flstandardbreds Chapter 123 She didn't really like it
Chapter 123 She didn't really like it
"How much do these cost in total?" Qin Jiuwei asked, pointing to several jade bracelets.
The waiter standing to the side naturally began to announce the numbers.
Xie Jue raised her little hand and quickly said, "It's three hundred and fifty taels in total!"
"You got it right!" Qin Jiu smiled and pinched Xie Jue's little face. "Our Jue-ge'er is so smart."
Xie Jue became increasingly excited by the praise and quickly said, "Mother, please ask me again."
Qin Jiu smiled slightly and pointed to a few more earrings.
Then Xie Jue quickly raised her little hand again.
Zizhu was completely dumbfounded.
Stop calculating! Stop calculating now!
The young master bought jewelry for his wife to please her!
I'm not here to give Young Master Jue a test!
Young mistress, take a look at the jewelry.
These were all purchased by the young master at a high price.
Stop worrying about mental arithmetic!
Having lived in Xie Jinghou's mansion for several years, I feel that I have seen quite a few luxurious scenes.
But seeing the scene inside the house, I couldn't help but be a little surprised.
He pursed his lips slightly and unconsciously uttered: "The room is filled with splendor and endless charm, gold and silver ornaments reflect the red sun. Hairpins sway gently, phoenix hairpins dangle, and pearls and jade sway in the breeze on the wrists."
Qin Jiuwei was focused on giving Xie Jue a question when she suddenly heard this poem and paused.
Then she turned to look at him, her eyes full of praise, "Jing-ge'er, your poem is really well written."
Xie Jing smiled and said, "It was just a casual remark."
"No, our Jing-ge is the one who is truly talented."
Seeing that Qin Jiuwei's attention had been completely diverted, Xie Yanli closed his eyes tightly.
He reached out and pressed his throbbing brow, his eyes filled with helplessness.
Headache.
Zizhu was stunned at this moment.
The gifts from the young master, and you're putting on a talent show here?!
It involved both mental arithmetic and poetry composition!
At this moment, Xie Jingchun suddenly stepped forward and walked straight to the box containing silk and satin.
Zizhu was startled, her eyes widening suddenly.
Young Master Chun, what are you doing?!
Is he trying to put on a show by lifting this box?
Zizhu stared intently at Xie Jingchun's movements.
But he simply took out a piece of cloth from the box and turned to look at Qin Jiuwei.
“Mother, I like this satin and want to use it to wrap the handle of my knife.”
Zizhu took a deep breath.
This is Suzhou embroidery satin for making clothes. How could you use it to wrap a knife handle, Young Master Chun?
What a waste of things, waaaaah!
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei chuckled and said, "Of course you can. See if there's anything else you like, and take some more."
Xie Jingchun grinned and said, "No need, Mother, one horse is enough for me."
Xie Yanli glanced at Zhao Mama beside him.
Zhao Mama shuddered at the cold gaze, but quickly understood what was happening.
He stepped forward and said, "Young Master Jue, haven't you finished the homework the teacher assigned today?"
Xie Jue was having a great time when he heard this, and his eyebrows and eyes immediately drooped.
Qin Jiuwei gently rubbed his little head. "Good boy, Jue-ge'er. After you finish your homework, Mother will play with you."
Xie Jingchun and Xie Jing then realized that they still had many things to do.
I originally came just to pay my respects to my father and mother, but I never expected to stay until now.
After the three children left, the main house quickly became quiet.
Xie Yanli pursed his lips and looked at her. "Do you like these?"
Qin Jiuwei paused slightly upon hearing this.
She really... couldn't say she liked him.
I've seen far too many of these kinds of jewelry pieces in the palace in my past life.
She even wore the Empress's phoenix crown.
It's not that Xie Yanli's gifts were bad; the young master Xie was simply very generous.
Moreover, the Jin Dynasty was a prosperous city with few restrictions on doing business.
Many fine things are no longer exclusive to the palace.
The treasures of the Treasure Pavilion are naturally no less impressive than those in the palace.
Having seen so much of it, there's nothing surprising anymore.
It wasn't as surprising as Xie Jue's mental arithmetic.
But she couldn't be too rude to Xie Yanli, given his good intentions.
Qin Jiu smiled slightly, revealing a perfectly timed smile.
"I like it very much, thank you, my husband."
As she spoke, she picked up a hairpin from beside her, her eyes sparkling, and said, "I will wear it tomorrow."
She smiled beautifully, her peach blossom eyes shimmering.
She's always like that—gentle, virtuous, and taking good care of everyone.
But Xie Yanli could tell that she didn't truly like her.
Xie Yanli turned his gaze to Zizhu, who had given him the idea.
Zizhu awkwardly touched her nose.
Uh... he also guessed that the lady might not be moved by this.
But I didn't expect them to be so indifferent.
After Xie Yanli left, Qin Jiuwei instructed the servants to carry the jewelry and fabrics to the storeroom.
Granny Song couldn't help but sigh.
"The young master treats his wife very well and is very attentive to her needs."
Ordinary men, let alone trying to please their wives, rarely even give their wives a kind look at home.
Someone like the young master is truly rare.
No, you could say it's extremely rare.
Qin Jiu lowered her eyelids and did not answer.
She knew and could see Xie Yanli's feelings for her.
It's incredible that someone as calm and restrained as him could do this.
What about her feelings for Xie Yanli? Qin Jiu pursed her lips slightly.
Actually, there were some who were tempted, but not many.
She didn't dare to give too much.
Qin Jiuwei sighed softly.
Whether she was young in the Qin family or in the palace in her previous life, she lived a life of extreme caution.
Just trying to save her life took all her strength.
Love is such an ethereal and intangible thing.
It was never something someone like her could ever hope for.
Besides, most men's affections in this world are fleeting.
When her mother was alive, her father also doted on her and protected her like a precious gem.
But only three days after her death, her father took another concubine.
He didn't shed a single tear from beginning to end.
In her previous life, Gao Xian treated her well and often protected her.
Apart from Consort Chen, Gao Xian had never treated anyone like this.
She thought that even if it wasn't love, ten years of getting along should have created some feelings between them.
But for her, it was still a cup of poison, a death sentence handed down without warning.
She really couldn't understand men.
Their love and hate were too easily expressed, as if it were just a matter of a moment.
As for Xie Yanli...
Will he be different?
Qin Jiuwei stared at the candlelight in front of her, slightly lost in thought.
"Miss." Xiaohe lifted the curtain and entered the room, walking quickly towards her with a hurried expression.
She leaned down and whispered a few words in Qin Jiuwei's ear.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's eyes instantly turned cold.
She pursed her pink lips, pondered for a moment, and then turned to look at Xiaohe.
"Send a note to the Jiang residence, saying that I'm inviting my cousin to see a short opera tomorrow."
At this moment, in the study.
Zizhu looked at the young master's furrowed brows and couldn't help but sigh softly.
He said that if a lady were so easily moved, she wouldn't be a lady.
But as a servant, he still had to continue to give...
Zizhu's eyes darted around, and another idea popped into her head.
He walked to Xie Yanli's side and whispered a few words.
Xie Yanli's eyebrows twitched slightly. "Useful?"
Zizhu nodded vigorously, "Of course it's useful; women always love surprises."
"And this time we can guarantee that the three young masters won't be there."
Zizhu chuckled twice, "That way no one will disturb you and your wife."