His name was written on the invitation, and all this was done by Butler Xiao, who has been here all the time. He knows the local situation very well.

Some small families felt a little regretful because they had not received the invitation, but they also understood that no matter how angry they were, they could not argue with Changping County. They did not have strong financial resources to begin with, and none of the young ladies who went this time were rich.

He came from a pile of money. If he is not strong enough, it is better not to go, otherwise his shabby appearance will make people laugh.

If you don't want to be laughed at, then you will go bankrupt after attending one party. For one banquet, your family will be ruined, and small and medium-sized households will suddenly become poor. It is really not worth the loss.

As expected, there are smart people in every household. Even if there is a mother who is worried, she will go to the door and give her a few words of warning before getting off the car, and then let her go.

Because a few days ago, each mansion also sent a note. Therefore, each young lady will bring a maid, and each young master will also bring a book boy or a boy.

The invited ladies and gentlemen were divided into two places and were seated after the banquet started. The young ladies and gentlemen were able to pretend to be calm along the way, but the maids and young men couldn't help but look at them. When they arrived at the waiting place, each young master now

They couldn't wait any longer.

In the living room where they were placed, all the female relatives placed rare treasures, while the young master hung several paintings and calligraphy.

The calligraphy and painting are all handmade by famous artists, which is rare to see. Even if you don't like this kind of thing, you still have to stand in front and appreciate it in detail. As for the female relatives, they can't help but look around.

"What a big red coral!" A red coral as tall as a person has probably never been seen in this small county.

"What's so strange about this?" The third lady of the Qian's wife's family waved her fan with a look of disdain on her face: "I have a taller and bigger tree in my warehouse."

Mr. Qian was from a wealthy local family, and his family had ancestors who were officials up to Taichang, but his descendants were just mediocre people, relying on their ancestors' assets and understanding of the Xiongnu dialect to fawn on him.

The second lady of the Jia family chuckled: "The county master took it out as a display, otherwise no matter how big or good it is, it will be placed in the warehouse. Who knows?"

Miss Qian San rolled her eyes and ignored him.

The Jia family was the home of merchants, and furs were resold here. Every winter, thinking that the Huns might have nothing to do, when the Huns came over, they would retreat to the rear with their families. After spring, they would move back and continue collecting furs.

Although they are all local wealthy families, they naturally look down on families with ancestors who are officials.

Miss Wang, who was also a businessman, looked at it carefully and said with a smile: "Miss Jia Er, your pendant today is extraordinary."

"Yes!" Miss Jia Er picked up the jade disk hanging on her fan and showed it proudly: "This is my mother's dowry. It is said that my mother's ancestors were also officials and passed down several pieces of jade.

"

"This jade has a round color and is quite good." Miss Fourth, the concubine of County Magistrate Zhou, said quickly: "My father also has a piece hanging on his waist, but the quality is not as good as this one. It seems that Mrs. Jia's ancestors were also quite good.

official."

Although the use of jade in this dynasty was not as strict as in the founding of the country, it was used in grades, and the material of jade was also used in grades. If officials used fine white jade, it might be regarded as transgression, or even suspected of treason.

When Miss Jia Er heard this, she was happy: "It turns out to be Miss Zhou. After all, she is from an official family. She has discernment and can speak."

"No, my taste is not as good as any of your sisters. Fortunately, I got the invitation from the head of Changping County and had the opportunity to come over and see the world." Miss Zhou smiled, and her plain and pretty face was not.

Annoying.

Isn't it just a piece of broken jade or a coral tree... Miss Qian San curled her lips. Anyway, she didn't want to talk much, so let's just let these people flatter each other in a pretentious manner. The concubine really fell in love with the merchant lady.

Miss Qian San turned around and was about to leave. Suddenly, the maid next to her suddenly exclaimed "Ouch" and fell towards the coral tree.

The maid tried her best to avoid the coral tree that was as tall as one person, even if the base was relatively stable, but she still encountered it. She held the large tank containing the coral tree with one hand, and subconsciously grabbed one of the coral trees with her other hand.

root branch…

No one dared to look at it, and then they heard a "click" sound, and a branch of the coral tree was broken off.

The seven ladies and six maids who were already present stared at it with wide eyes. How tall is a coral tree, and a branch was broken like this?!

"Xiaohong!" Miss Qian San was ashamed, annoyed, and scared. This is not a gift from the King of Han. If it is broken, it will be a serious crime.

The maid named Xiaohong who got into trouble was stunned when she saw the cubit-long branch in her hand. She was woken up and immediately knelt down with tears streaming down her face: "This slave really didn't mean it. I felt like just now

Someone tripped me! Miss, please make the decision for me."

"How do you decide this?" Miss Qian San couldn't help but get angry: "This belongs to the Lord of Changping County. If it is an object gifted by the King of Han, even if I kill you, I won't be able to compensate you!"

I heard Miss Jia Er next to me giggling. Miss Jia Er covered her mouth with a fan and joked with a smile: "Don't worry, there is a coral tree bigger than this in the Qian family's warehouse. You can use it as compensation."

Just give it to the county boss. I’m sure the county boss won’t blame you!”

Miss Qian San really wanted to tear this businesswoman's mouth apart, and she also wanted to beat Xiao Hong to death.

Someone in the living room has already gone to ask the county master for instructions. A large coral tree was damaged. If you know that a branch is broken, the price difference is too much.

Xining is washing and dressing. She is the boss today and must look beautiful.

The four maids were each waiting with a set of clothes. Jing'er, who was combing her hair, asked: "County Master, which set are you going to wear?"

Xining looked sideways and said, "Just the lake green silk suit with the lotus root pink belt."

Jing'er continued to comb her hair: "Although the color is good and worthy of the title of the Lotus Root Banquet, it is a bit plain. Most of the ladies and gentlemen today are wearing Shu brocade."

I know, I bought them all from her store.

Xining looked at herself in the bronze mirror, with the corners of her mouth raised, and a slight smile: "Just because they dress well, I have to wear gold clothes and silver skirts to stand out. I might as well wear something more elegant. This brilliance will make me stand out."

I don't care if they fight." What she cares about is making money, as long as she gets the money.

At this time, someone came to report that a branch of the coral tree in the women's hall was broken by a maid who fell.

She took the bamboo piece handed over and looked at it, and her smile suddenly became stronger: "I know these ladies are restless. Give these to Butler Xiao and tell him that this coral tree belongs to the Prince of Qinling Palace. Ask Lin

Butler, estimate the price at the time of purchase and estimate the appropriate price. Whoever breaks it will buy it. If you don't want to, just go to the county government office and file a complaint."
Chapter completed!