Huang Xing suddenly stood up from his seat.

Isn't this beautiful woman the same lady who came to their store to look at jewelry that day and later bought the jewelry picture drawn by Miss Xu? Miss Xu later said that she was the head of Qingyang County, born in Zhennan Prince's Palace, and married

The British prince.

Later, Huang Xing also asked someone to inquire and found that Xu Xi was right. Moreover, this Mrs. Xiao was the calligraphy teacher invited by Beining Women's Academy this year.

Does this shop belong to the Wang family in Zhennan? Or does it belong to the British public?

Immediately, he shook his head, sat down, and laughed at himself for thinking too much.

The head of Qingyang County was born in the Zhennan Prince's Palace and married a British prince. Even if the shop belonged to both palaces, there was no need for her to come and take care of it personally.

Judging from the picture of her buying jewelry and her status as a college gentleman, she had an intersection with Miss Xu. Maybe she knew she was here at this time and came to see her specifically to discuss matters.

After thinking this, he relaxed. However, he still sat in front of the window and did not leave, his eyes fixed on the window.

In Jiebao Zhai, shopkeeper Wang was quietly reporting to Mrs. Xiao about Xu Xi's schedule today: "...went to the workshop to see the craftsmen carving and inlaying jewelry. She said that if she didn't understand clearly, she would be worried about the drawings.

Craftsmen can’t make it.”

As he spoke, he opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.

"What's wrong? If you have anything to say, just say it." Mrs. Xiao glanced at the closed door.

Xu Xi was concentrating on drawing pictures of jewelry inside, so she didn't disturb Xu Xi when she came. Instead, she asked shopkeeper Wang about the situation in advance.

"Meng Juren in the jewelry industry, I wonder if the county master knows about this person?" Shopkeeper Wang said.

Xiao Ruotong frowned and thought for a long time, and finally remembered that shopkeeper Wang seemed to have reported to her that a Juren named Meng was invited to draw jewelry pictures.

She shook her head: "I have some impression, but I don't know the details."

Seeing Xiao Ruotong's confused look, shopkeeper Wang introduced Meng Juren's situation again.

Meng Juren's father was a jewelry craftsman and spent a lot of money to send his son to study. Although Meng Juren was smart, he didn't like to study, but he liked to draw, especially jewelry pictures.

Later, when his father got old, he failed the Jinshi exam several times, so he gave up his career and just liked to draw jewelry pictures. Because he was a scholar, his vision and imagination were broader than those of jewelry craftsmen. He also had painting skills.

The jewelry he designed was novel and inspiring. He gradually became famous in the jewelry industry and even became a master figure.

Xiao Ruotong wanted to open a silver shop, so she couldn't expect Xu Xi to help her draw jewelry pictures. After all, Xu Xi had a different identity and was in school. So shopkeeper Wang spent a lot of money to invite Meng Juren to design jewelry for Jie Baozhai.

"What's wrong with him? Is he rude to Miss Xu?" Xiao Ruotong asked with a frown.

Shopkeeper Wang's old face turned red and he bowed deeply to Xiao Ruotong: "It's a villain who has done something wrong. Miss Xu's jewelry was carved, and Meng Juren saw it, so he asked the craftsman who carved it. I don't know who said it was bought with a lot of money.

The pictures cost one hundred taels of silver each, and Meng Juren was not convinced. Today, when Miss Xu came over, Meng Juren learned that the jewelry was drawn by Miss Xu, so he mocked her a few words. Waiting for the villain to talk to Miss Xu

When he left, Meng Juren asked someone to tell him that the price of the jewelry he painted would be higher, at least higher than that of Miss Xu."

Knowing that Xiao Ruotong didn't know the market price, he added: "Meng Juren originally only paid one hundred taels of silver for a piece of jewelry. Now he feels that a little girl like Miss Xu is on par with him, and feels that he has lost face, so he asked for an increase to one hundred and fifty.

Twelve."

Originally, as the shopkeeper, he could handle this matter by himself, and there was no need to ask Xiao Ruotong for instructions. But Meng Juren offended Xu Xi, and shopkeeper Wang knew that his master valued Xu Xi, so he brought up the matter.

"Quit him." Xiao Ruotong said without thinking.

Seeing that Shopkeeper Wang was a little surprised, she repeated: "Sign him up. It's not like our bank can't survive without him."

Shopkeeper Wang could only smile bitterly.

He knew that if he asked the county leader about this matter, he would definitely get this answer.

This master, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and has been named the head of the county since he could walk, has never been short of money. How does he know how to do business? It just depends on whether she is happy or unhappy.

Miss Suiping Houfu was so angry that she dared to give a student she valued for a small job, and even threatened to raise the price. This was something the county boss would not tolerate.

Recalling what the princess said, "It doesn't matter whether you make money or not, the important thing is to make the county owner happy." He bowed and said, "Yes, the county owner."

But soon he became happy again and said to Xiao Ruotong: "County Lord, the resignation of Meng Juren really doesn't have much impact on us. Miss Xu is very fast at painting jewelry pictures. Usually when she comes in the evening, she can complete a complete picture in two quarters of an hour.

Today morning and night, I was able to draw a few more pictures. All of them are exquisite. These are all inlaid jewelry. In addition to the ones she originally drew, she has made almost twenty new pieces of jewelry.

It’s enough to attract customers when we open the store.”

Xiao Ruotong nodded with satisfaction: "She is really capable." Even a discerning person like her couldn't find fault with the jewelry drawings she drew, and she couldn't be more satisfied.

After understanding the situation, Xiao Ruotong did not bother Xu Xi, but asked someone to order food at the restaurant. After the restaurant delivered the food and asked the maid to put it on the table, she asked Xiaoru to invite Xu Xi to eat.

During the dinner, she suddenly said: "Your paintings have caused a lot of controversy in the painting world. I heard that Concubine Cen in the palace is very interested in your painting skills and may invite you to the palace to paint her portrait."

"

"Ah?" Xu Xi almost spilled the soup.

She put down the soup bowl and widened her eyes: "Mr. Kang... why is he like this?"

She thought that Mr. Kang would only display it in a small area at most, and it would not attract too much attention. After all, such a painting was a bit ugly, and Mr. Kang would be embarrassed to show it to others, right?

She really overestimated Mr. Kang's confidence in his appearance.

In addition, although she knew that this painting would be seen by the royal family sooner or later, and she would probably be invited into the palace to paint the royal family's portrait. But the matter did not even develop in the process and went straight to the home base. What should she do if she was a little panicked?

?

Although she has beauty and plastic surgery skills, what if? What if the people in the palace are not satisfied with the painting and it is clicked, can she be reborn in another world?

She was about to summon the system when she heard Xiao Ruotong say: "Don't panic, it's just that the imperial concubine heard about the portrait at a royal banquet and told my mother and others as a joke. Maybe she forgot about it later? Enter the palace to give

It’s not that easy to draw their portraits.”

"Yes, it's better not to let strangers into the palace, it's safe." Xu Xi nodded in agreement.
Chapter completed!