Chapter 344: Chapter 273: Ruby Jewelry_3
Liang Chen helped insert the hairpin next to ng Zhaojun’s forehead.
ng Zhaojun admired the reflection of the hairpin in the mirror, swaying on her head, its luster sparkling—it was so beautiful.
Perhaps this hairpin was not only suitable for her age but also for when she grew up a bit more.
ng Zhaojun really liked this gift. Initially, she planned to ask for more jewelry, but having received this beloved piece, she softened her heart and forgave Tang Shunyan. It was possible that the jewelry was quite expensive.
Still, one should show rcy when possible; she couldn’t let this young boy think of her as a gold-digger.
“Tang Shunyan, the jewelry produced by Tang Family is well-crafted; I really like it. Thank you for the gift!”
Tang Shunyan nodded and gave a look to the shopkeeper, who discreetly slipped away, getting the hint.
At this mont, he said nothing about being busy outside, and it was indeed true, he remained silent, not wanting the woman before him to rember him and perhaps put him in a difficult position again.
The items he had brought out were indeed valuable, and it wasn’t that his little master couldn’t afford to give expensive gifts; he thoroughly understood that this young lady had a brighter future ahead.
He also thought that if his little master grew up and married such a madam, the offenses of today could beco a source of solitude in his old age.
By then, he had reached middle age; if he could make it to his later years, but failed to preserve his integrity then, he wouldn’t enjoy the benefits of many years of service, which would be tragic!
Tang Shunyan glanced outside at the sky; the sun was dim and sowhat overcast in the winter, signaling that it was almost ti for a al.
After all that had happened, it was probably ti to head back, right?
“ng Zhaojun, are we good to go? Can we head back now?”
ng Zhaojun shook her head and said:
“Let’s walk around outside; maybe later, I won’t have many chances to go shopping with you.”
Tang Shunyan frowned slightly, but he also felt that he couldn’t dissuade the woman before him, just as she said, he might not co out shopping with her in the future, and today might be this girl’s last gathering in the county.
So he agreed with her.
“Let’s go!”
This ti, Tang Shunyan walked out first, his proud image leading the way, making it clear he wasn’t so unpleasant young boy.
ng Zhaojun leisurely, slightly reluctant to remove the jewelry from her head, instructed her maid to carefully pack it into the box.
Not wearing such fine jewelry while out was thoughtful—she had previously visited the brothel, and her mother would definitely scold her upon her return, possibly even confiscating her jewelry and returning it to Tang Shunyan. How could she allow that!
With this in mind, upon her departure, once she got on the carriage, she warned the guards to keep the gift of jewelry a secret, hoping it could be hidden for as long as they returned to the Capital … so the gift wouldn’t need to be returned.
Although they were supposedly out for a stroll, both were in separate carriages and didn’t really walk like the other pedestrians.
Tang Shunyan chose to just accompany her; as long as ng Zhaojun’s carriage did not stop, he wouldn’t stop either.
ng Zhaojun noticed a shop selling ready-made clothes and fabric, and with the New Year approaching and assuming they would return to the Capital, her mother would have new clothes made for everyone at ho.
The fabrics used were of high quality, typically gifted or bought from tailor shops.
But ng Zhaojun thought she should have so unique pieces as well. Once back in the Capital, if she had to attend any events and her mother hadn’t made her any new clothes or was too busy to care for her, she could handle it by herself.
Thinking about the sixty taels of extra silver she had, if she didn’t spend it, she felt awkward just carrying it around.
ng Zhaojun’s carriage stopped in front of a tailor’s shop selling fabric, and Tang Shunyan noticed that it too was a Tang Family property.
It seed that ng Zhaojun was not going to let him off today; buying fabric might not be as expensive as the jewelry had been.
Tang Shunyan resigned himself to the fact that he had beco this young girl’s wallet today; after all, that piece of jewelry was still on credit!
He didn’t want to make another expensive purchase without enough money on him at this fabric shop. If he had to put it on credit again, even the little shop would know of him, this little master of Tang Family, as so poor.
Tang Shunyan rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
“Young master, are you alright?”
It wasn’t just the maids who asked worriedly— the attendant student sitting next to him was also concerned.
The little master helplessly realized that his people knew, fearing he might beco ill from distress.
“It’s fine; let’s just follow them!”
ng Zhaojun had already entered the shop with her entourage, dressed in n’s clothes; the shopkeeper and the waiter could tell at a glance she was disguising as a man.
She must be a wealthy lady, stepping out with so many people, surely a major custor.
As the shop attendees noticed more people entering, those who recognized the little master imdiately acknowledged this was their little master.
They greeted him respectfully.
Tang Shunyan waved them off, indicating they should carry on with their work.
ng Zhaojun ignored the shopkeeper’s and waiter’s actions, her gaze fixed on the goods in the shop.
She noted that the ready-made clothes inside weren’t the most fashionable, not quite matching her own ideas for design.
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