lcionline Chapter 417 Poison powder?
Chapter 417 Poison powder?
After saying that, he turned around and apologized to Dr. Hong.
"I'm really sorry to bother Dr. Hong with this trip. We'll pay the consultation fee!"
Doctor Hong waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're alright. I won't charge you for the consultation."
"Miss Ling Er often came to Huichuntang to help take care of patients. Because of this favor and kindness, I can't accept your money."
"There are still many patients in Huichun Hall. I will be leaving now. Goodbye."
Qin Huaizhao nodded slightly and asked someone to see Doctor Hong off.
Then he turned and looked at Princess Rong.
Princess Rong immediately looked away out of guilt, not daring to meet his gaze.
"This, turns out to be powder. I thought..."
Then he said to Ling Jinlan, "Even if it's a newly made piece of clothing, you should check it carefully before giving it to someone."
"This is a gift for me. If it were someone else, it would be difficult to deal with such a misunderstanding."
"This is proper etiquette, and you should remember this."
Seeing that she didn't repent and even scolded Jinlan, Qin Huaizhao felt furious.
He went forward and took away the silk and clothes.
"Mom, you're worrying too much. These good things can't be found wrong with anyone, and no one will notice the chalk residue on them."
“Only by being extremely picky can you find bones in an egg.”
"I'll take these things. Jinlan was really wrong to take the liberty of carefully selecting gifts for you."
"I won't let her send me off again!"
"So as to avoid such misunderstandings from happening again!"
After saying that, he picked up the silks and clothes, held Ling Jinlan's hand and left.
"Hey, you...don't..."
Princess Rong didn't even get to finish her words when the two figures disappeared at the door.
Looking at the empty brocade box, Princess Rong felt a pang of regret.
She had never worn such fine material before.
Just take it, she bought it herself!
"Shao Pei, where did she buy those brocades and clothes she mentioned just now?"
Shao Pei thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be called... Mantingfang."
"Okay, go buy them! I want better material and clothes than that! Buy a few more sets!"
It was a gift from Ling Jinlan, but she didn’t care about it.
Shao Pei nodded in agreement.
Then he immediately went out to Mantingfang.
After selecting for a while, I finally saw the top pieces of brocade on the counter after hearing the introduction from the shopkeeper Yunniang.
Her eyes lit up, "I want those ones, bring them to me and see them."
Yunniang smiled sheepishly and said, "Excuse me, young lady. This emerald feather gauze has already been ordered by a distinguished guest. There are only eight pieces per month, so you need to reserve it in advance."
Upon hearing this, Shao Pei was shocked and frowned, "How long do we have to wait now?"
Yunniang flipped through the brochure and said, "If we order now, we'll have to wait half a year."
Shao Pei was shocked when he heard this.
"But didn't the Crown Prince's Consort from Prince Rong's Mansion buy a few yesterday?"
Yunniang was slightly surprised when she heard this.
I don't know what this person means by asking about Miss Ling Er.
Miss Ling Er came to buy, so of course she didn't need to make a reservation.
Yunniang smiled and said, "Are you talking about the second young lady of the Ling family? She also ordered it a long time ago, and it just arrived for her yesterday."
Shao Pei's heart sank.
"Then I'll look at the others."
Then she went to look at ready-made clothes and chose an outfit similar to the one she wore yesterday.
But when asked.
Yunniang said embarrassedly, "Miss, you have such good taste. This dress was also ordered by a customer."
Shao Pei's face turned grim. "How long will it take me to order one now?"
Yunniang: "It will take at least half a year."
After a stroll around Mantingfang, Shao Pei returned empty-handed.
Princess Rong waited for Shao Pei to return after nightfall, but she came back empty-handed.
"Where's the thing I want? Will it be delivered tomorrow?"
Shao Pei lowered his head and reported the situation truthfully.
After hearing this, Princess Rong was so shocked that she was speechless.
“So it’s such a rare and good thing?”
Shao Pei nodded, his expression serious. He leaned forward and whispered, "Not only is it difficult to order, it's also very expensive. I calculated what the Crown Princess gave you yesterday, and it would cost at least five thousand taels."
As soon as these words came out, Princess Rong was so frightened that she almost fainted.
"Oh my god, I'd never dare buy such expensive clothes in my life... She really knows how to spend money!"
"My son's salary is all being spent by her!"
After coming to her senses, Princess Rong instructed, "After they leave tomorrow, go take a look in the room."
"Take a look at what Ling Jinlan uses, then go out and compare prices. Write down all her expenses for me. I want to have a good talk with Huai Zhao!"
"We in the Rong Palace have been frugal our entire lives. We absolutely cannot have a daughter-in-law who spends money so lavishly! She'll ruin our family!"
Shao Pei nodded in agreement.
The next day, Shao Pei followed the instructions and spent a day writing down the items used in Ling Jinlan's room and her daily expenses.
Recorded in the account book.
When Qin Huaizhao and Ling Jinlan came back that night, they saw that the lights in the main hall were still on.
When I walked over, I saw Princess Rong sitting upright in a chair, looking extremely serious, as if something big had happened.
"Mom, why haven't you rested yet at this late hour?" Qin Huaizhao asked in confusion.
Princess Rong looked serious and said in a cold voice, "You two sit down."
"I have something to say."
The two sat down confused.
Princess Rong took out the account book and said, "Jinlan, I asked Shao Pei to record your food, clothing, and other expenses. Everything is very expensive."
“The clothes in my wardrobe alone are all made of expensive and hard-to-find materials.”
"And those rouge and powder are even more expensive, a box is a hundred taels, and the gold and jade jewelry are even more luxurious than the concubines in the palace."
"Although our Rongwang Mansion is wealthier than some wealthy families, Huaizhao is an official in Kyoto. He must have worked so hard to earn this fortune. With the way you spend money, you will squander the Rongwang Mansion at any time!"
Hearing this, Ling Jinlan's expression changed slightly.
"You entered our room without permission?"
Seeing her question, Princess Rong angrily slammed the table and said, "What? I can't enter your room anymore?"
"Every inch of this Rongwang Mansion belongs to me!"
Ling Jinlan was somewhat dissatisfied, but did not dwell on the matter any further.
Qin Huaizhao's brows flickered with anger. "Mom, do you think we're outsiders staying here? Otherwise, why would you search our room without permission?"
Princess Rong was shocked.
"That's not important! Stop digressing. We're talking about Ling Jinlan's expenses!"
"I had no control over how you spent your money in the past, but once you enter the Rong Palace, you have to follow my rules!"
"Return all your silks and satins! Sell all the jewelry you can. From now on, be frugal and don't buy anything that costs more than twenty taels!"
"Otherwise, my son's salary won't be enough for you to spend!"
Ling Jinlan bit her lip and clutched her sleeves tightly.
I tried to hold it back again and again, but I couldn't help it.
"Mother, those clothes, silks, rouge, powder, gold and silver jewelry were all bought for me by my sister. They can't be sold."
"Besides, I don't rely on A Zhao to support me. I can make money on my own."
Upon hearing this, Princess Rong slammed the table in anger.
"You don't even listen to me. Do you think I'm your mother?"
"You can make money? How much can you, a woman, earn? With your meager dowry, can the money you earn be equal to half a month's salary for my son?"