sbdcsierra Chapter 341 Conflict
Chapter 341 Conflict
Duan Jing'an looked displeased: "Hua Lingshu, watch your words. She is a distinguished guest of my Rongguo Duke's Mansion."
Yes, that's what my husband said when he left; he didn't want anyone to know about his younger brother's existence.
Although she didn't know why, she simply followed her husband's instructions.
Hua Lingshu looked at Duan Jing'an with disdain: "Hmph, who do I think you are? Someone who is not favored at home, don't try to act like an elder in front of me."
Duan Jing'an looked indignant: "Is this how your aunt teaches her granddaughter?"
Hua Lingshu pouted: "Stop talking nonsense. Grandmother stopped managing affairs a long time ago. Now my mother is in charge of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion."
What, you want my grandmother to back you up?
After saying that, his eyes were full of mockery: "Haha... I advise you to give up on this idea."
My father said that an aunt is not a blood relative, and once she dies, the relationship is severed.
Your mother has been dead for five years. Your brother and sister-in-law despise you for being a disgrace and tell you not to mess with my grandmother.
My grandmother has no money, and she doesn't have the time or inclination to concern herself with your trivial matters.
"Because of what happened back then, my aunt's engagement was broken off. Do you think Grandma will help you?"
Ruyi, [Something really has happened.]
Dongfang Jin: [This resentment has been brewing for a long time. I didn't realize this sister-in-law had such a tough life.]
[It's a bit like being love-struck.]
Dongfang Jin...
Seems to be.
Duan Jing'an was so angry that she couldn't speak. Her chest heaved, her eyes were slightly red, and her face was full of regret and self-blame.
Seeing this, Dongfang Jin looked at the arrogant girl with a half-smile: "Miss Hua, we have no say in who is in charge of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion."
It's just a piece of jewelry. Your arrogant and domineering behavior outside shows no respect for your elders. You're disgracing the Ningguo Duke's Mansion.
Moreover, my sister-in-law wasn't so ignorant as to seek help from her aunt's family; there are still people in the Rongguo Duke's mansion.
"Besides, Duobaoge is a business, and these jewelry pieces are displayed here so that people who like them can buy them, right?"
If you like it, buy it; no one's stopping you. But don't use harsh words; that's not the behavior of a lady from a distinguished family.
"Oh, right, remember, don't hit someone in the face or expose their weaknesses when you're insulting them."
As an unmarried woman, you should be more discreet in public.
Be careful not to let your husband's family see this; otherwise, you'll lose face.
Hua Lingshu sneered: "I have already toned it down a lot, and I also choose my words carefully when I criticize someone."
As long as they don't try to take things from me, everything is negotiable.
Dongfang Jin laughed and said, "No one will fight you for it. There are plenty of jewelry here. Let's pick something else."
Hua Lingshu held the hair ornament up to her eyes and examined it closely. She glanced at Dongfang Jin and said, "Hmph, you're smart enough to know what's good for you. You think you can compete with me as a guest of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion?"
Don't you even know your place? How could you possibly compare to the wealth of my Ningguo Duke's Mansion?
"Even if you try to take this hairpin from me, I'm getting it today."
As she spoke, she pulled out a silver note from her bosom and slammed it heavily on the counter: "This five hundred taels of silver note should be enough to buy this hair ornament, right? Wrap it up for me!"
The shopkeeper glanced at Dongfang Jin and Duan Jing'an, and seeing that they didn't stop him, he put away the silver notes and gave Hua Lingshu a box to put the hairpin in.
The ruby on this hair ornament makes the phoenix feathers stand out even more than the others.
But there are other types here. Her girls are all fair-skinned and beautiful, and they look elegant no matter which one they wear.
Dongfang Jin calmly took out a fine jade pendant from her sleeve, placed it on the counter, and said to the old man, "Shopkeeper, how much jewelry can this jade pendant sell for at your Duobao Pavilion?"
The shopkeeper glanced sideways at Dongfang Jin, initially intending to ignore him, but as he reached out and picked up the jade pendant, examining it closely, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.
This...this is an item that symbolizes the owner.
He quickly walked around the counter, bowed, and said, "Young lady, with this jade pendant, you could easily buy our entire curio cabinet!"
"Please feel free to choose any piece of jewelry you like here."
Hearing him say that startled Duan Jing'an: "Really...really?"
The shopkeeper bowed to Duan Jing'an: "Madam Rong, the young duke, this..."
Fearing he would reveal the origin of the jade pendant, Dongfang Jin interrupted the shopkeeper, saying, "Sister-in-law, quickly pick some for your three nieces, and also pick some for yourself and your nephew."
Hua Lingshu's face darkened, and a hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes: "You...you're deliberately going against me! So what if you have a little money? What's so great about that?"
They're just relying on the Rongguo Duke's mansion for backing them up; they're just bullying others!
After saying that, he pointed at Duan Jing'an and said, "The Rongguo Duke's Mansion is now just an empty shell. How can we allow you to put on a show of wealth here?"
Haha, I wonder if I'll have enough money for food after buying all this jewelry?
Duan Jing'an's face darkened, and she said coldly, "Miss Hua, please have some self-respect."
Hua Lingshu snorted coldly: "What? Am I wrong?"
Dongfang Jin remained calm, gently picked up the hairpin, and examined it carefully: "If Miss Hua likes it, feel free to pick whatever you like. We'll pick what's left after you've chosen."
"My sister-in-law is, after all, one of your elders. The relationship between the Rongguo Duke's Mansion and the Ningguo Duke's Mansion is not something a junior like you can decide."
"you……"
"Alright, no matter what, you are still a young lady of the Duke of Ningguo's mansion. With such arrogance, have you not thought about the other women in the Duke of Ningguo's mansion?"
"you……"
Dongfang Jin ignored her and looked at Duan Jing'an, who was silently shedding tears of anger: "Sister-in-law, let's go pick out other jewelry. Maybe we'll find something more to our liking."
There's no need to get so worked up over this one hair ornament; it would be beneath the dignity of the Rongguo Duke's mansion.
Hua Lingshu was so angry that her face turned red, but she had nothing to say. She could only glare at Dongfang Jin fiercely before turning away.
After Hua Lingshu left, the shop returned to calm.
Gu Xuening and the others gathered around, looking at Dongfang Jin with admiration: "Auntie, this is the first time I've seen this cousin suffer a loss, but it's really satisfying."
Duan Jing'an wiped away her tears and shook her head: "Ever since my cousin got married, my aunt has been growing flowers and plants in the backyard with her mother-in-law and aunt, Princess Qinghe."
They worship Buddha together, cultivate their character, and don't concern themselves with matters in the backyard. This child's bad habits are all due to his cousin's wife's spoiling.
Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry you had to see this.
Dongfang Jin smiled faintly as she looked at Gu Yingchun and Gu Yingxue, who were still somewhat dazed from their earlier argument.
She first picked up a kingfisher feather hairpin, the body of which was made of pure silver and gleamed with a soft, cool light, while the kingfisher feathers at the tip were brightly colored.
The blue and green feathers shimmered with a lively luster under the light, as if they had been given life.
Dongfang Jin gently placed the hairpin in Gu Yingxue's hair and said with a smile, "Xue'er has fair skin, and this hairpin is brightly colored, which matches your lively personality very well, just like the most beautiful flower in spring."
Gu Yingxue reached out and touched the hairpin, her cheeks slightly flushed, and secretly glanced at her stepmother.
Seeing her nod, her eyes were full of surprise. She gently touched the hairpin, ran to the mirror and looked at herself from left to right. Her clear laughter echoed in the shop.
"Thank you, Auntie. I... I really like it."
"If you like it, that's good. Go ahead and look at other things. If you like them, Auntie will buy them for you."
Duan Jing'an glanced at the illegitimate daughter. Although they were illegitimate daughters, they had all grown up under her care.
She knew his personality too.
Their biological mothers all grew up with them from childhood, and it was their mothers who specially raised them.
She was afraid that her husband would take concubines in the future, and they would compete with her for status. With them around, she felt that they were of one mind with her.
"Sister-in-law, don't spoil them. They are, after all, daughters of concubines," he said in a very low voice.
Dongfang Jin shook her head, it seemed that no one was a saint: "Sister-in-law, their background cannot be changed."
But after all, she is a daughter of the Gu family. Since she is being raised by her sister-in-law, we should pamper her.
Moreover, my sister-in-law takes good care of them and has no ulterior motives.