After farming, I opened a family tree

Chapter 169 The Phoenix Hairpin's Ownership

Draw lots.

There was a crack on everyone's face.

Although everyone knows the method of drawing lots, it has never been used at this kind of banquet.

"Then draw lots!"

Mrs. Zhu quickly replied.

The police wrote the prizes on the tray on pieces of paper and placed them on another tray in random order.

Ji Ruhui looked at the folded little papers on the tray and her heart began to tighten.

As long as Liu Xun doesn't get it, the phoenix hairpin will return to her hands.

With a one in three chance, the probability of her getting it back is still very high.

But despite this, Ji Ruhui began to regret why she made such a big bet for the sake of momentary pleasure.

Soon, all the bets had been copied down.

The three winners stood in the center, with the other ladies surrounding them.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

The drawing method is very simple, each person takes turns drawing one.

Before long, the three of them had a lot in their hands.

The tray was empty and a lively girl pushed one of the winning girls.

"Open it and see what you have won!"

"Yes, open it and take a look."

The girl unfolded the papers in her hand one by one.

"Golden thread and fragrant wood inlaid with cicada jade beads."

"Screw bead hairpin."

"A Jadeite Blue and White Jade Pendant."

"Red gold treasure hairpin with delicate flowers"

......

The girl unfolded all the papers in her hand.

"Sister Yao's luck was a little off. She didn't get the phoenix hairpin. But luckily, these things are pretty good."

Someone spoke to comfort him.

The girl who was called Sister Yao had a look of regret between her brows, but she quickly concealed it.

After all, getting these prizes is already a pleasant surprise.

Then the phoenix hairpin could only appear in the hands of the remaining two people.

Ji Ruhui held the handkerchief tightly in her hand and prayed silently in her heart.

"Why not look at mine?"

Another gentle girl spoke.

"A Jade Teng Flower Jade Pendant."

"Gold filigree inlaid eggplant-shaped pendant."

"A long hairpin with silver phoenix carvings."

......

The amount of paper in their hands was getting smaller and smaller, and everyone's faces were becoming more and more nervous.

The last piece of paper was unfolded.

"Red coral earrings."

The disappointment was visible on the girl's face.

After the last prize was announced, everyone's attention turned to Liu Xun.

This girl is so lucky.

As a woman from a military general's family, she was lucky enough to be among the top three at the banquet with many talented women.

And he even got a phoenix hairpin.

Liu Xun was also a little surprised when he saw that the two girls in front of him did not draw the phoenix hairpin.

She was not very interested in these hairpins and jewelry, so she opened one at random.

"Phoenix hairpin."

It’s really infuriating to see people compare to each other.

Ji Ruhui, in particular, felt utterly disappointed when she heard that the two daughters of civil officials did not draw the phoenix hairpin.

It’s all Shen Tang’s fault. He insisted on having to draw lots.

Wouldn't it be nice to just get the first place? Now, this phoenix hairpin has really been given away.

This was something she usually wouldn't bring herself to wear, but today she brought it out because she wanted to outshine and show off.

Mrs. Zhu divided the food among the three people.

"Congratulations to all three of you."

After this commotion, almost all the time passed.

The Zhu family naturally prepared some snacks to go with the wine.

Everyone moved to the flower hall. Although it was winter, the charcoal fire was bright enough that they didn't feel a bit of cold.

"I've prepared some light wine and snacks. Please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Shen Tang has a high status and still sits at the main table.

Ji Ruhui had lost her phoenix hairpin, and now her whole mind was thinking about how to get it back, and she was a little absent-minded.

Although Mrs. Zhu mentioned light wine and snacks, the meal was indeed extraordinary.

Shen Tang couldn't help but smack his lips in amazement. One table of food was enough for a family to use for many years.

After dinner, everyone dispersed.

Shen Tang was kept by Zhu Shiwen and talked for a few more words. When he left Zhu's house, everyone had already left.

There was only an ordinary carriage left parked next to his own carriage.

The curtain opened and Liu Xun got out of the carriage.

"Today, I thank Ning'an Hou for speaking out for justice. Liu Xun thanks the Marquis."

After saying that, Yingying bowed, but was quickly grabbed by Shen Tang.

"Miss Liu, you're too polite. I'm just telling the truth."

Liu Xun looked at Shen Tang's face so close to him and felt that the face looked somewhat familiar.

"My Lord, have we met before?"

Shen Tang smiled.

"I think I've never seen it before. I've lived in Jiangnan since I was born. This is my first time in Beijing."

"Your Excellency looks very familiar to me, as if I've seen him somewhere before."

Liu Xun was not lying, she really felt that Shen Tang's face gave her a sense of familiarity.

"Some people just get along. That's how it is. I really like Miss Liu's straightforward nature. If you have time, you might as well come to the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion and spend some time there. I'll be going back to Jiangnan in a few days."

"Lord Marquis appreciates me, Liu Xun dares not disobey."

"It's getting late and cold outside, so go home early."

The two said goodbye.

The two carriages drove in opposite directions and disappeared around the corner.

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"How did you bring back so many valuable things?"

Madam Liu watched her daughter come back from outside, with the maid beside her holding a small box.

Who knew that the daughter would say calmly:

"I won it at the banquet."

When Mrs. Liu opened them, she saw that they were all exquisite jewelry.

In addition, the maid took out a box and handed it to Madam Liu:

"Madam, this is also what the young lady won!"

Madam Liu opened the box curiously and saw a phoenix hairpin lying in it.

The workmanship and craftsmanship are obviously extraordinary, and it looks like an ordinary product.

"This phoenix hairpin was originally given by the Queen to Princess Roujia, and our young lady has won it back."

Madam Liu asked the maid to tell her everything that happened at the banquet.

"Oh my God, this is all thanks to Ning Anhou."

"That's right, even I could see that the county lady was deliberately trying to make things difficult for others, but I didn't expect that Ning Anhou would see through her.

Moreover, when we came back, the Marquis asked the young lady to visit the Marquis' Mansion!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu smiled even more brightly.

"really?"

Liu Xun nodded.

"That's really great. Our family has no roots in the capital. Now that we've hooked up with Ning'an Marquis, we have some connections. While Ning'an Marquis is still in the capital, in a couple of days, I'll prepare some small gifts and you can go to the Marquis's Mansion.

Your father and your brother are away, so we are the only ones at home. Your father is not a high-ranking official, so anyone can bully us. Now that you are on good terms with Ning An Hou, who is a favorite of the Emperor and a Marquis, I believe that no one will look down on you anymore."

Madam Liu sighed.

"I don't know how your father and brother are doing outside the Great Wall. It's been a rough couple of years, and I heard it was very cold this year."

"Mother, I always feel that the Marquis looks very familiar, as if I have seen him before."

Liu looked at her daughter with amusement. Her daughter has always been stubborn.

If others are nice to her, she will be open-hearted to them.

Now it seems that he has been bought by the kindness of Ning'an Hou.

"Good people all have similarities, and it's normal to have a kind face."