Wishful Things

Xu Mingyi nodded heavily.

Yes, this time has been very different.

The grandfather's thoughts were changed, and the military power was still in their own hands.

But there is still a long way to go, so we can't take it lightly——

"The most important thing we need to do now is to take more precautions, and not let those who are interested take advantage of the loopholes." Zhen Guo just said: "It is not appropriate to reveal too much on the surface, so as not to be self-defeating."

Xu Mingyi heard the words, so he explained the secret letter between Zhanqian and Xia's family.

After hearing this, Lord Zhen thought about it, and said decisively: "Zhaozhao has done a good job. From tonight onwards, I will have someone else carefully watch the behavior of Zhan's family."

Regardless of whether Xia Tingzhen intends to deal with their Zhen Guo Gongfu, this person is the emperor's most trusted official, and anyone who has anything to do with him, from now on, he can't treat him carelessly.

Xu Mingyi nodded and said: "If the people sent by my grandfather notice something unusual, I hope my grandfather can inform my granddaughter in time."

The things Uncle Zhu could notice were limited, and it was best for Grandfather to take the initiative.

"Why bother? If you really find out something, I'll just tell them to report it to you. If you want them to do something, just tell them to do it!" Zhen Guogong said straightforwardly.

Xu Mingyi couldn't help being surprised.

Even though she knew her grandfather's love for her very clearly in her heart, she couldn't help being a little dazed at this moment.

Handing a confidant to her like this is related to the safety of the Zhen Guo government, which has already exceeded the scope of petting——

"Does grandfather trust me like that?"

The old man seemed to have heard very funny words, and asked her back: "My own granddaughter doesn't believe it, so who else should I believe?"

He stroked his beard again and said with a smile: "What's more, Zhao Zhao is the lucky star of our Zhen Guo Gongfu!"

This child, from birth to now, has brought him a lot of good luck.

It is such a big event now, fortunately there is a clear reminder——

Xu Mingyi couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

Then she will do well what a "lucky star" should do.

...

The next day, Xu Mingyi went to Shangyu Pavilion with Princess Yufeng.

Shangyu Pavilion is the largest jewelry store in Beijing, and the frequent customers are mostly dignitaries.

Two months ago, Princess Yufeng ordered a set of jewelry here, and today I came here to inspect the finished product to see if there is any room for improvement.

"Why don't you ask someone to take it directly to the Princess's mansion." After being invited to the elegant room by the shop assistant, Xu Mingyi sat down and said casually, "I made this trip specially."

Jiaojiao has a lazy temperament, and doesn't like to go to these lively places on weekdays.

"This is for my mother's birthday gift, so of course we can't let her know, otherwise, wouldn't it be boring?" Princess Yufeng said: "When I ordered someone to fetch that box of rubies from the warehouse, somehow It got to my mother's ears, and when she asked me about it, I said I took it to you, so she didn't suspect it."

She didn't pick a gemstone that would close her eyes here, so she thought she had one at home, so she took it and used it.

"You're good at using me as a shield."

Xu Mingyi took a sip of tea, and looked around the elegant room in a good mood.

Speaking of which, she and Jiaojiao first met in this shop when they were young.

Therefore, when Jiaojiao grew up, he once said solemnly that it was wealth that made them meet.

Not long after, the shopkeeper came in with two neatly dressed girls.

"I've met Princess Yufeng, Miss Xu."

About thirty-five years old, the female shopkeeper, wearing a green embroidered lotus-patterned gown, has a pair of shrewd eyes with a respectful and kind smile.

Xu Mingyi nodded slightly towards her, and his gaze stayed on her hands clasped in front of him for a moment.

This well-known lady of the Yu family in Beijing was used to seeing the female relatives of powerful families in Beijing. Although Jiaojiao is a princess, the tension of the other party seems to be somewhat strange at this time.

Two maids held two trays in front of Princess Yufeng, and the female shopkeeper took off the red cloth covering them.

"Princess, please take a look first..."

Princess Yufeng looked over.

The tray was covered with jade-colored fine silk, on which were placed nearly twenty pieces of jewelry, large and small, from hairpins to earrings, all of which were exquisite and eye-catching.

However, Xu Mingyi soon realized something was wrong.

Princess Yufeng also frowned.

"Why is it that only one of the pair of flying phoenix-chasing hairpins is inlaid with gemstones?"

She had confessed that the two largest rubies would be set on the two hairpins respectively, but right now the head of the other hairpin is bare.

I thought it was delayed by some craftsmanship, but I heard the female shopkeeper say: "I dare not hide such an important matter from the Princess, the other gem...has not been found yet."

The master of Yufeng County turned cold.

"You mean—lost?"

The coercion came, and the female shopkeeper lifted the corner of her skirt and knelt down.

"Back to the princess, it's a small store that doesn't notice the employees. I don't know that Xu Ying is a white-eyed wolf with dirty hands and feet. She has worked in the store for many years and has to be respected. No one thought of guarding against her. So he stole the gem quietly and then ran away without a trace!"

The shopkeeper's face was full of bitterness: "The woman has reported this matter to the government, but Xu Ying's whereabouts have not been found yet."

"When did this happen?" Princess Yufeng asked coldly.

"Going back to the princess, it was already a month ago..."

Princess Yufeng was furious.

"It's happened for so long, you didn't tell me until today, and you dare not hide it? Can you afford to delay my affairs!"

She was just making a set of jewellery, yet such a horrible thing could happen to her!

"Yes, it's the woman's fault, please punish the princess." The female shopkeeper kowtowed her head.

She reported the matter to her boss, who meant to report to the officials and wait for the news, and at the same time see if she could find another gemstone that was at least 80% similar—but who knew that the two things were not going well. smoothly.

Today is the two-month period, and I really can't hide it, and the boss who made up his mind at the beginning is absolutely impossible to take responsibility, so she can only pay for this crime.

Seeing that his friend was about to get angry, Xu Mingyi raised his hand and pressed the girl's palm on the coffee table.

"The most urgent thing right now is to get this set of jewelry out as soon as possible, don't delay the business." She said: "I also have some rubies at home. I'll ask someone to bring them over. I should be able to pick out a usable one."

"But it's my mother's birthday in half a month, can you make it out?"

A gem takes a lot of work from polishing to setting.

"Half a month is enough!" The female shopkeeper hurriedly said: "Princess, please rest assured that there will be no mistakes this time! This time the mistake was made in the small shop, in order to express the intention of apologizing, the materials and money used this time are not the same. The wages are all waived, and after the gem is recovered, it must be returned to the princess intact—”

It's just Xu Ying, if you can't get back in a month, can't you get back in two months, half a year?

Princess Yufeng's expression softened slightly.

Naturally, it wasn't for the mere thousand taels of silver that was exempted, but there was still room for resolution of the matter.

Fortunately, there is Zhao Zhao.

Fortunately, there is a girl from the Xu family - at the same moment, the female shopkeeper said happily from the bottom of her heart.

"The shopkeeper just said that Xu Ying from your store stole that piece of ruby?" Xu Mingyi asked.

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