Young Marquis Xie's gifts

Just then, Xia He suddenly walked in from outside.

"Miss, Young Marquis Xie heard that neither of you managed to buy any jewelry at the Jade Pavilion today, so he sent someone to deliver gifts for you and Sixth Miss. His man is waiting outside the courtyard now."

"Where? Where?"

Before Jiang Wanrong could react, Jiang Yourning had already dashed out the door.

At the sight of Shuo Feng and the two large chests behind him, Jiang Yourning put on an exceptionally sweet, demure smile.

"How very kind of Young Marquis Xie to send so many things! And thank you for delivering them in person, Brother Shuo Feng."

"Sixth Miss, my master has thought it over again and again these past few days, and he still feels that fifty thousand taels of silver isn't enough to express his apologies. So he sent me to deliver this jewelry. He hopes neither of you will find it wanting."

Looking at Jiang Yourning, Shuo Feng felt goosebumps rise all over his body.

He had seen Sixth Miss Jiang call his master her buddy and order him about. Hearing Jiang Yourning speak so gently now was truly more than he could take.

"Not at all, not at all! Which one is mine? Can I open it and take a look first?"

The corners of Jiang Yourning's mouth had successfully climbed high enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun.

"Sixth Miss Jiang, the chest on the left is yours, and the one on the right is Fifth Miss's.

"Since these are your belongings, you may of course open them whenever you like."

"Wonderful, wonderful."

With a chuckle, Jiang Yourning opened one of the large chests. Inside were neatly arranged boxes of all different sizes.

She picked one at random and opened it. Inside lay a hairpin, flawless from head to tip. It was gorgeous.

Jiang Yourning's eyes immediately widened.

What a beauty. I'm in love.

With that, Jiang Yourning opened a few more.

Every single piece was more exquisite than any jewelry she had seen since transmigrating into the novel.

"I love these gifts. Please thank your marquis for me."

Jiang Yourning looked at Shuo Feng with an even warmer gaze.

There really are more good people than bad in this world. Send a few more good people like this my way, please.

When is my brother-in-law going to marry into our family?!

My darling sister, this man has money, and he actually shares it. When you meet a lovestruck fool whose heart and eyes are filled with nothing but you, just say yes.

Standing beside her, Jiang Wanrong had seen all these things as well.

Every time Jiang Yourning opened another box, she couldn't help feeling a little shaken.

Young Marquis Xie really had given them far too much.

"Sis, what are you standing there for? Want to open your chest and inspect the goods-pfft... I mean, see what Young Marquis Xie's gifts look like?"

"All... all right."

Her thoughts in a jumble, Jiang Wanrong nodded, feeling her heart beat a little faster.

"Then shall I help you unwrap them?"

Jiang Yourning's eyes shone even brighter.

"Yes."

Guys, who understands the joy of opening mystery boxes? This feels amazing!

Jiang Yourning opened the chest, and the first thing that greeted her eyes was an enormous case.

Exquisite patterns were carved into its surface, and it gave off a faint fragrance.

"Is this... top-grade rosewood?"

Jiang Wanrong's expression froze, and she spoke in surprise.

"You have a keen eye, Fifth Miss Jiang."

Rosewood?!!! Super-rare, expensive rosewood, in a piece this huge!!!

Jiang Yourning swiftly opened the case.

For a moment, Jiang Yourning stood rooted to the spot.

Inside was an entire set of hair ornaments made with East Sea Mermaids' Pearls. The Mermaid Pearls, large and small, gleamed so brightly that they dazzled the eyes.

A closer look revealed that one of the peacock hairpins had been freshly altered, transformed from its original phoenix design into the peacock it was now.

I'm uncultured, so all I can say is: so pwetty!

As Jiang Yourning admired the set of hair ornaments, "goofy" no longer came close to describing the smile on her face.

Beside her, however, Jiang Wanrong's expression instantly turned a little strange.

"I appreciate the Young Marquis's kindness, but this gift is far too precious. My younger sister and I cannot accept it. Guard Shuo Feng, please take all of these things back."

"Huh?"

Both Jiang Yourning and Shuo Feng were taken aback. Jiang Wanrong had actually refused just like that.

Before either of them could react, Jiang Wanrong continued:

"As far as I know, East Sea Mermaids' Pearls are exceedingly difficult to find. Leaving aside the rest of this set, the Mermaid Pearl on the crown alone would be hard to obtain even for a thousand pieces of gold, judging by its quality and size. Forgive me, but I cannot accept such a lavish gift."

It's that expensive!!! This lovestruck fool is flaunting his favoritism without a shred of shame. Now that's a real man!!!

Jiang Yourning immediately locked the case and closed the chest.

She gave a loud cough and said with affected solemnity:

"Ahem, my sister is right. These gifts are far too valuable. Shuo Feng, take them all back.

"Just tell him we appreciate the thought, but our current relationship doesn't quite warrant accepting gifts this precious. Tell him to keep working at it."

My sister's self-control puts me to shame.