The wind is gentle and the fun is endless

In the afternoon, Xu Quhe slowly came to Mrs. Xie's Jingyuan. Mrs. Xie received them in the main hall as usual.

However, since she entered the room, she noticed that Mrs. Xie's brows were unconsciously frowning, with a faint cloud of worry between her brows. She comforted Mrs. Xie and said, "Mother, I heard about Manager Cao's story. After all, Xiangyunsha has just become popular in the capital, and most people are just trying to get something new. It is still unknown how long it will be popular. It is also a risky move for Yongshengfang to introduce it. It may be a good thing that it has not been finalized yet."

Mrs. Xie smiled slightly and said, "Huan Huan has a point. It's just that I planned and calculated a few days ago, and used my connections to invite Cao and his wife to come. They have been running around and working hard these days. It's a pity that all these things will be wasted. And Qu'er has also been very tired these days."

Xu Qu said, "We are all family, it's only natural, mother, don't worry."

As the three were talking, a little maid came to report that the eldest aunt and Xie Jin had arrived.

Xu Quhe stood up slowly, but before they could salute, the eldest aunt came into the room and said impatiently: "Sister-in-law, you really have a smart and capable niece. Bihua should persuade Manager Cao again."

Mrs. Xie's eyes lit up a little when she heard this, but then dimmed again as she remembered something. She hesitated and said, "How can I persuade them? We have already come to that point. We can't talk to them kindly anymore, let alone discuss the Xiangyunsha matter."

Xie Jin said, "Last time, Madam Cao said she liked jewelry. I want to take her to the Silver Shop to have a look. I'm sure she won't refuse. As long as she's willing to go, her attitude will change and it will be easier to talk."

Mrs. Xie asked hesitantly, "Is this feasible?"

Xie Jin replied: "Please invite Manager Cao and his wife out first."

So Madam Xie asked Madam Zhang to invite Shopkeeper Cao and his wife. As soon as they arrived at the main hall, Madam Cao stepped forward, took Madam Xie's hand, and said in non-standard Mandarin: "Madam Xu, I just wanted to say that this Xiangyunsha is not easy to make this morning. I was anxious and rude. Please don't take it to heart."

Madam Xie said politely, "No." Then she turned her gaze to Shopkeeper Cao, who looked like a good old man and said with a smile, "My wife was just being blunt for a moment, Madam Xu, please don't mind. Madam Xu, we are very grateful for your hospitality for so many days."

Mrs. Xie smiled, but her eyes were extremely cold. She said politely, "It is fate that we met. Fate is determined by cause. We should all be mindful of cause."

After hearing this, Shopkeeper Cao and Madam Cao could only smile awkwardly. At this time, Xie Jin stepped forward and spoke a few Lingnan dialect words to Madam Cao. She also stretched out her hand and gently pulled up her sleeves to show Madam Cao the Hetian jade twisted silk bracelet on her wrist. That's right! It was the one that Xu Qu had given her, the relic of Xu Qu's biological mother, and the reward from the current emperor's biological mother.

Upon seeing the jade bracelet, the eldest aunt on the side smiled meaningfully; Mrs. Xie, who had been dignified, immediately became serious; Huanhuan's expression also changed suddenly, with undisguised nervousness and displeasure on her face; but Xu Qu, remained calm and composed as usual.

Mrs. Cao was very excited after hearing what Xie Jin said. She nodded repeatedly and pulled Manager Cao's sleeve several times, like a child acting coquettishly. This intimate look made the other people in the room feel a little uneasy and embarrassed.

Shopkeeper Cao laughed and nodded, then spoke a few words in Lingnan dialect to Xie Jin. Xie Jin smiled and spoke a few words in Lingnan dialect back to him, then turned around and said to the others, "I suggest we go to the largest silver shop in Shanghuai City to see if there are similar twisted wire bracelets. Shopkeeper Cao and Madam Cao are going back to get the silver bills to exchange for clothes, so let's go back and prepare, then meet at the gate of the mansion and take a carriage to Jinqi Pavilion."

At this time, Madam Xie stroked her forehead and said, "You guys go and entertain Manager Cao and Madam Cao. I'm not feeling well, so I won't go. Qu'er, Huanhuan, take me back to my room."

Mrs. Xie's words made Manager Cao and his wife look at each other in confusion, not sure of her attitude for a moment. Fortunately, with the enthusiastic arrangements made by the eldest aunt and Xie Jin, everyone dispersed happily.

Mrs. Xie and Xu Qu walked slowly into the courtyard. Seeing that there was no one else around, Mrs. Xie stopped and took Xu Qu and Xu Qu to sit under the corridor in the courtyard.

Madam Xie said, "I thought the Xiangyunsha matter was beyond discussion, but seeing that Manager Cao and his wife took the initiative to show their goodwill to me just now, I think they are not just grateful for our hospitality. Qu'er is right, we need to be flexible. Right now I want to express a tough attitude, so I won't go. But it's not appropriate for the Xu family not to go, so you go, and if you encounter any inconveniences, ask your aunt and the mural to help."

Xu Qu and Huanhuan quickly responded "yes", and Huanhuan asked: "Mother, if we see jewelry that Mrs. Cao likes, should we buy it and give it to her?"

Madam Xie replied, "According to custom, we should have taken this opportunity to send the jewelry, but since we have already given them full courtesy, which not only had little effect but also encouraged their arrogance, let's forget about sending the jewelry now. The deal will not be ruined by such a small thing. If Shopkeeper Cao and his men really don't care about our sincerity before and pick this argument, then we don't need such a friendly business. But Qu'er, Huanhuan, remember to leave a way out for now so that we can meet again in the future. Even if it doesn't work out, don't make a fuss and turn against each other."

Xu Qu slowly and respectfully agreed, said goodbye to Madam Xie and turned to leave. When they were about to reach the door, Madam Xie called them again.

Madam Xie took two quick steps to catch up, took Huanhuan's hand and said, "Xunhuan, Jinqi Pavilion is the largest silver shop in Shanghuai. There are many high-quality items worth collecting. If you see anything you like, feel free to buy it."

Mrs. Xie then turned to Xu Qu who was beside Huan Huan and said, "Put it on my account there. Qu'er, you should know how to tell Manager Tao."

Xu Qu nodded and slowly thanked Madam Xie.

Madam Xie smiled at Huanhuan, and after some hesitation, she said to Xu Qu, "Qu'er, if Shopkeeper Tao has a Hetian jade twisted wire bracelet, bring one back to Huanhuan no matter how much it costs."

Huanhuan was really flattered by these words. It was true that the one who said these words was her mother-in-law, but she was her stepmother after all! Moreover, she was the aunt of Xie Jin, the current owner of the twisted wire bracelet! Anyone who heard such words from someone of such status would be deeply moved.

Huanhuan said sincerely: "Whether Jinqi Pavilion has the twisted wire bracelet or not, Huanhuan would like to thank mother for her kindness first!"

Madam Xie looked at Huanhuan and smiled lovingly. She patted Huanhuan's arm and said to Huanhuan and Xu Qu, "Okay, go quickly. We shouldn't keep them waiting too long."

Huanhuan and Xu Qu then said goodbye to Madam Xie and went to the gate of the mansion to meet Manager Cao and his party.