Matthew looked her up and down.
Her hair was neatly styled in a bun, with only a few silver hairpins to secure it and no other decorations.
She wore no earrings and no necklace.
She wore no bracelets or rings on her hands, nor did she wear tassels or pendants on her waist.
Judging from his clothes and appearance, he doesn't seem to be wealthy.
But looking at her demeanor and mannerisms, she definitely didn't seem like someone who was poor.
Matthew has known her for so long that he knows she doesn't like to dress up or put on those things.
However, in a great mood, I couldn't help but joke with her: "If you don't want to buy it, I'll buy you a few. Come on, pick whatever you like."
Before He Youyou could answer, she suddenly heard someone speaking behind her.
"Brother Ma is a guest who has come from afar, how can I let you spend money?"
Ma Xiuyuan and He Youyou looked in the direction of the sound and saw a person coming in through the shop door.
That dazzling golden crown was blinding; who else could it be but Zhao Changqing?
When Ma Xiuyuan was in Jizhou, he met Zhao Changqing.
At that time, he was only the Grand Commander of the Army.
This time it's different.
The python robe Zhao Changqing was wearing clearly revealed his identity.
Even before the prince, Matthew Yuan had no choice but to kneel and pay his respects with the highest degree of respect.
"Brother Ma, there's no need for such formalities."
He Youyou asked in surprise, "Hanzhang? What a coincidence, what brings you here?"
The left guard behind Zhao Changqing thought to himself, what a coincidence! Hearing that the mistress had gone shopping alone with a man, he quickly tidied himself up and came out, even changing his python robe on the spot.
Zhao Changqing turned to her: "I just happened to be passing by and saw you in the store, so I came in to say hello."
“Oh.” He Youyou pointed at Ma Xiuyuan, “Zicheng has come all this way, wanting to buy something for his sweetheart, and asked me to help him choose. But I… I’m not familiar with these things, and I’m really worried about it.”
Zhao Changqing stood with his hands behind his back in front of the counter: "Shopkeeper, what nice styles do you have? Pick out the good ones and show them to us."
The shopkeeper, of course, dared not neglect them and hurriedly invited the three to a private room, serving them fragrant tea.
Then they had someone bring out all the best items in the shop for them to choose from.
Pearls, jade, gemstones, agate, gold, silver, kingfisher feather inlay, beaded—you name it, they have it.
Matthew's eyes were dazzled from looking at it.
He Youyou gave him advice very seriously and responsibly.
“I think jade is a bit old-fashioned. How about pearls? Look at this set of pearl jewelry. It makes a girl look cute and pretty.”
Matthew nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, pearls are beautiful."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Changqing reached out, picked up the pearl hairpin, and put it in He Youyou's hair.
He looked at his work with satisfaction: "Hmm, it's really pretty."
Matthew Yuan echoed, "Very beautiful, very beautiful."
He Youyou thought that since everyone thought it looked good, she should let Ma Xiuyuan buy this set for Xiaoyu.
Just as he was about to reach out and take it off, he suddenly heard Zhao Changqing call out, "Shopkeeper, I want this set."
What?
He Youyou's hand, which was halfway raised, stopped in mid-air.
Zhao Changqing straightened the hairpin again, looked it over for a moment, and said, "Hmm, not bad."
He Youyou glanced at Ma Xiuyuan and gave an awkward smile: "Zicheng, since His Highness has bought it, why don't you pick out something else? I think this coral necklace is quite pretty, what do you think?"
Before Ma Xiuyuan could even speak, Zhao Changqing picked up the necklace again and put it around her neck: "Indeed, Youyou has good taste; this suits you very well."
As he spoke, he bought this one as well.
Matthew blinked: Why do I feel so superfluous? Should I leave?
He didn't leave; He Youyou pulled Zhao Changqing away.
Reaching the private room, he earnestly pleaded, "Hanzhang, Zicheng has come all this way, why are you trying to take his place? Can't you at least show some hospitality and let him have his way?"
Zhao Changqing smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I just really liked it and couldn't resist."
"You're in the capital every day, when can't you buy it? Why do you have to compete with others now?"
How can such a high-ranking prince be so ignorant?
Zhao Changqing looked straight at her with his bright, starry eyes: "It looks good on you, I bought it for you."
"If I want it, I can buy it myself; it's not like I don't have the money."
"That's different..."
He Youyou said helplessly, "Hanzhang, aren't you just passing by? Why don't you go ahead and do your thing? I'll accompany Zicheng around by myself."
Zhao Changqing remained silent for a moment before saying, "I will only leave if you accept the items I just bought."
He Youyou said helplessly, "Okay, okay, I'll take it. You should go back now."
Zhao Changqing then left, turning back every few steps.
He Youyou returned to the private room and sat down to continue accompanying Ma Xiuyuan to choose jewelry.
"The troublemakers are gone, Zicheng, you can continue choosing."
Matthew Yuan's attention was no longer on the jewelry at this moment.
He grinned slyly: "Youyou, I get the feeling... that the King of Yue treats you differently?"
He Youyou thought to herself, "That was her deceased husband, how could he be treated the same way?"
"Oh, this person is very informal, don't mind him."
Matthew shook his head: "Youyou, doesn't the way he looks at you seem familiar?"
"Familiar with what?"
"Is it the same way I look at Xiaoyu?"
"..."
"Youyou, I'm a man, and I know what it means when a man looks at a woman. You can't hide the feelings you have for someone."
He Youyou paused, fiddling with her jewelry: "You're saying Zhao Changqing likes me?"
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