met free Chapter 223 First confrontation!
Chapter 223 First confrontation!
Shen Ruyi couldn't help but suspect in her heart that her cousin had some plan for Chen Wentong, so he asked the Queen Mother to marry Chen Wentong to the legitimate daughter of General Zhao's mansion.
The next day, Shen Ruyi did not wait for her cousin to come, and knowing that he must be busy, she went to Ruyi Clothing Shop in the capital by herself.
After coming in and taking a look around, Shen Ruyi was quite satisfied with the business situation in the shop.
She took her maid to the second floor and talked to the embroiderers about the new styles of summer skirts and took out six new skirts.
Suddenly I heard someone talking downstairs: "Boss, I bought three skirts in your shop a few days ago. I don't like this pink one very much. I want to exchange it for a different color. Is that ok?"
The shopkeeper Ma downstairs is a very good person. You can tell at first glance that she is a daughter of an official family. And it seems that she has never worn the dress before.
"Miss, when did you buy this? Can you remember? Otherwise, I have to check the bill for you, otherwise you might be short of money if you change to other clothes!
"More refunds, less supplements - this is the principle of our clothing exchange, please cooperate!"
"It should have been bought on the tenth day of June. I bought three sets at the same time..."
Soon, the shopkeeper Ma downstairs checked the bill and said, "Well, the dress cost me fifteen taels of silver. Please go upstairs and choose it. After you choose, take it down and I'll show you how much it costs. I'll refund you if you're short of it, or pay you back if you're short of it!"
Soon the woman came upstairs with a maid, and Shen Ruyi was working with the embroiderers upstairs.
Because her eldest brother's wedding is on the 26th of this month, she also wants to add some new clothing styles to the clothing shop.
The wedding of the eldest son of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion will definitely cause a sensation in the whole capital. She must take advantage of this opportunity to make another fortune!
Shen Ruyi also walked around the shop and rearranged the layout of the place if she couldn't stand the sight.
Suddenly a little girl bumped into Shen Ruyi. Shen Ruyi looked up and saw that it was a little girl who was taller than her.
The girl was pretty. She glanced at Shen Ruyi at the same time. Their eyes met for a moment. She was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm sorry... It's okay!"
Shen Ruyi and Zhao Manman touched a skirt at the same time. Zhao Manman felt that the skirt suited her very well, so Shen Ruyi withdrew his hand and gave the skirt to her.
"Little girl, do you like this skirt? I'll give it to you..."
Zhao Manman found it very interesting. She smiled and said, "Thank you. My name is Zhao Manman. I'm from the General's Mansion in the capital. Who are you from?"
"Shen Ruyi, from the Fuguogong Mansion, nice to meet you!"
Zhao Manman...
These two polite little girls met for the first time!
Shen Ruyi was very sensitive and felt that this little girl didn't like her! But she didn't care. Girls in the capital all loved and hated her, didn't they?
After Shen Ruyi went downstairs, she said something to the shopkeeper Ma. Just as she was about to leave, she saw the little girl coming down. The skirt the little girl was holding was not the one she had given her.
Shen Ruyi was a little surprised. Zhao Manman smiled and said, "Little County Lady, I chose this sky-blue dress. I don't like to compete with others. If you like that dress, go ahead and take it."
Shen Ruyi...
"Hahaha... Miss Zhao, you misunderstood. All the skirts in Ruyi Clothing Shop are mine. I have too many skirts. I just took a casual look at that one. You don't have to take it seriously.
Well, goodbye!"
Shen Ruyi picked up an oil-paper umbrella from the maid, opened it and went out. The two maids followed her out, followed by two tall servants who were obviously martial artists.
Zhao Manman felt extremely uncomfortable. She hated this pretty girl so much that she swore never to patronize Ruyi Clothing Shop again!
She paid the bill, left the shop and got on the carriage. Suddenly, she saw from the window the pretty little county princess, holding an oil-paper umbrella and strolling on the streets of the capital city. She looked like she was walking on a painting. It was really pleasing to the eyes!
Soon some rich young men came over to chat with the young county lady intentionally or unintentionally.
Shen Ruyi didn't care. She walked without stopping with her maid until she reached the downstairs of Ke Yunlai's building. Then she met Chen Wentong with his servant. The man stopped immediately when he saw that it was Shen Ruyi.
He said in surprise: "The little county lady is back!"
Shen Ruyi nodded with a smile: "I came back yesterday. Congratulations, Mr. Chen. I heard from my family that the Queen has granted you a marriage. Congratulations!"
Chen Wentong looked at Shen Ruyi's beautiful face, his eyes were really fixed on her. He said sincerely, "Thank you, little county lady. Because our house is small, and I was granted marriage, the wedding date will be set at the end of the year, so my family bought a house in the east of the city. I asked for leave from the teacher and rushed to the new house to check out the decoration."
Shen Ruyi smiled and said, "Yes! As I should. Then Mr. Chen, go get busy."
After Chen Wentong said goodbye to Shen Ruyi, Shen Ruyi gave the oil-paper umbrella to the maid and went upstairs to Ke Yunlai with her graceful figure.
Chen Wentong stood there, staring blankly at the little girl's back. If the servant hadn't pulled him away, he would have probably stood there for the whole day!
He didn't notice that the window of the carriage next to him was open, and the little girl sitting inside saw this scene and her eyes widened!
Looking at Chen Wentong standing there, dumbfounded, what else did Zhao Manman not understand? Her fiancé liked Shen Ruyi!
She fell in love with Prince Qin Beiyu, and Qin Beiyu was in love with Shen Ruyi. The Queen Mother arranged for her to be married to Chen Wentong, but Chen Wentong also fell in love with the young County Lady Shen Ruyi!
What about me? Am I not good enough? Am I just a joke?
In fact, when Zhao Manman was in Jiangnan Prefecture, she was also a famous lady. Many people wanted to be her matchmaker. Many young talents in Jiangnan Prefecture tried their best to meet her and make her smile.
But now that she has come to the capital, she finds herself a joke. Not only does no one here look at her with new eyes, but everyone looks down on her!
The more Zhao Manman thought about it, the more unwilling she felt. After a moment’s thought, she shouted, “Stop the car! I want to go up and see what this restaurant is like…”
After going up to the second floor, Zhao Manman saw Shen Ruyi and two maids sitting by the window.
She unconsciously brought her maid to a table behind them, which was also by the window. She sat down and ordered some food.
She unconsciously looked up at Shen Ruyi who was facing away from him. She did have a good figure with a straight back, and she also had a pleasant fragrance on her body.
Shen Ruyi was chatting and laughing while eating with her two maids. She was very casual and generous, just like she was at home.
Gradually, the second floor was filled with guests, many of whom were young gentlemen. Zhao Manman was truly amazed. She had never known that a young girl could be so beautiful and wanton. She attracted countless young nobles and sons, but they didn't take it seriously. No wonder she said she had plenty of skirts...
Zhao Manman suddenly felt that this little girl might be doing this on purpose, thinking that she was pretty and attracting men to come. Humph! How shameless!
Shen Ruyi said that she was full, and told the two maids to pack up the leftover food, which had not been touched much, and take it back for Zhaocai Jinbao to eat.
Soon Zhaocai and Jinbao came up from downstairs. Zhaocai went downstairs first with a big food box to pay the bill, while Jinbao walked behind Shen Ruyi, still holding the oil-paper umbrella.
Suddenly a little swallow flew in from the window. Zhao Manman instinctively picked up a chicken bone and threw it out, hitting the little swallow and flew straight towards Shen Ruyi!
Shen Ruyi had sharp senses and instinctively dodged. With a snap, a little swallow fell to the ground on a chicken bone.
Shen Ruyi turned around with a sharp gaze, only to see Zhao Manman sitting there, looking at her unkindly.
Shen Ruyi also looked at the little girl with unfriendly eyes, and suddenly Shen Ruyi smiled.
"Miss, you have great kung fu skills! I thought it was a hidden weapon!"
Jinbao picked up the dead little swallow and took a look at the chicken bones. It was obvious that the little swallow was killed by someone who had injected internal force!
Shen Ruyi understood that this little girl might be hostile to her, otherwise she would not treat her like this!
Zhao Manman: "I'm sorry, little county lady, I accidentally affected you. This little swallow appeared in a place where she shouldn't have been, and that's why she ended up like this."
Shen Ruyi smiled gently: "Well! It's okay, just be more careful next time, Miss Zhao's skirt is very beautiful!"