Chapter 1083 Changping County Lord 31
His name was written on the invitation, and all this was done by Butler Xiao, who has been here all the time. He knows the local situation very well.
Some small families felt a little regretful because they had not received the invitation, but they also understood that no matter how angry they were, they could not argue with Changping County. They didn't have strong financial resources to begin with, and none of the young ladies who went this time were made of gold and silver. If you are not strong enough, you might as well not go, otherwise your shabby appearance will make people laugh.
If you don’t want to be laughed at, you’ll go bankrupt after participating once. For the sake of a banquet, the family fortune has been ruined, and small and medium-sized households have suddenly become poor. It is really not worth the loss.
Sure enough, every household is full of smart people, even if there is a mother who is worried, she will send it to the door, give her a few words of warning before getting off the car, and then let her go.
Because a few days ago, each government also sent a note. Therefore, every young lady is accompanied by a maid, and every young man is accompanied by a book boy or a boy.
The invited ladies and gentlemen were placed in two places and could not take their seats until the banquet started. The young lady and the young master were able to pretend to be calm along the way, but the maid and the boy couldn't help but look at him. When they arrived at the waiting place, all the little masters couldn't wait any longer.
In the living room where they were placed, all the female relatives placed rare treasures, while the young master hung several paintings and calligraphy.
The calligraphy and painting are all handcrafted by famous artists, which is rare to see. Even if you don't like this kind of thing, you still have to stand in front and appreciate it in detail. As for the female relatives, they couldn't help but stare around.
"What a big red coral!" A red coral as tall as a person has probably never been seen in this small county.
"What's so rare about this?" The third lady of Mr. Qian's wife's family waved her fan with a look of disdain on her face: "I have a taller and bigger tree in the warehouse."
Mr. Qian was from a wealthy local family, and some of his ancestors were officials, but his descendants were ordinary people. They relied on their ancestors' assets and their knowledge of the Huns to fawn on him.
The second lady of the Jia family chuckled: "The county master took it out as a decoration, otherwise no matter how big or good it is, it will be placed in the warehouse. Who knows!"
Miss Qian San rolled her eyes and ignored him.
The Jia family is the home of merchants who resell furs here. Every winter, thinking that the Huns might have nothing to do, they would retreat to the rear with their families if they attacked. After spring comes, move it back and continue collecting fur.
Although they are all local wealthy families, they naturally look down on families who have ancestors who are officials.
Miss Wang, who was also a businessman, looked at it carefully and said with a smile: "Miss Jia Er, your pendant today is extraordinary."
"Yes!" Miss Jia Er picked up the jade disk hanging on her fan and showed it proudly: "This is my mother's dowry. It is said that my mother's ancestors were also officials and passed down several pieces of jade. ”
"This jade has a round color and is quite good." Miss Fourth, the concubine of County Magistrate Zhou, said quickly: "My father also has a piece hanging on his waist, and the quality is not as good as this one. It seems that Mrs. Jia's ancestors were also quite good. Officer.”
Although the use of jade in this dynasty was not as strict as in the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was used in grades, and the material of jade was also used in grades. If an official uses fine white jade, it may be regarded as trespassing or even suspected of treason.
When Miss Jia Er heard this, she was happy: "It turns out to be Miss Zhou. After all, she is from an official family. She has discernment and can speak."
"No, no, my vision is not as good as any of your sisters. Fortunately, I got the invitation from the head of Changping County and had the opportunity to come and see the world." Miss Zhou Zhou smiled, and her plain and pretty face was not. Annoying.
Isn't it just a piece of broken jade or a coral tree... Miss Qian San curled her lips. Anyway, she didn't want to talk much, so let these people flatter each other in a false way. The concubine really likes the merchant lady. Miss Qian San turned around and was about to leave. Suddenly the maid next to her suddenly exclaimed "Ouch" and her body fell towards the coral tree.
Even though the base of the coral tree was as tall as one person, the maid tried her best to avoid it, but she still encountered it. She held the large pot containing the coral tree with one hand, and subconsciously grabbed a branch of the coral tree with her other hand...
No one dared to look at it, and then they heard a "click" sound, and a branch of the coral tree was broken off.
The seven young ladies and six maids who were already present stared at him. Coral tree, how tall is one person, just break a branch like this? !
"Xiao Hong!" Miss Qian San was ashamed, annoyed, and scared. This would not be a reward from the King of Han. If it were broken, it would be a serious crime.
The maid named Xiaohong who got into trouble was stunned when she saw the cubit-long branch in her hand. When I was woken up, I immediately knelt down and burst into tears: "I really didn't mean it, I feel like someone tripped me just now! Please make the decision for me, Miss."
"How do you decide this?" Miss Qian San couldn't help but get angry: "This belongs to the Lord of Changping County. If it is an object rewarded by the King of Han, even killing you will not be enough to compensate!"
I heard Miss Jia Er next to me giggling. Miss Jia Er covered her mouth with a fan and joked with a smile: "Don't worry, there is a coral tree bigger than this in the Qian family's warehouse. Feel free to use it as compensation." Just give it to the county boss. I’m sure the county boss won’t blame you!”
Miss Qian San really wanted to tear this businesswoman's mouth out, and she also wanted to beat Xiao Hong to death.
Someone in the living room has already gone to ask the county master for instructions. A large coral tree was damaged. If you know that a branch is broken, the price difference is too much.
Xining is washing and dressing. She is the boss today and must look beautiful.
The four maids were each waiting with a set of clothes. Jing'er, who was combing her hair, asked: "County Master, which set are you going to wear?"
Xining looked sideways: "Just the one of lake green silk and lotus root pink belt."
Jing'er continued to comb her hair: "Although the color is good, it is worthy of the title of the Lotus Root Banquet, but it is a bit plain. Most of the ladies and gentlemen today are wearing Sichuan brocade."
I know, I bought them all from her store.
Xi Ning looked at herself in the bronze mirror, with the corners of her mouth raised and a slight smile: "Just because they dress well, I have to wear gold clothes and silver skirts to stand out. Just wear something more elegant, this brilliance will make me stand out." They fight, I don't care. "What she cares about is making money, as long as she gets the money.
At this time, someone came to report that a branch of the coral tree in the women's hall was broken by a fallen maid.
She took the bamboo piece handed over and looked at it, and her smile suddenly became stronger: "I know these ladies are restless. Give these to Butler Xiao and tell him that this coral tree belongs to the Prince of Qinling's Palace. Ask Lin Butler, please estimate the price at the time of purchase. Whoever breaks it will buy it. If you don’t want to, just go to the county government office and file a complaint.”
The bamboo piece was handed out, and the person who came went to answer the question.
(End of chapter)