“Of course, Brother Sun would never lie to you. Let’s go to the jewelry shop ahead and pick out some beautiful pieces for you.”
Sun Fengyu watched as she asked him, her face filled with shyness and delight, thinking she was just a naive girl who hadn’t seen much of the world.
Though her smile made the corner of his mouth twitch, he suppressed his irritation, remembering his aunt’s instructions. With a light chuckle, he pointed to the jewelry shop not far ahead.
“Great! Qing’er doesn’t have any special jewelry besides this hairpin. If Brother Sun gives me something, I’ll wear it every day.”
Though Sun Fengyu’s deep eyes concealed disgust, he maintained a faint smile as he looked at her.
Knowing his true intentions, Wanqing inwardly laughed but outwardly blushed shyly, her face alight with joy, unable to hide her adoration and affection for him.
“Silly girl, it’s just jewelry. If you want it, Brother Sun will buy it for you. Wear it however you like.”
She was hideous, yet she pretended to be delicate and lovestruck. Sun Fengyu felt his chest tighten with revulsion, but he feigned indulgence and led her forward.
“Please, come in! Young Master Sun, what kind of jewelry are you looking for today?”
As they entered, the shopkeeper, though puzzled by Wanqing’s plain appearance, greeted them politely.
“Hehe, I’m Brother Sun’s fiancée. He’s buying jewelry for me. Brother Sun, you’ll buy me anything I want, right?”
Noticing the shopkeeper’s skeptical glance, Wanqing inwardly sneered but outwardly giggled sweetly, deliberately embarrassing Sun Fengyu in front of the man.
“Of course, when have I ever lied to you? Shopkeeper, bring out your finest pieces. Qing’er, take your time choosing—everything here is exquisite. And make sure they suit the young lady. Don’t bother showing anything unworthy.”
Hearing Wanqing introduce herself as his fiancée, Sun Fengyu’s handsome face stiffened with barely concealed displeasure. He forced a smile before turning to the shopkeeper with a sharp look.
The shopkeeper was no fool. Everyone knew Young Master Sun and the Mu family’s eldest daughter were a perfect match. His affection for her was obvious.
But today, this plain girl—though Sun Fengyu treated her with distant politeness—clearly annoyed him.
Taking the hint, the shopkeeper nodded and returned with a tray of mediocre hairpins and ornaments, placing them before the impatient Sun Fengyu and the delighted Wanqing.
“Please wait a moment, I’ll fetch some truly high-quality pieces that suit the young lady perfectly. Here, miss, take your pick—these are all top-grade items.”
“Really? These are supposed to be good?”
Wanqing’s delicate brows arched skeptically as she examined the tray. Though the craftsmanship was decent, the pieces were clearly inferior to even the display counter’s wares. Some hairpins even had hidden cracks.
Seeing the shopkeeper treat her like a fool, she no longer held back.
“Qing’er, these are the shopkeeper’s finest. Go ahead and pick what you like.”
Sun Fengyu coaxed, watching her handle each piece with exaggerated admiration. He assumed she’d be easily impressed—after all, as a lowly girl from the Marquis’s household, she’d never seen real luxury.
Besides, even if she bought everything, it wouldn’t cost much. A small price to win her favor.
“Really? Because these look terrible. Shopkeeper, do you think I’m stupid? Or that Brother Sun doesn’t know quality? Bring out your best, or I’ll have him smash your shop!”
Enraged at being treated like a fool, Wanqing swept the entire tray onto the floor with a crash.
“Y-Young Master Sun, this—”
The shopkeeper paled, scrambling to pick up the scattered trinkets. He’d assumed the girl was unimportant, but her outburst left him flustered.
“Brother Sun, he cheated me! He gave me broken junk and lied! You promised to treat me well, but you let him trick me! I hate you! Xiaotao, let’s go—I won’t stay with this liar!”
Wanqing tugged at Sun Fengyu’s sleeve, pouting dramatically. Seeing his discomfort, she stomped her foot and stormed out with her maid.
The shopkeeper watched helplessly as she left in a huff.
“Ah, Qing’er, don’t be angry. Brother Sun didn’t know—it was the shopkeeper’s fault for bringing bad goods. I’d never skimp on you. Come back, and I’ll make him bring the best pieces. Don’t sulk.”
Though seething, Sun Fengyu chased after her, grabbing her sleeve at the door and coaxing her back.
“Let go! I don’t trust you anymore! You said you’d give me the best, but you let him cheat me! And you’re from the Empress’s family—shame on you!”
Her loud complaints drew onlookers, who murmured among themselves.
Sun Fengyu’s face burned with humiliation. “Alright, it’s my fault. Let’s go back, and I’ll buy you whatever you like—the finest jewelry. Deal?”
“Really? You won’t trick me again? Oh! Brother Shizi! You’re here too!”
Satisfied with the scene she’d caused, Wanqing pretended to hesitate before spotting a familiar figure in the crowd. With a childlike squeal, she fluttered over and clung to the man’s arm.
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