Chapter 54 Cui’s Changxiao
Song Ci sat in the elegant room, thoroughly enjoying the view. The antique jewelry from ancient times was indeed crafted with great ingenuity, both exquisite and intricate. Unable to resist, she decided on several pieces of jewelry as gifts for the women at home, ensuring that everyone received something. The shopkeeper was so pleased that his eyes nearly formed a line from smiling.
Having indulged her eyes in the elegant room, she then took the little chubby boy upstairs, where ancient books, paintings, and the Four Treasures of the Study were sold.
"You will be going to the clan school soon. Choose a set of the Four Treasures of the Study as a gift from your ancestors for starting school," Song Ci said, looking down at Song Lingzhou.
Song Lingzhou smiled and thanked her, saying, "Aunt said that there are pens and ink in the clan school, so there’s no need to bring them."
"But you’ll still need them for practicing calligraphy," Song Ci said. "I just bought the girls jewelry; you boys should have something too. You go ahead and pick, and choose a gift for your brothers as well."
The attendant standing by smiled and said, "Madam, we also have several high-grade inkstones here, and although they may not be as valuable as those in the Prime Minister’s Mansion collection, they are still of excellent quality. Would you like to take a look?"
This attendant was very clever, with a talent for sales.
Song Ci praised him and went with Song Lingzhou to take a look. In truth, she didn’t know much about the quality of inkstones, but Shangzhen House was a large store, and her status was evident, so they wouldn’t deceive a customer. Therefore, she bought whatever the attendant recommended.
Just when Song Ci was about to settle on a couple of Duan inkstones, a voice interjected.
"Actually, if Madam is choosing an inkstone for the young grandson, he is still in the early stages of learning. If money is not an issue, why not choose this Tao River inkstone? It’s slightly superior to the Duan inkstone. The Tao River inkstone is also a renowned one. It grinds ink quickly, is durable, holds water for a long time, and is rich in color and moisture, making it ideal for his age. Naturally, it can also be collected as it’s a renowned inkstone."