Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 526 - 526 527 Very Honest_1

Chapter 526: Chapter 527: Very Honest_1 Chapter 526: Chapter 527: Very Honest_1 “Auntie looks so happy, must be a great business deal, right?” Muniang asked with a smile.

“You don’t know, do you? Our Embroidery House might just hit the jackpot. You know the Rong family from the east side of the city, don’t you?”

The smile on Muniang’s lips froze slightly, “How could I not know?”

“Didn’t they have a concubine who became a favorite? I heard that next month is her birthday, and the Rong family wants to send her celebratory gifts. Right now, our Embroidery House is the biggest name in Qinghua City, plus we offer novelty. Naturally, the Rong family took a shine to our goods and invited me to discuss in detail. I said that this matter should still depend on the opinion of our head boss, so I haven’t accepted the job yet. I was just thinking about how to find you, and coincidentally, here you are.”

Muniang knew Madam Liu was still nervous about the incident in Tupo Village two years ago when ten thousand taels of silver nearly caused disaster. Now, such a big deal needed to be carefully considered by Muniang herself before proceeding.

After thinking for a moment, Muniang said, “This is indeed a great opportunity for our Embroidery House to gain fame. The Noble Lady is in high favor right now. If we could win her heart with our gifts, naturally, everyone will take us as a fashion benchmark, and Yuyang Embroidery House could really take off.”

“That’s exactly what I was thinking!” Madam Liu said eagerly.

Although Muniang was annoyed by the trouble Rong Liming had caused her, she couldn’t miss a business opportunity like this, otherwise it would be such a loss. Moreover, this matter was of great importance. According to Yu Ze’s analysis, the head of the Rong family was outwardly supporting the Eldest Young Master, but in reality, didn’t take him seriously. This decision regarding the gifts for the Lady’s birthday celebration in the palace was certainly not Rong Liming’s to make, and there was no need to worry that the Rong family was deliberately trying to entrap her.

Put plainly, Rong Liming was just a clown, not only in Muniang’s eyes but in his own family’s as well.

“Then you should accept the invitation. If they need specific negotiations, just come to me, and I will personally take a look,” she said.

Madam Liu replied joyfully, “Nothing could be better. You always have so many good ideas; you might come up with something novel for them. If we can make the emperor and the palace concubine smile, our Embroidery House will truly prosper!”

Muniang smiled, checked on the affairs of the Embroidery House, and by the time she was ready to return, it was already late in the afternoon.

On her way home, Muniang thought about Noble Lady Rong’s birthday celebration. Considering the emperor’s current level of favoritism, it would naturally cause a great sensation throughout the nation. Although Yu Ze had news that the emperor intended to make a tour, the preparations would take a few months since they involved the imperial procession, which couldn’t afford the slightest negligence.

Moreover, it was already approaching winter, and touring during the cold and frosty months was undesirable. It would certainly be best to wait for early spring; not to mention anything else, the scenery along the journey would definitely be extremely beautiful.

With that in mind, Noble Lady Rong’s birthday would naturally be celebrated grandly in the palace, which was good because more participants meant a wider spread of publicity.

Muniang had just returned to find that Yu Ze had already come back.

She went straight to the kitchen to cook personally. Since Yu Ze had come home early today and rarely had the chance to have dinner at home, shouldn’t Muniang prepare a good meal for him?

Yu Ze ate three whole bowls of rice before he was willing to put down his chopsticks: “Eating the meals prepared by those cooks these past few days, I really couldn’t get used to it, nothing compares to the food my wife makes.”

Muniang felt a pang of heartache, “You’ve been so busy with your duties in the Guard that you can’t even eat properly. When will you be able to fully settle down with the Guard?”

“Probably by next spring,” Yu Ze pursed his lips, his thoughts turning to the emperor’s tour planned for next spring.

Muniang, however, hadn’t thought much about the connection. She simply said, “Next spring, huh? That’s soon. Oh, and winter is coming. I’ve made you a set of cotton clothes and a pair of cotton boots. They’re quite thick. I’ll make you two more in a few days so you won’t have to worry too much this winter.”

A warm smile crept onto Yu Ze’s lips. “Good.”The couple chatted for a while and, as it was getting late, Muniang urged him to take a bath and get some early sleep. After all, it was rare for him to come back early these days, and she certainly wanted him to get a good night’s rest.

The bathhouse was located inside their bedroom suite, and Mrs. Lin’s quarters also had one, which made things much more convenient. It was Muniang who had suggested this design.

After Yu Ze entered the bathroom, Qingya finally brought in some tea and pastries. Muniang glanced at her before asking, “What’s the news about those people?”

“I conveyed Lady’s instructions. I told Nanny Zhu to take care of the backyard as punishment for her disrespect toward Lady today. The old woman’s face was filled with reluctance, and as expected, she sent a message to the Capital right after. However, I managed to intercept the pigeon quickly, and here’s the letter,” Qingya handed the letter she had taken from her sleeve to Muniang.

Muniang opened the letter and saw, as expected, they were all words scheming against her. Fearing that she might get angry, Qingya suggested, “My Lady, why bother getting upset over an old servant like her? She’s just looking down on people with her dog’s eyes. I’ll destroy the letter, and when the time comes, we’ll let her cry to the heavens without response and to the earth without sympathy!”

Muniang’s lips curled into a smirk, “Why would I be angry with her? In any case, it’s something I anticipated. Keep the letter for now; don’t hurry to destroy it. Send it out after a few days.”

Qingya was astonished, “Send it out still? If these words reach the Marquise’s ears, wouldn’t that spell disaster?”

“If it doesn’t get sent, she’ll become suspicious sooner or later when there’s no response, which could lead to bigger trouble. Don’t do things that are thankless. Since her letter is meant to be sent out, a late delivery doesn’t matter much, but it can only reach the Capital after my letter.”

“My Lady is also writing one?”

Muniang raised an eyebrow, “Shall I let her tattle but not myself? If she can exaggerate, why can’t I add even more oil and vinegar? I’ll strike first and gain the upper hand; the Marquise will have to believe at least half of it.”

Joy tinted Qingya’s brows, “How does my Lady plan to write it?”

Muniang laughed, “Just wait and see.”

Seeing Muniang so confident, Qingya surmised she must have a plan and felt relieved.

“By the way, how are those three maids now?” Muniang suddenly asked.

Qingya promptly replied, “They have been very well-behaved. Caiyun was punished with twenty strokes and after resting in bed for a few days, she started working again. The other two are diligently working in the Laundry Workshop as well.”

“They’re being that obedient?”

“I’ve had the overseer keep a close eye on them. How dare they not behave? Besides, they’ve seen my Lady’s authority. They’re only a few little maids; I reckon they’re already frightened to death.”

Muniang didn’t say much, her gaze flickering slightly. She didn’t think those three were so easily frightened, not to mention the Marquise wouldn’t be so blind, and as for their own desires, she suspected they couldn’t be subdued that easily.