Wealth and glory seek stability

Shen Nanxing was holding a sword, waiting at the door of Moxiang Pavilion dutifully.

People come and go, and there are always people looking back at him.

"Brother, I'm fine now. I can go home now."

"Xier, why are those passers-by looking at me with such strange eyes?" Shen Nanxing was very puzzled. He lowered his head to look at his clothes and didn't think there was anything wrong.

Jian Xi looked him up and down. The young man looked very heroic. Due to regular exercise, he had a vibrant look and sharp eyes. In addition, he was wearing a new brocade robe that she had made for Shen Nanxing and holding a sword in his hand. He did not look like a soldier but rather an elegant young man from a noble family.

"Look at my brother who has grown up. It's true that clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. He looks so handsome and heroic, but it seems like something is missing?" Jian Xi looked at Shen Nanxing's empty waist.

Shen Nanxing's ears couldn't help but turn red. His Xier was really straightforward when it came to praising people.

Being praised so loudly in front of others, even a grown man couldn't stand it, and couldn't help reminding, "Xier, just say these words to me, but never praise other men like this in front of others in the future. It's not good for a girl to do that." There are only bad men out there, and his sister is so pretty, she must not be abducted by him, especially by that bad boy Gao Yunhuai.

Unfortunately, Jian Xi didn't listen to a word. She thought for a long time and came up with an idea, "Come, follow me."

Shen Nanxing followed Jian Xi obediently, and both of them had their own thoughts.

Jiapinxuan.

As soon as Jian Xi entered the room, she was immediately possessed by a local tycoon——

"Shopkeeper, do you have any fine jade pendants?"

Are you kidding? With more than 20,000 taels of silver, she can buy whatever she wants. This is the first time in her life that she must show off and be extravagant.

"We have everything. We have all kinds of quality here. I just don't know what kind you would like?" The shopkeeper was unsure of Jian Xi and the other person's level, so he asked tentatively.

Jian Xi said immediately: "I want the best quality!" Now all the fortune of her adopted brother is entrusted to her to manage, but he doesn't even have a decent accessory on him. It's really outrageous.

The shopkeeper immediately put down the abacus in his hand and greeted them with a smile, "Please sit for a moment, I will bring it to you right away."

Jian Xi pulled Shen Nanxing to sit down and taught him earnestly, "Respect the clothes first and then the person. Boys should have something decent when they are outside, otherwise it would be too inappropriate."

Shen Nanxing was a little confused. Even so, it always felt weird.

He was obviously older, so he just said whatever he thought: "Xi'er, why are you talking so old-fashioned now? I feel like seeing you is like seeing my mother."

Jian Xi's mouth corners were barely raised into an arc. Don't be angry, don't be angry! If you get sick from anger, no one can help you.

"Hahaha, Shu Ping, look at these two people. They are so funny." Xuanyuan Qiyuan's laughter came from the door.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan was wearing a flashy red brocade robe, holding a folding fan in his hand, and walked into the door with a leisurely pace.

Gao Yunhuai, who was standing behind, was dressed in green, with a graceful figure and an extraordinary bearing.

"Huh? It's you again, little girl. We are really destined to meet each other even when shopping." Xuanyuan Qiyuan waved his fan.

Jian Xi stood up and greeted Gao Yunhuai behind her, "Brother Gao, what a coincidence, we meet again, and... this young master." Since Xuanyuan Qiyuan didn't want to reveal his identity, she was happy to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan's breath was stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down.

This damn girl, he took the initiative to greet her, and she was so calm, could it be that she didn't see his handsome face? !

Gao Yunhuai smiled and said, "What a coincidence! It's my good friend's mother's birthday in a few days. We came here specifically to choose a gift, but we didn't expect to run into you, Brother Shen. Nice to meet again."

Shen Nanxing's face was wooden, and he responded stiffly: "Yeah."

The shopkeeper came out holding a plate of jade pendants, "Hey! Two distinguished guests, what would you like to buy today?" He gently placed the jade pendants on the table, made a gesture of invitation to Jian Xi, and prepared to entertain Xuanyuan Qiyuan.

Jian Xi was not annoyed. She sat down and carefully selected the jade pendant. Shen Nanxing didn't understand this and stood behind Jian Xi with a sword in his hand.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan put away his folding fan and waved his hand, saying, "We are not in a hurry." He picked at the tray brought by the shopkeeper and found faults with it. "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, shopkeeper, aren't you fooling me? These jade pendants are made of rough jade, and you dare to bring them out to embarrass yourself."

Gao Yunhuai picked up a jade pendant that was obviously cracked, and asked, "May I ask, shopkeeper, how much is this jade pendant worth?"

The shopkeeper trembled and stretched out a finger, "One, one..." Just as he was about to say a hundred taels, he suddenly felt an unusual chill and immediately changed his words, smiling and saying, "Ten taels of silver."

Gao Yunhuai threw it casually, and the jade pendant fell on the tray with a clang.

Although Jian Xi didn't want to pay attention to Xuanyuan Qiyuan, she knew he was telling the truth, "Boss, could you please get some more high-quality jade pendants?"

The shopkeeper was sweating profusely. "Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll go get some better ones."

This time he was really obedient, and the jade pendant he took out was of fine quality and translucent color.

Jian Xi immediately fell in love with one of them and asked, "Does this pattern mean that you will be promoted to a marquis soon?"

The shopkeeper knew that the person in front of him was a young lady, so he did not dare to neglect her. "Young lady, you have good eyesight. You will be promoted to a marquis soon. This is a good omen. This jade is a famous variety of mutton-fat jade, and it feels warm to the touch."

Jian Xi felt the warmth coming from the jade pendant after holding it in her hand for a moment, knowing that what the shopkeeper said was true, she turned around and asked Shen Nanxing behind her, "Brother, how do you like this jade pendant?"

She remembered that Shen Nanxing liked weapons and war horses, so this jade pendant had good meaning.

Shen Nanxing glanced at the jade pendant in Jian Xi's hand, then glanced at the jade pendants on the table. He felt that they all looked the same and didn't notice any difference. He said casually, "You decide. I like whatever you choose."

"Then this, shopkeeper, how much is this?"

"This jade pendant is of top quality. I won't try to earn your money. I'll give you one thousand taels for one price!"

Jian Xi suppressed her inner anger. If the tiger didn't show its power, would anyone really think she was a sick cat?

At first they fooled her with inferior products, and then they asked for an exorbitant amount of money.

Jian Xi put down the jade pendant and said calmly, "I'll give you a price, five hundred taels."

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed and said, "Miss, I really didn't dare to ask you for a high price. This one thousand taels of silver is the cost price. Our shop really didn't make much money."

Xuanyuan Qiyuan was about to say something when Gao Yunhuai stopped him.

Jian Xi really laughed. She had learned at least 70% of what Qiangwei had learned these days, but she still wanted to rip her off. "Your jade is produced in the southwest, yes..." She listed the origin, quality, and value of the jade pendant one by one.

After saying that, he glanced at the shopkeeper and said, "I advise you to quit while you're ahead. You can at least make 10% of the 500 taels of silver. If you don't agree, I'll look for the next company." After saying that, he prepared to get up and leave.