Chapter 164 Chatting and Laughing with the People in Yong'an Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 164 Chatting and Laughing with the People in Yong'an Marquis' Mansion
"There were some weapons inside originally, but I had them put away. The layout of these calligraphy and paintings is the original one. If the princess doesn't like it, she can adjust it later."
Shen Jiarou looked around and felt that the room was simple and full of antique charm.
"It's pretty good. Thank you, mother, for all the hard work."
"You're welcome, princess."
Everyone came to the pavilion again. There were only four seats. Sitting there were the wife of Marquis Yong'an, the second wife, the third wife, and the noble Shen Jiarou.
Shen Jiarou glanced outside and said, "It's quite hot today. I'd like to trouble all the aunts and sisters to accompany me on the tour."
Everyone smiled politely.
The Third Madam laughed and said, "Princess, you are joking. This is your first time in the mansion today. It is because we did not entertain you well. We are just showing you around the mansion. It is nothing."
Shen Jiarou looked at the person who was speaking. The woman was bright and generous, and from her tone, she could tell that she was a straightforward person.
"This must be the Third Madam, Third Aunt."
The third princess was very happy to see that the princess remembered her.
"Princess, I am indeed the Third Lady."
The girl has bright eyes, white teeth and a gentle smile.
"Aunt Third has a beautiful smile, bright and generous, and a straightforward personality. It's very comfortable to get along with her."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. This princess is so good at talking and praising people.
The third wife was rarely praised and felt shy, as the other party was still a child.
"Princess, I feel embarrassed for what you said."
Shen Jiarou didn't care. "It's okay to praise a lot of meat. I just need to smile more. Smiling makes you look ten years younger, and it makes Third Aunt look younger and more beautiful."
Ruan Qingling and the other three looked at each other in bewilderment. The princess's compliments were too...
The wife of Yong'an Marquis was also amused by Shen Jiarou's words, "The princess is really eloquent."
"Mother, Jiarou is telling the truth. Although our aunts and sisters are not stunningly beautiful, they are as beautiful as flowers and jade, and they deserve praise."
Now, not only the Third Madam blushed, but several other girls also had red faces due to shyness, even Jiang Shuyuan, who had been married for many years.
Women all like to hear words, and this is also true for people of the Second Lady's age.
"Thank you for the compliment, Princess."
Shen Jiarou covered her face and smiled, "That's right, everyone smile more. The Queen Mother can say that I am a happy person. Being able to make so many beauties smile is one of my great advantages.
By the way, there are some pearl fans, bracelets and other things on the gift list this time. Sisters can choose them by theirselves when the time comes. When we go to the princess's mansion tomorrow, I will take a look at the jewelry in the storeroom and let you choose them."
Everyone was amazed: We can choose by ourselves?
Jiang Shuyuan was stunned when she heard the word "pearl round fan" and asked, "The pearl round fan that Princess is talking about is the one in the Pearl and Jade Pavilion?"
The Zhuyu Pavilion was well-known in the capital, and was known to all the royal descendants, aristocratic families, and the nobility.
This pearl round fan is not only elegant and beautiful, but also comes in a variety of prices and styles. Ordinary people would hesitate to buy it.
Although the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion could barely be considered an aristocratic family, it had no man to support it and was gradually declining. The mansion had limited money and would not easily buy unnecessary things.
Hearing her elder sister's question, Shen Jiarou smiled gently.
"That's right, but there are only ten pearl fans. If you like them, I'll take you to the Pearl and Jade Pavilion to have a look tomorrow."
The wife of the Marquis of Yong'an had also heard of the Pearl and Jade Pavilion. When she heard that the princess wanted to take her daughters to have a look, she hurried to stop them.
"Princess, let's not go to the Pearl and Jade Pavilion. The prices of the pearl fans there are so high that most people dare not even look at them."
Shen Jiarou laughed softly, "Don't be afraid, I can give you a discount if I go."
No one understood what the discount meant, so Ruan Qingling explained it for her master.
"The Pearl and Jade Pavilion is one of our princess's properties. If family members buy it, it will naturally be at a discounted price."
Everyone was shocked. The third lady swallowed her saliva and asked, "Does that shop belong to the princess?"
Shen Jiarou smiled brightly and nodded, "Yes, but it's my senior sister who is in charge. She also helped a lot in this refugee incident. She was promoted to the fifth rank of Xiangjun by my father and was also granted the Xiangjun Mansion.
Senior Sister is also one of the shareholders of the shop. You can meet her tomorrow. Senior Sister and her family are still staying in the mansion for the time being. Then we can go to the Pearl and Jade Pavilion together to take a look."
The third wife's youngest daughter, Jiang Shulan, whispered, "A fifth-rank county lord, that's a pretty high position."
Unexpectedly, none of the sisters in their family had a rank.
Shen Jiarou had no idea what she was thinking and spoke again.
"If you like items from the Pearl and Jade Pavilion in the future, you can enjoy a 20% discount. I will tell my senior sister and ask her to register as a member."
When everyone heard that they could enjoy a 20% discount, they were very happy. In the future, they could save one-fifth of the money when they bought things themselves.
The second lady was stunned when she heard this. "What do you mean by member?"
"It means that the distinguished guests of the shop are registered in a book by a separate person and can be checked at any time."
Everyone was surprised to hear this, as they had never heard many of the things and words before.
After having dinner at the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion, Shen Jiarou took her men back to the Princess' Mansion in a carriage.
It is almost curfew time now and there are few people on the streets outside.
After lifting the curtain and taking a look, Shen Jiarou felt bored and let it go.
Judging from the princess's performance today, Zhang Zirou was obviously helping the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion.
"Princess, you don't have to go to such lengths. After all, the Yong'an Marquisate has not done anything to you. Even if it is the emperor's order, you can just go and take some gifts when you have time."
Shen Jiarou pursed her lips and smiled faintly, "It can be considered as giving them a chance. Whether they can seize it depends on their own luck."
Zheng Shutong understood clearly, "The princess should be considering the past of Yong'an Marquis Mansion. After all, the whole family is loyal and brave, and died fighting for the country."
Shen Jiarou covered her face with a round fan and laughed softly.
"Sister Shutong's awareness is getting higher and higher."
Zheng Shutong's face turned red when she was praised. "Princess."
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. If you want to protect that guy, send someone to bring him to the backyard later."
Zhang Zirou quickly said, "Princess, I will go now."
Zhen Luosang scolded, "Why are you so anxious? No one is competing with you for it."
Bao Zhiqing listened to the fighting inside and curled the corners of his mouth slightly.
Their young master is very approachable and will always be in a good mood as long as the job is done well. She will even play and joke with her subordinates. This is not the case with other masters.
The carriage arrived at the princess's mansion and several people got off one after another. In the end, Ruan Qingling helped Shen Jiarou get off.
Looking at the magnificent mansion, Shen Jiarou smiled faintly, "Every time I come back, my mood is different. To be honest, I miss my home in the fiefdom a little bit."
Everyone looked at each other and sighed silently.
I can't go back this year. The emperor righteously rejected the princess's proposal.
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