Expensive marriage: The concubine is begging for peace again today

Chapter 166 Bidding
Seeing Jiang Changning's graceful response, Zhao Xifang suddenly realized that she underestimated Jiang Changning.

She couldn't help but think of what her grandmother often said about the family background.

Although those present are the top ladies of the Great Qin Kingdom, the topic of conversation is not much different from other women.

It is nothing more than makeup, jewelry, and clothing. Those who have children talk about their children, and those without children will be urged to give birth.

Jiang Changning said shyly: "My lord said I'm young, so I'm not in a hurry."

These words immediately aroused the envious eyes of many women, Zhao Xifang hesitated to speak, at this time, Song Yirou, Princess of Ningxia, arrived.

The ladies looked at Zhao Xifang, then at Jiang Changning.

The former was at odds with Song Yirou in her boudoir, and the latter married Jin Wang, whom Song Yirou had always wanted to marry.

It is rare for the three of them to gather together, and there might be a big show to watch today.

However, all the ladies were disappointed. Although Song Yirou looked at Jiang Changning and Zhao Xifang with unfriendly eyes, she did nothing and turned around and sat beside Princess Qing.

Song Yirou doesn't pick things up, and Jiang Changning won't provoke her either. Although Zhao Xifang wanted to say a few words, she was afraid that Jiang Changning's words would be merciless, so she didn't move for the time being.

The three lived in peace and did not interfere with each other.

After another meeting, everyone arrived, and the disaster relief banquet began.

Princess Ding came and asked everyone to move into the hall. Under her guidance, they walked through the short inner corridor to the hall.

In the middle of the hall is a huge copper hollow carved incense burner, exuding a strong aroma.

Around the smoker, there are more than a dozen round tables.

There are burning charcoal stoves in the four corners, and the hall is as warm as spring.

Under the guidance of the maid, Jiang Changning sat down at the first table.

At the same table are Prince Qing, Princess Yu, Princess Yu Zhao Xifang, Prince De, Princess Concubine Runan, and Princess Song Yirou of Ningxia.

The relationship with Runan Wang Taifei is okay, after all, he didn't tear his face at that time.

There is also De Wang Shifei who can chat, this position is quite good.

"There are six people sitting at a table, what is the purpose of vacating those four seats?" De Wang Shizi asked in a low voice.

"There is a show to be performed. There is a stage in front." Jiang Changning guessed.

"Shouldn't you make up a disaster relief play and sing it to us?" Princess De Wang laughed.

"It's possible." Jiang Changning thought of those modern celebrity charity performances.

At this time, Princess Ding, who had not shown her face all this time, appeared wearing a full set of luxurious princess costumes, followed by Gao Yanyun.

Jiang Changning was not surprised at all, he had expected that the disaster relief banquet held by Prince Ding's mansion was the intention of the palace.

The next words of Princess Ding also confirmed this point, "It has snowed heavily for several days, and the people have been displaced. When the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, and the Empress heard about it, they were very worried and anxious, and specially ordered my mansion to hold a disaster relief banquet."

"The empress dowager, the empress, the imperial concubine and the virtuous concubine specially rewarded several precious and valuable jewelry for this disaster relief banquet."

Jiang Changning's eyebrows twitched slightly, this disaster relief banquet is not a charity performance, but a charity auction.

I don't know if the man's side is the emperor taking out the collection for auction.

"These jewellery, the one with the highest price will get it. Part of the money will be used to buy food, cotton clothes and mattresses to keep out the cold, and part will be used to repair those collapsed houses."

Concubine Ding made it clear what she wanted to say, and then abdicated for the virtuous. This charity auction was hosted by Gao Yanyun.

Gao Yanyun bowed to everyone first, and then asked the court lady to take out the first lot, "This is the red gold gem-inlaid head donated by the concubine Xian."

There are six heads in this group, each of which is inlaid with red and sapphires, which are colorful and gorgeous.

"The base price is 500 taels of silver, and the minimum increase is 50 taels of silver." Gao Yanyun was auctioned, and he still looked good.

Although it was a distance away, Jiang Changning could still see at a glance that the gems inlaid on the head were ordinary in color.

Sell ​​it in a jewelry store, at most it is about 300 taels of silver.

"550 taels." The first bidder was a middle-aged woman sitting at the sixth table.

Prince De's concubine whispered, "Mrs. Bao Rong."

Jiang Changning nodded slightly, the truth can be seen in the subtleties, Bao Rong Bo's mansion must be close to Ding Wang's mansion, so it would be so flattering.

"600 taels." Someone shouted again.

Jiang Changning turned his eyes and saw Mrs. Wu Changbo.

Uncle Baorong was not to be outdone, "650 taels."

"700 taels." This time it was Princess Jiujiang who joined the bidding.

After some contention, Princess Jiujiang bought this set at a high price of 950 taels.

Jiang Changning's eyes were serious, the Princess of Jiujiang didn't need to flatter Concubine Liu Xian, why did she want to grab the spotlight?
The second lot that Gao Yanyun brought out, "This is a gold silk inlaid treasure inlaid jade double luan peony hairpin donated by the imperial concubine."

The hairpin is carved out of sapphire. The peony flowers occupy the entire jade block. There is a phoenix on the left and right sides.

This hairpin not only has beautiful meanings and innovative ideas, but is also inlaid with gorgeous gemstones of various colors. The combination of gold, jade and gemstones makes the whole hairpin full of luxury.

"The base price of this hairpin is 1000 taels, and the minimum price will be increased by 50 taels. Please bid."

"One thousand five hundred taels." Song Yirou shouted richly.

Zhao Xifang raised her hand, "One thousand five hundred and fifty taels."

Song Yirou glared, "Zhao Xifang, what are you doing?"

Seeing that the two were fighting, it was fine for everyone not to persuade them, and they all showed expressions of watching a show.

Zhao Xifang smiled and said, "Do kindness, do good deeds, and spare no effort."

"Are you going to fight with me? Hmph." Song Yirou raised her hand, "2000 taels."

Zhao Xifang smiled gracefully, "Two thousand and fifty taels."

"Will the poor in Prince Yu's Mansion only be able to add 50 taels to 50 taels?" Song Yirou asked sarcastically.

"Those who receive the royal salary are not as poor as the people affected by the disaster, but they are not as rich and powerful as the Song family." Zhao Xifang didn't talk about the Ningxia Palace, but bit the Song family.

Song Yirou didn't know if she didn't hear the malice in her words, or didn't care at all, with a smug smile on her face, "You know, you still dare to argue with me?"

"Princess Ningxia, if you don't increase the price, the distraction will be mine." Zhao Xifang reminded with a smile.

Song Yirou glared at her and raised her hand, "Two thousand five hundred taels."

"Two thousand 550 taels." Zhao Xifang only added 50 taels.

Song Yirou was very angry, "3000 taels."

These two people had a great time competing for bids, and the Princess De Wang Shifei didn't think it was a big deal to watch the play, so she leaned into Jiang Changning's ear and said, "Do you want to increase the price or something?"

"Don't make trouble." Jiang Changning was not interested in participating.

Concubine Song took out her jewelry to donate, and Song Yirou auctioned it off to make face for the Song family.

Perhaps Zhao Xifang knew this too, so she raised the price on purpose.

To save face, don't be stingy with money.

In the end, this distraction was still photographed by Song Yirou, but the price was as high as 500 taels.

Song Yirou's face turned green with anger, she looked at Zhao Xifang with knives in her eyes, wishing she could kill Zhao Xifang later.

(End of this chapter)