The fact that Guzhenzhai has become recognized by all the wealthy families in Kyoto is not only due to its powerful backing, but also closely related to the shopkeeper and the employees' good manners in collecting toys.
This little incident was quickly resolved by the shopkeeper. Qiao Xin had no more fun to watch, so she took her granddaughter to start choosing jewelry.
Seeing that he was not interested, the shopkeeper asked, "Madam, if there is anything you want, please tell me and I will find it for you!"
Qiao Xin glanced at him, and seeing his sincere attitude, she smiled and said, "Today I am just accompanying the guests, and my granddaughters are the buyers. Bring out the hairpins, combs, earrings, bracelets, hairpin holders, hairpin collars, rings, necklaces, etc. that are suitable for women of this age in your store and let them choose."
The lady declined politely, "Grandma, there's no need to bother. I just want this hairpin!"
The second lady was also sensible, and she even considered her younger sister's needs: "Grandma, I'll just choose a hairpin, and my younger sister likes this eight-treasure ruyi necklace."
"It's rare for me to take you out. Grandmother is happy today. I want to share my wealth with you so that you can feel what it feels like to have plenty of money. I just don't know if you are willing to help me do this."
"this...."
Even the waiters nearby were stunned. They had always seen people reluctant to spend money on the younger generation. This was the first time they saw an elder begging the younger generation to spend money!
"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your agreement. Do you have a set of accessories made of Annan jade?"
"Yes, yes, yes. Madam, please wait a moment. I'll get it right away!" The waiter looked happy.
I didn't expect that I would meet a big customer on my first day in the shop. I thought that these customers who were not dressed conspicuously would buy one or two pieces at most, but I didn't expect that they would buy whole sets!
The head shopkeeper was originally counting the accounts in the back, but when he heard someone specifically request Annan jade jewelry, and asked for several sets, he couldn't help but become cautious. He first ordered the waiter to replace the tea and snacks with better ones, and then went in personally to entertain the guests.
"Mrs. Qiao, you are so honored to be here. We are so short-sighted that we didn't recognize you. We apologize for the poor hospitality!"
Qiao Xin was very surprised. She didn't expect that the shopkeeper would recognize her at first sight!
"You're welcome, boss. I have nothing to do, so I'm here to go shopping with my granddaughter. I hope I'm not disturbing you."
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "What are you talking about? It is our blessing that you have stepped into our shop!"
Qiao Xin took a sip of tea and pushed the cup away: "I won't say any more polite words. Is there anything I need?"
The shopkeeper was a smart man. To be able to control such a large shop in the capital, he must have a deep understanding of the nobles. The old lady of the Qiao family was an amazing figure in the business circle in Beijing. After asking around, she had a better understanding of Qiao Xin's personality.
The person in front of me is efficient and does things, but he doesn't like flattery from others!
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I have already asked someone to bring over the latest jewelry that was delivered in the past two days. Please take a look at it, my dear lord."
"Okay, bring out some accessories for my wife, and show me some for men as well!"
The shopkeeper responded quickly and went downstairs with his waiter.
Qiao Xin said to Nanny Qin, "Give each of my daughters-in-law a piece of jewelry that's suitable for them to wear, and pick one for you as well. You've been with me for so long, but I've never bought you any gifts. I'm not good at this, so I'll leave it to you."
Then he said to his granddaughter, "You can choose what you like, and I will pick a practical jade bracelet and jade ring for your father and brother."
Nanny Qin felt jealous. The old lady thought of everyone, even a servant like her, but why didn't she think of buying a piece of jewelry for herself?
Seeing her eldest granddaughter looking worried, Qiao Xin couldn't help but ask, "She was fine just now, what happened now?"
Qiao Lingyin was startled, and then she realized that her thoughts were exposed. She smiled a little embarrassedly, then pursed her lips, but still couldn't help asking: "Grandma, those two girls from the Hou Mansion I just saw downstairs, aren't they sisters? How could the elder sister embarrass her younger sister in front of outsiders?"
Grandmother sighed softly, with a trace of emotion in her eyes. She looked at Qiao Lingyin and said slowly: "Even if they are sisters, so what? A dragon gives birth to nine sons, and each son is different. Even if they are born to the same mother, they may not live in harmony like a family. I don't know what the younger sister is like, but when you meet the older sister in the future, remember to be careful of this, and don't be intimate with such a person!"
Qiao Lingshu frowned: "Grandma, didn't you say that you can't comment without knowing the whole story? We only saw a small part, so sister may not be wrong?"
"No matter how much conflict they have with each other on a daily basis, in this matter, the younger sister chose to fight alongside her, and as a sister, no matter what her purpose is, she should not stab her teammates in public!
You two should think about it and ask yourself, do you want to be a sister or a partner like this? "
Nanny Qin also said: "People in the capital will not listen to your explanation of how wronged you are. They will only say that the wife of Dingbian Hou has no problem teaching her daughter, and that the sisters are not getting along, and they will laugh at the instability of Dingbian Hou's inner house. Girls with the same surname in the mansion will be talked about, after all, you can't write two characters for Heng with one stroke.
Speaking of this, I have heard some rumors that the descendants of the eldest wife of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion are looking for marriage with the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbian. I don't know whether it will be successful or not, but seeing that the young lady of the Duke of Guo's Mansion dares to treat the other party like this, I am afraid that this is just the wishful thinking of the Marquis's wife!
The second young lady is really flattering the wrong person. If this fails, the First Marquis’ wife will definitely not let the third room’s girl go.”
"Aren't they sisters?"
Nanny Qin shook her head and said, "The old lady of the Dingbian Marquis's Mansion has two sons. The Marquis is the eldest son. Originally, the Marquis's first wife had two sons, but now only Master Wen is left. The second wife is the concubine sister of the previous Marquis's wife and has a son and a daughter. Originally, the relationship between the two sisters-in-law was harmonious, but since the second wife came into the house, she has been at odds with the second house!"
There are still some illegitimate sons and daughters in the mansion, but they are no match for these few. The old marquis and the old lady are old and have basically not been in charge of things in recent years. The marquis and the young master are at the border, so naturally the stepmother has the final say in this mansion."
Qiao Xin looked down upon such men and women the most. Even if this man was Qiao Yunxin's father, she would not look up to him, not to mention that this stepmother had a grudge against her.
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