in2ebook Chapter 210 Zhao Rushan
Chapter 210 Zhao Rushan
Two months after Ya Chun Ge opened, the business of velvet flowers gradually declined, and even imitations occasionally appeared in the market.
However, this is all in the open. Fewer customers come to the shop in Qindu to buy velvet flowers, but there are still many escort agencies or horse teams going to various places. They buy more and more velvet flowers from Yachun Pavilion each time, and the supply can't meet the demand when they arrive in the local areas.
Ya Chun Ge really made a fortune.
The shop has now hired artisans and started selling gold and jade items.
Cheng Yan wanted to make jewelry for Qin Yizhen, and with the idea of keeping the good stuff in the family, he naturally ordered it from Ya Chun Ge.
He had previously ordered a pair of gold-inlaid jade peony bracelets, a yellow jade begonia hairpin, and a pair of yellow jade osmanthus earrings.
The earring was a small cluster of osmanthus flowers carved from topaz, made into an ear clip style earring, which was fastened on the ear. The other side was sealed with a round white pearl, making it look small, exquisite and very cute.
Qin Yizhen really liked it: "This style looks good."
The shop manager was delighted to see this: "It's good that the princess likes it. These are leftover materials from carving hairpins. They were carved casually by the craftsmen. We thought they were nice, so we sent them over."
Qin Yizhen said, "Speaking of which, the very small edges of jade can also be used in this way in the future. They would be excellent for embellishing hairpins, bracelets, or bangles."
"A bracelet?" the other person asked in surprise. "What is a bracelet?"
Qin Yizhen then remembered that there were no bracelets yet. They were created when Fanghua Pavilion's velvet flowers stopped selling and the store switched to selling gold and jade items.
Compared to the heavy weight and large amount of material used in bracelets, bracelets use very little material, yet are light, beautiful, and eye-catching.
So Qin Yizhen simply ordered someone to bring paper and pen, and drew out the bracelet. She also said that other things could be hung on the bracelet, such as gold, jade, and silver.
Goldfish, cats, dogs, all kinds of animals and flowers can be hung on the hooks.
The manager of Ya Chun Ge's eyes lit up as he listened, and finally approved the new business model for Ya Chun Ge after it started selling velvet flowers.
When Qin Yizhen left Yachun Pavilion, she not only received several pieces of jewelry ordered by Cheng Yan, but also received many thank-you gifts from Yachun Pavilion.
When they got into the carriage to go home, Cheng Yan was a little unhappy: "Whatever you want, I'll bring it to you. It's none of their business to interfere."
Qin Yizhen suppressed a laugh: "They said it was a thank-you gift for me, to be considered as payment for my ingenious idea. It's something I earned myself, so why are you jealous? Or, I can go back and draw up a design, and have them make a jade pendant for you?"
"Really?" If you say that, I'll get jealous.
"Of course it's true." Qin Yizhen glanced at his waist and saw that he had nothing hanging there, and immediately felt a little guilty.
Those young masters from noble families all wear jade pendants and sachets, but he has nothing.
She had many clothes made, but she had definitely overlooked the accessories.
"Have someone make a few more. When I get back, I'll make you two more sachets."
Cheng Yan's gaze fell on her slender, fair fingers: "You're making it for me?"
"Yes, although my skills aren't great, I probably can't make clothes for you, but I have some training. I can make a couple of sachets. Do you want them?"
"Yes." How could he refuse? Cheng Yan readily agreed, but then he worried about his wife's hands when she held the needle. "But be careful when you hold the needle, so you don't prick your fingers."
"I know, I know."
After the couple finished their trip, they returned home together. But as soon as they entered the gate of the Marquis of Pingxi's mansion, they encountered Zhao Rufang, who looked as if she were being chased by a ghost.
Upon seeing Qin Yizhen and Cheng Yan return from outside, Zhao Rufang rushed over as if she had seen a savior, crying out, "Princess, save me—Lord Marquis, save me—"
The cry for help made the branches tremble and startled the birds that were chirping in the trees.
Just around the corner not far away, a man quickly caught up with them, shouting, "You're running? You're still running? If I don't beat you to death today, you won't know what you're worth!"
Qin Yizhen was startled and almost fell backward.
Cheng Yan reached out to support her, frowning as he reprimanded the man and woman who were running and chasing each other: "What are you doing? Chasing each other around in the manor, what kind of behavior is this?"
"Zhao Rushan!"
The man trembled and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Zhao Rufang down to kneel: "Greetings, Lord Marquis, greetings, Princess."
Is this Zhao Rushan?
Qin Yizhen looked closely and saw that the man was about twenty-two or twenty-three years old, tall and strong, but his right sleeve was empty, meaning he was missing a hand.
Cheng Yan asked him, "When did you arrive? What's going on here?"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, we just arrived. Your subordinate... Your subordinate..." Zhao Rushan, a tall and strong man, wiped sweat from his brow. "Your subordinate was disciplining my younger sister. She is being disrespectful and disturbed Your Excellency and the princess. Your subordinate will take her home now."
Zhao Rushan truly had no idea that his younger sister was so capable. When he left Qindu to return to his hometown, Zhao Rufang said that the princess wanted her to stay in Qindu and that she would arrange a marriage for her in the future. Naturally, Zhao Rushan left with peace of mind.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Rufang had the intention of becoming Cheng Yan's concubine, and caused all this trouble, forcing Qin Yizhen to find her a marriage partner.
When Zhao Rushan received the letter from the Marquis of Pingxi's residence, he was so angry he was practically spitting fire. If they hadn't been so far apart, he would have immediately given the person a beating to show her why the flowers were so red.
After finally arranging things at the martial arts school and arriving in Qindu, she still spoke smugly about how clever she was, which infuriated Zhao Rushan so much that he wanted to beat her up.
And that's how we ended up in this situation.
Qin Yizhen said, "You two siblings should talk things out. If you have disagreements, just argue a bit and explain it to each other. Don't resort to violence."
In Qin Yizhen's view, no matter what kind of relationship you have, even if you have a quarrel, you should never resort to violence. If you do, things will get much worse.
The Zhao siblings dared not utter a sound. Cheng Yan waved his hand, dismissing them: "It's getting late. Go back and pack your things. Get some rest today, and come see me again tomorrow evening."
"Yes."
In front of Qin Yizhen and Cheng Yan, the two dared not act rashly and could only agree in a low voice. Only after Cheng Yan and Qin Yizhen left did the two get up.
Zhao Rufang dusted off her skirt, then, as if remembering something, turned to look cautiously at Zhao Rushan. Seeing him glaring at her, she couldn't help but say, "Brother, neither the Marquis nor the Princess blamed me, so why are you angry? Besides, don't you want your sister to have a good marriage?"
"You still dare to talk back! What have you done to wrong us, that you would take advantage of our kindness and cause the princess and the marquis so much worry?" Zhao Rushan was furious. "How could I have a sister like you? You really... you're driving me crazy..."