The ghost-catching princess, she always pretends to be weak

Chapter 16 Rescue
  The courtyard was particularly quiet in the afternoon.

Although it is already autumn and the flowers and trees in the courtyard are almost withered, Mrs. Wen likes flowers and the gardener in the house is quite experienced, so she still planted many azaleas and potted chrysanthemums in the garden.

"I heard that someone in the capital wants to discuss marriage with Shen Zhi?"

Mrs. Wen turned her head and motioned for her servants to make a pot of tea and bring some dried fruits.

"Madam, you also know?" Mrs. Wen put down the book in his hand.

"There are many high-ranking families in the capital, and Shen Zhi is a rare talent, and he is also the master's disciple. If I want to discuss marriage with him, people will naturally come to me to inquire."

After all, Chen Shu was also a piece of jade unearthed by his own master, so why don’t you call yourself Master’s Wife?

"Those people are afraid that they have taken a fancy to Shen Zhi's potential. The officials of the Ministry of Punishment are close ministers of the emperor and have a bright future. They want to give him the icing on the cake and give him a hand."

Mrs. Wen took a sip of tea and sighed: "If Jiu'er hadn't been engaged, Chen Shu would have been a good candidate."

"Sir, it's good to be cautious, but with this family background, I wonder if those girls have any foresight."

On the other side of the mansion, Wen Jiu took Zisu and slipped out of the mansion again.

Ever since she told Lu Xu everything, she seemed unscrupulous when going out.

"You haven't seen many things in Beijing. It's just because you haven't been in Beijing all year round. From now on, you will go out more often if you have nothing to do."

Wen Jiu thought of what Lu Xutong said to himself when he left Fange that day, which seemed to be comforting him for his initial arrogance.

But she didn't have time to think too much. As long as Lu Xu nodded, she would have no burden to go in and out of Wen's house.

The wide bluestone street is lined with shops and vendors, and the crowds are bustling. Cars and horses are constantly coming and going to sell goods. From time to time, Wen Jiu stops at the stalls on both sides to admire them. The hands of the boy beside him are already full of items.

"Girl, look over there! I heard that that rouge shop is the most famous in Beijing!"

Zisu excitedly pointed to a store not far away, and saw that it was crowded and quite lively!

"Let's go." Wen Jiu couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm sorry, I was careless. How much does it cost? I'll compensate you."

Wen Jiu had just taken a few steps when he heard a woman's crying apology coming from the side.

She stopped unconsciously, what happened?
  "Oh girl! Just see if you can break it! This is the hairpin used by all the princesses in the palace!"

"I'm sorry, I'll pay you how much"

Chen Miao had just arrived. She just wanted to go out for a walk today and get familiar with the environment in Beijing. She never thought that she would cause such a big disaster.

"Five taels of silver!" The vendor raised his right hand and made a sign of five, looking like he was trying to trick Chen Miao.

"Five taels?" Chen Miao was stunned. "Why is this so expensive?"

Five taels of silver, the family's expenses for several months were only this amount of money. Her eyes were red and tears fell unconsciously.

"This is too deceiving."

"That's right, it's still five taels."

"With Liu's virtues, this jewelry is considered unlucky to encounter."

The onlookers talked a lot, but no one stepped forward to stop him.

A rather exquisite carriage stopped not far away. The curtains were slightly raised, but no one was seen getting out.

"Hurry up and pay! If you don't pay, I'll take you to the police!" Jewelry Liu felt unhappy when she heard the discussion in the crowd, and could only threaten Chen Miao, who didn't understand anything in front of her. "I didn't bring so much money today, can I make up for it tomorrow?" Chen Miao knew she was at a disadvantage, but she was unfamiliar with the place and no one was willing to speak for her. She really had no other choice.

"What? Do you want to default on your debt? Follow me to see the official immediately!" I saw the man coming out of the stall and threatening to take action.

"Stop!" Wen Jiu stopped him, "You are touching a girl's family in broad daylight. Is there any law?"

Although the hawker has been hanging out in the market all year round, he has seen some respectable people and is always good at sizing people up.

He saw that although Wen Jiu was wearing a curtain hat, he was well-dressed. Judging from the stitching and patterns, they must have come from the most famous tailor shop in Beijing. Even the maids and servants behind him were well dressed.

"Isn't it just a hairpin? It's worth such a fuss."

"Girl, you don't know. These hairpins are not cheap. They are all carefully selected by villains." The vendor smiled hurriedly, but did not dare to exaggerate.

"I helped this girl get these five taels of silver." Wen Jiu motioned to Zi Su to give the money.

"Girl, this..." Chen Miao subconsciously stretched out her hand to stop her, but her eyes were red and her voice was crying.

Wen Jiu gently patted Chen Miao's shoulder to indicate that she was okay.

Then he turned to look at the stall owner: "But I will take this hairpin to the Jade Appraisal Shop for a good appraisal. If it is not worth the five taels of silver, I will definitely report it to the official."

Her voice was neither high nor low, just enough to be heard by the people around her.

Jewelry Liu's expression changed instantly, and he realized the seriousness of the situation, and hurriedly took the hairpin back, "I just remembered it wrong! I remembered it wrong!"

"What did you remember wrong? Isn't it five taels?" Wen Jiu asked knowingly.

"Yes, it's twenty coins, it's twenty coins!"

"Twenty cents?" Wen Jiu was very surprised. How dare you say that a hairpin of twenty cents is worth five taels of silver?

"Oh no no, it's fifteen cents, girl, it's fifteen cents."

Is this a merchant from the capital? She turned around and looked at the various toys on the boy's hands.
  So ridiculous
  While everyone blamed Jewelry Liu Liangliang for being eaten by a dog, they dispersed and crowded into other busy places.

"Girl, my little girl Chen Miao, thank you for saving me." Chen Miao bowed to Wen Jiu Yingying, and her expression had almost returned to calm.

"Nothing, just a little effort." Wen Jiu said and wanted to leave.

"Girl, can you tell me your name? I will definitely come to repay you if I have the chance. My brother is"

"No need, it's just a trivial matter, don't take it to heart." Wen Jiu didn't want to cause any more trouble. It's better to know one less person than to know one more person.

She nodded to Chen Miao and took Zi Su to the rouge shop.

The carriage not far away finally started to move.

"Second girl, this kind of shabby householder who can't even afford five taels of silver actually dares to marry our Zhang family." The woman who spoke had a mean tone. Although she was wearing maid's clothes, she was dressed more delicately than other girls. The person is none other than Miss Zhang Er's personal maid Xia He.

"It's not a question of five taels of silver, it's a question of smartness or stupidity." The woman called the second girl was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had an extraordinary bearing. At first glance, she was the eldest daughter of a powerful family in the capital.

Zhang Jin sat in the carriage and watched the farce, "Who is that person?"

"Is that the girl who came to the rescue?" Xia He recalled in his mind, "That person was wearing a curtain hat, so the servant couldn't recognize her, and the maid next to her seemed unfamiliar, but she must also be an official. Miss."

Zhang Jin glanced thoughtfully in the direction Wen Jiu left and said, "Let's go."

The windows on the second floor of Yunxuan Pavilion were also slowly closed.

(End of this chapter)