Princess Consort With Deadly Destiny
CHAPTERS. 16: Saying the Truth
Pei Wanyue shook Madam Lu's wrist as Madam Lu calmed down again and sighed.
He walked towards Xie Qiao with a complicated look in his eyes and said, “Son, I told you not to run. Why don't you come back all night? I'm so worried, we're looking everywhere for you. This place is full of criminals, and the belongings of your brother and mine are all gone!”
Xie Qiao was calm.
“Mother, please don't blame Xie Qiao. He didn't mean for that to happen. Something must have happened that was holding him back,” Pei Wanyue quickly said, “It's a pleasure to have you back. Only the material is missing, but none of us are missing, and that's enough.”
"That's right. Glad you could come back.” Madam Lu reached out to grab Xie Qiao's wrist. “Why are your hands so cold? Let's quickly return to the inn to rest. After we eat, we will stay at most one day. Tomorrow morning, we'll be leaving soon.”
Xie Qiao immediately pulled his arm back.
He looked weak at first glance, but his arms were clearly strong.
Madam Lu looked at her empty hand. He was stunned for a moment as anger filled his heart.
“Mother, you went to Jade Street in Floating Pavilion City today, right?” Xie Qiao said with a laugh.
Madam Lu was surprised. He instantly denied, “No. What will I do there?”
“Mother, Mother has been looking for me everywhere. Yet you still have time to buy a new jade hairpin?” Xie Qiao remained calm as usual.
Lu quickly reached out to touch the hairpin on his head. Then his face darkened as he replied, “I bought this from the imperial city.”
"Oh?" Xie Qiao replied with a smile. His eyes wandered, and his voice was faintly heard. “Temple of Water Month is not far from here. So I knew that other than the few sculpture craftsmen who cooperated with the local authorities in the Floating Pavilion City, there were only three other crafters who could sculpt.”
“Jade products from the authorities are reserved only for the Royal Family. So most of the products on the market are mined and carved by the townspeople themselves. The quality of jade was usually lower than that of the authorities and was also smaller than its quality. But even so, the jade in this place was superior to the jade from other regions. His skills are even more unique. The flower pin on your head was made by... Master Yun Wei of the East Road, right? Only he could carve such a delicate design.”
Lu's mouth was gaping. His face turned red, and he could not say anything.
“Xie Qiao, this is just plain design. The imperial city also has it,” Pei Wanyue replied nonstop.
“Master Yun Wei?!” Pei Wanyue was shocked.
Such an ugly hairpin is Master Yun Wei's own design?!
His hometown was a bit far away from here, but he had heard the good name of Master Yun Wei as well!
Master Yun Wei only became famous three years ago. He is talented in literature and art. A work of art from him was worth a thousand taels of gold. His calligraphy is highly respected and is often copied by other scholars.
Come to think of it, Master Yun Wei was indeed from Yunjin. But as for who he was specifically, no one knew.
Miss Lu had also heard of Master Yun Wei's good name. So at that moment, he was also dumbfounded. “Why did Teacher Yun Wei design the hairpin pattern?”
“Maybe he is too bored,” said Xie Qiao softly.
Lu could not find anything to refute Xie Qiao's words.
“Then, this hairpin is..” Lu's eyes sparkle. If this was Master Yun Wei's draft, did it mean that he had obtained gold?
“In your dream, Mom. But you remain dream-free. Adjust yourself.” Xie Qiao raised his eyebrows as he said this while laughing lightly.
Miss Lu's eyes twitched as she said this.
Did he mock her?
“Didn't you just say..” Lu felt a little uneasy.
Pei Wanyue quickly replied. “Mother, Master Yun Wei's designs are open to imitation or engraving by others. I'm afraid this design has been widespread and bought by many people.”
