allonlinenovel Chapter 266 Preparing Birthday Gifts
Chapter 266 Preparing Birthday Gifts
The two walked side by side toward the Golden Pavilion.
Along the way, Yu Wan told Yun Shang in detail about how Kang Qian, the steward of the Yongwang Mansion, had instructed others to frame Yu Ji.
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Yun Shang's dark eyes.
Is it Prince Yong...?
He hesitated for a moment, then glanced intently at the girl's bright profile and asked in a low voice, "Do you need my help?"
Yu Wan turned her head and met his almost intoxicating gaze.
The man's deep eyes were like a vast starry sea, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
She lowered her head somewhat hastily, as if trying to cover herself, then casually patted Yun Shang's arm, a bright smile playing on her lips, her tone cheerful yet deliberately affected: "No need."
"I have already discussed countermeasures with Lord Su, so you don't need to worry."
"Today, let's choose the best jewelry for our mother-in-law; that's the most important thing right now."
Yun Shang looked at Yu Wan with a hint of doting in his eyes and said in a low voice, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Before long, they arrived at the Golden Pavilion.
Jinlou was the largest jewelry shop in Shengjing City. As the name suggests, the shop sold only gold jewelry.
Jinlou has the most complete selection of gold jewelry styles in the entire capital city, and customers can also bring their own designs for customization.
This Golden Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as the largest jewelry shop in Shengjing City, with its carved beams and painted rafters, exuding an extraordinary grandeur.
Those coming and going through the entrance were all well-dressed high-ranking officials and nobles.
The shopkeeper, with his sharp eyes, spotted Yun Shang and Yu Wan at a glance.
Although their clothes were not as luxurious as those of the wealthy and noble, the fabrics were of the highest quality and had a delicate texture. Moreover, the two had an extraordinary temperament and their every move exuded a unique charm, making them clearly not ordinary people.
He immediately greeted us with a broad smile, bowing slightly, his face beaming like a blooming flower.
"Young master and madam, what would you like to buy?"
Yu Wan smiled and said, "My mother-in-law's birthday is coming up soon, and I'd like to have a set of jewelry made for her. Shopkeeper, do you have any good styles to recommend?"
The shopkeeper nodded hurriedly, his smile growing even brighter, his eyes narrowing into slits. "Of course, please come this way, gentlemen."
As he spoke, he led the way, taking them to a private room on the second floor.
The shopkeeper was very perceptive; someone like Yu Wan, who only asked about the style and not the price, was clearly someone who didn't lack money.
Such distinguished guests naturally deserve to be treated with the utmost hospitality.
The private room on the second floor was decorated very elegantly, with tables and chairs arranged neatly and several exquisite calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, exuding a strong scholarly atmosphere.
Upon entering the private room, a maid from the Golden Pavilion immediately brought tea and snacks.
The shopkeeper quickly and efficiently took out several catalogs, carefully placed them on the table, and said with a beaming smile, "These are all the latest styles in our shop. You two can take a look first."
“Each custom headdress in our shop is made in a single set, so you don’t have to worry about having the same one as someone else.”
Yu Wan nodded knowingly, carefully flipping through the picture albums, one after another, her brows furrowing even more.
The manager of Jinlou had been observing her closely, and when he saw that she wasn't satisfied with any of them, his originally smiling face immediately showed some displeasure.
He pursed his lips slightly, thinking to himself that this was the latest jewelry designed by the painter of Jinlou, and even the nobles in the palace praised it highly. This lady's taste was a bit too picky!
After looking through all the catalogs, Yu Wan gently closed them, pondered for a moment, then looked up and asked the shopkeeper, "Can I use my own designs?"
The shopkeeper was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He looked Yu Wan up and down, thinking that this girl looked like an ordinary young lady, so how could she possibly design headdresses?
A hint of doubt crept across his face as he asked, "You can design headdresses, young lady?"
After Yu Wan had the idea of preparing jewelry for Shen Shi, she painted a set in her spare time.
It wasn't entirely designed by her.
She has a good memory; she once saw a set of jewelry at a museum and became obsessed with it.
She drew it based on the general design of that headdress, making only a few minor modifications.
She thought that if she could find a suitable one at the gold shop, she wouldn't need it; if she couldn't find a suitable one, she would try her own design.
Yu Wan smiled and nodded, "I know a little bit. I drew a design in my spare time before, and I thought it would be more to my liking if it could be made according to my drawing."
Although the shopkeeper had some doubts, seeing Yu Wan's certainty, he couldn't refuse. Besides, these two people clearly had extraordinary status, so it was also difficult to refuse them. When running a business, one naturally has to go along with the customers' wishes.
He forced a smile and said, "Of course, if Madam has her own design drawings, that would be even better. The craftsmen in my shop are highly skilled and will surely be able to make jewelry that will satisfy Madam."
Yu Wan carefully took out the neatly folded blueprints from her sleeve and handed them to the shopkeeper.
She had planned to come to Jinlou today, and just happened to stop by Yuji's place, but she ended up running into a disturbance.
The shopkeeper unfolded the blueprints and was slightly taken aback.
The design of the headdress on the paper is ingenious, combining grandeur and exquisiteness. It has both traditional charm and novelty, making it a style that Jinlou has never had before.
Could such blueprints have been designed by an ordinary young lady confined to her chambers?
The shopkeeper seemed to realize something, and his gaze towards Yu Wan suddenly became somewhat fiery.
Yun Shang glanced at them coldly.
The shopkeeper felt a chill run down his spine and quickly suppressed his excitement.
Let's see how the craftsmen in the building make it first. If it really looks good, then we can make other plans.
"Madam, this design... is truly unique!" the shopkeeper exclaimed sincerely. "Our shop will certainly do its utmost to replicate it. May I ask if Madam has any special requirements regarding materials and craftsmanship?"
After a moment's thought, Yu Wan said, "For materials, choose the best pure gold; for gemstones, use the purest colors; and for pearls, make sure they are round and full. As for craftsmanship, I hope to achieve the utmost refinement; every carving and every setting must be done meticulously."
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, his expression extremely serious: "Madam, rest assured, the craftsmen in our shop are all highly skilled master craftsmen, and they will certainly meet your requirements. It's just that the price for a custom-made item..."
Yu Wan waved her hand generously, "Price is not a problem. As long as you can make the jewelry that I'm satisfied with, I'll pay whatever it takes."
Seeing Yu Wan's generosity, the shopkeeper smiled so broadly his eyes narrowed into slits. "Since Madam trusts our shop so much, we certainly won't let you down. Madam, what's the production schedule? When would you like to pick up the goods?"
Yu Wan thought for a moment, and since Shen's birthday was still some time away, she said, "How about half a month later? I wonder if that's enough time?"
The shopkeeper quickly replied, "Abundant time, half a month is more than enough. Madam, come back in half a month to pick it up, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed."
Yun Shang sat quietly to the side, watching Yu Wan arrange the custom-made headdress in an orderly manner, a dark light flashing in his eyes.
Whether it's running a hot pot restaurant or drawing drafts, she always manages to come up with novel ideas that surprise everyone.
Could Yu Wan, who was abducted as a child, have really thought of these things?