The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

Wang Xiyue quickly selected four pieces of jewelry. The styles were simple and elegant yet exquisite, and she was quite satisfied with them.

She was stunned for a moment after the waiter announced the price.

This shop is indeed low-key.

But the price is indeed shockingly high.

A kingfisher feather plum blossom hairpin, intended for personal use, priced at eighty taels.

A gold hairpin with lilies inlaid with rubies and tassels, for my mother, priced at two hundred and eighty taels.

A jade-inlaid hair ornament for my father costs two hundred taels.

A jade tassel sword tassel, a gift for my brother, priced at one hundred and sixty taels.

She hasn't bought any jewelry separately in the past ten years.

When she was little, her mother didn't prepare anything fancy for her. After all, she was just a child and there was no need for her to compare herself to others. Besides, she didn't care about these material possessions.

My father was upright and did not advocate extravagance. Even when attending the emperor's birthday celebration, my mother only wore two silver hairpins inlaid with sapphires and plum blossoms on her two hair buns.

Later, when she went to the Guozhao Temple, she had even less opportunity to come into contact with such things, so much so that she didn't know whether these ornaments were worth the price. She only judged them to be very expensive based on her own circumstances.

Even a high-ranking official like my father only receives a monthly salary of one thousand taels of silver. These four pieces of jewelry alone cost seven hundred and twenty taels. If we add the custom-made clothing, my father's monthly salary probably won't be enough.

These four small ornaments alone would require my father to dedicate a month of his life to serving the country and its people to earn them.

She hasn't bought it yet, but just thinking about it makes her heart ache.

But in the past ten years, she has never bought anything expensive for her family.

I don't know how to earn money myself yet, so I have to rely on my parents and can only helplessly borrow their money to help them.

Every month, her mother would give her ten taels of silver for pocket money. Before, when she was in the mansion, she would buy books or other odds and ends, which would be enough for her to live on for a month. Later, she gave the rest to Dongfang Yu, leaving her penniless.

Later, I went to a temple to practice Buddhism. I didn't have time to go out or spend my money, so I saved most of my allowance.

Before setting off last night, she counted her savings, which totaled six hundred and eighty taels.

Okay, we have to bow to reality.

She set aside the hairpin she liked and pointed to the remaining three, telling the waiter, "Please, I'll take these three!"

"Okay, please wait a moment, Miss."

Xiao Yun, who was also the shop assistant, deftly took out a high-quality box of the appropriate size and carefully packed the jewelry into it one by one.

He had been silently observing the girl's every word and action, while also verifying the information he had gathered.

The result was very satisfactory after comparing the two.

They all knew that the Prime Minister's residence had saved their master's life, especially Miss Wang Xiyue, whom their master valued highly.

To repay the favor, his master instructed him to keep a close eye on the Prime Minister's residence. He dared not say that he was familiar with every detail of the Prime Minister's residence, but he collected information about eight or nine out of ten things that happened there every day.

The Prime Minister is an upright and honest official who never accepts bribes and often helps impoverished students who love reading.

The Prime Minister's wife was gentle and kind. She would regularly provide relief to elderly people living alone, orphans, or give porridge to beggars.

The eldest son, Wang Xijie, worked hard and secured a position in the capital's patrol camp. Although his position was not high, he was conscientious and never used his power to oppress others.

He had never met the legitimate daughter, Wang Xiyue, before. He had only heard that she was seeking medical treatment elsewhere. In the past three years, no matter how they searched, they could not find any trace of her. Now, she suddenly appeared here. At first, he really suspected that someone was impersonating her.

However, looking at her appearance just now, her eyebrows and facial features resemble the Prime Minister and his wife.

In addition, her style of doing things is indeed like that of someone from the Prime Minister's mansion—upright and honest.

According to his understanding, the people in the Prime Minister's office were indeed as the rumors suggested—approachable and genuine.

Ms. Wang Xiyue must have been seeking medical treatment abroad for six years, and she must have been fully cured before returning home.

Based on the styles of jewelry she just chose, the three items she paid for at the end were probably intended as gifts for her parents and brother.

The one she didn't want was probably for herself, which explains why she chose the cheapest one but ultimately gave it up because she didn't have enough money.

According to intelligence, the Prime Minister's residence rarely purchased such valuable items; the most luxurious objects in the residence were mostly gifts from the Emperor.

Look at her series of actions.

This girl must be the one the master has been thinking about day and night.

All signs indicate that she is indeed Wang Xiyue.

Xiao Yun suppressed the rapid beating of her heart.

We must tell Father and inform the Master as soon as possible.

Wang Xiyue noticed that the waiter was suddenly staring intently at her. Did he think that just because she came from the Prime Minister's residence, she was a big customer?

But now she really has no money.

Looking at all the remaining possessions she had, she sighed helplessly; she was powerless to buy anything more.

Only forty taels; I doubt you can find clothes this cheap in this shop.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with the cotton dress she was wearing at the temple, because everyone was so simple. But now that she was in the capital, compared to the young masters and ladies she had just seen, she did look quite poor. No wonder people said she was a commoner.

Seeing that her brother hadn't finished choosing yet, she walked listlessly to the other side of the store, where the ready-to-wear display area was located.

After carefully examining the outfit, she pointed to one of the lake-blue outfits and asked the waiter, "How much silver does this outfit cost?"

The waiter's eyes lit up. Miss Xiyue really had a sharp eye; she immediately picked out the most unique outfit in the store.

This outfit was specially designed by the master, with the embroiderer meticulously crafted according to his own ideas. It took a year to produce the sample garment using the most expensive fabric and the most complex embroidery techniques, and the size was roughly estimated based on the figure of an unmarried young woman.

The men's outfit that was supposed to be part of the women's clothing set was never designed. The master originally intended to give it to Miss Xiyue. This set is unique and no second one will be made.

Even if someone wants to buy it, he refuses with various excuses.

The owner wouldn't allow it to be sold, but only allowed it to hang here, as if it were just waiting for its owner to return.

Thinking of all this, the waiter became even more enthusiastic and tried his best to promote the product.

"Miss, you have excellent taste! This dress is the most expensive and exquisite one in our establishment."

"It has three layers in total, with cotton and silk as the base for comfort and coolness."

"The outer garment is made of priceless Yun brocade. Its cuffs, hem, waistband, and collar are all embroidered with layers of water patterns using colorful gold threads. Combined with the subtle patterns woven into the fabric, they come alive under the sunlight. The person wearing this garment feels as if they are in a cool and comfortable lake."

"The cover-up is made of silk gauze, light and flowing, not easy to wrinkle, with cloud patterns on the cuffs and bamboo leaves on the hem."

"Miss, your mind is calm and serene. This dress suits you perfectly. Wearing it, you will surely be like a moon fairy descended to earth!"

After listening, Wang Xiyue shook her head helplessly and chuckled. She wasn't sure if the flowery explanation and praise were true, but it was definitely expensive. Buying it was out of the question; she could only feast her eyes on it today.

It's rare for me to like a piece of clothing so much. Even if I can't afford it, I want to know more about it: "Hey, is it true that you can't bargain for the clothes here? And is it only possible to buy matching outfits for men and women?"

The embroiderer beside her seemed to have already foreseen the outcome. This young lady was really being delusional. When she heard the answer and was not satisfied, she would probably throw another tantrum.

Normally, Xiao Yun would refuse outright, regardless of the customer's identity or the forceful means used; all items in the store were priced the same.

But Xiao Yun's next answer left the embroiderer speechless.

Today, Xiao Yun was surprisingly patient and earnestly explaining: "Nothing in this shop is normally priced without negotiation, but Miss, you are our honored guest. I'll go and ask our manager first. Please have some tea and rest for a moment!"

Wang Xiyue was about to say, "I don't have any money, I was just asking out of boredom," but before she could even open her mouth, the waiter had already run away.

Seeing that the waiter had already disappeared, she had no choice but to give up.

Never mind, I'll explain later.

She was going to see what good things her brother had chosen.

Xiao Yun disappeared while the embroiderer and the other shop assistants stared in disbelief.

Blue Robe Pavilion, second floor.

"Father, where are you? Come out quickly."

"Father, Miss Xiyue has arrived!"

“爹......爹......”

Xiao Yun went up to the second floor, and after closing the hidden door and making sure the sound was blocked and wouldn't reach the downstairs, he couldn't wait to look for someone while excitedly shouting.

Upon hearing his son's thunderous voice, the shopkeeper Xiao Fulai angrily came out of the room. "You brat, what kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disrespectful? Do you want to go to the black camp for a month of reformation?"

Xiao Yun was so excited that he didn't care what punishment his father was going to give him. He immediately recounted in detail what had happened downstairs to his father and waited excitedly for his father to make a decision.

Xiao Fulai was a little incredulous after hearing this. The person his master had been searching for for six years without success had suddenly appeared on his own. "Are you really sure it's Miss Wang Xiyue?"

Xiao Yun said with certainty, "I wasn't sure at first either, but she was brought by Young Master Wang Xijie himself, and Young Master Wang has always protected her. I've never heard of Young Master Wang getting close to any young lady before."

"He has always been indifferent to women, and people even speculate in private whether he is gay!"

"Moreover, Miss Xiyue herself admitted to her identity, and Young Master Wang did not refute it, so she must be his younger sister."

"You didn't see that scene. Miss Xiyue slapped Ling Hong twice. Her decisive and domineering manner was absolutely amazing!"

"She must be the one our master has been longing for."

"Of course, there is another reason, which is that her appearance is very similar to the portrait that the master painted six years ago. No matter how much time has passed, a person's facial features will not change much. At most, there will be some differences due to differences in weight, height, and age."

Xiao Yun had been lying low in Xiyue Kingdom for three years. If it weren't for finding Miss Xiyue, his master wouldn't have deliberately set up such a difficult-to-manage clothing workshop here.

If he completes the task today, he can fly freely like a bird in the sky and leap freely like a fish in the sea, and he will no longer have to be trapped in the shop all day facing a bunch of picky young ladies and difficult young masters.

The thought of returning to headquarters soon made him want to go out and roar, venting the resentment he had accumulated over the years.

"Father, what should we do with the things Miss Xiyue chose? Should we give them away for free? Won't she think we have ulterior motives and refuse?"

Xiao Fulai thought his son was probably right. Although his son was always unreliable, he was never careless when it came to important matters.

Even if the son makes a wrong judgment, he should take the blame.

He will later send his elite personnel to secretly follow and verify the information, which will confirm whether it is true or false.

According to her age, Miss Xiyue will turn fifteen in two months. The Prime Minister's Mansion has always kept a low profile for many years, but for the sake of his daughter's return, the Prime Minister cherishes her like a treasure and will definitely hold a grand coming-of-age banquet. At that time, his master will definitely come to verify in person, which will naturally make it easier to determine whether it is true or not.

After careful consideration, Xiao Fulai decided to err on the side of caution and said, "Go downstairs and tell her this..."

Just as Wang Xijie finished selecting the jewelry and was about to sit down with her sister in the rest area to start drinking tea, the waiter hurriedly returned.

Xiao Yun secretly took a few deep breaths to relax her tense emotions before slowly speaking: "Miss Wang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"