Chapter 217 Isn’t this like picking it up for free?
After just a short delay, Helian Chaolu was already dazzled by the choices.
She never thought that such a small rouge box could have so many exquisite styles.
I picked them up one by one and looked at them, and I couldn't put them down.
She is indeed a daughter of the grassland, but she loves hunting clothes and red makeup.
The nobles in the border courts were subject to great restrictions, and their own smelting technology was even more limited.
Otherwise, it is impossible that even the gold cakes cannot be round, and the bumpy ones do not look good.
The hairpins and rings on her head were bought from merchants in the Central Plains at a high price.
But these rouge boxes, some luxurious and some playful, only cost thirty or fifty taels of silver!
It only costs three or five taels of gold each, what's the difference between that and giving it away for free?
Helian Chaolu was filled with hatred in her heart. Those merchants dared to sell her a box of the most ordinary rouge for ten taels of gold!
I want this, I want that, and also this, that, and that...
Buy, buy, buy!
What Qin Zhaoyue saw was a scene of shopping, and his heart was filled with joy.
Try your best to restrain yourself from showing any flaws, after all, this is just a small appetizer.
Qizhen Pavilion, the style of the goods sold is reflected in the name of the store.
One is "strange" and the other is "precious".
What is so-called strange is that his family has something that other families do not.
Take rouge for example, the color is of course not to be missed, and they also hired a master perfumer with many years of experience in perfumery.
One is to add a unique scent, and the other is a complex fragrance that emphasizes the changes between the top and bottom notes.
Qin Zhaoyue gave the general direction, and then the shopkeeper took charge of the details.
In addition, all the rouge boxes in the store are independently designed, and the design rights have been bought out.
Helian Chaolu had limited knowledge and only felt that it was exquisite and unparalleled, but she couldn't put her finger on what was good about it.
Selling it to her is a bit like a cow chewing on a peony, but who would go against gold?
In shopping mode, Helian Chaolu almost emptied an entire floor of exhibition stands of women's gadgets, and felt so happy.
"Sister Princess, what you recommended is a really great place. I haven't seen any of these things before."
Qin Zhaoyue simply nodded reservedly, "This is just the first layer, there are many more above."
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get on."
He excitedly rushed to the stairs, but was politely stopped by the servant guarding there. After asking, he found out that he needed qualifications to go upstairs.
After all, things on the first floor are relatively cheap, and Helian Chaolu disdains the things used by those men and has not yet saved up enough to reach the bottom line of ten thousand taels.
It's just spending money, what's the problem?
Helian Chaolu immediately wanted to take everything underneath, but was stopped by Qin Zhaoyue.
He took out a jade identity card from his bosom and showed it to the servant.
The boy's eyes widened immediately and he took a breath of cold air.
He placed his hands on his abdomen and bowed, "Welcome, distinguished guest."
The identity tokens on each floor of Qizhen Pavilion are different in style, and the shopkeeper has provided training.
The token held by the distinguished guest in front of him is the highest level, the only one of its kind.
At that time, the shopkeeper's introduction was just one sentence: For anyone who takes out this token, all the rules of Qizhen Pavilion will no longer be rules.
Qin Zhaoyue walked up the stairs with her head held high, and Helian Chaolu followed closely behind her, turning into a little fan girl.
The second-floor fine products start at one thousand taels, and are of the same level as the gold filigree and gem-inlaid garuda hairpin that Zheng Huiyin bought at a high price.
Seven of the booths contained women's items, and Helian Chaolu thought each one was better than her best jewelry.
But the embarrassing thing happened, she didn't bring enough gold.
There was no big bank in the northwest border, and there were no silver bills at all.
And with so much gold on hand, she couldn't possibly carry a box with her.
At this moment, the caring sister Qin Zhaoyue keenly noticed the girl's embarrassment,
"Just take whatever you need. I can advance the money for you, and you can repay me with the equivalent amount of gold when you return to the store."
As she spoke, she waved her hand and instructed the attendant, "Record all the following accounts and pay them all at the end."
"Yes!" the servant replied respectfully.
According to the shopkeeper, don't even bother keeping a record of it; you can just take it all and not pay for it.
Helian Chaolu smiled happily, "Really? Then I'll trouble you, Princess."
Qin Zhaoyue waved his hands, not caring at all.
Next, Helian Chaolu continued shopping.
All the jewelry on the second floor, a complete set of head ornaments on the third floor, gemstones and jade on the fourth floor, all the way to the fifth floor.
There are only three exhibits, two of which are a gold-inlaid animal-head agate cup and a nine-color glazed screen.
These two items are the only treasures that the Sixth Princess's Mansion can show off, and both are treasures worth at least 100,000 taels.
The rules set by Qin Zhaoyue are secret bidding, and the marked price is only the starting price.
However, no customer had obtained the fifth-floor identity card yet, so naturally there was no auction.
In addition to these two items, there is a newly hung calligraphy piece.
Helian Chaolu had originally had high expectations, but in the end... this?
The nine-colored glazed screen was translucent and magnificent, but such a large item was difficult to transport back, and she had no place to put it.
The cup was carved from a single piece of rare red agate, with a golden animal head inlaid on the rim and gemstones embedded in the eyes.
It looks good, but it costs one hundred thousand taels for this, and Helian Chaolu is not that wasteful.
I bought so much goods but still got less than 30,000 taels. It's not worth it.
As for the last piece of calligraphy, he glanced at it and then looked away.
"Princess sister, is there anything else upstairs?"
Qin Zhaoyue pressed the back of her hand and said, "Don't worry, why not take a look at this calligraphy first."
Helian Chaolu knew that anything placed here must not be an ordinary item, but she had no interest at all.
Out of courtesy, I still went closer to take a look.
Well, it’s well written. The visit is over, but I’m a little surprised.
The other two treasures were both priced at 100,000 taels, but this calligraphy piece was only 10,000 taels. It seemed a bit inappropriate to hang it here.
Pei Xueqiao: ...
He asked why the words looked so familiar, and it turned out to be written by his father, so why were they hung here?
Also, ten thousand taels... How dare you set this price?
He glanced to the side, but Qin Zhaoyue ignored him and pointed at the signature from a distance.
"Look at this signature, Zaizhi, do you know who it is?"
Helian Chaolu shook her head in agreement.
"You don't even know this? That was the courtesy name of Prime Minister Pei Xuanyun, who served in Fenggetai for fourteen years."
Mo Group: ...
Sui Mo thought that her prince knew about it only two days earlier than her.
Helian Chaolu widened her eyes. No wonder, no wonder this calligraphy could be hung on the fifth floor.
Qin Zhaoyue moved a little closer and whispered in her ear:
"If the Prime Minister knew that someone was willing to spend a large sum of money to buy his calligraphy..."
Qin Zhaoyue stopped at the point, which was almost equivalent to making it clear.
The imperial court's attitude towards the border court was somewhat relaxed, but this time it only allowed a noble daughter to participate in the imperial examination.
As for whether there was any promise later, Qin Zhaoyue didn't know.
However, she guessed that His Majesty would only gradually relax the restrictions.
After all, the nobles should still have a lot of gold hidden in their hands, and only by throwing bait bit by bit can we get the greatest value.
At this time, if we can get through to the Prime Minister's Mansion, it will be of some help.
Sure enough, the next moment, Helian Chaolu said decisively: "I bought it!"
Qin Zhaoyue smiled reservedly.
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