After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Chapter 378: Sisters from the same hometown, the embroidered mother of the embroidered house

In the afternoon, the number of customers in the shop gradually became less and less. Tan Zhixu noticed that Jiao Niang's mood was always low. After the woman in gorgeous clothes left, she couldn't help but asked with concern: "Jiao Niang, have you discovered anything?" What's wrong? Just now you saw the jade bracelet on the distinguished guest's wrist, why did your expression suddenly change?"

Jiao Niang forced out a smile and concealed it: "Second Madam, you are worrying too much. I just think the bracelet is unique in style and I was a little distracted for a moment. It's really nothing serious."

Even so, Tan Zhixu saw that Jiao Niang was obviously hiding something, but she didn't want to force anyone to do anything, so she stopped asking.

Not long after, Jiao Niang excused herself because she felt unwell. Tan Zhixu was keenly aware of something strange and quietly arranged for Gu Yu to follow Jiao Niang secretly, just in case.

After Gu Yu accepted the order, he followed Jiao Niang silently. He saw Jiao Niang running fast all the way, and went straight to the most prosperous and lively Huamanlou in the city.

Gu Yu was puzzled, but he could only follow closely, not daring to relax.

At the same time, Tan Zhixu was sitting alone in the shop, handling the accounts and thinking about Jiao Niang's unusual behavior.

She vaguely felt that today's incident might be related to the woman in gorgeous clothes, and there might be a bigger secret behind it.

As night fell, Guyu finally returned to the Hou Mansion. She hurriedly found Tan Zhixu and reported the situation of Jiao Niang going to Huamanlou.

After hearing this, Tan Zhixu's eyes flashed slightly and he pondered: "Is the building full of flowers? It seems that this matter is not simple."

"Jiao Niang is usually the most stable. Unless there is something important, she will never go to that place privately." Tan Zhixu raised his head and looked at the dark night sky outside the window, thinking about what to do next.

"Gu Yu, you go down and rest first. We will make plans tomorrow." Tan Zhixu's voice was steady and strong, revealing a firm determination.

Hearing this, Gu Yu bowed slightly and responded, "Yes, girl" and then exited the room, leaving Tan Zhixu alone under the dim light, staring at the account books on the table, his thoughts surging like a tide.

In the early morning of the next day, the sun penetrated the mist and poured into the Hou Mansion. Tan Zhixu finished dressing up, specially selected a set of elegant clothes, brought carefully prepared gifts, and went straight to the big house on the pretext of visiting Brother Dong. house.

In the yard, Jiao Niang was holding Brother Dong in her arms, teasing him softly. The warm scene made Tan Zhixu feel warm in his heart.

She walked closer slowly, with a smile on her face. First she pinched Brother Dong's little face gently, and then turned to Jiao Niang, with concern and inquiry in her eyes: "Jiao Niang, did you have a good rest last night?"

Jiao Niang looked at Tan Zhixu, a hint of unnoticeable nervousness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, took Brother Dong'er from the maid's hand, and said softly to Tan Zhixu: "Excuse me, Madam, for your concern. Everything is fine with me. But Brother Dong was noisy for a while last night, and now he has finally calmed down."

Tan Zhixu deliberately slowed down his speech and asked seemingly casually: "Yesterday you left the shop in a hurry and went to Huamanlou. Is there anything important?"

Seeing Tan Zhixu directly mention this matter, Jiao Niang's face changed slightly. After a moment of silence, she lowered her head and signaled the maid to take Brother Dong back to the house to take care of him.

After the maid left, Jiao Niang faced Tan Zhixu, sighed softly, and said softly: "Second Madam, to be honest, the woman in the gorgeous dress yesterday was not a stranger, but my childhood friend Liu Er. .

I haven't seen her for many years, but now she has become a woman full of flowers, which surprises me. I went to Huamanlou. On the one hand, I wanted to know about the current situation in my hometown. On the other hand, I also wanted to ask her why she was in that place. After hearing this, Tan Zhixu frowned, slightly surprised: "I see, I thought... that's all. Since it's a reunion of old friends, I can understand your eagerness." It's just that Liu'er can gain a foothold in Huamanlou. There must be a lot of twists and turns in this story, right? "

Jiao Niang nodded gently, with a complicated light shining in her eyes: "Yes, Liu'er's experience is indeed embarrassing. However, since she can find me, it means she still remembers her nostalgia. I want to help her and see if I can Get her out of that environment.”

Tan Zhixu glanced at Jiao Niang with admiration, patted the back of her hand, and said warmly: "It's good that you have such an idea. Sisters should support each other. I will help you find a way to do this and see if it can be done." Help Liu'er find a stable way out again."

Jiao Niang looked at Tan Zhixu gratefully.

Tan Zhixu knew that Jiao Niang would definitely be able to help him in the future, at least she would be much better than the Zhou family who was driven away by the old lady.

Later, Tan Zhixu learned the truth about Liu'er's visit to Huamanlou, and after discussing with Jiao Niang, he redeemed Liu'er's life.

Half a month later, Liu'er became an embroiderer in Houfu's shop.

The afternoon sun shone slantly through the window lattice in the spacious and bright embroidery room. Tan Zhixu and Jiao Niang stepped into this place hand in hand, and what caught their eyes was Liu'er's busy figure.

She was concentrating on threading her needle and thread, her skillful hands flying up and down like butterflies.

Seeing the arrival of Tan Zhixu and Jiao Niang, Liu Er was overjoyed, and uncontrollable excitement appeared on her originally calm face.

Liu'er put down her work and stood up to greet her two benefactors. There were tears in her eyes and she was about to kneel down to express her gratitude.

With quick eyes and quick hands, Jiao Niang supported Liu'er, shook her head gently, and said gently: "Liu'er, you and I are sisters from the same hometown, why should we be so polite? The fact that you can live a stable life here is the greatest reward for us."

Liu'er nodded vigorously with red eyes, looked at Jiao Niang with tears of gratitude, then turned to look at Tan Zhixu, her voice choked with sobs and said: "Thank you, Second Madam, and thank you, Jiao Niang, for your great kindness, Liu'er Unforgettable forever!”

Tan Zhixu comforted him with a smile: "Liu'er, as long as you live happily here and no longer suffer, we will feel at ease. This will be your home from now on, and we will work together to run this shop better."

Then, the three of them sat around the embroidery stand. Liu'er showed off the new embroidery skills she had recently acquired, while Jiao Niang and Tan Zhixu discussed the latest silk and satin designs with great interest.

Together they talked about the future development direction of the store and how to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics to create unique weaving and embroidery works.

As the night deepens, the bright moonlight shines in the embroidery room. Accompanied by the rustling of silver needles, Tan Zhixu, Jiao Niang and Liu Er are still discussing various design plans enthusiastically, as if they have forgotten the passage of time.

Until late at night, several people ended the discussion with unfinished content and agreed to continue the research tomorrow.

Before leaving, Liu'er once again expressed her deep gratitude to Tan Zhixu and Jiao Niang, while Tan Zhixu encouraged her to adapt to the new life as soon as possible and promised to fully support her development in embroidery art.

Looking at Liu'er's satisfied smile, Jiao Niang nodded happily.