Royal daughter-in-law makes money

Chapter 33

Concubine De and Concubine Xian, who were standing not far away, also heard Xia He's words and became eager to try.

Empress Xian's eyes rolled, and she thought that the maid Qiao Anan was very insightful.

Don’t Defei and Shufei just want to laugh at me?

She would make them itch and envy her for having such a fun thing.

"Why don't you ask the two sisters to accompany me to experience mahjong together?" Concubine Xian asked Concubine De and Concubine Shu beside her with a smile.

Defei and Shufei looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other's eyes.

"Since Concubine Xian has invited you so warmly, then Concubine De and I will reluctantly accompany you to try Mahjong!" Although Concubine Shu was very happy in her heart, she still said that she was in a difficult situation.

Empress Xian didn't say anything more, but just followed Xia He's instructions and sat down on one side of the mahjong table.

Concubine Shu and Concubine De also found a seat on each side.

The two looked at the pile of jade blocks that looked like the Great Wall, and they felt a little curious. Xia He first introduced them to various mahjong pieces.

This made everyone feel very strange.

They also didn't expect that jade could be made into so many pieces of the same size. The problem was that each piece of jade was carved with different patterns.

Different colors are even painted on those lines.

Several people studied seriously and asked Xia He when they didn't understand. They no longer had any of the jealousy they had in the past.

Xia He also taught a few people how to play a few rounds.

Several people couldn't let it go. There was no such rare thing in the harem.

"Ladies, it would be boring to play like this. Why don't we add some fun to it?" Xia He said with a sly smile.

"If we play like this, something is indeed missing. Miss Xia He, why don't you tell us how to add some prizes?" Empress Xian asked quickly.

"Here are fifty taels of silver. Whoever wins first will own the silver." Without thinking, Xia He took out fifty taels of silver from her pocket and put it on the table.

She was not worried at all that the concubines would think it was unreasonable for a maid like him to come up with fifty taels of silver.

Defei, who was standing by, was jealous and crazy when she saw that a little maid from the Qiao family could easily take out fifty taels of silver.

It would be better if the girl from the Qiao family was promised to her own son.

Then they would have to use a lot of money to honor themselves.

Although Concubine Shu was not as jealous as Concubine De, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Even if you want to take out fifty taels of silver, you still have to think carefully.

Empress Xian was stunned for a moment, looking at this inconspicuous maid. She didn't expect her to be so generous. She didn't know whether it was because of Qiao An's benefit or because the servants of the Qiao family were not short of money.

However, at this time, Empress Xian knew very well that Xia He should be considered one of her own now, and she was doing herself a favor.

"In that case, I will take this golden hairpin as a prize." Empress Xian took off the golden hairpin she was wearing today without thinking, put it on the table and said with a smile.

Defei and Shufei looked at each other. Why did they feel like they were being cheated?

Today they originally wanted to laugh at Empress Xian, so the things they wore were naturally the best things in the box.

The purpose was naturally to blind Concubine Xian's eyes.

But now they have to take these things out as prizes, so they are naturally very reluctant.

But in order to save face, I have to pretend to be generous.

"In that case, I will use this jade bracelet as a lucky charm today." Concubine Shu reluctantly took off the bracelet she was wearing today.

I was secretly annoyed, wondering why I didn’t bring some ordinary accessories today?

When Concubine De saw that Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu had both taken out their bracelets, she felt it would be awkward if she didn't take one too.

After much thought, I could only take off the earrings.

"Then I will take out these earrings as a lucky charm!" said Concubine De.

Xia He glanced around and said nothing.

She knew the purpose of her coming here today, which was to please Empress Xian.

The other two ladies came here just to watch Empress Xian’s performance.

Although what they took out was nothing in Xia He's eyes?

But it would be great if it could make these two ladies feel a little pain.

"Then today, ladies, please play a round with me. Whoever wins first will get all the prizes. How about that?" Xia He asked with a smile.

"That's great, of course." Empress Xian had no objection. Although she took out a golden hairpin, this was the Yuxiu Palace, and she was only wearing the hairpin she usually wore. Even if she lost, it wouldn't hurt Empress Xian.

For some reason, she had a premonition that the things Qiao Anan sent her today would definitely be several times more valuable than her golden hairpin.

However, Concubine Xian also noticed that the things that Concubine De and Concubine Shu took out were all things they liked.

Although she disdains to use other people's things, she is happy to be able to let them gamble every day.

Soon after they finished playing a round of mahjong, the winner was undoubtedly Empress Xian.

"Your Majesty, you are so lucky today. These things are all yours." Xia He said with a smile and complimented Empress Xian.

"In that case, I'm sorry, sisters, I have to let you give up your love today!" Empress Xian said proudly, thinking that this maid Qiao Anan was quite capable and she liked her.

Looking at the gloomy faces of Concubine De and Concubine Shu, Concubine Xian felt even happier.

Although Defei and Shufei were unwilling, they still wanted to continue.

But at this moment, Xia He felt that there was a long time to come, and in the future, Concubine Xian would have plenty of time to compete with these two concubines.

Those boxes haven't been opened yet to see the light of day.

"Empress Xian, why don't you take a look at the other gadgets my young lady has prepared for you?" Xia He said, pointing to the boxes placed in front of the hall.

Empress Xian had just won a card game and was in a good mood. She was also curious about what else Qiao Anan had prepared for her.

"It just so happens that I'm a little tired right now, so I'd like to see what fun things Miss Qiao has prepared for me." Empress Xian said proudly.

"The box that Miss Qiao gave to Concubine Xian is quite big. I am also very curious about what is in the box." Concubine De didn't think that the Qiao family, a merchant family, could give away any good things.

Although Concubine Shu did not speak, her thoughts were the same as Concubine De's, but she was smart enough not to express them explicitly.

But the curiosity in his eyes could not be hidden.

Xia He walked to the first box and opened it. Inside, she saw pearls of all sizes, emitting various lights.

"Empress Xian, this is the Dongzhu my young lady prepared for you. You can use it to inlay jewelry, or grind it into powder and make a facial mask." Xia He said with a smile.

Because she had already seen the shock on the faces of Concubine De and Concubine Shu.

Xia He was shocked when she thought about this. The good show prepared by the young lady was yet to come.

The Qiao family has plenty of such Dongzhu, and the young lady's original words were to give them to Empress Xian for her to play with.

After hearing what Xia He said, Concubine De thought to herself that this young lady from the Qiao family was really a spendthrift!

The smallest Dongzhu in this box is as thick as a little finger, and they say it can be ground into powder.

Besides, the quality of these Dongzhu pearls is good.

This big box full of stuff is worth a lot of money.

Empress Xian nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this, thinking that Qiao Anan was quite sensible.

But Empress Xian was also very curious about what was in the box at the back?