At this moment, Long'er had already returned with tea and cakes. Long'er neatly arranged the teacups and cakes.

Although her favorite pastries were placed in front of her, Zhao Keren had no appetite at all. This was because she had been absent-minded ever since she heard about the white jade Guanyin. Zhao Keren secretly made up her mind to buy it.

That white jade Guanyin statue. But how much money does that Guanyin statue cost? Zhao Keren actually didn’t know for sure. But she didn’t dare to ask easily because Zhao Keran had been persuading her not to buy the white jade Guanyin statue.

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Zhao Keren picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. After looking at Zhao Keran for a few times, she finally couldn't help but said, "Sister, how much money does that white jade Guanyin statue cost?"

Zhao Keran gave Zhao Keren a strange look, "Keren, why do I feel like you are so interested in that Guanyin statue?"

Hearing Zhao Keran's words, Zhao Keren quickly denied it, "Sister, I didn't, but I just felt a little curious when I heard you say that. Didn't you just say that you couldn't afford it? I just felt strange, that statue

How expensive is the White Jade Guanyin?"

Zhao Keran smiled and replied, "I have sent people to inquire before, and I heard that it costs almost fifty thousand taels of silver!"

"What, fifty thousand taels of silver?" Zhao Keren was shocked. She finally knew that what Zhao Keran just said was not a bluff. Fifty thousand taels of silver was really a big sum!

Seeing Zhao Keren's surprised look, Zhao Keran smiled and said, "Yes! If it wasn't so expensive, I would have bought it a long time ago. However, cousin Yimiao should be able to get the money."

"Yes!" Zhao Keren smiled very reluctantly. Indeed, Qin Yimiao is the eldest daughter of the Duke's mansion, so the fifty thousand taels of silver should not be a problem for her. However, if she wants to collect these five

With ten thousand taels of silver, that is very difficult. However, I feel unwilling to give up like this.

"Keren, what's wrong with you? You don't look good!" Looking at Zhao Keren's ugly face, Zhao Keran was sneering in his heart, but he still had a look of concern on his face.

"I seem to have a headache." Zhao Keren smiled weakly, "Sister, I'd better go back first."

Zhao Keren didn't want to be here with Zhao Keran anymore, so she quickly made excuses and wanted to leave. Now she had to go back and find a way to collect money. She didn't want to lose to Qin Yimiao!

Seeing Zhao Keren's appearance, Zhao Keran quickly asked, "Keren, you don't look good. Do you want to call a doctor?"

Zhao Keren quickly refused, "No, I just have a headache, it's nothing serious. It's probably because I didn't sleep well last night. I just need to go back and have a rest."

"Okay!" Zhao Keran didn't hold back, "I'll find someone to take you back!"

Zai Cha and Na. "No need."

After saying that, Zhao Keren left on his own.

Looking at Zhao Keren's back, a smile appeared on Zhao Keran's face. It seems that Zhao Keren really wanted to buy this white jade Guanyin! Otherwise, why would he have left in such a hurry! Yes, just now

She deliberately told the story about the White Jade Guanyin. She knew Zhao Keren very well, and Zhao Keren was arrogant. Especially now, she had just become engaged to Lin Xiran, and she had taken the title of wife of the future eldest son of Marquis Zhongyi.

Then she wants to make everything perfect even more. As long as the white jade Guanyin is mentioned in front of her, she will definitely be moved. However, the fifty thousand taels of silver is definitely not a small amount, how will she get it together?

?I’m really looking forward to it!

However, in order to make Zhao Keren more determined to win this white jade Guanyin, she also specifically mentioned her cousin Yimiao! You know, compared with Zhao Keren, cousin Yimiao's Yimiao is not inferior, and her family background and

In terms of talent, he is even better than Zhao Keren, so Zhao Keren has always been very dissatisfied with it. Now that he knows that cousin Yimiao also likes this white jade Guanyin, Zhao Keren will be even more unwilling to let go.

However, she said that cousin Yimiao also wanted it, which was definitely not a lie. But she had never thought about buying it. By then, Zhao Keren would have lost his fortune and offended cousin Yimiao, and there was no way he could stand up to everyone.

What will her face be like when she gets face in front of her? It’s really worth looking forward to!

Thinking of this, Zhao Keran smiled very happily.

"Miss, are you happy?" Long'er asked at the side, "You have such a bright smile."

Zhao Keran looked up at the sky outside, "I just think the weather is pretty good today."

"Really?" Long'er looked outside and didn't think there was anything special.

Zhao Keran smiled and said, "Long'er, you can't understand."

Hearing Zhao Keran's words teasing her, Long'er pouted.

Just like that, Zhao Keran started to embroider her screen again. However, after a while, the first-class maid from Qinghe Pavilion came to Chunhui Garden.

As soon as Qin Xianghe's maid Ya'er arrived, she immediately saluted Zhao Keran and said, "My maid Ya'er, I have met the eldest lady."

This Ya'er is Qin Xianghe's capable maid. Apart from Aunt Qin, Qin Xianghe trusts this Ya'er the most. In this mansion, Ya'er's status is not low, even if there are other aunts and concubines.

Girls are all respectful when meeting Ya'er. Zhao Keran and Zhao Keren respect each other, so they have to call Ya'er sister. However, Ya'er is not a light-hearted person. She is very versatile in everything she does in the house.

, never offends people easily. I have to say that this girl does have her own merits.

Seeing Ya'er's arrival, Zhao Keran was very surprised, "Sister Ya'er, do you have anything to tell me? I want you to come here in person!"

After Ya'er stood up, she replied with a smile, "If you want to meet the eldest lady, Madam has given an order to invite the eldest lady to Qinghe Pavilion."

Zhao Keran put down the embroidery in his hand and sighed. It seemed that he couldn't embroider the screen quietly today. After that, Zhao Keran called a little maid to take the embroidery back to the room.

After preparing everything, Zhao Keran made a gesture of invitation, "Sister Ya'er, let's go!"

Ya'er led the way, while Zhao Keran and Long'er followed quietly behind.

on the way--

"Sister Ya'er, do you know why my mother came to see me for something?" Zhao Keran inquired.

In fact, she already had a vague idea of ​​the answer in her mind. It seemed that her mother was not very satisfied with what she had done recently! Especially when she heard that her father stayed in the Sui Feng Garden last night. It seemed that her mother was not satisfied with her recent actions.

I really want to call an army to hold him accountable! However, even if he guessed, Zhao Keran still wanted to confirm it.

After hearing Zhao Keran's question, Ya'er smiled and replied, "The eldest lady is joking, I am just a maid, how can I guess the lady's thoughts?"

After Zhao Keran smiled, he took out a ring from his purse and gave it to Ya'er, "Sister Ya'er, you are my mother's right-hand man! You can always guess what my mother is thinking, right?"

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Everyone has weaknesses. Although this Ya'er is good at everything, she likes to take advantage of small things and loves money. But this is not a big shortcoming. After all, there is no one who is not greedy for money. Besides, although Ya'er is greedy for money,

She is greedy for money, but she never does bad things, and she is also loyal enough, so Qin Xianghe turns a blind eye to her small shortcomings and does not blame her too much.

Now, although the ring that Zhao Keran gave to Ya'er was not a priceless treasure, it was made of pure gold and was worth a lot of money! However, Zhao Keran didn't particularly like this ring. He always thought it was too tacky.

I have never brought it with me. Now I just use it to bribe Ya'er.

After Ya'er looked at the ring in her hand, the smile on her face became even brighter, "Miss, I really don't know what the purpose of Madam looking for you is. She never told me."

After finishing speaking, Ya'er looked around again and found that no one was there, then whispered in Zhao Keran's ear, "However, Madam is very dissatisfied with the fact that the eldest lady and the eldest young master seem to be too close."

Sure enough, Zhao Keran thought to himself that the recent closeness between him and Feng'er seemed to have aroused his mother's dissatisfaction. Her mother had always disliked her interacting with other concubines or concubines, and what she had done recently seemed to her

I'm really dissatisfied, otherwise I wouldn't have called myself over. It seems that I want to teach myself a lesson!

"Miss, just be careful." Ya'er reminded from the side, "No matter how you say it, miss, you are madam's biological daughter. Madam will not do anything to you. The most serious thing is to scold you." 13acv.

Ya'er is very good at repaying kindness. If she takes Zhao Keran's things, she will naturally give some hints.

After hearing Ya'er's words, Zhao Keran smiled and said, "Thank you sister Ya'er for your guidance, Keran is very grateful."

"You're welcome, young lady." Ya'er quickly replied, "I can't help you with anything. I hope the young lady won't be offended."

Zhao Keran smiled and replied, "Sister Ya'er has already helped me a lot."

It didn't take long for them to enter the hall of Qinghe Pavilion. As soon as Zhao Keran entered, he saw Qin Xianghe sitting on the main seat in the hall, with a bad look on his face.

Zhao Keran naturally knew why Qin Xianghe looked so bad, but she still pretended not to know and saluted Qin Xianghe respectfully as soon as she entered the door.

"Keran, I would like to say hello to my mother. May your mother be well."

Qin Xianghe looked very unhappy when she saw Zhao Keran entering the door. Even when Zhao Keran saluted her, she just pretended not to know and let Zhao Keran stand there without answering.

Zhao Keran naturally knew that it was definitely not a good thing for her mother to call her here this time, so she had already been mentally prepared for these difficulties, so she did not show any objection. Since her mother did not answer, she would just stand there like this.

Seeing Qin Xianghe making things difficult for Zhao Keran, Grandma Qin couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Madam, the eldest lady is here and is saluting you!"

Zhao Keran heard someone speaking and looked up. It turned out to be Nanny Qin. Zhao Keran looked at Nanny Qin gratefully. Zhao Keran remembered Nanny Qin. Nanny Qin was my mother's nanny. She watched her grow up since she was a child.

She had served her grandmother before, so whether it was in the Grand Master's Mansion or the Duke of Qin's Mansion, Nanny Qin had a certain status. Despite this, Nanny Qin never indulged in favor and was rigorous and fair in her work.

, thus winning the respect of many people.

After hearing what Nanny Qin said, Qin Xianghe didn't look good on her face, but she didn't scold Nanny Qin. After all, in her heart, Nanny Qin's existence was no different from that of her elders, and she would not talk back to Nanny Qin.

.But now that Nanny Qin has spoken, she can no longer ignore Keran.

So, Qin Xianghe glanced at Zhao Keran and said, "Since you're here, sit down!"

After hearing Qin Xianghe's words, Zhao Keran sat down on the chair beside him as instructed. Soon, the maid placed the tea cup on the small coffee table next to Zhao Keran's chair.

After serving tea, Qin Xianghe ordered, "Except for Nanny Qin, you all should go down first! The eldest lady and I have something to say."

Soon, all the maids filed out of the hall. After a while, only Qin Xianghe, Zhao Keran and Nanny Qin were left in the hall.

Zhao Keran looked at this battle and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. The scene this time was really similar to the last time he went to Chunhui Garden to persuade her to break off the engagement! The last time he went to persuade her to break off the engagement, he also rejected everyone. It seems that this time

Nothing good happened this time.

However, despite thinking this in his heart, Zhao Keran's face was still very calm, and he was drinking tea leisurely, as if Qin Xianghe asked her to come here just to taste tea, and he was extremely comfortable.

Seeing Zhao Keran like this, Qin Xianghe's stomach was filled with anger. She hit the tea cup hard and dropped it on the coffee table, making a "bang" sound, breaking the peace in the hall.

Zhao Keran glanced at Qin Xianghe indifferently and said, "Mother, why did you come to me today? Are you feeling uncomfortable? You don't look good."

Hearing Zhao Keran's words, Qin Xianghe sneered, "How can I look good? With a 'good daughter' like you, I can't live well even if I want to!"

Zhao Keran pretended to be puzzled, "Mom, what do you mean by that! Did I do something to make you angry?"

Qin Xianghe smiled sarcastically, "Don't you think you did anything wrong?"
To be continued...