I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

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Unexpectedly, Mrs. Gui was also looking at Ji Xiaobei. When their eyes met, Mrs. Gui hurriedly looked away.

Ji Xiaobei smiled and stopped looking at her.

At this time, Jiaojiao came in accompanied by a lady who was dressed in gorgeous and golden clothes.

Ji Xiaobei: Wow, this must be Mrs. Song. Did you bring all the jewelry from home?

Her head was full of ornaments, and her thin neck looked a little strained.

I feel so tired for her!

Mrs. Jewelry Stand had arrived, and all the ladies stood up and greeted her warmly.

The ladies pulled her over and started chattering.

Ji Xiaobei was bored. Looking at the fruits on the plate, she picked one and ate it. It tasted good, so she picked up another one.

Mrs. Gui was not very familiar with those people. Even though Jiaojiao had introduced them to her, it was not easy for her to say too much since it was her first time.

She looked through the chattering crowd and looked at Ji Xiaobei.

She snorted in her heart and raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth: He is indeed a freeloader, he must be full after eating all the fruits!

"Madam, look at Miss Ji. Madam, she ignored her and didn't introduce her to me after she came in! Humph! It seems like she is really here to get something for free."

Indigo whispered.

Mrs. Gui replied, "Her dress is quite nice. It must have cost her a lot of money!"

"It cost you everything you had!"

The two men looked at each other and smiled.

Jiaojiao finally managed to escape from the compliments of the ladies.

"Everyone, thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday. Let's not be restrained today, sisters, let's have fun! I got a good thing here, and I want to show it off to you sisters!"

Jiaojiao said mysteriously.

Two sturdy women came in carrying something as tall as a person.

The faces of the two old women were flushed red, and they took cautious steps, as if they were carrying something weighing a thousand pounds, which was covered with a red cloth.

Ji Xiaobei was puzzled: This dressing mirror can be lifted with one hand, but this old woman is carrying it like a mountain!

"What a wonderful thing! It's so festive. With a red headscarf on her head, she looks like a bride!" Mrs. Song, who works at the jewelry stand, said with a smile.

Everyone looked at this magical thing curiously.

Recently, there have been many rare things in the Ruo family's silver shop, and all the ladies and girls in Anzhou love to go there for shopping.

The young master of the Ruo family, Ruo Xiaolian, is well-known in Anzhou for loving his wife.

He is very obedient to Jiaojiao and would not hesitate to give her anything she wants.

Everyone present widened their eyes, unable to imagine what this thing was.

"Madam Ruo, please open our eyes quickly, we can't wait!" Mrs. Song from the jewelry stand said with a smile.

"Wait a moment, Mrs. Liang is here!" Jiaojiao looked towards the door of the back hall and hurried to greet her.

"Sister Liang, come quickly! We're waiting for you!"

Jiaojiao smiled and held her hand.

“Mrs. Liang, you’re late. Have one more drink later!”

Mrs. Song from the jewelry rack raised the corner of her mouth and smiled.

Mrs. Liang strode over and kept apologizing to Mrs. Song, and said she would drink three cups as a punishment.

Ji Xiaobei looked at the lady on the jewelry stand.

Mrs. Liang is so respectful to Mrs. Song?

Isn’t Mrs. Liang the first lady of Anzhou?

Ji Xiaobei's mind was full of questions.

Everyone present looked at Jiaojiao expectantly.

I really want to see what good things the Ruo family brought.

"Could it be the good stuff your grandfather brought back from Xinjiang?" Mrs. Song said with a smile.

Mrs. Song was the wife of Song Lu, the governor who came from the capital.

Song Lu was an official in Beijing and knew many high-ranking officials.

Of course she had heard of Jiaojiao's grandfather.

Mrs. Liang was humble and submissive to her because she wanted to curry favor with Mrs. Song and get a job as an official in Beijing for Prefect Liang.

Every year, the Liang family sends gifts and money to the Song family, and they have spent a lot in the past few years.

If I give too little, I’m afraid Mrs. Song won’t like it.

If I give too much, I will feel uncomfortable.

Prefect Liang's salary was not much, so he could not afford such a hard time. Sometimes, when minor officials gave her gifts, Mrs. Liang would accept them.

Prefect Liang turned a blind eye and said nothing.

"It wasn't brought by my grandfather, it was brought by my sister!" Jiaojiao said with a smile.

"Your sister. I've never heard that you have a sister."

Mrs. Song asked curiously.

"Is she your master Ruo's elder sister?"

Mrs. Liang came over and took over the conversation.

"Yes, that's right! All those glassware sold in the silver shop were obtained by my elder sister! Even those scented candlesticks were brought by her."

Jiaojiao looked at Ji Xiaobei proudly.

Mrs. Song pretended to frown: "Jiaojiao, you are wrong. Why didn't you introduce such a capable sister to us earlier?"

Mrs. Liang took a step back and said nothing. She had seen Sister Jiaojiao before.

But, Mrs. Song hasn’t even seen her, so how can she dare to say that she has seen Sister Jiaojiao!

"My elder sister is planning to open a handicraft shop, which sells tailor-made clothes and handmade products..."

"Jiaojiao, now that you mention it, I am really interested in your sister. When her shop opens, I will go and show my support!"

Mrs. Song said briskly.

"Yes, let's all go and show our support!"

The other ladies said in unison.

Jiaojiao winked at Ji Xiaobei.

Ji Xiaobei: Girl, you are trying to drum up business for me right here!

"Sister, if you don't open this red veil, I will be so anxious that I will die!"

Mrs. Song rubbed her hands and shook her head. The jewelry on her head swayed back and forth, making people dizzy.

Jiaojiao blinked her eyes and helped the maid beside her.

I feel a little dizzy!

Jiaojiao stabilized herself, smiled and waved.

The old woman, who had been training for two days, took a deep breath with great vigor, raised her strong arms, and carefully removed the red cloth.

Suddenly, a crystal clear object stood in the sun, emitting dazzling light.

"A bronze mirror! So big!" Mrs. Liang exclaimed in surprise.

"It's not a bronze mirror. How can a bronze mirror have a frame? And it's made of the finest pearwood!"

Mrs. Song retorted.

Mrs. Liang quickly shut up and stopped talking, just staring with her big eyes.

Mrs. Song, who had seen the world, stared blankly at herself in the mirror.

She has never seen a complete body image in her entire life.

She was stunned. Her head, face, body and feet were all in the mirror.

Looking at my mouth opened into an O shape, it seems a bit unsightly.

She quickly pushed her chin with her hand, closed her mouth, and showed a dignified smile.

She stood in front of the dressing mirror, admiring her slender figure and adjusted the jewelry on her head with her hand.

Mrs. Liang was eager to try behind her.

Seven or eight ladies walked in front of the dressing mirror, twisting and turning, posing and flirting.

What a catwalk show for ancient women!

Ji Xiaobei watched with great interest. Each of these women had her own strengths and charm, different from modern women.

Ji Xiaobei felt as if someone was staring at him.

She looked in the direction she was looking and saw that it was Madam Gui.

Ji Xiaobei: Are you sick? Why are you always looking at me?