Chapter 489: Fox Fur Capes (2) (1/2)

Once Royal Princess Duanjia finished speaking, Princess Wei shot her a glare and took Chu Lian’s hand to reassure her, “Don’t worry, although Tai’er is a little mischievous, he’s not malicious. Marquis Anyuan will be fine.”

Although that was what Princess Wei was saying, she hoped inwardly that her youngest son could teach He Sanlang a lesson and make him understand his role. Even though Chu Lian’s maiden family couldn’t be counted on, she still had Princess Wei to stand up for her!

The topic was glossed over just like that. Royal Princess Duanjia was all smiles as she sidled up to Chu Lian, “Chu Liu, didn’t you say you brought something new to eat? Why haven’t you taken it out yet?”

Chu Lian’s lips unconsciously lifted into a smile and she instructed Xiyan and Wenlan to bring the food in.

A cloth-wrapped package and a food container were soon placed on the table.

Chu Lian opened the package personally and took out two bright red capes.

Princess Wei and Royal Princess Duanjia had discerning eyes and were able to tell that the capes Chu Lian were holding were made of top-quality red fox fur.

Royal Princess Duanjia was startled by the sight, “Chu Liu, where did you get these?”

The two capes had slightly different designs and Chu Lian gave one to each princess.

“I brought these back from the north. I was lucky enough to happen upon these fox pelts, so I had them made into capes for Your Highness and Princess Duanjia.”

Red fox pelts were even more rare than white fox pelts in the Great Wu Dynasty.

The two capes that Chu Lian had brought were sleek and practically perfect, making them almost priceless.

Royal Princess Duanjia immediately draped it over her shoulders and twirled around to show it off, “Mother, look! Isn’t this pretty!”

Princess Wei glared at her before ‘scolding’ Chu Lian, “These furs are too valuable! I’ll accept them this time, but you’re not allowed to spend so much on gifts in the future.”

Chu Lian froze up a little and her face took on a tinge of embarrassment, “Your Highness, I actually didn’t spend that much…”

The way she spoke piqued their curiosity.

“How much is not that much?” Royal Princess Duanjia asked to satisfy the itch in her heart.

Chu Lian displayed one slender finger in response.

Royal Princess Duanjia guessed, “A ten-thousand tael note?”

The corners of Chu Lian’s mouth twitched and she coughed before shaking her head.

Ten thousand taels? She didn’t even have five thousand taels on her while in the north…

Royal Princess Duanjia covered her mouth in shock, “Don’t tell me it was a hundred thousand taels!”

“Not at all,” Chu Lian replied awkwardly.

Princess Wei was also looking on curiously. Finally, she sent a glare to her daughter first before stating, “It can’t be a hundred thousand taels, even our estate doesn’t hold that much in taels. I’m afraid Jinyi must mean a thousand taels.”

“What! A thousand taels?! Isn’t that a steal? Chu Liu, your luck is ridiculously good! A thousand taels for these two fox pelts in such great quality… What a huge bargain!”