The male master of the Shen family knew nothing about what happened in the courtyard. After being dismissed from the Hanlin Academy, he said goodbye to his colleagues and walked out of the Yamen.
However, he did not go home as usual, but turned to the main street and strolled slowly.
Kyoto is prosperous, and there is no shortage of shops selling things. Even if the sun is about to set, there are still many customers coming in and out, and there is an endless stream, and it is as lively as ever.
Shen Xingluo shuttled among the crowd, attracting many admiring looks along the way thanks to his dark red official uniform and extraordinary temperament.
The person involved walked calmly and stopped in front of a jewelry shop for a while. He saw that there were no customers at the counter and walked in.
At this time, the shopkeeper had just sent away several female relatives and was taking stock of today's results. He opened his mouth when he heard footsteps approaching from far away.
"What does this guest want to buy? Oh, you, are you Mr. Shen?"
Shen Xingluo's patronage was beyond his expectation.
There is no shortage of officials in Kyoto, and there are countless young talents. Most of the Imperial College students who come from official families are a little bit rebellious in their nobility. The children of aristocratic families from all over the world and the poor students Wen Liangjian has a graceful demeanor, but like the number one scholar, people are extremely rare.
His black eyes are bottomless, and his temperament is cold and cold, making him unforgettable.
"Hello, shopkeeper."
Shen Xingluo nodded as acquiescence. It was not surprising that the shopkeeper who dealt with customers all day knew him. After all, it had only been a few days since the student parade.
After saying hello, those black eyes swept over the jewelry in front of him.
The jewelry shops on the main street of Kyoto represent the most cutting-edge fashion of the Great Yan Dynasty. The products at the counter are dazzling. There are gold hairpins, silver ornaments, pearls, jade, and other rare treasures. There are also wooden hairpins with complicated styles in the corners. Although the colors are not outstanding, they are all different. Ingenuity.
Shen Xingluo thought, "Is there any jade that has never been carved?"
"."What?
The shopkeeper was stunned and nodded subconsciously.
"Yes, yes!"
"Please take the shopkeeper out and take a look. I want to pick a few pieces."
"Okay, please wait for a while."
The shopkeeper turned around and walked behind the counter, and soon came back with several wooden boxes.
"These are the rough stones that the shop bought recently. They are all old rip-offs. Does Mr. Shen like them after taking a look?"
There are three layers in the wooden box. The first layer is made of jade that is relatively average in quality. The two layers below are much better, so the prices are naturally much different.
The shopkeeper was able to open a jewelry shop on the most prosperous main street in Kyoto, and his conduct was naturally far above ordinary people. He knew that Shen Xingluo was born in a poor family, so the rough stones he selected were of all shapes and sizes.
Shen Xingluo lowered his head and picked a few pieces.
"Does the shop sell carving tools?"
"This" has really never been sold.
He has never sold even rough stones!
The more exquisite the items in jewelry shops, the more popular they are. Ordinary people don't have the skills to carve them by themselves. This is really strange.
The shopkeeper muttered in his heart, but his mind was racing:
"There are some carving tools in the store that have never been used. If Mr. Shen wants it, how about I transfer it to you at the purchase price?"
"Thank you very much, shopkeeper."
Shen Xingluo picked out a few more pieces and asked, "How much money do these add up to?"
"The raw stone is cheaper without engraving. It costs fifty-five taels with a set of engraving tools."
"This is silver."
Shen Xingluo took out a fifty-tael silver note and fifty-tael pieces of silver from his purse, took the wooden box containing the rough stone and carving tools, and walked out of the jewelry shop.
The shopkeeper held the banknotes and broken silver for a long time without putting them in immediately. Looking at the door, he still felt novel.
***
Shen Xingluo's trip didn't take much time, and he didn't attract the attention of his family when he got home.
Su Zhan and others moved quickly. After the aunts bought the pork, they went home with the free ribs, and the small courtyard returned to its former quietness.
As usual, dinner was five dishes and one soup cooked by Shen Xingqi and Wang Shu. Mr. Xu happily sipped wine and ate the dishes, not to mention how comfortable it was.
The charcoal fire in the iron stove in the living room was burning red and warm.
"I haven't seen much sunshine in the past few days. It looks like it's going to snow."
"Kyoto is located in the north, and winter is colder than Lin'an Mansion. Is there enough firewood in the kitchen?"
"It seems there aren't many left."
Shen Xingluo looked at Su Zhan, who immediately understood, "I will go out for a walk tomorrow, buy more and put them back."
"Buy more charcoal and install iron stoves in each bedroom. Don't skimp on it at night, it's important to keep warm."
"yes."
In ancient times, charcoal used for heating in winter was not cheap, but the Shen family only looked poor on the surface, but in fact they had no shortage of money at all.
Mr. Xu listened to the casual discussion of several people. He didn't say much at all, and his expression became more soothing while drinking a small drink.
Ah~ So this is the day when you have children (?) and take care of yourself until old age?
It’s so comfortable!
"Apprentice, on such a cold day, wouldn't eating charcoal barbecue be the best way to warm up?"
"Yes, you are so wise."
Cheng Xi laughed, "I'll take care of the remaining wild boar tomorrow. How about cutting more meat and roasting it tonight?"
Xu Laokong pointed his finger at Jiangshan, "Heat up another pot of good wine!"
"Okay, you should take it easy and don't drink too much every day."
"Don't underestimate your master's medical skills. You are in good health."
Everyone believes this.
Not only Mr. Xu, but the other three people except Shen Xingluo and Cheng Xi all felt the difference in their bodies. Shen Xingqi not only felt stronger but also as light as a swallow. She was tireless when she was busy.
As a Jianghu person, Wang Shu has more or less hidden scars on his body. Recently, those scars have not only disappeared, but his internal strength has also greatly improved, which is no longer the same.
Su Zhan was the one who felt it the most. It only took half a year for him to transform from a weak scholar who couldn't carry his shoulders or lift his hands to a master of martial arts. This kind of thing would cause a sensation no matter where he said it.
Everyone looked at the food and fruit wine on the table and knew it well, and they spoke very tightly.
The peaceful time of warming up after dinner was interrupted by a heavy and powerful knock on the door. Before everyone could wonder who was coming to the door late at night, they heard a familiar roar.
"Xi Yatou!"
"son in law!"
"I'm coming!"
Cheng Daqian's voice was surprisingly loud. He was afraid that his daughter, who lived in the second courtyard, wouldn't be able to hear him, so he used a few percent of his inner energy to yell. The neighbors all stuck their heads out of their cold rooms to take a look.
Shen Xingluo stood up first, put on a cotton coat and pushed out the door.
Cheng Xi followed closely and his face became a little more happy.
Her father is here!
The thin figure quickly passed by Shen Xingluo and ran quickly to the door, opening the wooden door with one stroke.
"Dad, my daughter misses you so much!"
".?" Didn't we just meet him not long ago?
A big question mark popped up on Cheng Dagan's forehead, "Daughter, what's wrong with you, are you bullying your son-in-law again?"
"." What does it mean?
Has she ever bullied Shen Xingluo?
Cheng Xi felt that she was more wronged than Dou E. A gust of cold wind blew in and made her feel cold. The feeling of closeness that had not arisen for two years disappeared instantly without a trace. (End of chapter)
