Yunrong didn't say thank you, feeling that it would be too polite! However, Yunrong's impression of Yinzhen improved somewhat!
After resting and listening to the stories, it was almost lunchtime. Liang Jiugong had already arranged a place for lunch!
Yinzhen and Yunrong had lunch at a highly-rated restaurant. The food was quite good, although it wasn't as exquisite as the imperial kitchen, it was still worth the price!
After eating and drinking her fill, Yunrong didn't know where to go next.
Yinzhen: "Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to go?"
Yunrong really didn't!
Yunrong: "Where do you think is worth visiting?"
What did Yinzhen think?
He had no shortage of landscape paintings and calligraphy, and while antiques might seem valuable, they weren't particularly appealing to Yinzhen. Therefore, the antique market was ruled out.
Finally, Yinzhen took Yunrong to the jewelry shop!
Normally, the concubines' jewelry was made by the Imperial Household Department on a quarterly basis, so it was definitely expensive! But it wasn't as interesting as the jewelry worn by commoners!
Yunrong hadn't been to a jewelry shop in a long time. Looking at the dazzling array of jewelry inside, she quite...liked it!
Women can't resist the allure of jewelry. Even if they don't necessarily like wearing it, just looking at it brings them joy!
Yunrong had no intention of saving money for Yinzhen. She carefully selected several pieces of jewelry that she liked, and the prices of those that caught Yunrong's eye were naturally quite high!
Yinzhen was also happy to spend money!
After making her purchase, Yunrong lost interest in looking at any more jewelry. Just as she was about to leave the shop, Yunrong and Yinzhen were suddenly called back!
She was a girl dressed as a maid!
The girl was quite polite and said, "Gentlemen, could you please wait a moment? My master has something to discuss with us!"
Yinzhen had never encountered anything like this before. In his previous life, he was a prince in the first half and an emperor in the second half. He was also an emperor in this life, and his status was incalculable. No one would dare to make him stop for no reason!
Yunrong asked, "May I ask who your master is? And what brings you here?"
Yunrong felt it was a bit strange to invite someone over for no reason! Okay! It was strange!
The girl said, "Our mistress is Princess Tong. The set of jewelry that the shopkeeper just brought out was ordered by our mistress. The shopkeeper showed it to you, and you two bought it. Our mistress just wanted to discuss with you two whether you could part with it!"
Just then, the shopkeeper arrived! He overheard the girl's words and, wiping his sweat, said, "Gentlemen, it was my fault. I took the wrong item. Please forgive me! We'll give you both a set of jewelry as a gift!"
The shopkeeper actually felt very wronged. Princess Tong had indeed taken a liking to that set of jewelry a while ago, but the price was quite high, and Princess Tong couldn't afford it. She only said that she would come back to take a look when she had the chance! She didn't mean to make a decision!
Now that this has happened, the shopkeeper must feel wronged!
When Yunrong heard the name "Princess Tong," her first thought was of Empress Xiaoyiren, the Emperor's maternal clan! And in her past life, she was also related to his wife's clan!
Yunrong looked at Yinzhen, signaling what he meant!
Yinzhen realized that the shopkeeper was probably wronged, after all, someone who could run such a large shop so well couldn't be such a careless person!
Yinzhen didn't think that the Tong family princess the maid mentioned was his mother from his previous life, but he did want to know who dared to be so arrogant that even the shopkeeper had to be careful around them! Then Yunrong gave him a wink!
Yunrong understands!
Yunrong said, "I also really like that jewelry set! I'll personally tell Princess Tong! You don't mind, do you?"
Yunrong took Liang Jiugong, whom Yinzhen had given her, to a private room upstairs. Yinzhen then had someone inquire about the identity of this Consort Tong.
Seeing that Yunrong's attitude was good and she didn't hold back on asking Yinzhen's questions, the shopkeeper felt it was better to tell him. After all, the shopkeeper could tell that both Yinzhen and Yunrong were wealthy people, but he didn't know which family they belonged to. On the contrary, Tong Gege was more difficult to serve!
The shopkeeper said, "This Princess Tong is a concubine's daughter from the eldest branch of the Tong family, the maternal family of the Emperor!"
Yinzhen was a little puzzled. He had never heard anyone mention this Consort Tong before, and it was just too arrogant for a concubine's daughter to be so arrogant!
The shopkeeper continued, "Lord Tong only has one daughter, so naturally he dotes on her. In addition, Princess Tong has inherited all the good qualities of her father and mother, so she's spoiled a bit too much!"
Yinzhen understood; this was prepared for him!
His mother in his previous life was a legitimate princess from the second branch of the Tong family!
Yunrong arrived at the private room upstairs. As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw a very well-behaved-looking princess. However, the princess's words were anything but well-behaved: "So you're the one who took my jewelry?"
As she spoke, this Princess Tong sized up Yunrong! Then, belatedly, she realized she was quite amazed by her beauty!
Yunrong: "What do you mean by that, Princess? I paid for the jewelry, but it doesn't have your name printed on it. How did it become your jewelry? This is very puzzling!"
Tong Gege was pampered growing up, and the family always indulged her. In addition, she knew how to be charming and obedient, and lived a very "self-centered" life!
Tong Gege had initially been quite fond of Yunrong, a handsome young man, but she became displeased after hearing Yunrong's words: "How dare you speak to me like that? Do you even know who my wicked father is?"
Yunrong: "Who is it?"
Princess Tong: "My father is the Emperor's maternal uncle!" Princess Tong said with pride.
Yunrong understood! This Tong was not the adoptive mother of Emperor Yongzheng that she had in mind!
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