Although someone pointed out that she was wearing last year's old dress, this did not affect Mrs. Lu's success in winning the Chrysanthemum Banquet.
That Mrs. Li wears a dress that is more beautiful than flowers and is praised by everyone does not make her the leader of the chrysanthemum banquet.
Clothes cannot determine a person's status.
But some positions cannot soothe people's anxiety.
Since returning from the Chrysanthemum Banquet, Mrs. Lu didn't sleep all night and was pacing back and forth in the house early the next morning.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. I've asked the steward to go out all night. Hurry up and we'll have news as soon as tomorrow night." Mrs. Lu San advised in a low voice, "You should have something to eat first."
We won't know the news until tomorrow night at the earliest. How can Mrs. Lu get anything to eat?
She sat down without saying a word, closed her eyes and twisted the beads.
In fact, there was no need to ask, she already knew the result.
This needlework is probably just like writing and painting. Each person has his or her own unique flavor. Yesterday, she carefully looked at Mrs. Li's needlework and stroked the lines with her hands. They were so familiar.
Although it is slightly different and seems a bit jerky, it may be because the maid has used a new embroidery method.
Well, this little maid actually has a hidden skill. I have never seen her use this kind of embroidery method at home.
It turned out to be kept and sold at a high price.
It turns out that the Lu family is not worthy.
Mrs. Lu held the prayer beads hard and then slowly loosened them.
In fact, I had thought that this little maid would sell her craftsmanship before, but because she was young, had unknown origins, and had no money to buy good sewing materials to show off her craftsmanship, no one dared to use her, and then it turned out that the little maid did not sell her craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship, but to hunt as a hunter.
Being a hunter is just a hand-to-mouth existence, and sooner or later you won't be able to survive.
She didn't keep an eye on it every day and leave it to the stewards.
Then suddenly something happened to the Ning family. Such a big event occupied his mind. Unexpectedly, this little servant girl actually became an embroiderer and sold her new skills.
"Sister-in-law, even if she becomes an embroiderer, let's say hello to Linglongfang..." Mrs. Lu San whispered.
Although it's not the same place, people in Xu Cheng, especially those doing business, must know the Lu family's reputation.
Mrs. Lu opened her eyes with a bit of dissatisfaction.
How stupid.
"If she had just come to recommend herself, it would be okay for us to say hello." She said patiently, "Now she is showing off her skills and selling them to the market to be known. Linglongfang is a business, so what kind of temperament does a businessman have?
Do not you know?"
For money, no face.
If you are in a hurry, you can even tear yourself apart.
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Linglongfang has seen an obvious increase in customers these days.
Madam Dong stood in the hall, unable to hide her smile.
Although women rarely appear in public, news spreads between houses just as quickly as on the streets.
So even though only one piece was sold, the news that a new embroiderer came to Linglongfang and had a new embroidery method spread quickly.
"Want to see the new embroidery?" She greeted them with a smile and responded to the women's inquiries with a hint of apology, "It hasn't been finished yet, the embroiderers are very slow."
At this point, someone took out a small embroidered bandage.
"But here is a sample, ladies, let's take a look first."
The women took the embroidered fabric and looked at it carefully, praising it from time to time. Although the sample was simple, they could still see the embroiderer's skill, which made them willing to wait.
After sending the women into the inner courtyard to entertain them, Madam Dong looked at the man who appeared outside.
Although the middle-aged man does not have the aura of wealth, he still has money in his hands.
Men can also come to the embroidery village, but they don't enter the backyard. Madam Dong also welcomes them with a smile.
"What age is this guest officer looking at embroidery for?" she asked, ready to give guidance.
The middle-aged man looked a little cryptic and whispered: "You used Xin Xiu Niang? Where is Xin Xiu Niang from?"
Madam Dong's face suddenly dropped, and her expression became shaky: "Which company does this guest belong to? Does he not understand the rules?"
For an embroidery shop, the embroidery lady is like a craftsman’s secret.
It is taboo for businesses to pry into other people's secret skills. If you report it to the government and the evidence is solid, you will be jailed.
"That's not what I meant." The middle-aged man waved his hand, his eyes twinkling, "Shopkeeper Dong, I'm kindly reminding you not to invite people of unknown origins casually, so as not to cause trouble..."
Madam Dong snorted, interrupted him, and pointed outward.
"Since you dare to come to the door, you should know how many years my Linglongfang has been here. I, Dong Guilan, have been standing here since I was ten years old. I have been doing business conscientiously and honestly for so many years." Her voice was crackling, not at all gentle in front of the female guests.
"You are threatening me with causing trouble. Don't talk here again. Let's go to the government. If there is any trouble, you can report it on the spot and I will respond on the spot -"
After saying that, he came to grab the middle-aged man's arm.
The middle-aged man looked embarrassed and hurriedly retreated: "Why don't you know what's good or bad? I have good intentions -"
"Good intentions are not just words." Madam Dong stepped closer and said, "Let the government evaluate you. Which family do you belong to? What do you do? You hide your head and tail, your origin is unknown, and you dare to speak to others - you first
Don’t go—”
Accompanied by Madam Dong's voice, the middle-aged man fled and ran in a hurry. What the hell Madam Dong was shouting, and people on the street gathered around her. Although he was not in Xucheng often, he had a shop in Xucheng.
He always comes a few times, and there will definitely be someone who knows him on the street.
It would be embarrassing to be called out as the steward of the Lu family in Yucheng.
Seeing the man run away, Mrs. Dong who was standing at the door did not chase him anymore, but pouted at the man's back.
People gathered around.
"Shopkeeper Dong, what happened?"
"Who is it?"
Mrs. Dong looked unhappy and helpless: "Who knows who dares to come to my shop to cause trouble."
Of course you have to yell when something happens, and call everyone over so that you can discuss the merits and demerits more easily.
The people all nodded: "Next time, I will catch the reporter." "Now the prefect, Mr. Qingtian, will never let Xiao Xiao cause trouble."
Madam Dong smiled and thanked her, then looked at the direction in which the man was escaping.
How dare someone of unknown origin come to ruin my business!
Don't you know that people who can bring business are definitely not people of unknown origin? What a fool!
She walked inside, and a voice behind her called out softly, "Shopkeeper Dong."
Hearing this voice, Madam Dong had a smile on her face before she even turned around.
"Miss Ah Qi is here," she said happily, turning around and looking at the girl in a blue cloth dress standing outside the door.
Although she was dressed simply, the girl was not timid at all. Whether it was her previous doubts or her current enthusiasm, her expression was calm.
Qixing bowed politely to Mrs. Dong.
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"You came at the right time. Many people come here to ask for one of your embroideries."
"Ah Qi, is it too little for you to only make one piece at a time? I saw that you made the dress very quickly last time."
"I don't have any other intentions. It would be a pity to leave money without making any money."
"The wages I gave you before were too little. From now on, our Linglong Workshop will give you 60% of your embroidery work. Six for you and four for us, okay?"
"And the price of your next embroidery will be higher than the first one."
In the accounting room, Mrs. Dong informed the girl of her employer's decision.
Not many people can earn this kind of salary in their embroidery workshop, which is very tempting. This girl came to be an embroiderer just to make money.
Qixing thanked him, but shook his head: "Embroidery is very labor-intensive. If you want to produce a high-quality product, I can only make one piece. Moreover, there is no need to increase the price for me. I am a person of unknown origin. If the shopkeeper is willing to use me, I dare to use it."
Me, this gives me a source of food, clothing and a shelter, which is priceless."
Mrs. Dong smiled so hard that she couldn't even see her eyes.
Ouch, look how good it is for people with unknown origins. She likes this kind of kindness that doesn't cost money!
