Jiaohua

Chapter 656 Doing It Cheaply (Part [-])
Nianhuazhai is located on Liufang Street, three miles south of Dongping Academy.

The whole street is full of high-rise buildings, beautiful and elegant, far better than Mofang Street where her shop is located.

Xia Zhaoyi asked for directions to Nianhuazhai. The shop was open for business. The door was wide open, covering a large area. The first floors of the shops on both sides were opened up, which was completely the size of a large commercial firm.

"Pastor." Xia Zhaoyi looked at the three elegant characters of Nianhuazhai, and read very lightly.

Although the old man didn't say anything about Qianqiu Palace, Xia Zhaoyi could clearly feel that Master didn't want her to get in touch too much.

This time when she came to Hengxiang, Xia Zhaoyi had imagined that she might meet "those people" before she came. She didn't come to Hengxiang for this reason, but she really bumped into it.

There are not many customers in the store, but there are many shop assistants. All of the displays are masterpieces or antiques, which need daily maintenance.

In addition to reselling jade and porcelain, Nianhuazhai also sells self-made cultural relics, not only chessboards, but also piano, flute, pens and inks, etc.

Xia Zhaoyi's eyes were sharp, and he saw on the counter the calligraphy and painting that he had asked old man Qi to sell not long ago. It was written by her during her lifetime: "The mountains and rivers are green, the heavens and the earth are emperors."

It was supposed to be given to my father, but it didn't arrive.

The accompanying painting is the big river in the southwest of Liling. It is snowing in winter, the world is desolate, everything is withered, there is a lone goose in the sky, and the thousands of paths and valleys in the world are covered with hoarfrost, grand and open.

Looking at the situation, it seems that someone has already bought it and is packaging it for decoration.

There are several other paintings and calligraphy being installed together.

She is not good at painting, and she is completely incomparable with famous artists, but now she can be sold as a masterpiece.

A familiar girl came from the other side at this moment and asked, "Are you all right?"

Xia Zhaoyi recalled briefly, she was a little maid beside Mrs. Qu.

"Okay, okay," the man smiled at her, "It's okay, Miss Jiayu, when will you come next time?"

"That depends on when Madam wants me to come." The little maid said casually, looking at the surrounding jade wares.

The shopkeeper came out from the back, holding two calligraphy and paintings in his hands: "The master hasn't come in person for a long time, and now I want you to come and pick up things."

The little girl named Jiayu didn't answer the question.

owner.

Xia Zhaoyi listened to their conversation calmly, a little surprised that the owner of Nianhuazhai was Mrs. Qu.

If you really want to ask something, it is better to ask Mrs. Qu directly than to slander the shopkeeper and arouse suspicion.

Thinking about it, Xia Zhaoyi didn't stay, turned and left.

When she came out, a tall man in black walked past her and walked towards the store.

Xia Zhaoyi paused slightly, then turned to look at the man's back.

A beautiful back, tall and straight, wide shoulders and thin waist, long legs, as if I have seen it before.

Xia Zhaoyi couldn't remember this time, there was only a vague outline, not specific.

If you can't think of it, don't think about it. It shouldn't be an important person, otherwise you won't have no impression.

The man just entered the store, but he stopped for some reason and turned to look at Xia Zhaoyi's back.

The skinny old man was dressed plainly, but his steps were steady and he walked very fast.

An ordinary old man who always feels that something is wrong.

"Mr. Nie," the shopkeeper immediately came up to him when he saw him, "Have you found our boss?"

Nie Huimo withdrew his gaze and walked away: "No."

"That just so happens," the shopkeeper looked at the little maid, "Miss Jiayu, Mr. Nie couldn't find Mr. Nie today, so you can take him there."

"Madam is at the house." Jiayu said.

"She's not here." Nie Huimo said.

Jiayu looked at him, saw the man's handsome and upright face, her heart skipped a beat, she avoided her eyes and said, "Yes, yes, madam is away today, and she just returned not long ago."

"How long will it be before you go back?"

The man's voice was low, his breathing was steady, and his articulation was icy cold.

Jia Yuguang felt nervous just hearing the voice, and said in a low voice, "It's about three quarters."

The man's thick eyebrows were slightly frowned, so it seems that Mrs. Qu returned home as soon as he left.

"I see," Nie Huimo said, looking at the shopkeeper, "I'm sorry, take my leave."

"Hey!" Jiayu blurted out, "My lord!"

Nie Huimo looked back at her.

Jiayu's heart was beating fast, she looked at him and said: "Young master, if you want to go to Qu's mansion, I will go back right away, why don't you go with me like you."

"I have something else to do in your next year," Nie Huimo said, "I have already mentioned it to the people in your house, and I will visit again later tonight."

Jiayu nodded: "Oh..."

Nie Huimo didn't speak any more, turned and left.

Jiayu's heartbeat was still fluttering, it wasn't that she had never seen a handsome Erlang before, why she was so nervous.

It was not difficult for Qu's mansion to inquire, Xia Zhaoyi went directly.

After reporting to her family, Madam Qu heard that it was her, so she came out to welcome her. Looking around, she saw the upright old man stepping forward and said, "Madam Qu, it's me."

The crisp, ice-like voice startled Mrs. Qu.

"Miss Xia," Mrs. Qu walked, in disbelief, "How could you turn yourself into this?"

"It's cheap, but I can't change it, Madam forgive me." Xia Zhaoyi said,

"Come," Mrs. Qu hastily invited, "Miss Xia, come in quickly, my house is ready for freshening up, come in quickly!"

Xia Zhaoyi smiled, and followed her through the grand gate into the mansion.

Mrs. Qu was a widow in her early years, her family was rich, and she had no children, so she was happy and unrestrained.

On the way here, Xia Zhaoyi simply inquired, and learned that Nianhuazhai was one of her husband's properties, and she inherited it after his death.

As for why not other members of the husband's family, because those who wanted to seize the family property were all "handled" by Mrs. Qu.

It is even rumored among the people that Mrs. Qu's husband was also killed by Mrs. Qu.

It is said that in the early years, her husband committed a serious crime that might steal the house. Mrs. Qu didn't want to accompany her in suffering, so she acted first, poisoned her husband, and then spent money to get through the government, saving her life and her own glory and wealth .

They were all rumors, but whether it was true or not, Xia Zhaoyi only took it for granted.

The gardens in the mansion are full of luxury, Mrs. Qu wanted to take Xia Zhaoyi to freshen up, but Xia Zhaoyi declined, she didn't have much time, and she didn't want to waste more than half an hour of grooming.

So Mrs. Qu took her to the water pavilion in the mansion.

It was dusk, and the maids came up to light the lamps. The Qinghe lanterns were brightly lit, and the lake light was reflected in the color of glass. The curtains of the water pavilions were all drawn, and the lake breeze was leisurely and comfortable.

The maids made tea directly aside and brewed it in the sea of ​​tea.

Mrs. Qu raised her eyes and saw Xia Zhaoyi's appearance, she couldn't help but chuckled softly: "Miss Ali, I really don't feel comfortable with your appearance."

Xia Zhaoyi lowered his head to look at himself, and said with a smile, "It's a little rude."

However, she noticed a detail. In front of outsiders, Mrs. Qu called her Miss Xia, but when getting along, she changed it to Miss Ali.

I have to say that Mrs. Qu is really amazing.

　Thank you Hua Ali for your reward, thank you Sesel for your reward, QAQ, the mentality has not been very good these two days, I tried to adjust, this month will not be interrupted again, not even a day! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)