Great Song

As the distance from Qiu Wei gets closer, more and more scholars in Tokyo city.Fortunately, next year is not the year of Dabi, so that even the bathrooms in the monastery will not be filled.But even so, those boudoir girls will more or less have to be grounded at home, so as not to cause any stories that only appear in the storybook.

Lady Zeng is one of them.Even the garden parties have been stopped these days, and they have to wait until the autumn is over before they can go out for a stroll.If it's a normal day, it's fine, a month or two, Ren Ren will pass.But today is different.The Han family shop even opened a new store, which still sells glass mirrors!

Since the Han family sent a foot-high silver mirror to the palace, their mirrors have become rare in Tokyo.After all, although perfume is expensive, if you save some money, you can always buy it.But the silver mirror is different. It comes with hundreds of thousands of incense boxes, and there are only [-] copies per season, so you can't grab it.Looking at the small round mirrors hanging on the wrists of the little sisters, it is a lie to say that I am not jealous.However, other houses started to sell counterfeit silver mirrors, and the Han's shop just didn't move at all!This made Miss Zeng grit her silver teeth.

It's not uncommon to buy fake ones to wear, but she doesn't want to be ridiculed secretly.I only hope that one day, the Han's shop will be able to sell silver mirrors, so that she can also buy one.Now I waited and waited, and finally got the news, how can I hold back?

"Prepare the car... No, it's better to go in the sedan chair. I'll come back after buying the silver mirror early!" Miss Zeng ordered the servant girl in a low voice, and took only two or three people, and hurried to the Han family's new store.

This time, the new store was not opened near the original perfume shop, but was replaced by Dongmen Street of Xiangguo Temple where Futou, belts and books were sold.Although Miss Zeng was a little puzzled, she didn't dare to waste time and urged the bearer to hurry up.Not long after, I saw the bright and dark plaque of "Han's Glass and Mirror Shop".At the door of the store, there is still a tall cover hanging, with the words "Han's glass reflects people's light" written on it.

"It's here!" Mrs. Zeng happily asked the bearer to stop the sedan chair, took the maidservant's hand, and went inside.Oh, the carriage has already stopped at the door?I'm afraid that many people know the news, right?

After entering the door impatiently, someone came up to welcome the guests and led a few people to the lobby.After standing still, Miss Zeng realized that there were no guests in the room.Isn't there a carriage parked outside the door, where did the people go?Is it possible that like a perfume shop, it has been welcomed into the Accord?

Before she could figure it out, a smiling woman in blue came forward and asked softly, "Young lady, do you want to buy a silver mirror?"

"Exactly!" Seeing this familiar attire just like a perfume shop, Mrs. Zeng immediately put aside her doubts and said quickly, "Does your family sell hand mirrors?"

The small round mirror that can be held in one hand is now called a hand mirror.They were all removed from the Four Seasons incense box, and some people inlaid them with gold and silver and tied them around their waists, not to mention how conspicuous they are!

The girl smiled and said, "Of course there is. I wonder if my lady wants a hand mirror, or a make-up mirror that can put lip balm?"

"Huh? There are so many more to say? Let's take a look!" Mrs. Zeng suddenly became interested.

The girl heard the words, smiled and led the person to the counter, and took out two things.One is a small round mirror, only the size of a palm, set in a copper handle, and there is a chain that can be hung around the waist.However, there is a hollowed-out cover on the mirror, with exquisite and fine patterns, which can cover most of the mirror surface.When the lid is closed, it looks like an ornament, which makes people like it at first glance.

"How did you sell this hand mirror?" Miss Zeng took the mirror in her hand and looked at the delicate face in the mirror, her brows were filled with joy.It really is the genuine product of Han's Shop, but it is more refined than those fakes!

"This mirror only costs [-] yuan, and there are three different styles for the young lady to choose from." The woman in blue replied with a smile.

so expensive!Although she was prepared in her heart, Miss Zeng also felt a little heartbroken.Five thousand dollars can buy three or four bars of soap, and even a few boxes of newly released face powder and rouge.But let her let go, but really refused.

By the way, there is another kind of mirror!Maybe it will be cheaper?Miss Zeng hurriedly asked, "What about the makeup mirror?"

The girl in blue took the small wooden box at hand, and opened it: "This is the makeup mirror, only two thousand dollars. You can put lip gloss in the box, as long as you bring it, you can always add makeup. There is also a mirror on the box. Hidden buckle, the grease will not spill out, which is very convenient."

There was indeed a mirror embedded in that small box.About three fingers wide and narrow, a little smaller, only the lips or eyebrows can be seen.There is also a recessed shallow groove under the mirror, apparently for grease.The whole box is so exquisite that a woman can hold it with one hand, it is very lovely.Whether it is placed in a sachet or sewn on a handkerchief, it is light and beautiful.

It's broken, what do you want to do?But if I bought them all, wouldn't I have no money to buy the new floral dew and face powder this season?

Seeing her vacillating expression, the woman in blue smiled slightly: "The girl thinks these mirrors are too small? There are also bigger makeup boxes available."

As she spoke, she took out another wooden box with three layers.Open the lid of the box, and a round mirror like a silver plate is revealed.The mirror is much larger than the hand mirror, not to mention people's faces, even the bun and hairpin on the head are clearly reflected.Before Miss Zeng recovered her senses, the female assistant opened the other boxes neatly: "This is a mirror box specially made for perfume shops. The upper layer can be used for powder, rouge and cosmetic items, and the middle layer is It is used to put perfume, soap, hair oil, etc., and the lower layer can also store toilet water and soap. Wouldn’t it be convenient to put a set in and use it every day?”

It's inconvenient, Miss Zeng doesn't know, she just knows that seeing the much larger silver mirror and the "matching" box, her heart feels like a cat has scratched it.

"This box can be bought for [-] yuan. There is another kind of jewelry, because it uses pearls and shellfish and other valuables, so it is more expensive..."

"No, there's no need to take it!" Miss Zeng felt that it was difficult to breathe.Looking at it further, she might not even be able to walk out of the shop!

Reluctantly looking at the makeup box, she still gritted her teeth: "Take a hand mirror and a makeup mirror each! Bring all the patterns, I'll pick one."

The girl in blue immediately took five or six samples. After a period of incomparably difficult selection, Mrs. Zeng finally chose two and paid for them herself.

Now you don't have to worry about traveling.With a sigh of relief, Miss Zeng remembered the question she had just asked: "Why can't I see anyone else in the shop? Didn't they all go to Ya Ge?"

The girl in blue made a deal, and her smile became more cordial: "Young lady, I'm afraid I saw the carriage parked outside the door. Those men who came to buy glasses are all in the west wing."

"What are glasses?" Mrs. Zeng wondered, could it be a mirror for eyes?

"I read a lot, my eyes are dim, or I am old, and it is difficult to see things. I can wear glasses, which can make people look clear. This is a good thing that all the husbands bring, and it is also unique to the shop. It's a new product." The girl in blue said quite proudly.

Miss Zeng's eyes lit up: "My grandmother is also a little dizzy, can you get some glasses to see?"

The girl in blue smiled and said, "Please come inside, little lady."

This action immediately made Miss Zeng realize that the glasses are probably not cheap, so we need to discuss them in detail in the room.However, when she entered the inner room and saw the layout clearly, she widened her eyes in fright: "Hey, why is this window inlaid with glass?!"

I saw two glass windows inlaid on the outer window of this hut.The wooden window lattices are subdivided, and each small lattice is covered with a piece of glass, making the whole window crystal clear and extraordinarily bright.The sky outside the house is reflected, how can there be the darkness in the inner room?

"To configure glasses, you have to check your eyesight first, so naturally they should be brighter." The girl in blue would not say that she was surprised at the time, she just smiled and invited the person to a seat beside her.

Miss Zeng was already shocked by the huge glass window, she didn't even drink the tea brought, she just stared at it intently.It was only when someone brought back a plate of weird-looking glass mirrors that he managed to regain his senses.

"This is the glasses?" She looked at the luxurious mirrors inlaid with tortoiseshell, gold, silver, and pearls, showing surprise.This thing is no different from jewelry, is it really worn on the eyes?

"This is the 'Longevity Mirror' specially configured for noble people. It is most convenient to hold in your hand." The girl in blue smiled and raised a pair of glasses and put them in front of her eyes.The long handle is gilded, carved with fairy peach branches, and the round glass frame is in front of the eyes, and it seems that even the eyes have become bigger.Even with makeup on, a hairpin, and holding such a thing, I don't feel awkward, on the contrary, it looks extravagant.

"This thing is really interesting!"

Miss Zeng wanted to take it and take a look, but the woman in blue smiled and explained: "If your eyes are fine, you will feel a little dizzy when you use this lens. You might as well try this lens, it has similar effects."

As she spoke, she took another small round mirror with a wooden handle and handed it over.The mirror was not much larger than the hand mirror, and it was not surprising to see.But if the mirror is placed on the book beside it, the handwriting on the book will be several times bigger and clearer.

Miss Zeng couldn't help opening her eyes wide: "How did you sell this mirror?"

"Lenses cost five thousand dollars each. Longevity mirrors and enlightening mirrors cost thirty thousand dollars at the cheapest." The woman in blue replied.

Miss Zeng hissed lightly, this lens has a wooden handle, so it is as expensive as the silver mirror with a copper handle?However, looking at the mirror in her hand, she felt that the price was not too outrageous. After all, the silver mirror could be replaced by a bronze mirror, but this was the first time she had seen this lens.There is also the "Longevity Mirror", which has a good meaning and a good appearance. Why don't you bring your mother to have a look, and buy a pair to honor your grandmother.

As soon as the thought flashed, she laughed: "You said you have to come to the store in person to have your eyesight tested?"

The girl in blue immediately said: "You must have your eyesight tested for the mirror, and the age of the wearer for the longevity mirror. If you find it troublesome, you can also come to the shop to get the mirror, but you have to wait in line, and the waiting time will be a little longer. "

There is no need to visit the door, she will bring her mother over to have a look first, if it is good, just buy it back!When she thought that when her mother came, she might buy a makeup box or a jewelry box, her heart flew up.Such a good thing, my mother will definitely like it!

Happily leaving the shop with the newly bought hand mirror, and sitting in the sedan chair, Miss Zeng was still thinking happily.Now everyone has the hand mirror of the Han family. I wonder how those who buy autumn fragrance can show it off?However, how could she have guessed that a "kaleidoscope" wrapped in beautiful embroidery had already been released from the expensive incense box, waiting to be picked up by dignitaries...