Chapter 70: To outdo someone?
She wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know what to say.
This child's thoughts and ideas are indeed surprising, even admirable.
"……good."
After a long while, she finally said "good" as if in admiration. After saying that, she looked at Shang Ruyi and said repeatedly, "Very good."
This time, she no longer concealed the joy and appreciation in her eyes. She smiled and looked at Shang Ruyi for a while, then turned to Jin Yun and said, "Go and bring that box here."
Jin Yun immediately replied, "Yes."
She turned and went into the inner room, and soon came out carrying a beautifully carved sandalwood box, which she placed in front of Guan Yunmu.
Guan Yunmu opened the box and saw that it contained all kinds of gold and silver jewelry, dazzling and overwhelming.
Shang Ruyi understood that this was a gift she was giving her upon meeting her.
But Guan Yunmu looked at those things and didn't pick up any of them. Instead, he picked up something wrapped in a handkerchief and gently unwrapped it.
A jade pendant the size of an egg lay quietly in the center of the handkerchief.
Her gaze turned heavy yet tender. Her slender, pale fingers gently stroked the jade pendant, and then, with a hint of reluctance, she slowly handed it to Shang Ruyi.
"Here, take this."
Upon closer inspection, Shang Ruyi saw that the jade plaque was carved from the finest mutton-fat jade. It was crystal clear, and its warm luster contained a spiritual aura. In the center of the jade plaque, the character "官" (official) was engraved.
This is--
Guan Yunmu said, "This is my name tag at home."
"..."
“From birth, the daughters of our officials all have such a plaque. If they need help, they can take the plaque home and show it to the head of the family, and they will receive the family’s full assistance.”
"..."
“Now, I’m giving this to you as a gift from your mother-in-law.”
Upon hearing the purpose of the plaque, Shang Ruyi hurriedly stood up and said, "Mother, this is absolutely unacceptable."
If she gave him other valuable things, he would have dared to accept them as a daughter-in-law, but this was a government official's brand, and it was also of great importance. How could she dare to accept it?
Seeing this, Jin Yun smiled and said, "Young Madam, you should accept it."
"..."
"Actually, Madam originally prepared those jewelry pieces, but now she's giving you this because she truly values you, young mistress."
"..."
"If you don't accept it, wouldn't you be letting down the lady?"
Hearing her say that, and glancing at Guan Yunmu, Shang Ruyi gritted her teeth and finally said, "Then, Ruyi will be bold."
After saying that, he carefully took the name tag.
A relieved smile appeared on Guan Yunmu's face.
After laughing, she turned back and glared at Jin Yun, saying, "You're so good at telling everyone. Now I can't keep this box of jewelry either."
After saying that, he pushed the jewelry box in front of Shang Ruyi.
Shang Ruyi declined, saying, "Mother, there's no need for that."
"You should accept it,"
Guan Yunmu smiled as he looked at her and said, "These days I've noticed that you always look so plain. Although we daughters of noble families don't need to rely on jewelry to bolster our confidence, you are, after all, the young mistress of the Duke's mansion. You can't lose face when you go out."
"..."
"In the future, when I go out with Ye'er, I must not be outdone by anyone."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi felt a sudden unease.
To outdo someone else?
Does she need to compare herself to anyone else while she's by Yuwen Ye's side?
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