Chapter 342 Deliberately Making Things Difficult
The ladies were about to agree, but Qin Xiuhe refused. She became even more jealous when she heard her sister-in-law mention those precious peonies - those peonies were indeed rare and beautiful flowers. How much money would it cost to buy them specially from the provincial capital?
My sister-in-law was so extravagant just for her birthday, but she was very stingy with herself.
The more I think about it, the more angry and disheartened I become.
Qin Xiuhe immediately put on a silly smile and said, "Sister-in-law, it's not too late to go enjoy the peonies later. Why don't you take a look at Madam Shanci's gift first? Are you keeping it to yourself? Are you reluctant to let us see it?"
The female relatives: “.”
Mrs. Qin: “.”
Madam Qin was furious. She knew Qin Xiuhe had done it on purpose, and she cursed the fool inwardly! Embarrassing Madam Shanci in public—was there any benefit for her? Making enemies for no reason was something only a fool could do.
No wonder their Qi family is becoming increasingly impoverished.
If she really angered Madam Shanci today, she swore that she would never let her sister-in-law show up again if anything happened at home in the future.
Nanny Qin Qing had a blank expression on her face, but she couldn't help but feel anxious and annoyed in her heart.
Blame her.
She had forgotten that this would happen at the birthday party, otherwise she would have told her wife in advance and discussed a countermeasure with her. She had to save face no matter what.
Not like now
It’s too late to say anything now!
Mrs. Qin looked at Xu Zhichun in embarrassment. After Qin Xiuhe said this, she had nothing to say.
Nanny Qin Qing had already decided that if the young lady from the Qin family made any more rude remarks and teasing remarks, she would definitely fight back.
Spoiled her!
So what if the gift given by my kind lady is ordinary and unremarkable?
Madam Shanci's willingness to come has already brought honor to Madam Qin.
If it were the lady from the Qin family, even if she came to invite him personally, his wife might not agree.
Yes, that's it!
Xu Zhichun was a little confused.
She didn't quite understand why Madam Qin and her own Nanny Qin Qing seemed so nervous.
She doesn't quite understand.
Are you not allowed to show the gifts you give to others?
But if the request Qin Xiuhe made was not in accordance with the rules and etiquette, not only would Nanny Qin Qing not respond rudely, but Madam Qin would not allow her sister-in-law to be so presumptuous.
Xu Zhichun smiled thoughtfully, "Is this appropriate?"
Qin Xiuhe covered her mouth with her handkerchief and chuckled softly: "It fits, it fits. What's wrong with it? It fits perfectly!"
Madam Qin also smiled and said, "Madam Xu's coming today is a great honor to our Qin family. No matter what gift Madam Xu gives, it is the most noble gift."
The clever and sensible ladies and young ladies all smiled and agreed.
"Yes, yes. No matter what the gift is, it represents Madam Shanci's thoughts. Thoughts are priceless."
"That's absolutely right!"
Qin Xiuhe curled her lips and sneered silently: A bunch of flatterers.
Xu Zhichun felt embarrassed by what everyone said and smiled, "Mrs. Qin is too polite. Since everyone wants to see it, then go ahead. I don't have anything special, so please don't laugh at me."
"No, no! Who is so shallow as to make fun of Madam Xu?"
"That's right!"
"Everyone take a look, it's good to get some good fortune."
"Yeah yeah."
Qin Xiuhe simply sneered, "Mrs. Xu really knows how to talk."
She immediately couldn't wait to ask someone to open the two gift boxes sent by Xu Zhichun.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the maid's hands as she was opening the gift, which made her very nervous. Her hands were shaking and she looked very clumsy. It took her a while to open the big gift box.
Inside was a piece of brand-new silk at both ends. A piece of silk like this cost about twenty taels of silver, which was considered quite expensive. Of course, the Qin family was rich, so this was not surprising.
Everyone praised it.
"This material is really beautiful. It's the latest fashion, right? I saw it at Xiangfuji a few days ago."
"Mrs. Xu has really good taste. The material she picked is beautiful in color and has a nice pattern."
"Yes, yes, this color and pattern suit Madam Qin very well. It will be a perfect dress for her."
"Yes!"
Madam Qin also smiled and praised the beautiful pattern, "I was just wanting a pattern like this. What a coincidence that Madam Xu is so thoughtful! Madam Xi, have someone bring this material to make clothes for me tomorrow."
Qin Xiuhe cursed the flatterer in her heart, and deliberately said, "Could this material be bought in the capital?"
Xu Zhichun looked puzzled. "Of course not. I bought it in the county town. If I have the chance to go to the capital in the future, I can buy some."
Is this person ill? This place is 2,000 miles away from the capital, who would go there for no reason?
Qin Xiuhe chuckled: "So it was bought in the county town. After hearing everyone praise it so much, I thought it was a rare item bought in the capital."
Everyone: “.”
Are you sick?
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Then you are wrong."
Madam Qin sneered slightly: "Yes, why would you think so? It's completely different from others!"
Qin Xiuhe was very angry. "There is still a gift box. What are you standing there for? Open it quickly."
"yes"
The maid had no choice but to continue dismantling.
There were four small porcelain bottles in the small gift box.
Although it is small and cute, it is just an ordinary product sold on the market, which can be said to be the ultimate expression of the word "ordinary".
Qin Xiuhe almost laughed out loud, but before anyone could praise her, she laughed first, "Oh, what is this? Madam Xu's gift is quite unique!"
Mrs. Qin wanted to slap Qin Xiuhe.
Others don't know what to say, it's just awkward.
Is this aunt from the Qin family really crazy?
But these small bottles that Mrs. Xu gave me look like ordinary goods sold in the market. Is there something inside? But they are too small.
Madam Qin: "No matter what Madam Xu gives me, I like it very much! Madam Xu's thoughtfulness is better than anything else."
Qin Xiuhe was still watching the fun and laughing: "Mrs. Xu is really thoughtful. No one else would think of such a small porcelain bottle."
Xu Zhichun: "These four bottles contain essential oils extracted from flowers. There is a shortage. No wonder Aunt Qin made fun of me."
Qin Xiuhe was stunned.
Madam Qin asked hurriedly, "Essential oil? Are these four bottles all essential oil?"
"yes."
"This is a rare thing!"
"Yes, so much! Is this not enough? Even if you have money, you can't buy it."
"A while ago, I asked someone to buy a bottle of osmanthus-flavored one from the provincial capital. It's only a little over half of what I had, and it cost a hundred taels of silver! I wanted to buy some other ones, but they're simply unavailable."
Everyone was stunned, shocked by Xu Zhichun's generosity.
Qin Xiuhe hurriedly unscrewed a bottle and put it to her nose to sniff.
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