webnovelfull Chapter 319 Li Shi almost died of anger
Chapter 319 Li Shi almost died of anger
At this time, the spring hunting party also arrived at the city gate.
As the sound of horses' hooves drew nearer, a large procession of guards escorted the carriage into the city, with banners fluttering and a grand display of power.
The people on both sides stood on tiptoe to look, their eyes revealing undisguised excitement and curiosity.
"Which carriage belongs to the Xie family? Is Young Madam Xie inside?"
"I heard that she was granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady for saving the Emperor! That's a First-Rank Imperial Lady! There are only a handful of hers in the entire Great Jin Dynasty!"
"That was a lifesaver; no amount of praise is too much!"
Qin Jiuwei, inside the carriage, vaguely heard these words and couldn't help but frown.
What exactly does Gao Xian want to do?
As the carriage moved slowly forward, more and more people gathered on the street, craning their necks to get a better look.
Discussions and praises about Qin Jiuwei continued to circulate from the streets to the alleyways.
At this moment, in a pawnshop by the roadside.
"Snapped--"
Li carefully placed the wooden box on the table.
"Pawn all of these things, name your price."
The jewelry brought by Ms. Li was exquisite and quite heavy.
The shopkeeper glanced at it twice, then picked up a bracelet and examined it closely.
"This bracelet is of good quality..."
The shopkeeper muttered to himself, a sly glint in his eyes.
He considered it for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Madam, this bracelet is nice, but it's an old style. Ten taels of silver will do."
"Ten taels?" Madam Li frowned and immediately said angrily, "Manager, this is a precious piece of gold jewelry!"
The shopkeeper calmly turned the bracelet over and over, still maintaining a nonchalant demeanor.
"Please forgive us, Madam. There are plenty of gold items on the market right now, but few buyers. We can only offer the market price. This price is more than fair."
Li was so angry that her face turned ashen.
If it weren't for Le'an, she wouldn't have put up with this humiliation!
Now that Le'an has been banished to the Cold Palace, they are extremely worried at home and want to bribe some palace maids and eunuchs to send some things in.
Who knew those people would ask for such exorbitant prices!
He opened his mouth and said fifty taels of silver!
Over time, the money has been flowing away like water!
It took a lot of money to finally get some news from Le'an.
She fell ill in the cold palace.
I want to treat her illness, but I don't know how much it will cost!
There was no other way; she couldn't continue selling her family property, so she had to pawn some jewelry.
But these pawnshop owners are all heartless bastards; they only know how to drive down prices and are obsessed with money!
In the past, she would have disdained dealing with such people, as it would only tarnish her own status.
But now...
Li took a few deep breaths and, after a while, managed to squeeze out a sentence.
"Ten taels it is."
The shopkeeper carefully calculated the prices, trying his best to bring them down to the lowest possible level.
Just then, a lively discussion suddenly came from outside the door.
"I really want to see what a first-rank imperial consort looks like?"
"Why are you dreaming in broad daylight? How can we possibly see the face of a noblewoman like that whenever we want?"
"Young Madam Xie is truly an extraordinary woman. First she cured the plague, and now she has saved the Emperor. Could she be a Bodhisattva descended to earth?"
Upon hearing this, Li was taken aback, her keen ears catching the name.
She quickly walked to the door and saw a long queue on the street, her ears filled with people praising Qin Jiuwei.
His face turned pale with anger, and he gripped the handkerchief tightly with his fingers.
First-Rank Imperial Lady! Qin Jiuwei has actually been granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady!
Her daughter was banished to the cold palace! Qin Jiuwei, on the other hand, is becoming increasingly glamorous!
Li's chest heaved violently, and she almost couldn't breathe from anger.
The Marquis's Residence, Qinglan Courtyard.
Qin Jiuwei led the children into the house.
Sunlight streamed down from the eaves, reflecting on the cobblestone path, and even the flowerpots in the corners of the house were wiped clean.
There were already people waiting in the courtyard.
Upon seeing them return, the maids hurried forward to bow, took the cloak from her hands, and attentively served her.
Inside, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense, and a celadon teapot was steaming.
On the white porcelain plate beside it were freshly made osmanthus cakes, soft and delicate, with a layer of transparent icing around the edges.
"Please have some tea, young mistress." The head maid offered a warm teacup with both hands.
The children sat casually in the room. Xie Jue was already hungry and was eating osmanthus cake while swinging her little feet.
Xie Jing was drinking tea to the side.
Xie Jingchun was the busiest; he had brought back all the animals he had hunted and was standing in the courtyard instructing his servants to put them away properly.
Qin Jiuwei sat on the soft couch, took the teacup handed to her by a maid, took a sip, and found it warm, sweet and fragrant.
A satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
This is the life she wants.
royal palace.
Mo Qingkui stood at the entrance of the palace, looking at the scene before her, almost unable to believe her eyes.
The palace was deserted and simple, the paint on the lintel was already peeling and faded, and it was unknown how long no one had lived there.
The area in front of the palace was overgrown with weeds, and not a single palace worker could be seen cleaning it.
This is completely different from where she used to live!
"How dare you let me live in a place like this! Are you all insane?!"
"Don't worry, this is the residence arranged by His Majesty. We servants dare not change it without permission."
Upon hearing this address, Mo Qingkui's anger surged to its peak.
"I am Consort Chen. Who gave you permission to address me like that?"
The eunuch, however, was not afraid at all and gave a cold laugh.
"You still think you're Consort Chen? The Emperor deposed you long ago! You're nothing more than a lowly concubine now!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Qingkui was suddenly shocked, and her face turned deathly pale.
My body swayed, and I almost lost my balance.
She gritted her teeth, her chest burning with a mixture of anger and humiliation, a bitter, metallic taste rising in her throat.
How did she end up in this state?
She used to be surrounded by a retinue of people who fawned over her.
And now, I'm being humiliated by this damned eunuch!
Gao Xian! How could you do this to me! How could you do this to me!
You just say you don't like it and then you don't! How can you do that!
Mo Qingkui's nose stung with a soreness.