dognovel Chapter 423 Hairpin
Chapter 423 Hairpin
Zhou Mingshu had no doubts. Her coming-of-age ceremony was so close to her second sister's, so even if it wasn't ten taels of silver, it wouldn't be that far off.
"You'll know if you open it and take a look."
At Zhou Mingqi's urging, Zhou Mingshu opened the treasure box.
There is a small treasure box inside the big treasure box outside. The small treasure box is long and thin, and it definitely does not contain silver.
"Oh my god, Lord Qi wouldn't have given me gold bars, would it? If it were ten taels of gold bars, it would be worth a lot of money."
Zhou Mingqi screamed and almost scared Zhou Mingshu.
"Impossible. This little box isn't that heavy to carry. Don't say anything when you get out."
"I know, I know. Hurry up. I'm so anxious."
Zhou Mingqi leaned down and stared at the treasure box closely.
After Zhou Mingshu opened the last layer of the treasure box, he found that there was another layer of cotton cloth inside.
"Oh, why is there another layer inside? Master Qi is really good at wrapping."
Seeing Zhou Mingqi so anxious, Zhou Mingshu couldn't help laughing.
"Kyoto is so far from here. If we don't pack our things properly, what if something gets bumped into or damaged on the way?"
"That's what you said."
Thus, an ivory-white jade hairpin revealed its true appearance during the conversation between the two.
"Oh my god, this hairpin is so beautiful!"
The jade hairpin in Zhou Mingshu's hand was pure white, without a single blemish. The texture reflected by the light was extremely smooth, and it looked extremely precious at first glance.
"Saya, what kind of jade is this hairpin made of? Why does it look so white?"
Zhou Mingqi had never seen such white jade before. The ones he usually saw were mostly green.
"Second sister, this may not be jade, it is ivory."
After Zhou Mingshu got the item, the system had already given a value. This was simply a national treasure.
Looking closely, the front half of this hairpin is no different from an ordinary hairpin, with a thin body.
The most beautiful part is the carving in the second half.
The white flowers above are obviously jasmine, even the stamens inside are carved out.
Looking at the carving craftsmanship, it is obvious that it was not made by a professional craftsman.
Zhou Mingshu had a smile on his lips. This hairpin should have been carved by the master himself.
The jasmine pattern was the same as the two dried flowers she brought with her when she wrote to him for the first time.
"Ivory? Sanya, is this really that kind of thing? I heard it's very expensive."
Zhou Mingqi was shocked. He heard that this thing was commonly seen in the royal family. Lord Qi was so thoughtful!
When Zhou Mingqi thought of this, he was instantly moved and felt that San Ya’s love relationship was so sweet.
"San Ya, are you still going to say it's ten taels of silver?! I don't think this hairpin can be bought with ten taels of gold."
She had never received such a precious gift in her two lifetimes.
Zhou Mingshu lowered her head and looked at the hairpin in her hand with a smile. This hairpin was priceless, and she received the adult's kindness.
"Come, let me put it on for you to see."
The two of them came to the bronze mirror, and Zhou Mingqi chose a suitable position to pin Zhou Mingshu's hair.
"Sana, Lord Qi has a good taste. This hairpin looks great on me. I feel like a lady from a wealthy family."
Zhou Mingqi held Zhou Mingshu's shoulders and felt that his sister was extremely beautiful no matter how he looked at her.
"You have a graceful, elegant and noble temperament. The jasmine flowers on it highlight your elegance and refinement. You look as beautiful as a fairy."
"Second sister, just praise me as much as you can." Zhou Mingshu was almost blushing from being praised.
"Okay, take it off quickly. This hairpin is too valuable. I dare not wear it outside. If it gets bumped or hit, I will be heartbroken."
Zhou Mingshu took off the hairpin and put it back into the small treasure box.
"What's the big deal? If it breaks, just ask Master Qi to buy you another one. He has money anyway."
Zhou Mingshu ignored Zhou Mingqi's chatter and hid the box under her pillow. She would take a closer look at it after all the guests had left.
As soon as the two girls went out, they met Niu Yanli head-on. Niu Yanli was holding a folding fan, looking very elegant and respectable.
They greeted each other and didn't want to talk much with other men, but Niu Yanli followed them closely.
"My dear ladies of the Zhou family, I am Niu Yanli, the grandson of the county magistrate. I am honored to meet you two. I wonder if I can make friends with you two."
"So they are Magistrate Niu's family." Zhou Mingshu turned sideways and replied.
"Since you are Magistrate Niu's family, you are naturally friends with the Zhou family. However, there is a difference between men and women after all. It would be better for Mr. Niu to chat with our eldest brother Zhou Mingzhi."
"It's because I can't continue chatting with them, otherwise I wouldn't bother the two girls."
Zhou Mingshu and Zhou Mingqi looked at each other, wondering what this Mr. Niu was up to.
"Mr. Niu, I'm really sorry. My sister and I have some aunts and sisters-in-law to entertain. I'm really sorry that I can't accompany you, Mr. Niu. The persimmon cakes made at home are very sweet. If you have nothing to do, you can try them. They will definitely surprise you."
Zhou Mingshu bowed hastily and left.
The county magistrate is such a kind grandfather, why is it that his grandson is a little ignorant of etiquette?
They, the native ancient people, should be more respectful of etiquette than her, a modern person.
"Sanyah, I just had dinner at the same table with him, and I felt uncomfortable all over. Now you understand how I feel."
"Yeah, I see. This Mr. Niu is a little strange. Let's ignore him for now. Once we send him away, there's no chance of seeing him again."
Zhou Mingqi nodded and agreed with San Ya's point of view.
Because it was winter, after the banquet everyone gathered in the main room to keep warm and chat.
People say one woman is worth five hundred ducks.
Now there are women in the room, aren't there thousands of ducks quacking?
After staying inside for a while, Zhou Mingshu and Zhou Mingqi felt a little dizzy.
They are really good at talking, and the topics are one after another without stopping.
It was not until the men outside started to come over and call for help that people started leaving in groups of three or four.
Not long after, Mrs. Niu also prepared to go back, and everyone got up to see them off.
Zhou Mingshu quickly changed the fire for them, worried that they would be cold on the road.
Mrs. Niu smiled and touched her head, then turned around and got into the car.
"It's cold, you should go back early."
After the villagers saw the county magistrate and his wife off, most of them went back.
"Our third daughter's coming-of-age ceremony has been completed. Once the mine is closed for the holiday, we will stay at home. It's really cold this time."
Nowadays, there is no shortage of charcoal or firewood at home, and the braziers in every room are never extinguished, which has led to people developing the bad habit of being afraid of the cold.
Zhou Mingshu had great firepower and was wearing warm clothes, so he didn't feel that cold.
"Grandma, if you feel cold, go to the kitchen and light a fire. We'll clean up the dishes and wash them."
"Okay, I love to light a fire in the winter. I wish I could sit in front of the stove all day long."
The old lady put on an apron and went to the kitchen, hammering away.