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"Wow!!! That girl was stunned just now, completely didn't expect that this country bumpkin actually bought it, bought it."
She caught a glimpse of that set of headwear from the corner of her eye; it was definitely top-notch, and without a few thousand taels, one couldn't even dream of acquiring it. "Hmph, what's so impressive? Don't just talk big; pay up!"
For some reason, the girl found Wen Family utterly displeasing. Whenever she wanted to buy something at Silver Shop, she never spent so extravagantly, buying whatever she saw. Why could an old woman do that?
Wen Family had no idea what the girl found so objectionable about them; they didn't even know each other, which was truly baffling.
However, the girl in the fiery red Long Skirt, with her long black hair draped over her shoulders, shot a hostile glare at Wen Family.
In her eyes, she was the best. Why could others afford what she couldn't? If she was unhappy, then no one else should be happy either.
Wen Family ignored the girl's malice; they had no connection and certainly wouldn't stoop to arguing with a mad dog.
"Shopkeeper, I'll take this set today; I won't look at the rest. I'll come back when there's new stock."
Nanny Wen held the box while Wen Family conversed with the Shopkeeper to settle the payment.
"Madam, this set of headwear is originally two thousand taels. Since you are our regular customer, I'll give you a ten percent discount—eighteen hundred taels."
Wen Family didn't blink as they took out several banknotes from their sleeve and paid swiftly before leaving.
The girl looked at Wen Family's departing figure in confusion. "I haven't seen this person much; when did another wealthy person emerge in the capital?"
The girl was none other than Liang Shuer. She was arrogant and domineering but still had some understanding of those with power and wealth in the capital.
Thus, she only bullied those of lower status or common folk.
Otherwise, with all the things she had done, she wouldn't have survived until now.
No one had dealt with her simply because she hadn't provoked any true noble families.
No one would marry such a daughter-in-law, nor would they pay her any attention.
So last year, after falling in love at first sight with Yang Yichen, she dared to pressure her father regarding him.
However, Yang Yichen was too oblivious, causing her to lose face. Yet, his handsome features still lingered in her mind.
A year ago, the court was in turmoil, and Dugu Li's faction was almost completely uprooted. Her father had the luck to escape a portion of it.
Now, although he still held a second-rank title, his power was comparable to that of a proper second-rank official, making her even prouder.
However, the Liang Family was an official family; while they were financially well-off, they could not afford to squander their wealth. Her monthly allowance was limited.
Looking at the Wen Family like this, it was impossible for her not to feel jealous. Why could she not marry a wealthy man?
Well, the Wen Family was gentle and dignified, their skin cared for like that of a peeled egg—smooth and delicate. It was hard to believe they had a son nearly twenty years old; she looked more like a woman in her twenties.
After the Wen Family left, Liang Shuer approached the shop assistant and asked, "Hey, who was that just now?"
Huh? The assistant was startled. The person before him was the notorious female tyrant of the capital; he couldn't afford to provoke her. Was there any way to escape?
Unfortunately, the answer was no.
Wiping the virtual sweat from his forehead, he stammered, "It... it was Madam Yang. She came to buy jewelry for her son's wedding."
"What? Her son is getting married?" Liang Shuer frowned but felt much better inside; it turned out that woman was quite old.
Well then, at such an age, Liang Shuer felt somewhat pleased. But then she thought about how young that woman looked and began to feel jealous again.
Instantly her mood soured again. Forget it; she decided not to shop anymore and headed home.
Chief Assistant Letting out a sigh of relief, she felt that she had finally sent away this troublesome person.
After leaving the Silver Shop, Liang Shuer suddenly paused and said to the maid beside her, "Go check on that woman."
With her careless action, she inadvertently caused quite a bit of trouble for Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen.
On the other side, after exiting the Silver Shop, the Wen Family visited several more shops, stuffing their home with fine fabrics, porcelain, and other items, determined to make the betrothal gifts extravagant.
She planned to prepare sixty-four sets of betrothal gifts. While this was not much compared to the prominent families in the capital, it was already quite impressive for someone of Yang Yichen's status.
As for why she didn't prepare one hundred twenty-eight sets, it was because there was a standard based on official ranks in the capital; exceeding that standard would be seen as slapping one's superior in the face.
Even so, sixty-four sets were enough to cause a stir in the capital.
Meanwhile, Liu Qingxi, as a bride-to-be without parents, had to prepare her own wedding arrangements. Fortunately, she had Aunt Xu and Ye Aunty to help her; with her suggestions, the two could handle everything smoothly.
However, some things had to be done by herself. She couldn't make her wedding dress, so she bought fabric for Aunt Xu and Ye Aunty to work on while she symbolically stitched a few stitches herself.
As for intimate garments, according to local customs, girls were expected to make a set for themselves and their future husbands. They didn't need to be particularly beautiful; comfort was key. This was something Liu Qingxi decided to do herself.
Rarely did she find the time to calm down and pick up needle and thread to learn from her two skilled Needlework Aunts at home.
Thinking about it, time really flew by; five years had passed, and she was about to become a wife. Although she had lived two lifetimes, getting married still felt like a first-time experience.
The chaotic images in her mind and her fantasies about the future made her round face blush like a peach.
When Yang Yichen returned, he was greeted by this beautiful scene: the young girl in a pink dress accentuated her fair complexion with a rosy glow, and her red lips made one unable to resist wanting to kiss them.
Looking at this scene, he suddenly felt that all his hard work was worth it.
Reflecting on the things done these days, he was determined to give Liu Qingxi an unforgettable surprise.
When it came to everything related to Liu Qingxi, he wanted to handle it personally, not wanting to rely on anyone else for even a single task.
"You're back?"
"Yes, I'm back!" Although they were not married, their interaction resembled that of an old couple who had lived together for many years.
Next door, the Wen Family was in high spirits. They had just come over to share some good news with Liu Qingxi but found their silly son staring blankly at her.
Well, this son seemed to be a waste of effort!
"Qingxi, come here, come here! Look at what I bought today; I’m sure you’ll like it." Without hesitation, she pulled Liu Qingxi along, not sparing a glance for her son.
Yang Yichen awkwardly scratched his nose and followed closely behind the two women.
In the east wing of the Yang Family's house, eight large boxes were neatly arranged, filled with various clothes and jewelry—everything one could imagine. "Aunt, this is a bit excessive, isn't it?"
The Wen Family waved their hand dismissively. "Excessive? You and Yichan only have this one chance in your lifetime. I have to prepare well; I can't let anyone look down on you. Since you don’t have any elders above you, I will make sure no one bullies you."
"It's just a pity that everything I've prepared is bought. It can't compare to the heirlooms from prestigious families; every piece is priceless," sighed the Wen Family.
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