Lu Qingjia hesitated for a moment, "Sister, won't this cost you money?"
"What are you saying?" Shen Pingjin gave Lu Qingjia a reproachful look. "Jiajia, if you keep saying that, I'll send you back to the General's Mansion right now."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingjia's face instantly turned obedient. "Sister, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore. If you want to buy it for me, Jiajia will accept!"
Shen Pingjin was very satisfied: "That's more like it."
Shen Pingjin led Lu Qingjia along, and they soon arrived at the venue for the event in Yujingfang. A shop assistant was guarding the place.
Shen Pingjin stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, is this where we register to play the dice?"
Seeing that Chen Pingjin was dressed in luxurious clothes, had an extraordinary temperament, and spoke appropriately, the waiter immediately nodded: "Miss, this is the place. But you'll have to wait a little longer. The dice-rolling area isn't very big, and it's already full. Miss, could you... wait a little longer?"
Shen Pingjin was not an impatient person. After listening to what the waiter said, she hesitated for a moment, then nodded, which was considered an agreement.
The man breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Pingjin said to Lu Qingjia on her left, "Jiajia, we might have to wait a while before we can go in and roll the dice. There's no space available for now."
Lu Qingjia pouted, blinked at the indifferent-looking waiter, and said in a slightly aggrieved tone, "Okay."
Shen Pingjin had no choice. Even though she was now the Regent's Consort, she couldn't abuse her status to do such a bad thing as cutting in line.
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"Shen Ruixue, what do you think of this dress?" Su Xuanmao stared blankly at a peach-colored dress for a while before turning to Shen Ruixue beside him.
His gaze was so deep, so profound, like a vortex, as if trying to suck people in.
Shen Ruixue glanced at the peach-colored dress, a hint of surprise in her eyes. She looked up and saw Su Xuanmao's cold, chiseled profile. She nodded vigorously.
"Brother Su, this dress is very beautiful, just like a peach blossom in full bloom in spring."
Su Xuanmao was very satisfied with these words. Indeed, the color of this dress resembled peach blossoms in full bloom in spring. Just like... her fiery passion earlier.
He looked at the servant who was following them and said in a deep voice, "I want this garment."
The servant, who had been following behind for a while, was waiting for Su Xuanmao to speak. He hurriedly stepped forward, picked up the clothes, and said, "Your Highness, we are having an event at Yujingfang tonight. You only need to participate in a dice game."
Su Xuanmao frowned. "What are the benefits of participating in this little game?"
The servant hurriedly said, "Your Highness, you've hit the nail on the head. You have three chances to roll the dice. If you stand on the red carpet and roll the dice behind you, and you roll a 'six' within three attempts, then you can buy all the clothes on the scene for half price."
Half price?
Looking at the dress that resembled a blooming peach blossom, Su Xuanmao asked, "If this dress were half price, how much silver would it cost?"
The servant replied with a smile, "Your Highness, this garment is the latest 'Water Peach Blossom' from our Imperial Capital Workshop, made from the newest fabric imported from the Northern Barbarians. If it's half price, it will only cost twenty taels."
Twenty taels?
After careful consideration, Su Xuanmao thought that in recent years, his father had advocated thrift and recuperation, so it was not unreasonable to buy a piece of clothing that could be worn for several years for twenty taels.
Su Xuanmao said in a deep voice, "Where is the place for throwing dice? I will take the Crown Princess to have a look."
The servant hurriedly said, "Alright! Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, please come with me, I will lead the way for you two."
The servant hurried downstairs, followed closely by the other two.
Shen Pingjin was holding Lu Qingjia's hand and waiting in place when suddenly, she heard footsteps coming from behind.
A gentle, warm voice came from behind him.
Su Xuanmao never expected that he would run into Shen Pingjin at this moment.
The moment Su Xuanmao saw that dress, which resembled a blooming peach blossom, he felt that it would fit Shen Pingjin perfectly.
After all, the woman's face was as pink and beautiful as a peach blossom, and she was wearing a peach-colored dress, as if she were in a peach grove, making people unable to help but stop and turn around.
"Xiao Jin." Su Xuanmao uttered the two words blankly.
Shen Ruixue had already spotted Shen Pingjin from a distance, but before she got close enough to see her face, she wasn't sure. But now... when Shen Ruixue heard the word "Xiao Jin," she felt as if her palms were being squeezed until they bled.
She tried her best to keep a calm expression on her face, standing obediently beside Su Xuanmao like a Buddha statue without any emotional fluctuations.
Shen Pingjin turned around in surprise, and when she saw that the person approaching her was Su Xuanmao, a flash of coldness and disgust crossed her eyes.
"Don't call me Xiao Jin." Shen Pingjin took a step back warily, and Lu Qingjia next to her also took a step back.
Su Xuanmao saw the look in Shen Pingjin's eyes, and a hurt expression crossed his face. "Xiaojin, don't be like this. Although we may not be able to be friends right now, it doesn't mean we can't be friends."
Upon hearing this, Shen Pingjin sneered. Friend? What is a friend?
Friends can be anyone, but not Su Xuanmao.
She glanced at Shen Ruixue, who was standing motionless beside her, her eyes constantly scrutinizing her, and a smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. "Sister, what a coincidence, you're also choosing clothes at Yujingfang."
Shen Ruixue bowed slightly and said, "Sister, I am accompanying Brother Su to Yujingfang because I will be going to the palace tomorrow to assist Consort Shu."
Shen Pingjin looked thoughtfully at Su Xuanmao with a smile: "I am very happy that His Highness the Crown Prince treats my younger sister so kindly."
Su Xuanmao paused for a moment, then took a step forward. "Xiao Jin, it's not..."
Shen Pingjin coldly interrupted him: "Your Highness, please have some self-respect. I am now your imperial aunt."
These words were like a bolt of lightning striking from the sky, creating a rift between the two. Although they were only a few steps apart, Su Xuanmao could feel that Shen Pingjin was getting further and further away from him.
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