The Yun family is not extravagant from furniture to food, clothing and daily necessities, but the details always show the heritage and style of an old-fashioned family.
Yun Qiuchen didn't talk much, but every word he did say was meaningful, and his interactions were just right. The three Yun sisters weren't as harmonious in private as they appeared. However, Yun Qiuping and Yun Qiufang were noticeably restrained when dealing with outsiders like Ren Yaoqi and Xiao Jinglin, perhaps fearing the consequences for Old Madam Yun. Regardless, there weren't any arguments.
The maids came in carrying a box. Yun Qiuchen put down the tea bowl and said to Xiao Jinglin with a smile, "The princess is older, so she can choose first."
Yun Qiuchen always addressed Xiao Jinglin as Princess, whether in public or in private. She was more obedient than her grandmother and mother.
If she had said that Xiao Jinglin should choose first because of her status, Xiao Jinglin would have been humble. She said it was based on age. Xiao Jinglin really couldn't refuse, and she wasn't one to be shy, so she nodded and stood up.
The maids unpacked the clothes from the boxes one by one and spread them out for their masters to see more clearly. Over a dozen garments of various colors and styles were laid out in a dazzling array. The exquisite fabrics and intricate embroidery were a feast for the eyes.
Xiao Jinglin took a few glances and then casually pointed to a long jacket with a lake green cross-collar, gold piping, and embroidered flying phoenix patterns, and a pleated skirt of the same color.
Yun Qiuchen asked her to pick more, but Xiao Jinglin shook her head. "That's enough! I can't wear more." She didn't care about her clothes. She hadn't had the luxury of doing so at the border, but back in Yunyang City, her mother and the maids took care of her, so she wore whatever she had and never cared. Besides, she couldn't tell when she'd be back at Jiajing Pass, so it would be a waste if she didn't have any clothes.
Yun Qiuchen shook his head and smiled, "Grandmother originally prepared four sets for the princess. If you find it troublesome, you can just pick two. It's a thoughtful gesture from the elders after all."
Xiao Jinglin didn't know what to say, so she picked out a long thin silk jacket with a smoky-colored embroidered border and a phoenix pattern.
After Xiao Jinglin finished choosing, Yun Qiuchen looked at Ren Yaoqi again and said, "Let's talk about the next generation. Since the princess has chosen, it should be me who should choose. So since my cousin Ren is taking from my share, then consider it as choosing two for me."
This reason seems impeccable.
Yun Qiufang glanced at Yun Qiuchen, curled her lips, but said nothing. Yun Qiuping simply looked at her fingers.
In fact, Ren Yaoqi had guessed early on that Yun Qiuchen would let her choose after Xiao Jinglin, but she had been paying attention to the gazes of several young ladies from the Yun family, so when she was asked to choose, she declined slightly and chose a short jacket with a peach blossom pattern on a peach-red background and white edging, and a white silk skirt that attracted less attention. Presumably, the girls of the Yun family all valued dignity and elegance, and thought the peach red color was too bright, so they didn't like it.
Anyway, Ren Yaoqi wasn't really after their clothes, she just came over for some fun and was happy not to offend anyone.
Then she picked out a long purple coat embroidered with an ink-and-wash lotus pond pattern. The garment looked elegant and refined, but due to the color and fabric, it seemed a bit thick and unsuitable for a banquet worth thousands of dollars in the middle of summer. The young ladies of the Yun family glanced at it briefly before looking away.
Xiao Jinglin winked at Ren Yaoqi quietly, as if understanding her hard work and conscience. Ren Yaoqi also winked but smiled without saying anything. This chapter has been read (please click on the next chapter to continue reading!)
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