Chen Qitong looked at Chen Shu helplessly and frowned and said, "If the princess knew that I asked Qi Yue to see Lixia, I would be displeased."

"If she doesn't like it, she won't like it."

The statement said, "The princess relies on your soft-heartedness to take advantage of you everywhere, and when our Chen family is gone.

This time, my brother will accompany you to Luoyang. If the princess dares to blame you, my brother will avenge you."

Chen Qitong went up to pull Qi Yue and said, "Prince Prince, we won't go ashore, right?"

Qi Yue said: "Hu Weigang said that the Sheyan inkstone in Huizhou is a treasure of a time. Since we have arrived, my elder brother has important things in Huizhou. Why not buy Sheyan first and then leave."

As he said that, Qi Yue and Hu Wei went to a bookstore next to the wharf that specializes in the four treasures of the study.

Hu Wei thought about buying a few sets for his brothers at home. When he saw that the Huiyan in it would cost nearly 500 taels, he was so shocked that he couldn't even close his mouth.

The guy who sold Hui inkstone shook the paper fan in his hand and said, "Our She inkstone is solid and moist, and it is slim when you like it. It is grinding like grinding jade, and the benefits of making ink are all things that other inkstones cannot be compared. In the past,

But they are all tributes to the royal family, and this inkstone is only 500 taels of silver, which is not expensive at all."

Hu Wei thought about his grandfather and father, and his grandfather were first-class officials. He only gave him 100 taels of silver a year. Although he bought his pen, ink, paper and ink, he would never be so expensive.

.

Seeing Hu Wei's entanglement, the guy looked down on Hu Wei quite despised and said, "If you want cheap ones, these inkstones are cheaper, but these inkstones are far inferior to the best She inkstones, which are only twenty taels of silver per piece."

Chen Qitong stepped forward and said, "It's only worth 500 taels of silver per piece. For eight, I'll pay the silver."

Chen Qitong took out several silver notes of thousands of taels from his purse and handed them to his servant. Hu Wei said, "Sister-in-law, this Hui inkstone is too expensive, don't want it."

Chen Qitong said: "This Hui inkstone is different from an ordinary inkstone. This inkstone worth 500 taels of silver is nothing more than. If this inkstone can be used for family heirlooms, it is regarded as a thank you for your accompanying us to mourning this time."

Qi Yue also said, "Just keep it."

Hu Wei said: "This is too expensive."

Chen Qitong smiled and said, "It's not expensive. Since we have bought the inkstone, let's go back to the boat?"

Qi Yue said, "Huizhou is close to Xuancheng. I heard that the unique Chengxintang paper in Xuancheng is also sold in Huizhou. This paper is the best for calligraphy and painting. It is rare in Luoyang City, and it is only for His Majesty.

Used.”

Hu Wei said: "Yes, there are many fake papers in Chengxintang in Luoyang. Although there are Chengxintang papers in the palace, the queen also likes to draw pictures. This paper is not enough for the queen. We also buy some and take them back to Luoyang.

.”

Chen Qitong said: "Why buy it yourself? Let the servant and maid run errands."

Qi Yue said: "There are many fakes on this paper. Generally, if you are not an expert, you can't see the difference. You can only find out the difference after writing. We still have to go."

As Qi Yue said, he walked towards the largest Xuancheng paper shop in the city.

The statement said: "This Xuancheng paper shop is next to the Luoyang restaurant. I just happened to go to the inn to pack my luggage first. It's almost dark. It's time to have dinner. Stay here for one night and buy Xuancheng paper tomorrow morning."

Both Qi Yue and Hu Wei agreed, but Chen Qitong could no longer refuse.

...

When the business in Luoyang restaurant was just right at night, Lixia was busy greeting guests. When he saw a handsome man appearing at the door, Lixia stepped forward and asked, "Will the guest officer be the best or stay in a hotel?"

Chen Shu looked at Lixia's appearance. Compared to Qitong, Lixia was not a beauty at all. "I stayed in a hotel, prepared to have three rooms, one I live in, one my sister and brother-in-law live, and one friend live."

Lixia said: "There are three rooms in the shop. Please approach the guests."

Under the swaying lanterns and candlelight at the entrance of the restaurant, Lixia saw the three people coming from behind, and her face turned pale under the lanterns.

Lixia looked at the man standing beside Chen Qitong, and did not dare to look at him directly, but she couldn't help but want to see him.

When Hu Wei saw the woman standing at the door, he hurriedly looked at Qi Yue. Seeing that Qi Yue was not moving, he thought he didn't know Lixia anymore.

Lixia recovered and said in a trembling voice: "Please please, a few distinguished guests, please let the maid organize your guest rooms for you."

When Qi Yue passed by Lixia, Lixia saw the strangeness in Qi Yue's eyes and realized that he had really forgotten himself.

Chen Qitong looked at the tears in Lixia's eyes and said to Qi Yue: "You guys go up first, I'll order the dishes."

Chen Qitong looked at Qi Yue's back and said to Lixia: "I'm sorry, Lixia, I'm really sorry, but the princess's order... I'm sorry for you no matter what it is."

Seeing Chen Qitong still wearing white filial piety clothes, Lixia said:

"Don't say that to the princess of the county. You are good enough to me. I know that if I change to a princess of the county, my life will not be so easy.

I have also heard about the Chen family and hope that the princess of the county will mourn.”

Seeing Lixia's eyes full of guilt, Chen Qitong gritted her teeth and said, "Forget it, even if she was scolded by the princess, I would tell Qi Yue the truth."

Seeing Chen Qitong in embarrassment, Lixia said, "No need, I'm about to get married. I met a very good fiance in Huizhou City. He is the captain in Huizhou City. There is no need to tell the prince of the county.

It's just a problem."

Chen Qitong said in surprise: "Really?"

Lixia said: "Seriously, he will come to me to drink when he comes back from the yamen. I will take you to see him later. He treats me very well. Have you seen the wooden boxes covered with red silk?

This is the betrothal gift he just gave me.”

Chen Qitong saw the red words of joy on the wooden box and said, "Then congratulations."

Lixia said: "I'll go to the kitchen to cook a few bowls of my specialty dishes for you. The princess of the county will go up and rest first. Look at your face is not good."

Chen Qitong then lifted her skirt and headed upstairs.

Lixia walked to the kitchen and tears kept falling. She wiped the tears with her handkerchief. This was great. Qi Yue forgot about her and would never delay anything because of her.

Lixia covered her heart and felt pain, and then she realized that when a person is sad, his heart will really hurt.

Lixia wiped her tears and got up to cook. She didn't know much. After all, she had to embroider her clothes on weekdays and didn't dare to make her hands rough. The only dishes she knew were all cooked by Qi Yue, so she didn't like others to cook.

What she did.

...

As soon as Chen Qitong went upstairs, he saw Hu Wei standing at the entrance of the stairs.

Hu Wei saw Chen Qitong in tears and said, "Sister-in-law, is Lixia threatening you?"

Chen Qitong said: "No, Lixia is pretty good, but I just feel sorry for her. She and Qi Yue have experienced so much. Although I am Qi Yue's wife, I think I am the one who robs her husband."

Hu Wei said: "This has nothing to do with you. Although Qi Yue likes Lixia, he is selfish and never thought of making Lixia the princess. He even couldn't protect Lixia well. If you want to blame, Qi Yue for being cowardly and incompetent."
Chapter completed!