"I've heard that your things here are excellent. This is my first time here. I wonder what good things you have." Qu Qingxi glanced at the people in the shop and the things on display, her eyes full of curiosity and surprise. She really did seem like someone who had just arrived.
"Madam, if we're talking about our Treasure Pavilion, the items on the first floor are the best, but the items on the second floor are even better. It just depends on what you'd like," the waiter introduced, his tone full of pride and arrogance.
During this period, the reputation of Treasure Pavilion soared, and its business became better and better, almost monopolizing the jewelry business in the capital. Although it also attracted a lot of jealous people, many envious people came to cause trouble, but in the end, it was always those who caused trouble who got into trouble.
The shop assistants at other stores were extremely envious of the shop assistants at Treasure Pavilion, which led to a significant rise in the status of Treasure Pavilion's waiters.
"Oh? Is that so? Then let's go take a look on the second floor." Qu Qingxi nodded slightly.
The waiter quickly and cleverly led the way for Qu Qingxi, with Qingdai following behind, curiously looking at everything inside the Treasure Pavilion. She had never been here before.
However, the prince had previously sent people to investigate this place, but they found nothing. The owner's identity was very mysterious, and Qingdai became more wary.
Upon reaching the second floor, there were significantly fewer guests, with only a handful of people inside. Qu Qingxi casually glanced at the items and spotted a bamboo-shaped jade bracelet. Curious, she walked over to it, and Qingdai quickly followed.
This bamboo-shaped jade bracelet is not as thick as other jade bracelets; it is very slender and looks beautiful, with a translucent, bluish-green color.
Qingdai stood to the side, her eyes practically glued to the jade bracelet. She had fallen in love with it at first sight and couldn't help but ask, "How much is this bracelet?"
The waiter quickly replied, "Miss, this is a new jade bracelet in our shop, called the Bamboo Joint Jade Bracelet, which symbolizes continuous advancement. It's only two thousand five hundred taels of silver."
"Two thousand five hundred taels of silver?" Qingdai exclaimed in shock. It was just a jade bracelet, yet it was so expensive? Her monthly allowance was only fifty taels of silver, which was already quite high, but she really hadn't expected the jade bracelet to be so expensive.
After hearing the price, Qingdai looked at the jade bracelet again and thought it was actually not that bad, not that pretty.
"You like this?" Qu Qingxi had obviously noticed Qingdai's gaze and turned to ask with a smile.
"No, Your Highness, I was just curious." Qingdai immediately waved her hand, indicating that she didn't really like it. If the price were lower, she might consider it.
However, 2,500 taels of silver is too expensive. Besides, although the jade bracelet is very beautiful, jade is also fragile. She often fights with others, and she estimates that it will break into pieces after wearing it for only two days, thus wasting 2,500 taels of silver. She would be heartbroken at that time.
After Qingdai finished speaking, she glanced at the waiter out of the corner of her eye, but she didn't see any contempt or disdain on his face. On the contrary, he looked at her with agreement, which made Qingdai's impression of him improve considerably.
"This bracelet is indeed a bit expensive. If you don't like it, Madam, you can look at other items." The waiter quickly came to the rescue. Jade bracelets are inherently fragile, and this kind of delicate bamboo-joint jade bracelet is even more fragile. It's impossible to guard against it once someone wears it. If you're not careful, it will be ruined.
At first, Xiao Er also thought that no one would buy this kind of jade bracelet, but the shopkeeper said that the ladies and young ladies of noble families do not need to do anything, so they are most suitable to wear this kind of bracelet. Besides, even if they break after buying it, they will not care much, after all, they have plenty of money.
It was rare to see Qingdai like anything, and Qu Qingxi was not short of money, so she prepared to buy it for Qingdai. However, before Qu Qingxi could speak, another voice came over.
"This jade bracelet is quite nice; its design is exquisite."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Qu Qingxi turned her head slightly to look at the person who had come. She saw that the person was dressed in a silver dress with a white cloak, and her hair was simply tied up with two white jade hairpins. She was tall and slender, and her eyes and brows revealed a hint of coldness. The person who came was none other than Princess Anping, Xu Yanyan.
Upon seeing Qu Qingxi, Xu Yanyan was initially surprised, then bowed to Qu Qingxi, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for formalities, please rise." Qu Qingxi raised her hand, a gentle smile on her face. "I never expected to meet Princess Anping here by such a coincidence."
"I was bored staying at home, so I came out for a stroll." Upon seeing Qu Qingxi, Xu Yanyan's cold demeanor softened somewhat.
When Qingdai saw that Xu Yanyan had also brought people here, she immediately felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy. She glanced nervously at Qu Qingxi. Last night, after she escorted Princess Yongchang back, she also learned that Xu Yanyan had gone to see the prince.
Qingdai was already worried that Qu Qingxi might misunderstand something, and now that the princess had run into Xu Yanyan here, Qingdai really didn't know how to react.
"Does Your Highness think this bracelet is beautiful?" Xu Yanyan didn't notice Qingdai's strangeness, but instead glanced at Qu Qingxi.
"It's really nice." Qu Qingxi's gaze returned to the jade bracelet. "Princess Anping likes it too?"
Qu Qingxi's words meant that she had already taken a liking to the jade bracelet. Xu Yanyan understood what Qu Qingxi meant, so she smiled gently and said, "I wouldn't say I like it. It's just that I'm a little surprised because it's the first time I've seen a jade bracelet like this."
"Do you have any similar jade bracelets here?" Xu Yanyan asked the waiter who was standing next to her.
"Please wait a moment, madam, I'll go ask right away." The waiter nodded and turned to leave.
After instructing the waiter beside her, Xu Yanyan glanced at the waiter beside Qu Qingxi as if by chance, and then looked at Qu Qingxi.
"You go too, and ask if they have any similar bracelets, other colors are fine too." Qu Qingxi inexplicably understood the meaning in Xu Yanyan's eyes, so she casually made an excuse and sent away the waiter beside her.
Seeing that the person had left, Xu Yanyan took two steps closer to Qu Qingxi, reached out and took out the jade bracelet that was placed inside, and at the same time, she lowered her voice and said, "Your Highness, please be careful. Zhou Wenli has always been at odds with the Prince of Nanqing. If he wants to make a move against the Prince, he will definitely choose to target you first. Moreover, my people have sent word that Zhou Wenli's men are already watching you."
Upon hearing this, Qu Qingxi paused, narrowed her eyes slightly, and nodded almost imperceptibly to indicate that she understood.
“Holding it in my hand and looking at it, this jade bracelet is indeed quite nice. I wonder if Your Highness would be willing to let me have it?” Xu Yanyan raised her voice slightly, and almost everyone on the second floor heard the commotion and looked over.
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