The White-haired Queen

Wen Lanyue put the earrings in the young lady's hand and said, "Take it and look at it in the mirror. Feel it for yourself. Do you think it looks good?"

The maid beside her looked at the young lady herself, then looked at the young lady in the bronze mirror, and said, "Young lady, it is indeed very beautiful. White and light green are a perfect match. When you wear these earrings, you look very bright."

Wen Lanyue said, "That's right. When you wear these earrings, you look bright but not gaudy, elegant but not vulgar, and beautiful but not plain. You are the perfect choice for them. However, these earrings come as a set, and they also come with a bracelet. You can try them, they look great too."

Wen Lanyue handed her a bracelet with a hint of light green.

The maid said: "The bracelet is a bit ordinary, but the earrings are really beautiful."

Wen Lanyue said: "Miss has a fresh and refined temperament, and the bracelet is simple and elegant. As the saying goes, simplicity is the best. I personally think Miss will like this bracelet more."

The young lady finally spoke: "My hands are used to work every day, so a simple bracelet will do."

Wen Lanyue took notice of the young lady's hands. Her skin was fair, and her hands were slender and long, without any signs of work, let alone calluses. They were definitely a pair of hands that had never been touched by water, so how could they have been worked on?

By the way, the ladies of noble families in ancient times must have been good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, and women’s crafts. The hard work she mentioned should be referring to these practices.

So, Wen Lanyue said: "Whether you are painting or playing the piano, wearing such a simple bracelet on your wrist is also a generous and decent decoration."

The young lady smiled and nodded slightly, and the maid took out another ingot of silver.

Honghe opened her mouth wide when she saw this. Is business so easy to do?

Then, the young lady stood up and prepared to leave. She looked back at Wen Lanyue and asked, "Next time I come, could you please give me some advice?"

Hong He immediately started to mutter in her heart: "Don't you see who you are? You are just a little girl with breasts still wet, and you dare to ask our Queen Mother to give you advice." She was about to reply.

Wen Lanyue smiled and said, "I'm here to help today. If we are destined to meet, we will meet again."

The lady chuckled and said, "My last name is Lin. Thank you for what I did today."

Wen Lanyue smiled and said, "It's my pleasure. You're welcome. Goodbye." Then she watched Miss Lin leave.

At this time, Concubine Pang came out of the box and saw Wen Lanyue at a glance. She hurriedly walked up to her and prepared to pay her respects.

Wen Lanyue waved her hands and said, "Sister, you are here too. Did you choose something you like?"

Concubine Pang smiled sheepishly and said, "I picked out a set and prepared to give it to my sister."

Wen Lanyue said: "My sister is thoughtful. I thank you in advance, but I don't like wearing jewelry. I will keep it for myself."

Concubine Pang said, "What do you like? I will buy it for you today."

Wen Lanyue said, "Thank you, sister. I don't want anything." She thought to herself: It's not appropriate to always refuse. So she said, "When you have time, just go to your sister's place and have a cup of tea."

Concubine Pang said, "Then I respectfully welcome you, sister. I will go back first."

Concubine Zhang in the private room had already chosen a set of jewelry and was about to leave, but now she heard the noise outside, pushed the door open, took a look, and closed it again.

Then he said to Qiao Si Niang, "Si Niang, please help me choose another set of jewelry." After a pause, he asked, "Is there anything more expensive than this set?"

Qiao Si Niang said, "Yes, please wait a moment, Madam."

Concubine Zhang said, "No need to look at it, just pack it up." After thinking for a while, she said, "You bring it here, I'd better take a look first."

Qiao Si Niang came out of the private room to get the most expensive set of jewelry. When Lin Yuanzhi heard this, he hurriedly said, "The most expensive set was just bought by Concubine Pang Taishu."

Helplessly, Qiao Si Niang took the best remaining set of jewelry, which was half the price of the one in Concubine Zhang's hands.

Concubine Zhang took a look and said, "I feel like it's a little unsatisfactory."

Qiao Si Niang said, "There's nothing we can do now. If you're willing to wait, we can rush to make a set."

Grand Concubine Zhang said, "I want it now." After a pause, she said, "Then there's no need to bother." Then she added, "Please ask Miss Wen to come in for me."

When Wen Lanyue walked into the private room, Concubine Zhang immediately took out the jewelry she had chosen, handed it to Wen Lanyue, and said, "This is a gift that my younger sister specially chose for me."

Wen Lanyue said: "Sister, you are so thoughtful. You really don't have to be polite."

Concubine Zhang said, "This is a Mid-Autumn Festival gift that my younger sister picked out especially for me."

Wen Lanyue said: "Thank you, sister, but elder sister..."

Concubine Zhang interrupted immediately and said, "Since the gift has been given away, how can we take it back?"

Wen Lanyue said helplessly: "In that case, thank you very much, sister. I'll be back later, sister..." She hadn't even finished the words "please have tea with me".

Concubine Zhang interrupted and said, "Since you are so kind, I will be waiting for your gift."

Wen Lanyue was stunned for a moment, and didn't have time to explain.

Concubine Zhang said, "I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye, sister."

Concubine Zhang left the private room.

Wen Lanyue stood in the private room, staring at the accessories in a daze. It seemed that this Grand Concubine Zhang was indeed quite capable. If she did not have the title of empress dowager and the blessing of the imperial edict, she would definitely be controlled by Grand Concubine Zhang.

The election for the harem should have been held long ago, but because I was busy with donations, the election was postponed.

When Gu Changfeng's return date was set, the harem began to discuss the election. Now that Gu Changfeng has returned to the capital, the election should not be postponed.

Today, it was obvious that both of them were trying to win me over.

Concubine Pang is a conscientious and hardworking person who never complains about her work. She can't make any big waves, and she won't do anything out of the ordinary. She is the type of "old ox".

Concubine Zhang is too smart. If used properly, it is definitely a strong bow with a long range, which can appreciate different scenery. If used improperly, it is definitely a sharp knife, which can easily hurt yourself. It is the type of "wolf".

The election depends on the opinions of the eunuchs, palace maids, and concubines, and she has no say in the matter. Did they do this on purpose or did they really meet by chance?

Never mind, in life, don’t worry about tomorrow in advance.

Wen Lanyue was about to get up and leave the room when Lin Yuanzhi walked in and said, "I just heard news from Fenglou that the Northern Cang Kingdom is sending an envoy to the capital. If the news is true, they should arrive in half a month."

When Wen Lanyue heard this, she thought: I can use the incident of the envoy from Beicang to see if Concubine Zhang is upholding national justice. If I have principles and a bottom line, I won't be afraid.

I agreed not to worry about tomorrow in advance, but now I’m thinking about it again.

So, Wen Lanyue took over Lin Yuanzhi's topic and said, "Be careful when the time comes." She looked at the ornaments on the table again and said, "Put them back in the store and sell them."

Lin Yuanzhi said, "Okay!" Then he said, "The new jewelry is selling well today. You have to treat us to a big meal at noon."

Wen Lanyue said, "I have already booked a restaurant in the capital in your name."