Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Difference
Chapter 470: Difference
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Gu Yanfei opened a drawer on the right and took out a handful of silver ingots. She casually placed them on the table.
These silver ingots were of different shapes. There were silver melon seeds, silver plum blossoms, silver cats, silver rabbits, and silver carps…
Other silver shops would also make such exquisite silverware to please the women. The reason why Gu Yunzhen had chosen this Zhen family silverware was that not only was it heavy, but it was also very exquisite and cute. The workmanship was also good.
“Meow!”
The calico cat that was lazily lying on Gu Yanfei’s lap suddenly perked up. It stretched out its claws and picked up the silver ingots on the table.
Juan Bi looked at the cat’s fluffy and soft claws, and her eyes widened. She continued, “However, Boss Zhen has been in a much better mood these past few days. He has been cooking porridge in the city for three days. I’ve asked around. Miss Zhen personally prepared the porridge this time. Now, everyone in the capital is praising Miss Zhen for being kind.”
Gu Yanfei casually played with a vivid silver carp.
Entrepreneurs like Boss Zhen were often astute and perceptive. From the recent emergence of a female marquis in the Ji’an Mansion, he had discerned a hint of change and glimpsed a ray of hope.
He could give her a push.
“Go and get a message pigeon!” Gu Yanfei had an idea. She sent the cat to play with the silver ingot and personally laid out paper and ink to write a letter.
After a cup of tea, the pigeon flew out of the Gu Mansion and flew straight to the cloudless blue sky, in the direction of the imperial palace.
At dusk that day, the Eldest Princess’s ceremonial guard suddenly came to the Gu Mansion under the protection of a group of imperial guards, causing the residence to shake and the door to the Gu Mansion to open.
Chu Yi came with the Eldest Princess.
Today, he was wearing an amber gold roll with grass patterns. There was a green gourd-shaped pouch on his dark-colored inlaid jade belt and a Qilin suet white jade pendant.
Gu Yanfei sized him up and couldn’t help but praise him in her heart. Such a golden honey-colored amber material was very difficult to wear. People with yellow skin would look sallow and listless. However, when he wore it, it shone on his fair skin.
The afternoon sun poured down, and the gold patterns on his robe shone brightly in the sunlight, making his eyes, which were filled with a faint smile, even brighter, as if they carried bright spring light.
How good-looking!
Just looking at him made one’s mood brighten.
Gu Yanfei couldn’t help but think to herself: How can anyone not like him?!
As she thought about it, joy appeared in her eyes, and her face lit up.
“You guys came at the right time. The manor just sent over a few baskets of strawberries today. They’re very sweet.” Gu Yanfei said with a smile, “Let’s go to the reception hall to sit.”
This month, they didn’t see each other much, but the letters never stopped. From time to time, Chu Yi would order someone to send her some fruits, snacks, and candied plums.
As meticulous as Chu Yi was, he could naturally see the amazement in his little girl’s eyes when she saw him. He smiled, and his eyes softened.
Juan Bi’s mind was dizzy, and she couldn’t understand it. Didn’t they say that we’re welcoming the Eldest Princess’ phoenix carriage? Why is the Eldest Prince here?!
The flower hall had been modestly decorated, with all the windows open, creating a spacious and bright atmosphere. In a Ru kiln’s blue plum vase, three or four freshly picked peach blossoms had been inserted. As the wind blew, the pink petals of the peach blossoms quivered on the branches, exuding a charming and vibrant allure.
Chu Yi personally pushed An Le, who was sitting in a wheelchair, to the table in front of the window.
An Le smiled shyly at Gu Yanfei and happily handed a wooden box to Gu Yanfei. “Sister, this is for you.”
Her gift to Gu Yanfei was a box full of colorful silk flowers. There were peony silk flowers, wisteria silk flowers, begonia silk flowers, lotus flower silk flowers, and pink peach silk flowers… All of them were beautifully made.
Gu Yanfei picked up a string of exquisite wisteria flowers and praised with a smile, “It’s very beautiful!”
The small and exquisite wisteria flower was like a cluster of small wind chimes strung together. The petals and stamens were vivid and lifelike. When the wind blew, the small flower bud trembled slightly, and the golden stamens shone like gems.
“I think it’s beautiful too,” An Le said with bright eyes and a smile. “I just bought this at the Zhen Corporation’s silver shop.”
Her head palace maid lowered her eyes silently. This silk flower was originally a gift for guests from the silver shop, but since the Eldest Princess wanted to buy it, who dared to say no? They couldn’t wait to give it all to her.
Stunned, Gu Yanfei smiled and said, “You went to the Zhen Corporation’s silver mine?”
“That’s right.” An Le nodded. Her eyes were sparkling as she said in high spirits, “My eldest brother told me that the jewelry from the Zhen Corporation’s silver shop is done well. The boss’s daughter, Miss Zhen, is very good at making jewelry. She asked me if I wanted to go shopping, so I went.”
“Miss Zhen is indeed skilled. I saw some jewelry she made, and they’re all beautiful and exquisite. I even bought a few pieces.”
“On the way back, we passed by the nearby Jinshi Store and bought some desserts and candied plums. I remembered that Sister’s house seemed to be nearby and told my eldest brother that we might as well come to Sister’s house to play.”
The more An Le spoke, the happier she became.
“The desserts from Jinshi Store are indeed delicious.” Gu Yanfei quickly glanced at Chu Yi from the corner of her eye.
His movements were still so fast, and… he was especially good at coaxing young ladies!
There was no need to go past the Jinshi Store at all!
Chu Yi had a smile on his face as he placed the red-painted food box with the mark of Jinshi on the table and opened the lid. Inside were 18 kinds of desserts, such as amber cake, snowflake pastry, sesame cake, golden-threaded honey dates, sugar green plums, and so on.
He placed a plate of amber cake in front of Gu Yanfei and coaxed his little girl in a gentle voice, “This amber cake goes well with the Nine-Curve Red tea. Do you want to give it a try?”
Juan Bi immediately instructed the young maidservant to take down the can of Nine-Curve Red tea that Chu Yi had just brought. She was also amazed at the Eldest Prince’s fast movements.
It would take at most four hours for Miss’ letter to be sent, right?
Juan Bi’s eyes darted around. Feeling that there was definitely a show to watch, she instructed another servant to quickly go to the Zhen Corporation’s silver shop to gather information.
An Le plucked a crimson gold dragonfly beaded flower from her head and showed it to Gu Yanfei. “Sister, look, this is the beaded flower that Miss Zhen designed and made herself.”
This dragonfly bead flower was about two inches long and embedded with seven-colored gems the size of pearl rice. Two pairs of dragonfly wings as thin as cicada wings were woven into delicate patterns with golden thread.
“Miss Zhen is only 16 years old, but she has traveled all over the country with her father. She went as far as the Western Region. She said that the gold jewelry in the Western Region is more gorgeous and dazzling than the jewelry style in the Great Jin Dynasty. In comparison, our jewelry is more graceful and gentle.”
An Le also told her the story of Miss Zhen meeting the water bandits and climbing Mount Tai when she went out with her father. She said enviously, “Father often said that it’s better to travel a thousand miles than to study ten thousand books. When my legs recover in the future, I want to climb Mount Tai too.”
“How about we go to the Zhen Corporation’s silver shop to pick jewelry another day?” Gu Yanfei suggested.
“Okay, okay!” An Le nodded repeatedly, the corners of her mouth raised high.
As they spoke, the freshly brewed tea was served. Everyone sipped their tea.
The Nine-Curve Red tea had a rich and mellow flavor, which perfectly complemented the sweet and tangy amber cake, without being overly sweet or bitter.
Gu Yanfei pursed her lips gently and savored the fragrant tea taste lingering on the tip of her tongue. Her eyes curved in satisfaction.
She leaned towards Chu Yi and said with a smile, “This amber cake is indeed good with this Nine-Curve Red tea.
When Gu Yanfei came over, Chu Yi smelled a faint fragrance. It seemed to be the sweet and elegant peach blossom fragrance, but also the fragrance of the Nine-Curve Red tea fragrance. It intertwined with the incense fragrance on his body.
Chu Yi’s heart suddenly stopped for a moment.
In the next moment, his heart beat faster again and again. His blood vessels bulged and pounded like a drum.
His gaze landed on Gu Yanfei’s lips.
The skin on her fair face was fair and tender, and she didn’t put on any makeup. Her full lips looked moist and red because she had just drunk tea. For some reason, she gave off an indescribable beauty.
Suddenly, Chu Yi felt a little hot. From his eyes, to his ears, to his breathing, to his heart, he felt a little hot. It was clearly still early spring, but he felt as if it was midsummer.
Gu Yanfei’s voice seemed to come from afar, teasing his ears like a feather. “Do you want to come with us?”
Before Chu Yi could answer, An Le said considerately, “Brother, if you’re not free, you don’t have to accompany me next time. Sister and I can go to the Zhen Corporation’s silver mine.”
An Le felt that her eldest brother didn’t like to shop in jewelry shops at all. Today, he had said that he would accompany her, but he was really just “accompanying” her. He sat in the carriage from beginning to end and had never gotten out of the carriage or entered the silver shop.
“…” The corners of Chu Yi’s mouth froze for a moment. He tried his best to collect his emotions and tried to say calmly, “I’m free.”
“Then accompany us.” Gu Yanfei smiled happily. Even her eyebrows were raised.
When she said the last word, her tone rose slightly, with a hint of coquettishness that even she didn’t feel.
Chu Yi, who had a delicate heart, felt it. His heart rippled because of her intimate and familiar tone.
His heart, which had been floating for the past few days, suddenly settled down.
His little girl was smart, carefree, straightforward, and open-minded. She had a kind of unrestrainedness that came from her bones and was as arrogant as the wind.
She treated him differently from others.
He was different..