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"You..." Gui Mama was taken aback, her first words marking her defeat.
"Bring that girl out; I have something to say to her," Chen Family said gruffly. Despite his rough demeanor, he had lived long enough to see his daughter-in-law and granddaughter in such distress, so he calmly made his request.
"Alright, just wait!" She was merely the vanguard and hadn't intended to drive them all away. Thus, she gave a bit of face to this compliant old woman. However, she hoped that the old woman would suffer even worse later; she should take care of herself.
Qing Luan was fully aware of what was happening downstairs. After all, she had good connections, and one after another came to report the situation to her. Seeing their animated expressions and joyful faces, as if they had won a battle, Qing Luan felt utterly speechless.
After getting up, she tidied herself up and dressed properly. Then she had Qin'er bring her breakfast. While eating in her room, she listened to the gossiping girls report back to her. This meal was particularly enjoyable for her, especially with such an appetizing start that made her appetite exceptionally good.
"Wow, Sister Yun is truly impressive," Qing Luan remarked lightly after finishing her breakfast and savoring her tea.
"Miss, are you going out now?" Qin'er asked. She applauded Huang's anger-induced vomiting but was somewhat worried about Old Madam Chen, fearing she might pull some tricks. After all, during their time at Chen Family, that old woman had always sided with Huang as if the mistress were her enemy—truly baffling.
"Just wait a bit longer," Qing Luan replied leisurely, sipping her tea with an innocent expression. "This tea is quite expensive!"
The girl who was cleaning up the dishes couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.
Qin'er twitched her mouth but held back her laughter.
While those downstairs were filled with anger and impatience, those upstairs were relaxed and playful, completely unfazed by the passage of time. If the people downstairs knew this, they might just spit out a few mouthfuls of blood in frustration.
Finally, when the Chen Family could no longer endure it, Sister Yun helplessly said, "Sigh, this little girl is really stubborn. Even after being told not to punish her, she's still sulking at me. Old Madam, please sit tight; I'll go fetch her. Otherwise, you definitely won't see her today."
Upon hearing this, Chen Family snorted disdainfully and cursed inwardly: What kind of people are these? Even the little maids dare to climb over the boss's head; it's truly lawless. Although the Chen Residence wasn't prestigious, at least the maids were usually well-behaved and wouldn't cause trouble beyond their station. It was evident that this Jade Pavilion was indeed lowly and lacked discipline.
Sister Yun paid no mind to what that old woman thought and instead swayed her waist like a snake as she ascended the stairs with exaggerated slowness that nearly invited screams.
As soon as Sister Yun entered Qing Luan's room, she burst into laughter, tears streaming down her face. Sitting in a chair, she wiped her tears while exclaiming in agony, "This is killing me! Damn, this is too satisfying! Where did these gems come from? They're just here to make me laugh!" She knew that the young lady understood the whole situation, which made her laughter all the more unrestrained.
"Sister Yun, calm down," Qing Luan sighed as she watched Sister Yun laugh without any grace.
"How can I calm down?" Sister Yun was once again tickled by Qing Luan's feigned seriousness. "That Huang was so furious he nearly spat blood! My resentment has only eased a little, so just let me enjoy this moment!" The young lady was truly reserved; despite her happiness, she acted so proud and aloof.
"You've only eased your resentment a bit and you're already laughing so joyfully. If you truly got your revenge, wouldn't you laugh yourself to death?" Qing Luan rolled her eyes, unable to agree with Sister Yun's exuberance.
She wasn't a man; what good was it for her to laugh like a fool in front of her?
"Young lady, you're cursing me!" Sister Yun immediately lost all humor upon hearing this and stood up nervously to protest.
"Haha..." Qin'er couldn't help but laugh at Sister Yun's anxious demeanor, recalling the last incident.
"Honestly, is this laughter contagious today?" Qing Luan ignored Sister Yun's protests and murmured softly before turning to Qin'er. "Let's go meet that pair of troublesome mother-in-law and daughter-in-law..."
"Young lady," Qin'er exclaimed, her eyes lighting up instantly as she supported Qing Luan out of the room.
Sister Yun had initially been sulking but upon hearing that they were going to tease the two women who had already been driven to internal injuries by her antics, she hurriedly followed them. It would be a shame not to witness the excitement.
The Jade Pavilion had fewer visitors early in the morning, but as noon approached, more young ladies came in after shopping for jewelry. After Sister Yun had laughed for a while, several groups of customers entered.
These young ladies were aware of the rules at the Jade Pavilion, so their attendants were sent next door to Ruyi Tower for tea.
Perhaps this was Qing Luan's foresight; since men were not allowed inside the Jade Pavilion, those young masters trying to please the ladies had no choice but to wait at Ruyi Tower. This way, there was no worry about Ruyi Tower struggling with business.
"Wow, it's so beautiful!" A voice filled with surprise broke the oppressive atmosphere of the Jade Pavilion.
"Miss, this is the new auspicious wealth set from Jade Pavilion," Little Luo explained with a smile, pointing at a display of jewelry. "This sapphire is meticulously polished and set in gold, exuding nobility and elegance. Only someone with your ethereal beauty deserves such auspicious wealth!" Compliments cost nothing, and the customer felt pleased, leading to even more purchases.
The charming young lady revealed a satisfied smile after hearing her exaggerated praise. Nodding, she said, "Wrap this up for me. I'll take a look at some other pieces and settle the bill later!"
"Of course," Little Luo replied briskly. She particularly liked this generous young lady—she was neither unreasonable nor capricious. Very good indeed! Later, she planned to present the young lady with some unique gifts. It seemed that Jade Pavilion would become her go-to place for jewelry.
"Miss," Huang said after a moment's pause. With no one else provoking her, her eyes had cleared considerably. She looked at the young girl before her, who hadn't even asked about the price, and kindly reminded her, "The items at Jade Pavilion are quite expensive. You should inquire about the price to avoid being taken advantage of..."
"How dare you!" The young girl remained silent, but a formidable Girl beside her spoke up, her gaze sharp and unfriendly.
"Xiao You, stand down," the young lady commanded with an air of authority that was both calm and imposing, causing Qing Luan, who was about to leave, to pause in her tracks. "Thank you for your kind advice, madam. I can afford this little bit of silver," she added. The woman meant well; there was no need to be overly cautious. It was rare for her to be out and about, and it wasn't worth letting anyone spoil her mood.
"Hmph, ungrateful!" Huang huffed in annoyance at being rebuffed and turned away without another word.
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Fourth update... Thanks to yuxin88666 for the gold medal! Lazy shouted: I want gifts, I want gold medals, I want reading coins... My throat hurts; I need to take a break.
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