Chapter 304: Adulterer (4)
Bai Lu and Shuang Jiang walked behind, a trace of contempt flashing in their eyes. After all, she came from a humble family and was so superficial that she could be swayed by a little jewelry. No wonder Shen Miao said that Jing Chuchu was not to be feared.
After the two of them left the mansion, they rode in a carriage towards Dingjing City. Shen Qiu, naturally, had a group of guards accompanying him, which was quite impressive. When they arrived at the Treasure Pavilion, Shen Miao randomly selected a few pieces of jewelry. Jing Chuchu, on the other hand, held this and touched that, her expression of reluctance to let go of them causing even the shopkeeper to look askance. To be fair, Jing Chuchu was quite pretty, especially the natural softness of Suzhou women, which was different from the girls of the capital. However, her modest manners greatly diminished her beauty. After all, in Dingjing City, one couldn't get ahead just by looking good.
Seeing Jing Chuchu like this, Shen Miao didn't hesitate to pay for the items she liked. Jing Chuchu felt that she and Shen Miao had become much closer. As noon approached, Shen Miao said, "Let's eat outside today. We've been picking all morning and we're a little hungry. You probably haven't been to the Happy House in Dingjing City. Ordinary people don't have this luxury."
Jing Chuchu looked at the magnificent restaurant in front of her with a hint of longing in her eyes. Shen Miao was choosing jewelry and buying fabrics today. Jing Chuchu had never seen such lavish spending before, and for a moment she felt a little dizzy. It was precisely because of this that she felt the wealth of the Shen family even more, and she was determined to become a member of the Shen family.
After arriving at the restaurant and settling down, Shen Miao chose a seat on the second floor by the window. The waiter announced some dishes, and Shen Miao picked out a few. The dishes she ordered were all signature dishes of Happy House, leaving Jing Chuchu stunned. After the waiter left, Shen Miao said to Jing Chuchu, "Everyone who eats here is either wealthy or noble. Many are high-ranking officials in Dingjing City. They shouldn't be underestimated."
Jing Chuchu nodded repeatedly.
Shen Miao smiled slightly and picked up the tea to drink, but accidentally her hand shook and the teacup fell on her, most of the tea spilled on her skirt. Jing Chuchu was startled: "Fifth sister?"
“Nothing.” Shen Miao waved her hand and stood up. “There should be a place to change clothes here. There are still some clothes in the carriage. I will go change now. You wait here.” After saying that, she called Bai Lu Shuang Jiang and said, “Let’s go.”
As soon as she left, the guards of the Shen Mansion also followed. Jing Chuchu hurriedly shouted, "Fifth sister, these guards..." She was a little scared.
"Don't worry. No one would dare to embarrass you in broad daylight." Shen Miao said, "Besides, the guests here are all people of status and won't do anything." Her expression was gentle, but her tone was unquestionable. Jing Chuchu subconsciously did not refute her. When she came to her senses, Shen Miao had already walked away with a group of guards.
Jing Chuchu's face darkened. Shen Miao always had a condescending attitude in front of her, which made Jing Chuchu clearly realize the gap between her and Shen Miao, making her feel even more unwilling to accept it. Moreover, she had heard from the people in the Shen Mansion that Shen Miao was a stupid and ignorant fool in the past. How could such a person who knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting occupy the position of the eldest daughter of the Shen family? Shen Xin and his wife were obedient to her and let Shen Miao choose the gifts given by His Majesty without hesitation. People always become more jealous because of comparison. Jing Chuchu looked at Shen Miao now, and her jealousy was crazy.
She picked up the teacup in front of her, but imitated Shen Miao's behavior just now, sipping it in small sips, as if this way she could also get a bit of Shen Miao's nobility.
At that moment, a group of people walked past her and sat down at the table next to her. The leader was a young man, well-mannered and dressed in fine clothes. Even the servants behind him were dressed in fine fabrics.
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