I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 642
"Miss, that's Duobaozhai."

Zhan Feiyu looked in the direction He Nuan pointed, but it was a shop with a width of five rooms on the third floor of the high school. It is indeed the largest antique and jade shop in the capital. people.

As soon as Zhan Feiyu and He Nuan walked in, the waiter immediately greeted them warmly, "Miss, please, a batch of seafood just arrived the day before yesterday, and there are a lot of sea pearls. Miss can pick some out to play with."

Pearls are suitable no matter they are inlaid in jewelry or used in clothes, shoes and hats. This is also a coincidence for Zhan Feiyu. It has been snowing for the past two days, and there are not many customers coming to the shop, otherwise the pearls will be sold out soon.

"Pearl will look at it later, is there any gift suitable for birthday?" Zhan Feiyu quickly glanced at the shop. On the first floor, there are only ordinary antiques and jewelry, and there are also some ancient calligraphy and painting books. The rare ancient books are on the second or third floor. building.

"How about going to the Chang Mansion to pay respects to Mrs. Chang's birthday?" The clerk's eyes lit up. In the past two days, many customers have come to buy birthday gifts for Mrs. Chang. "My lady believes in Buddhism. There is a white jade Guanyin statue here. Ma'am, you can take a look."

It is said that it is white jade, but it is a sapphire Guanyin statue, but the quality of the jade is good, and its color is close to that of white jade. It is fine as an ordinary gift for the elders, but Mrs. Chang is on her [-]th birthday, so this sapphire Guanyin is a bit frivolous as a birthday gift .

Seeing that Zhan Feiyu was dissatisfied, the man knew that this unassuming young lady was worth money, so he put the Avalokitesvara statue back in the box, "There is still a string of black Chinese Buddhist beads in the shop, and the shopkeeper hasn't put them out yet. The lady can have a look?"

There are so many noble ladies in the capital who worship the Buddha. This is also because the seafood in the shop has only been available for three days. Otherwise, even if the beads are expensive, they will probably be bought as soon as the news spreads.

"Miss, I'll report back to the shopkeeper right now." The clerk greeted Zhan Feiyu to sit down for a while, and asked someone to bring tea and cakes, and then rushed upstairs in a hurry.

He Nuan asked the maid serving in the shop to retreat outside the screen, and then said in a low voice, "Why did Chang Siqing send the post to Miss?"

Yao Damin's case was temporarily put on hold in Dali Temple. Although Chang Siqing did not favor Zhan Feiyu in this case, he also did not favor Liu Shilang. More precisely, Dali Temple's acceptance of the case itself was beneficial to Zhan Feiyu.

If the case continues to be heard by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, even if Liu Shilang avoids suspicion and replaces other officials of the Ministry of Criminal Justice as the chief interrogator, I am afraid that the case will still be unfavorable to Zhan Feiyu, so the post from the Changfu was sent to Yufeng Building, and Zhan Feiyu naturally cannot shirk it .

"Maybe it's because of Mrs. Bai." Zhan Feiyu played with the small warm hand stove.

Before, I rejected Miss Zhu's post. Miss Zhu's aunt married the cousin of Baifu Yin. After I received the post, Mrs. Zhu went to the Baifu first and then went back to Zhu's house.

Now on the occasion of Mrs. Chang's birthday, Mrs. Bai and Mrs. Chang met in private, and now that he has received a post, Zhan Feiyu doesn't need to think that it is Mrs. Bai's handwriting.

The shopkeeper Bing of Duobaozhai came over, and the clerk following him was holding a square wooden box in both hands.

He looked at Zhan Feiyu without moving his eyes, and the shopkeeper Bing frowned slightly, not to mention his face, and he went out with only a maid by his side. This might not be the daughter of a wealthy family in the capital, but probably a merchant's family. Miss.

"There are many gifts suitable for birthday wishes in the shop. Miss, are you sure you want to see this string of Buddhist beads?" Shopkeeper Bing's attitude was indifferent. He obviously didn't want to sell the bracelet to Zhan Feiyu, but he didn't like the 100 taels of sapphire Avalokitesvara. I'm afraid it's not bad for money, but shopkeeper Bing doesn't want to really offend people.

Zhan Feiyu didn't care about the shopkeeper's attitude. He looked at the bracelet in the wooden box. It was yellow-black in color and full of oil. fragrance.

"This prayer bead is suitable for Mrs. Chang." Zhan Feiyu was very satisfied, and it was normal for the shopkeeper to be unhappy.

As the so-called Hainan agarwood is worth ten thousand yuan, this string of Buddhist beads is hard to come by. If it is sold to other official wives who believe in Buddhism, the shopkeeper Bing can make a good relationship. At the same price, the shopkeeper must want to "gain both fame and fortune." ".

"Miss also knows that agarwood is expensive, and this prayer beads are 1000 taels." The shopkeeper raised the price to the highest as soon as he opened his mouth. Buy a small yard in Beijing.

"Ah Nuan, give me the money." Zhan Feiyu didn't make any counter-offer, and was not surprised to see the storekeeper's stiff expression for a moment, probably regretting that the price was lowered.

The guys at the side were dumbfounded and stunned. What the shopkeeper said was good. He was really a person who can't be judged by his appearance. He bought it for 1000 taels of silver!My salary is only three taels of silver, 36 taels a year, and I will buy this string of Buddhist beads for 30 years without eating or drinking...

"Miss, do you want to see these pearls?" The clerk laid out box after box of pearls graciously.

Knowing that Zhan Feiyu is not bad for money, he didn't take any of the small pearl buddies. These five boxes are all the best in quality. Not only are they big, they are round and the color is correct, with almost no flaws.

"and many more!"

A familiar voice sounded, and Zhan Feiyu, who was picking out pearls, looked up, and it really was "The road to Encounter is narrow."

Wen Ruyi didn't notice Zhan Feiyu at the other end of the counter, and walked forward a few steps eagerly, and picked up the buddha beads that the clerk had just put in the gift box. Wen Ruyi was satisfied with the scent of medicine, It really is the black Qinan beads.

"It's so dark and not autumnal. It's better to buy red coral." Zhe Jing who followed her looked at the Buddhist beads in Wen Ruyi's hand with distaste. The birthday gift should be bright red, and it looks festive.

Shopkeeper Bing and the waiter's expressions froze, but they all knew the eldest lady of the Zhe family, so naturally they didn't dare to say anything to refute, lest they offend this little ancestor and get whipped.

Compared to Zhe Jing's shallowness, Wen Ruyi explained with a soft smile: "This is the precious Hainan agarwood, and Hei Qinan is the best in the agarwood. Mrs. Chang worships Buddha all the year round, so this string of beads is just right to give."

Mr. Chang is the Minister of Dali Temple, he is extremely considerate and looks approachable, but his father said that a smiling tiger like Mr. Chang is actually the most difficult to get close to. The relationship with Mr. Chang.

Zhejia is the family of military generals, and it started when the country was founded. There are many precious jewelry in the warehouse of Zhejia. Zhejing has been fond of these things since she was a child, but compared to these woods, she prefers red, green and green gemstones.

"Ruyi, as long as you like it." Zhejing knew that Wen Ruyi liked elegance, and besides, she accompanied Ruyi to Duobaozhai today to buy birthday gifts.

Nodding her head, Wen Ruyi said to the shopkeeper's Wen Sheng: "I want this string of Buddhist beads, and I will use this red sandalwood box."

"Miss Wen, this prayer bead has already been bought by a customer." Shopkeeper Bing really regretted this. If he had known that Miss Wen would come to the shop, he would have kept the bead no matter what. Miss, the head of the noble daughters in the capital, and the niece of Concubine Min in the palace.

Wen Ruyi's expression changed slightly, but she quickly calmed down, and a little disappointment appeared on her soft face.

"No matter who bought it, we want this Buddhist bead!" Domineering as always, Zhejing put the Buddhist bead into the box with one hand, "Who would dare to buy something that Zhejing likes... Why are you here?"

Zhejing's complexion suddenly became extremely ugly, and every time she met this cheap girl, nothing good would happen.

"This lady bought it." Shopkeeper Bing hurriedly said, and put the beads into the box calmly.

Then he winked at the clerk at the side and asked him to put away the valuables first, lest Zhe Jing would harm the valuable items in the shop if he did something.

Zhan Feiyu put the pearls in his hand into the box, and greeted Zhejing and Wen Ruyi with a smile, "I didn't expect to meet Miss Zhe and Miss Wen here, it really is fate."

"Bah, you shameless slut who bought murder to marry Bai Zhaohui, who is destined to be with you!" Zhe Jing's mouth became dirty, Dali Temple sentenced Zhan Feiyu not guilty, Zhe Jing heard the news Then he smashed a tea set.

Glancing upstairs from the corner of the eye, Zhan Feiyu smiled leisurely, but the words he uttered were full of provocation, "Compared to Miss Zhe who chased Mr. Ning all over the capital, compared to Miss Zhe's actions, I am willing to bow down and feel ashamed." Not as good."

"You!" Even though Zhe Jing was shameless, she was furious when Zhan Feiyu ridiculed her face-to-face, she pulled out the whip on her waist and was about to strike.

On the second floor, Ning Chenan looked at the two parties in the conflict downstairs with a blank face, and really didn't look at the almanac when he went out.

"Brother Chen'an, this is fate." The friend at the side patted Ning Chen'an on the shoulder teasingly, and received a blank stare without any surprise.

This is the second time for Wen Ruyi to meet Zhan Feiyu, which may make Zhejing feel frustrated one after another. Wen Ruyi also knows that the girl who looks cute and smart in front of her is not a good person.

"Miss Zhan." Wen Ruyi grabbed Zhejing, who was about to strike, and smiled gently at Zhan Feiyu, "A gentleman doesn't take away people's love, but I want to buy this prayer bead as a gift for an elder, and ask Miss Zhan to part with it." .”

"I've disappointed Miss Wen. I want to give this prayer beads to Mrs. Chang." Zhan Feiyu smiled back, but refused very simply.

Zhejing was suppressing her anger, and she sarcastically said unceremoniously when she heard this: "What are you, what qualifications do you have to go to the birthday banquet in Changfu? I don't know which wild girl came out of the corner, I will really put gold on my face!"

Mrs. Chang's birthday banquet is not a big one, but it is 80 years old after all. The old relatives of the Chang family will definitely go to pay respects to the old lady's birthday, so those who can receive the post are all big families who have contacts with the Chang family, ordinary officials It is absolutely impossible to use this to cling to Chang Siqing.

Still angry after scolding, Zhe Jing strode forward, directly pushed the shopkeeper Bing who was blocking the way, and snatched the red sandalwood box received from the counter, "Ruyi, put away the string, I will Let's see who dares to snatch it in broad daylight!"

"Miss Zhe is planning to go to the Yamen of Shuntian Mansion?" Zhan Feiyu looked at Zhejing who was in the clear, "I have already paid for this Buddha bead bracelet. Miss Zhe thinks twice before doing so."

Zhe Jing is used to domineering, at this moment she gave a cold snort, and raised her chin arrogantly, "You paid the silver? Who saw it? Shopkeeper, did she give the silver for this Buddhist bead bracelet?"

The last sentence is full of threats. As long as the shopkeeper Bing is not stupid, he knows that if he offends anyone, he can't offend Miss Zhejia.

The key point is Zhesanlang and his Zhe family are unreasonable. Today Zhesanlang offended Zhejing, Zhesanlang can lead someone to smash the Duobao Pavilion, and the parents who beat up Bing's shopkeeper don't know each other.

Zhan Feiyu looked over with inquiring eyes, and both the shopkeeper Bing and the waiter lowered their heads in guilt. This lady is not bad for money, but Miss Zhejia went crazy and killed her.

Zhejing laughed triumphantly when she saw this, and looked at Zhan Feiyu provocatively, "You paid the money? I also said that you came to Duobao Pavilion to blackmail! You want to blackmail things without paying the money. Don't think that you will save Bai Zhaohui because you saved Bai Zhaohui. Being able to do whatever you want, Shuntian Mansion is not just like the Bai family!"

"There are so many people in Duobao Pavilion, why can't I find other witnesses?" Zhan Feiyu said slowly, and glanced at Wen Ruyi thoughtfully, saying that this young lady of the Wen family is one of the noble daughters of the capital. First of all, her appearance, talent, and character are all impeccable, which seems to be nothing more than that today.

"Which of you saw it?" Zhejing pointed at the customers in the shop with a whip in her hand, if she couldn't beat this bitch with her whip, wouldn't she be able to beat them?

"Think it over carefully, after all, offending me is a trivial matter, if you co-operate with this lowly girl in cheating in Duobao Pavilion, you will be sent to jail!" Zhe Jing openly threatened that this area of ​​the capital is not a place for this lowly girl to run wild!

Although the guests who come to Duobao Pavilion are not bad for money, but they only buy things in the shop on the first floor, their status is far from comparable to that of Zhejing, even if they are comparable to Zhejia Qihu, no one wants to offend a stranger Zhe Jing, a crazy woman, and Zhe Sanlang's group of crazy men, will have no place to reason when she gets beaten up.

Zhan Feiyu ignored these people, but took a few steps back and looked towards the second floor, "Mozi has a saying: Those who are not strong will not be wise, and those who do not believe their words will not be fruitful. Can Mr. Ning agree?"

Zhe Jing was startled, and walked quickly towards Zhan Feiyu, only then did she see Ning Chenan on the second floor.

(End of this chapter)