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Chapter 55 How could you sell this jade hairpin?

Looking at these things, Qin Wan realized that what couldn't be kept would eventually be lost. Just like this jade hairpin, it might end up in Su Yan'er's hands someday, so it was better to sell it as soon as possible.

Qin Wan took out the jade hairpin and looked at it again. It was indeed beautiful. She had heard that it had cost several hundred taels of silver to buy before. She wondered how many taels of silver it could sell for now.

"Be careful when you sell it tomorrow, don't let anyone find out!"

Qin Wan had made up her mind. If she wanted to leave the Marquis's mansion, the first thing she needed was to have enough money.

Selling too much at once might attract attention, so we'll handle it one item at a time, starting with the ones they sent.

Seeing that her attempts to dissuade her had failed, Wan Shuang took the jade hairpin from Qin Wan's hand and replied, "Yes, I will go out and inquire about the price tomorrow!"

Qin Wan nodded and then had Chun Tao find a box to separate the gifts from the Qin family from the Emperor's bestowal.

Selling the gifts bestowed by His Majesty might cause unnecessary trouble, so let's keep them for now.

The rest were all sold.

An hour had passed since she finished dividing everything up. Looking at her achievements, Qin Wan silently calculated in her mind that these things were worth a lot of money. If she sold them all, she could ensure that she would be well-off for the rest of her life.

This gave him the confidence to leave the Marquis's mansion.

The next day, the snow continued to fall, and Qin Wan waited in her room for news from Wan Shuang.

Finally, around noon, the evening frost arrived.

"How did it go? How much did you sell it for?" Qin Wan asked anxiously.

Wan Shuang hurried along the way, fearing being discovered, so she quickened her pace and returned panting heavily.

It took a while for the evening frost to recover.

"I was afraid of being discovered, so I didn't dare go to any of the larger shops. I went to a small shop on a street corner and asked at three different places. They all quoted me two hundred taels. I found one that looked nice to me, and after bargaining, I paid two hundred and twenty taels..."

As she spoke, Wan Shuang took the silver notes out of her bosom and handed them to Qin Wan.

Qin Wan looked at the two hundred and twenty taels handed to her, her heart filled with complicated feelings. Qin Lang must have spent at least four hundred taels when he bought this item, so this time he lost nearly half of it.

Qin Wan immediately felt a pang of heartache. If the loss was at this rate, the value of all the jewelry she had saved would be greatly reduced.

Seeing that Qin Wan's expression was somewhat unpleasant, Wan Shuang asked, "Miss, did I sell it too cheaply?"

Hearing this, Qin Wan forced a smile and reassured her, "No, you did a great job!"

Evening Frost smiled, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss, this servant will go and prepare lunch for you!"

After Wan Shuang left, Qin Wan still felt cheated by the 220 taels of silver. Perhaps others were hesitant to offer a high price because they saw Wan Shuang as a maidservant selling herself in a small shop.

It seems I'll have to reconsider selling jewelry in the future.

During the few days that Qin Wan was recuperating, she asked Wan Shuang to inquire about prices at larger jewelry shops. If the price was right, she would buy it directly; otherwise, she would leave it for the time being.

However, the frequency of selling should not be too fast, otherwise it will attract attention.

In the past few days, Qin Wan has sold three pieces of jewelry, which, together with the jade hairpin she sold before, brought her a total of nearly eight hundred taels of silver.

Just as Qin Wan was counting her money and feeling hopeful about the future, the gate of Wanyue Courtyard was kicked open.

With a loud 'thud', the sound was deafening.

Startled, Qin Wan quickly hid the small box containing the silver. Before she could calm herself down, the door to the room was kicked open as well.

"Qin Wan~"

Qin Lang gritted his teeth and shouted, which made Qin Wan's heart tremble.

Quickly regaining his composure, he coldly asked, "What is it?"

At this moment, the person who was supposed to be following behind Qin Lang arrived late.

"Second brother, don't be impulsive. Fourth sister must have encountered some difficulties, which is why she's selling jewelry. Listen to her explanation, and you two can't have any more conflicts!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan glanced at the jade hairpin Qin Lang was clutching in his hand and instantly understood why he had come here.

"Speak, how do you intend to explain this?" Qin Lang slammed the jade hairpin onto the table.

He bought this for her with his first military reward, and she actually dared to sell it?

If she needs money, she can just say so. Her parents wouldn't shortchange her, would they?

Why did you buy the jade hairpin he gave you?

And it had to be this one!

Qin Lang felt his anger was about to explode.

Su Yan'er trembled from the shock, looked at Qin Wan with concern, and said softly, "Fourth Sister, have you encountered some difficulties that made you think of selling jewelry? If so, you can talk to Second Brother. Second Brother is Fourth Sister's own brother, and he won't stand by and watch Fourth Sister in trouble!"

Qin Wan sneered. Not only would he not help her when she was in trouble, but he would also kick her when she was down. Otherwise, how would she have gotten into that incident at Leishan Temple in her previous life?

"I have no difficulties. This is my property. Why can't I sell it?" Qin Wan said firmly.

This provoked Qin Lang to the point that he no longer wanted to hold back.

"Qin Wan, do you know that this was bought for you with my first military reward, and yet you sold it!"

"Of course I know, but didn't you already give it to me? What? You want to take back what you've already given away?" Qin Wan met his gaze, not admitting defeat in the slightest.

Qin Lang clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, his eyes blazing with anger. He picked up the jade hairpin from the table and approached Qin Wan step by step.

"Since you knew that, you still sold it. You are really heartless. Could it be that, as the third brother said, you are not the real Qin Wan, but an evil spirit?" Qin Lang's gaze was oppressive, as if he could devour Qin Wan.

"If I were an evil spirit, would you want to kill me again?"

Qin Wan didn't want to recall what happened that night, but Qin Lang insisted on forcing her to remember.

Seeing that things were about to get out of control, Su Yan'er stepped forward and stood between Qin Lang and Qin Wan.

"Fourth sister, quickly explain to second brother that you knew nothing about this, that Wanshuang took these out to sell, and that you didn't know anything about it, right?"

A flame ignited in Qin Wan's eyes. What was Su Yan'er saying?

How did she know that it was night cream that was taken out to sell?

Wan Shuang was very careful when she went out and never revealed any flaws. Could it be that Su Yan'er sent someone to follow Wan Shuang and that's how she was discovered?

If that's the case, then perhaps there are still people of hers in Wanyue Courtyard!

Thinking of this, Qin Wan subconsciously glanced around. Right now, apart from Wan Shuang, everyone else in Wanyue Courtyard needed to be thoroughly investigated.

Su Yan'er seemed unaware that Qin Wan was already angry. She looked at Qin Lang and said, "Fourth Sister has been recuperating in the courtyard these past few days and hasn't gone out. This must not be Fourth Sister's intention. Second Brother, please don't be impulsive!"

Su Yan'er tried her best to stop the two, as if she were really trying to persuade them.

But Qin Wan realized that this was a frame-up; she was framing Wan Shuang.

If I were to nod now and confirm Wan Shuang's crime of stealing, I would be beaten to death. How vicious she is!

Su Yan'er continued talking, quickly yelling at Wan Shuang, "Wan Shuang, are you still not going to admit it? Are you really going to just stand by and watch Second Brother and Fourth Sister have another fight? Fourth Sister's injuries have just healed. If you really care about Fourth Sister, then stop being so stubborn!"

Evening Frost panicked a little; she didn't want her mistress to get hurt again.

But she really didn't steal it!