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The two of them played around until dawn before they rested. Du Yaoyao was so tired that she couldn't even lift a finger, and she slept until noon the next day.
On the first day of the new year, Yin Ye was dressed in festive clothes and lifted the curtains. "Madam, are you awake?"
Du Yaoyao rubbed her dizzy head, looked around the room, and then looked towards the door.
Yin Ye immediately understood and said, "My Lord has gone to the palace and will be back for lunch later."
Du Yaoyao nodded. I almost forgot that on the first day of the first lunar month, all officials in ancient times had to gather in the Hall of Supreme Harmony to pay New Year greetings to the emperor.
Thinking of this, she asked, "Is there no one coming to our house today?"
On weekdays, the wives of Chen Ji's subordinate colleagues often send letters to visit them, so today they should also have some exchanges.
Yin Ye said, "They are here. Several waves of people came to pay New Year's greetings this morning. The master has already instructed that the lady is not seeing guests due to her weak health. They accepted the gifts, said a few words of congratulations and then left."
"Yeah." Du Yaoyao looked at a gorgeous and exquisite red dress at the end of the bed.
Yin Ye smiled and said, "This is what the master prepared for Madam, to wear during the first month of the lunar year. There are more than a dozen sets of the same color but different styles in the wardrobe, made of the popular brocade in the south. I heard that it costs one hundred taels of silver per piece, and the ladies in the capital are vying for it."
This statement was a bit boastful, as others were vying for it, and Chen Jie had more than a dozen sets.
Du Yaoyao understood that he was satisfied with her recently and she really fed him well.
In modern times, a financial sponsor gives his mistress clothes, bags and money, each taking what he needs.
The skirt really looks good when worn. The rouge red color is like flowers and mist. It is both graceful and elegant, and ethereal like a fairy, making the person look sweeter and more charming.
It’s better than the one she wore during the Chinese New Year. She couldn’t bear to order such expensive material.
As expected from the book, Chen Jie has great vision as he can conquer so many women. Du Yaoyao thought strangely.
"Madam, where do you put the jade pendant under your pillow?" Yin Ye asked while making the bed.
Du Yaoyao turned around. Under her pillow was the 12,000 taels of New Year's money that Chen Jie had given her last night. When would she get an extra jade pendant?
"Bring it here so I can see it."
Yin Ye walked to the dressing table holding the jade pendant.
Du Yaoyao took it. The jade pendant is ring-shaped, pure white and crystal clear without any flaws. In the middle is embroidered a flying phoenix with its wings spread, which is extremely exquisite and lifelike.
She didn't know much about jade, but judging from its texture and color, it was so warm and lustrous that it was definitely not an ordinary piece. The workmanship is fine and should come from the hands of everyone. Since ancient times, dragons represent men and phoenixes represent women, so the owner of the jade pendant may be a woman.
Du Yaoyao immediately thought of Chen Jie's mother.
Shen's mother died early, and she was the legitimate daughter of Mr. Lin. She guessed that this jade pendant was a relic left by Shen Jie's mother.
When a man gives his mother's belongings to a woman, it is somewhat of a confession of his feelings. Du Yaoyao couldn't be happy, her hands were even shaking a little.
——The original book said that it was this jade pendant, which was the cause of the original owner’s death.
"What's wrong, ma'am?" Yin Ye asked softly when she saw that Du Yaoyao was not in good condition.
"It's okay." Du Yaoyao shook her head and forced a smile, "If Chen Jie asks, just tell him that I really like the things he gave me." She handed the jade pendant to Yin Ye, "Please find me a brocade bag to put it in."
"Yes." Yin Ye put it away and wondered secretly that the lady didn't seem to like it.
When she returned to her parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Du Yaoyao intentionally or unintentionally asked Yin Ye about her parents' hobbies and the situation at home.
Chen Jie has prepared the gifts. Father Du loves tea, and Chen Jie has collected several rare teas, two of which are tributes from the court, and he asked the prince for them. Du's mother liked rouge and powder, so Shen Jie ordered his servants to buy a box of each kind in the capital.
Even gifts were given to Du's father's concubines and Du Yaoyao's half-sister. It can be said that he was very thoughtful.
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