Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Suffering Wife vs. Homewrecker (4) Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Suffering Wife vs. Homewrecker (4) Indeed, not long after Gu Shengyin and Liang Linyu arrived, they received a system notification that Qin Yuanzheng and Zhang Mingshu were approaching.
Soon, Gu Shengyin saw a magnificently designed carriage stop in front of Baocui Pavilion.
Then, a woman dressed in plain clothes, her face also covered with a veil of the same color, stepped down.
Gu Shengyin intently observed this woman. Her figure was somewhat slender, yet she moved with an elegant grace. Although her face was veiled and her true features unseen, from her exposed, sparkling eyes one could tell she was a beauty.
Indeed, if she weren’t a beauty, why would Qin Yuanzheng, who had never once stepped into his legal wife’s room, be so captivated by her?
However, she was the only one to alight from the carriage, as Qin Yuanzheng inside evidently did not plan to enter.
Perhaps he thought accompanying his cousin shopping beneath his dignity, Gu Shengyin speculated, eventually shaking her head. Whatever the reason, it had nothing to do with her.
She slowly surveyed the items in the store, yet her focus remained on Zhang Mingshu.
At that moment, Zhang Mingshu had a jade bracelet on each hand: the one on her left was lush and clear, obviously of extraordinary quality; the one on her right was made of rare mutton-fat jade, flawless throughout, which complemented Zhang Mingshu’s fair skin beautifully.
Zhang Mingshu was now comparing the two bracelets, her brows lightly furrowed, seeming very distressed about which to choose. From her expression, it was clear she was reluctant to part with either.
The shopkeeper, discerning her thoughts, smiled affably and said, “If you ask me, miss, both bracelets suit you well. With your fair skin, either would look good on you.”
Zhang Mingshu indeed seemed very happy at this, “Then I’ll take both.”
The shopkeeper, having secured a large sale, treated Zhang Mingshu even more attentively.
Suddenly, Zhang Mingshu walked toward the carriage, stood beside it, and spoke with someone inside. From her reaction, she seemed very happy.
After a while, Zhang Mingshu returned to the store, and the shopkeeper asked to which residence the items should be delivered.
Zhang Mingshu, with a haughty tone, said, “I am from the Prince of Zhenbei’s Mansion, but you don’t need to deliver them. Just put them on that carriage outside; someone will come for them. I’ll continue to look around.”
Hearing this, the shopkeeper became even more deferential.
At that moment, Liang Linyu tugged at Gu Shengyin’s sleeve and whispered, “Big sister, the Prince of Zhenbei’s Mansion, isn’t that related to you…”
Gu Shengyin gave her a slight glare.
Liang Linyu stuck out her tongue, murmuring, “I’ve never heard of a Commandery Princess at the Prince of Zhenbei’s Mansion.”
Gu Shengyin thought, Of course not, though the Prince of Zhenbei doesn’t have a Commandery Princess, the Princess Consort of Zhenbei certainly has an extremely pampered niece.
Zhang Mingshu was leisurely browsing with the shopkeeper, who probably wanted to flatter her by bringing up the person in the carriage.
“I see the miss glancing over to that carriage. Could it be that the gentleman inside is waiting for you? You are very fortunate,” said the shopkeeper. Zhang Mingshu blushed but did not object.
Encouraged, the shopkeeper continued, “When could the two of you be expecting some good news? I congratulate you both now.”
Although shy, Zhang Mingshu, flattered by the compliments, pointed out several more items to be packed.
Gu Shengyin, watching from a distance, scoffed. Zhang Mingshu knew full well that Qin Yuanzheng was betrothed and the bride would not be her, yet she still acted this way, which was truly detestable.