bookcurios Chapter 121 Giving Gifts
Chapter 121 Giving Gifts
"Come on, let's go take a look too."
As he turned around, Mu Lianzhi remembered something and gave another instruction:
"Bring the gift for the young master as well, and give it away if you can."
Ling Shaocong has already received an oral order to work as a temporary worker in the Hanlin Academy. It is estimated that it is only a matter of time before he officially takes office. Everyone in the palace knows about it, so there is no need to wait.
After changing her clothes, she took Leng Yun and Chunmiao to Fudeyuan.
……
At the door, she heard the faint sound of talking and laughing coming from inside. After asking someone to inform them, she walked in leisurely.
After greeting everyone in turn and exchanging brief greetings, Mu Lianzhi chose an inconspicuous seat at the end and sat down.
It was a rare day when everything was together. All the people in charge in the main hall were present, and the younger generation in the side hall separated by a curtain were also gathered. The room was filled with hustle and bustle, and even the air was lively.
It was not known whether it was because she had come or because the betrothal journey had already been completed, but after she had sat for a while, the people from the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion stood up and prepared to leave.
"Madam, we still have to prepare for the day, so we won't have dinner today. As for Yan Qing, let him stay and meet up with the young people. I think they are having a great time."
"Yes, yes, we are all family, let's not talk about these empty formalities. We are counting on them in the future, so we should cultivate more feelings."
"Yes, that's what I mean."
The group of people stood up one after another. Jiang supported the old lady and walked the people from the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion to the door while talking. She naturally stepped aside to make way. Mu Lianzhi also stepped back and deliberately kept a distance.
Her sight inadvertently turned, and she saw Bao Yanqing and Ling Shaocong walking out from the side hall whispering. Behind them, Hua Shuolei was holding Ling Feier's arm, also whispering. No one knew what they were whispering about, but they both had smiles on their faces and looked shy.
What's more coincidental is that both of them were wearing red dresses, and even the styles were almost the same, both had widened waists and slim skirts, but one was wearing a bright red long skirt with a gem pattern and an off-white coat, while the other was wearing an orange pleated skirt with a white gold-sprinkled blouse.
At first glance, the two styles are very similar, especially when both people hold their hands in front of them.
This style of inner skirt supports the chest and tightens the waist, showing the figure very well. Although it is not uncommon, it is mostly worn by newlyweds or first-time married women. Girls rarely choose this style.
But at this time, the two of them chose the same thing, and they both chose loose outerwear to cover up.
Full of caution!
Suddenly, Mu Lianzhi realized a problem. Perhaps Ling Feier and Bao Yanqing had already broken through that layer of relationship.
At this time, several people also walked out of the side hall and unconsciously slowed down their pace.
Taking the rosewood box from Leng Yun, Mu Lianzhi called out softly:
"Master, please stay~"
"Aunt, is there something wrong?"
Slowly walking forward, the two of them exchanged polite greetings before Mu Lianzhi handed over the box in his hand:
"I heard that the young master has been admitted to the Imperial Academy. I never had the chance to congratulate him, and I don't know what to give him. I just happened to see this jade plaque when I went out. I hope the young master won't dislike it."
"I dare not, thank you, Second Aunt."
As soon as he saw the rosewood box, Ling Shaochong knew that the things inside must be worth a lot of money.
Thinking that she was trying to please him, he took it. On the side, Bao Yanqing glanced at her, a barely perceptible evil flashed in his eyes, and soon fell on the rosewood box, without revealing a single flaw:
"Brother Shao Chong is so lucky. He is loved by the ancestors and remembered by Second Aunt. I wonder what kind of precious treasure is in this rosewood box? Let us open our eyes~"
"here?"
Ling Shaocong was obviously a little hesitant, because he was not sure and did not want to open it in front of others. Similarly, Mu Lianzhi did not know whether the young master knew the value of the item, so she added:
"It's just an ordinary jade plaque. I'm not afraid of you two young masters laughing at me. I don't really understand it, but I was attracted by the words 'Step by Step' on it. I think it has a good meaning. I hope you won't despise it. I also wish you a bright future and a step by step promotion."
Hearing this, Ling Shao hurriedly opened it. At this time, Ling Feier also came closer. When she saw that it was a piece of white jade with yellow traces, she sneered:
"So it's Hetian jade! There's a yellow spot on it. Why don't you pick a cleaner one?"
She was just about to say, "Isn't this just a defective product?"
However, before she could finish her words, Bao Yanqing spoke up:
"You don't understand this, do you? Most Hetian jade is white or blue-gray, and yellow is especially rare. Half white and half yellow can be considered a rare item. Although yellow is rare, it is also very precious. Moreover, the jade carving is delicate, and the pattern and text are carved on the jade, forming a whole. A pair of magpies, with happy eyebrows, is indeed beautiful, and the meaning is also very good. It is hard to tell which master made it."
"is it?"
Ling Feier choked and quickly shut her mouth, not daring to speak anymore.
At this moment, Ling Shaocong was stroking the smooth and slightly cool white jade inside the box, and he couldn't let it go:
"It is very beautiful, and I like it very much."
His voice suddenly softened, and then he seemed to have thought of something, cleared his throat and bowed to Mu Lianzhi:
"Thank you, Auntie Second."
"As long as the young master likes it~"
With a faint smile, Mu Lianzhi was also really happy:
It was worth her spending a lot of money to buy a rosewood box to put it in, she knew he would probably like it.
"Brother Shao Chong, pick it up and take a look at what's on the back. This jade is really beautiful. Where did you buy it? I'll get a piece of it when I have time!"
Bao Yanqing stared intently and was almost ready to take action.
With a start, Mu Lianzhi's eyes unconsciously focused on the jade pendant in the box. She saw Ling Shaocong slightly curling his fingers, and Bao Yanqing even showed signs of reaching out his hand several times.
Could it be that he really likes this jade pendant?
"Hey, it's actually double-sided, exactly the same. The carving is really good."
"It looks like the logo of Jinyulou."
"No wonder~"
The two of them were leaning against each other, talking to each other, either looking at the box or playing with the jade. Mu Lianzhi was sure that their focus seemed to be the kissing magpies at the bottom.
Bao Yanqing, could it be that he is actually...
In a blink of an eye, the large group in front had already left the main hall. Several people did not dare to stay any longer. Ling Shao hurriedly handed the brocade box to the servant, and several people lined up and followed.
The group of people escorted the guests from the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion out of Fudeyuan in a grand procession. After exchanging greetings and saying goodbye, the two groups parted ways. Jiang and Ling Yuchi continued to see off the guests in the second half of the journey, while the others accompanied the old lady and returned one by one.
Mu Lianzhi had always been at the back, on the periphery, so instinctively, she moved aside to make way for the crowd.
A black shadow flashed before her eyes. She looked up and saw a clear purple mark through her flying hair without warning. Reflexively, she punched Chun Miao behind her.