Chapter 178: Gifting a Jade Bangle (2) (1/2)

Chu Lian had already looked around at the other accessories in Jinshi Pavilion. Although their workmanship and material were high quality, their designs were old and simple. There weren’t many fresh designs in the lot either. It would be much better if she made a design herself and gave it to a master craftsman at Jinshi Pavilion to craft for her.

The manager had thought that she couldn’t afford a single accessory at all. Who could have expected that she would be so generous when the time came? She actually bought the set of rings she had taken a liking to, as well as all the accessories the three ladies had picked.

Altogether, that was a purchase of six hundred taels of silver; this was a huge sale.

The manager smiled widely from ear to ear and said, “Since Madam is buying all these accessories, this one will take the initiative to round off the final figure to six hundred taels. Of course, the pair of jade earrings this one offered for free earlier will be counted in.”

Hearing this, Wenqing took out six hundred taels’ worth of banknotes from her purse and passed it over to the manager. After the manager checked the banknotes, she took care to pack up the accessories properly in their wooden boxes, and passed these over to Wenqing and Wenlan.

Chu Lian smiled until her almond-shaped eyes turned into upturned crescents as she looked at the three ladies.

The three sisters from House Ying couldn’t hide the shock on their faces. However, there were different nuances to their shock. Miss Su’s face carried a trace of concern, while Miss Yuan’s smile was full of the secret delight taken in an unexpected windfall. Meanwhile, Miss Fu was showing resentment and dissatisfaction from not seeing her plots come to fruition.

Miss Fu sourly remarked, “Sixth Sister has really changed her fortunes since getting that noble title! I’ve really broadened my horizons today!”

This time, Chu Lian didn’t remain quiet and looked right at Miss Fu with a broad smile. “Thank you for your praise, Ninth Sister.”

Miss Fu was so choked by those words that she couldn’t even maintain the fake expression on her face. A hint of her unhappiness shone through.

Miss Yuan’s gaze darted to the boxes that Wenlan was carrying. She hated that she couldn’t take that emerald hairpin she wanted immediately.

Only Miss Su followed behind Chu Lian and watched her with concern, worried that she had spent too much of her money after getting provoked just now.

After buying the accessories, Chu Lian didn’t want to stay in Jinshi Pavilion any longer. The four ladies of House Ying were escorted to Jinshi Pavilion’s entrance by the manager.

When they reached the place where Chu Lian’s carriage had stopped, she paused and turned. She took one of the boxes from Wenlan and gave it to Miss Su, who was right behind her.

“Fifth Sister, this is the jade bangle you wanted. Take it.”

Miss Su rejected it and shook her head. “Sixth Sister, this bangle is too expensive, I can’t take it. You should bring it home with you to wear!”

Miss Su had never expected nor wanted Chu Lian to give her that jade bangle at all.