Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 348 - 206 Uncle Ye_2

Chapter 348: Chapter 206 Uncle Ye_2

And so the story of the Legendary Embroidery Screen spread far and wide. Those noble families that usually only sent servants to purchase rouge and face powders, now even the masters themselves personally went to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop.

The ladies of the Liang Family had wanted to see the embroidery screen known as "Hope," but Liang Jinzhao said it was too crowded for now and suggested visiting later. Most of the Liang men were military officers and had no interest in such things, so they were in no rush to see it.

Grandma Liang felt that Qian Yixiu had a way with people, having given the family’s women such fine cosmetics. The Dragon Scale Fragrance Dew also greatly pleased her and her husband. Thus, with a graceful gesture, it was decided that the Liang Family would buy all their rouges and powders from the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop.

A few days later, wealthy merchants, sons of grand families, and even high-ranking officials from the Imperial Court all made their way to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop to witness the splendor of the legendary embroidery products.

What followed were some discordant voices—would it be sold? Even if not for sale, it must be sold!

Butler Song, or occasionally Liang Jinzhao, would make an appearance and explain that the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop was under the protection of the Weiguo Duke Mansion. Those interested in purchasing the embroidery screen would need to ask the elderly Duke of Weiguo if he was willing to sell. This managed to deter some people, including many from prestigious aristocratic families.

Only then did Qian Yixiu realize just how influential the Liang Family was in the Capital City.

Among those insistent on buying was a certain Uncle Ye, who wanted to purchase the screen with five thousand silver teals. He did not heed Butler Song’s advice and insisted on having his servants take the screen. It was only after a boy servant whispered a few words in his ear that he left in a huff.

Another person eager to buy the screen was an old acquaintance, Huang Wanchun. Aware of Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop’s backing, he didn’t dare to forcefully buy; however, he deeply desired to purchase it as a tribute to Prince Shou, who oversaw the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He offered the highest price—three thousand teals of gold.

That same day, Pan Zi’an, who had also come to see the screen, suggested that if the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop decided to sell, they should sell it to him, offering a price of twenty thousand silver taels.

The offer was considerable, but Qian Yixiu just couldn’t bear to sell it.

Now, the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop was famous, the sales of Liancourt Cosmetics had taken off, and her mother’s wish had come true. So, Qian Yixiu had the embroidery screen put away. Such a fine item attracted too much attention.

Once the screen was no longer on display, there was no longer a need for the Liang family’s servants to stay there. Qian Hua gave Butler Song one hundred taels of silver for his troubles, and each of the protectors received five taels. After treating them to drinks at the Sanyuan restaurant, they were sent on their way in high spirits.

The following day, the second after the screen was put away, which was the afternoon of April 12, Liang Jinzhao came looking for Qian Yixiu. Accompanying him wasn’t Song Huaijin, but a pretty young girl with bright eyes and white teeth.

She wore a light purple jacquard silk short blouse with a red soft satin long skirt, and her hair was fastened with a bun covered by a red gold pearl hairpin, making her complexion seem even more like snow.

Uncle Liang smiled and said, "This is my younger sister, Yu Jiejie, she has long wanted to come and see Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop."

Qian Yixiu knew that Uncle Liang’s biological sister was named Liang Jinyu, only a few months younger than herself. Although she wanted to get closer to this pretty young girl, she dared not be too familiar, considering the vast difference between their social statuses. She smiled and said to her politely, "Greetings, Miss Yu."

Yu Jiejie was quite outgoing, and smiling with a twinkle in her eyes, she walked over and took Qian Yixiu’s hand, saying, "I know you’re a bit older than me. I’ll call you Embroidered older sister, and you can call me Yu little sister, is that alright?" She added shyly, "I’ve heard from my grandfather and brother about your Monkey Brother and Benben being so clever..." Then, she looked at Qian Yixiu with eager eyes.

What a lovely young girl. It is often said that a daughter resembles the mother. Qian Yixiu knew Uncle Liang’s mother was a noble lady from the Cui family, with rules particularly strict in such aristocratic families. She had worried that the young lady might carry herself with the air of nobility and look down on her, the daughter of a poor family. Surprisingly, her personality seemed somewhat akin to Uncle Liang’s.

Qian Yixiu smiled and led the young girl to the backyard, patted the slumbering Benben under the tree awake, and beckoned to Monkey Brother, who was standing on the roof, to come down and meet a new friend.

Monkey Brother liked pretty young girls, and upon seeing Liang Jinyu, he happily began to perform tricks for her. Benben, the good child that he was, liked everyone regardless of whether they were pretty or not.

The afternoon sunlight in the Capital City was rather strong, and Qian Yixiu knew that noble families dreaded their daughters tanning their skin, so she let them play under the shade of the trees.

She then brought out many colorful little boxes, pots, and toys. Liang Jinyu, playing with these items along with the monkey and dog, was thoroughly amused, especially by Monkey Brother’s antics, which made her laugh heartily time and again.

Liang Jinzhao sat beside Qian Yixiu and they talked.