Chapter Eighty-Five: The Noble Guest Arrived

  The next morning, Qindai Xin was woken up early by Ruyi. The maids brought her hot water to wash her face, while Ruyi busied herself selecting clothes. Chunli didn't say a word and pressed her down onto the stool, starting to comb her hair. The maids were busy running back and forth, but she couldn't do anything, only being manipulated like a wooden puppet. Although she was somewhat angry, there was nothing she could do about it. As the daughter of a wealthy family, most girls lived this kind of life being waited on by others. Besides, she really didn't know how to style her hair except for a simple braid.

  Chunli was skilled with her hands, and could style hair into a beautiful flower-like design. She knew that the young lady of her household didn't like using osmanthus oil to comb her hair, as she found it too greasy and prone to attracting dust, so she used a comb dipped in clear water to style her hair instead.

  She first braided a few small pigtails at the top of her head, incorporating her bangs into them. Then she used black hairpins to secure them horizontally across her forehead. Next, she twisted the hair on either side of her ears into four interlocking rings that seemed carelessly done but had a particularly good effect. The dark hair hanging down on both sides framed Qin Daihe's face, making it look especially pale and delicate.

  "You're really skilled with your hands, this hairstyle looks like it's casually scattered, but it's actually very lively."

  "Miss, how could you forget? I was originally sold to that old woman who specialized in teaching people how to do hair. Auntie also saw that I had a good hand at doing hair and bought me back from those bad people." Chunli said as she took Qin Dai Xin's hair and styled it into several connected oval-shaped buns, her hands moving deftly as she quickly tidied up the slightly disheveled hair, which then lay neatly on top of Qin Dai Xin's head.

  Qin Dai's heart didn't expect that she still had this kind of life experience, and involuntarily looked at her from the mirror, seeing that there was no sad expression on her face, only then did she put her mind at ease, and continued to watch Chunli comb her hair.

  Chunli chose a pair of ruby hairpins from many ornaments and pinned them to the top of Qindai's head, fixing the shape of her hairpin. Then she took out a pearl hairpin and inserted it into the left side of the hairpin from left to right. Since Qindai had always liked simplicity, Chunli only twisted two pairs of silver-carved flower-shaped hairpins on both sides of her ear.

  Qin Daihe had a head of thick and dense black long hair, combing this hairstyle was not difficult at all, because she hadn't reached the age of putting up her hair yet, so Chunli always combed some lively and lovely hairstyles for her.

  However, Chunli gave her a slightly more formal and playful hairstyle today, because she heard that there were distinguished guests coming today, Chunli didn't dare to be careless, and took extra care in styling her hair.

  "Chunli, doesn't this silver hairpin look a bit too plain? Miss has always liked simple things, and now looking at this silver hairpin, it really is a bit too plain." Ruyi suggested from the side.

  Chunli thought for a moment and then picked out a few more golden hairpins from the box, arranging them in a row on Qin Dai's hairline.

  "Is it better this way?" Chun Li asked.

  Ru Yi only saw Qin Dai's small braid on her forehead, which was cute and lovely, most suitable for her age. The row of golden hairpins at the hairline were elegant but not tacky, and even the silver-carved flower-shaped hair clips on both sides of her ears looked different.

  "This is better, and it would be best if you also gave Miss a pair of ruby earrings." Yu Yi said with a nod.

  "You two girls, you're really making fun of me now. You don't take me seriously at all anymore." Qin Dai said with feigned anger.

  The two of them knew that their young mistress was just joking and they couldn't help but cover their mouths and burst out laughing, ignoring her as they took out a pair of ruby earrings to put on for her.

  "Miss, which set of clothes would you choose?"

  Qin Dai Xin originally wanted to wear the new embroidered red plum pearl white soft satin jacket, but was stopped by Ruyi, who said that she had always worn a white cloak with a hood, and couldn't possibly wear white underneath. Qin Dai Xin thought this made sense, so she let her two maids help her decide. Chun Li liked the pomegranate red brocade satin jacket with auspicious clouds, thinking that since they were still in the festive season, wearing something more celebratory would be better, and besides, the flowing silk skirt was really beautiful, so she insisted that Qin Dai Xin wear this set. However, Qin Dai Xin kept feeling that this outfit was too showy, like a new bride's clothes, so she asked the two to choose another set.

  After fussing for half a day, I finally chose the lake blue plain jacket with three white jade buttons, paired with the silk butterfly skirt with embroidered spring flowers, matching Qin Dai's lovely hairstyle, and the white soft cloak, it really looks good.

  In Chang Xiao Garden, the three main characters were having a great time, but who would have thought that someone could be even more troublesome than them?

  In Chunhui Garden lived Qin's second miss, Qin Qianxin. Last night she received a message that the second son of the Li family in Jiangdong would come today, and her heart was delighted.

  She is already fifteen, and after the New Year, she will be sixteen, but as for marriage, there is not even a hint of it. The families that came to propose earlier were all small and insignificant households that she looked down on. It was only when the Jia family's proposal came along that things started to look promising, but in the end, they didn't think highly of her either. Whenever this topic comes up, she feels a surge of anger in her heart. As the eldest daughter of a noble family, and with looks that are not inferior to theirs, why did the Jia family have to choose someone else? Although this matter has come to nothing, it has also led to the Jia family losing interest in her. According to her mother's thinking, now that the second son of the Jia family has been promoted, he probably wouldn't even consider their family anymore. Such a good opportunity was missed, and it really is infuriating.

  But just at this moment, Li Er Gongzi appeared. According to Father's words, this person is dignified and elegant, and compared to Jia Fu's second son, he might be even more outstanding. Although his family doesn't hold official positions, as the head of one of the four major families in Da Yong, their power shouldn't be underestimated. If she could become the mistress of the Li family, how glorious that would be!

  It was said that Li Er Gongzi would come to visit today, so she got up early and dressed up, wanting to leave a good impression on him. She ordered Qing'er to bring out all the good things she usually liked, and let the second-class maid Dong'er serve by her side. With Du Mama from the garden giving advice on the side, the four masters and servants were busy with joy.

  "Mother, how's this set?" Qin Qianxin chose a set of crimson brocade satin with embroidered peony flowers and a green skirt with embroidered branch flowers. On her head, she wore a gold-inlaid jade hairpin, a gemstone hair clip, and what she was most proud of was a pair of earrings in the shape of a fan, made of pure gold, with each piece shaped like a heart-shaped pendant hanging from the back of her brain, while the surface was inlaid with five red gemstones of the same color and similar size. This hairpin was a gift from her mother when she came of age, specially made by a skilled craftsman.

  Du's mother narrowed her eyes into a slit, and truly felt that Second Miss looked good in whatever she wore.

  "Miss, it would be even better if you put on that crimson fox fur cloak."

  "Really! How come I didn't think of that. Quick, help me get that cloak out." With an extremely enthusiastic expression.

  She hastily opened another trunk, and pulled out a crimson cloak with a golden clasp. This was Miss's favorite cloak, which she rarely wore on unimportant occasions.

  Just then, a little servant girl ran in from outside and saw Qin Qianxin hurriedly salute, "Miss, someone has passed on a message that Young Master Li has arrived!"

  "When will you arrive?" Qin Qian anxiously asked.

  "Miss has just arrived and is chatting with Master in the front yard!"

  P.S: Everyone has seen it, although the collection has been dropping all the time, but seeing someone supporting me still makes me very happy.