Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 374 Western Jewelry
Yi Fei opened the jewelry box herself, and Wan Hai quickly lowered his body to let Wan Xian see clearly the contents of the jewelry box.Inside were two rings, a bracelet, a brooch and a necklace.

Concubine Yi took out two rings, took Wanxian's hand and placed it in her palm, and said, "I heard from Yinzhen what the gemstone inlaid on this ring is called opal. It can show many colors, such as gray, black, white, and brown." , pink, orange and colorless, etc. I heard that the royal family in the West often used this kind of opal to make jewelry and wear it on their bodies."

After hearing this, Wanxian picked up the ring and saw that the gems showed white, pink and other colors.

Galudai also stood up curiously and looked closely at it.

Wanxian saw Galudai's behavior and quickly handed the ring to Galudai.

Galudai glanced at the Crown Princess who came forward, saw the Crown Princess nodded, and then took the ring from Wanxian's hand.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Yi quickly said: "Since Galudai likes it, I will wait until I return to the palace. I will send someone to send some over."

"I don't dare to favor my mother's good things. This Western jewelry is so precious. It must have been difficult for the ninth brother to get it." The princess quickly replied on behalf of her daughter.

Concubine Yi said again: "What's the point? Crown Princess, please call me Concubine Yi Mu, and Galudai also call me Concubine Yi Ma. It's appropriate for me to give you some. Crown Princess, there is no need to refuse." I heard that Galudai is going to find her husband’s family soon, so it’s not a good idea to dress up properly.”

The princess saw that Galudai couldn't put it down with the ring in her hand, so she didn't refuse.So he thanked Concubine Yi and said, "Thank you so much, Concubine Yi. Galudai, why don't you thank you quickly, Mother Yima."

Galudai quickly saluted Concubine Yi and thanked her: "Galudai, thank you so much, Mother Yima."

"Get up quickly, you're welcome. Yinzhen sent ten of these rings. I will give a few to the Queen Mother this morning. In addition to the ones given to Concubine Shu, there are still a few in the palace. I will pack up some others when I get back. Yes, send them to the Crown Princess and Galudai together." Concubine Yi said.

"This Ninth Elder Brother is really capable. He can actually get so many Western objects. Moreover, Ninth Elder Brother even sent them to the palace to present to you, Sister Yifei. Sister Yifei, you are so lucky." Wanxian said to Concubine Zhu Yi boasted.

Concubine Yi was very satisfied with Wanxian's boast, but she still said modestly: "These are just tricks. After all, the real thing is to be loyal to the Qing Dynasty and Long Live Lord."

"Long live the Lord just praised the ninth elder brother, which shows that the ninth elder brother has done a good job. Concubine Yimu, your blessings are yet to come." The princess said flatteringly even though her hands were short.

Concubine Yi felt naturally happy when she heard the praises from Wanxian and the Crown Princess.What Yifei is most worried about is the future of her ninth elder brother, Yinzhen. He is always indulging in business affairs, and it is not good to have no serious errands.As Concubine Yi thought this, her face became more and more joyful.

Concubine Yi took out the bracelet from the jewelry box and explained to Wanxian: "I heard that this bracelet was worn by a princess in the West. Although it is not as good as the jade bracelet that Long Live the Lord gave me, it is better than the freshness." Interesting. Look at it."

Wanxian took the bracelet from Concubine Yi and looked at it carefully.This is a leafy bracelet, which means spring and vitality.Pink petals, green leaves, and metallic vines are intertwined into an intricate bracelet.

"It's so beautiful. But since it's a princess's jewelry, why would it be spread out?" Wanxian touched the bracelet fondly and asked curiously.

"Hey, every family has some unfilial descendants after all." Concubine Yi explained.

The Crown Princess looked at the bracelet on Wanxian's hand carefully and praised: "This bracelet is both beautiful and has a beautiful meaning. This bracelet has lush branches, doesn't it imply that the concubine Shu is going to spread her branches for the emperor?" Is it done?" As soon as the Crown Princess said this, Wanxian touched the patterns on the bracelet even more lovingly.

Concubine Yi followed closely and said, "No, as soon as I saw this bracelet, I knew that it would be most appropriate to give it to my sister, Concubine Shu."

Galudai also looked at the bracelet in Wanxian's hand with some fondness. After all, what girl doesn't like jewelry? Moreover, it is a rare and curious jewelry.

Concubine Yi has always been very discerning. She saw the fondness in Galudai's eyes and said: "Galudai also has one. I will arrange for someone to send it to you later. Your uncle Jiu has prepared it." "Yes." "Thank you so much, Concubine Yi." Seeing this, the Crown Princess quickly thanked her.

Galudai also thanked him and said, "Galudai, thank you so much, Aunt Yima."

"There is no need to be so polite, it's just some jewelry." Concubine Yi waved her hand and took out a brooch from the box and said: "On weekdays, what we use to fasten our clothes is the lapel, but the ones used in the West are This kind of brooch. There is a pin on the back of this brooch, which is specially designed to be pinned to clothes."

Yifei turned the brooch over, and sure enough, a pin was revealed on the reverse side.Wanxian, Crown Princess and Galudai all looked carefully at the brooch in Yi Fei's hand.

This brooch is oval in appearance, and the outline is entirely made of gold, which looks sparkling.It has a very arc-shaped pattern designed around its periphery, and each pattern is inlaid with a smaller pearl, which looks very elegant.The inner outline is also inlaid with white pearls. These pearls are all the same size and are well connected together.There is also a burgundy ruby ​​set in the middle of the brooch.

Concubine Yi smiled and opened the brooch, inserted it into the buckle on Wanxian's right side with her own hands, and boasted, "Look, it fits just right."

Wanxian touched the brooch at the buckle and liked it very much.

Seeing Concubine Yi's behavior, the Crown Princess understood everything in her heart.Presumably, today Concubine Yi not only wanted to say thank you to Concubine Shu, but also wanted to take this opportunity to make friends with Concubine Shu.After all, whoever is on good terms with Concubine Shu now will be looked down upon by the Long Live Lord.

Concubine Yi doesn’t care what the Crown Princess thinks?Even if Concubine Yi knew what the Crown Princess was thinking, she would still sneer at it, wondering what happened to being on good terms with Concubine Shu.Before the relationship was even settled, Concubine Shu was in front of Lord Long Live, making suggestions for Yinzhen to seek benefits for him.Now that we have made good friends, I don't know if Yinzhen is there anymore. I think Yinzhen will also have a good job.

Because Yinqi was raised by the Queen Mother, Long Live Lord wanted to love him a little for the Queen Mother's sake.But also because of this, Yinqi is rarely assigned to do things.This can't be blamed on Mr. Long Live, nor on the Queen Mother. If you want to blame, blame yourself.If he had fought for his own strength, Yinqi would not have been raised by the Queen Mother.A prince raised by a queen mother has no chance of ascending to the throne unless all princes are dead.Therefore, Yi Fei always felt that she owed her fifth elder brother Yinqi.

Yi Fei cheered up, took out the last necklace in the jewelry box, and said, "This is an Opal necklace that just matched the Opal ring. I heard from Yinzhen that the jewelry in the West is like ours. . A complete set of matching necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. It's just a pity that Yinzhen doesn't have a complete set." There was pity in Concubine Yi's words.

Wanxian took the necklace and said sincerely: "These are extremely rare, which shows Brother Jiu's ability. That whole set must be rare, and Sister Yifei doesn't have to regret it."

"No, it's rare for Brother Jiu to give these good things to Concubine Yi Mu." The Crown Princess also spoke up.

Concubine Yi sighed: "Now I can only think like this. Sister Shufei, don't shirk these things, accept them politely."

Wanxian was very fond of these jewelry, but because they were a bit valuable, she thought it would be better not to accept them. But now that Concubine Yu Yi said this, Wanxian could not refuse.So Wanxian made a Wanfu gift to Concubine Yi and thanked her: "In that case, I would like to thank Sister Yifei."

"Sister Concubine Shu is so polite, but it's just a plaything." Concubine Yi stretched out her hands to help Wanxian up and said kindly.

The Crown Princess said: "As the old saying goes, it comes sooner rather than later. My daughter-in-law brought Galudai here today also to give a gift to Concubine Shumu. The string of pink beads that Concubine Shumu gave to Galudai yesterday Galudai likes the tourmaline bracelet very much."

As he spoke, Galudai opened his sleeves, exposed the bracelet, and said happily, "That's it. My granddaughter likes it very much."

"It's just a bracelet. Princess, there's no need to be polite." Wanxian shook her head and said indifferently.

"Although Concubine Shumu said so, my daughter-in-law still wants to thank Concubine Shumu for taking care of Galudai." The Crown Princess said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)