The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 115 It's embarrassing to reunite with old friends
Qiao Jiuxiu was holding the golden silkworm embroidered cloth she had just bought in her hand. She came out today and paid 20 taels of silver to the cashier, thinking that it would be better to prepare more.I didn't expect that half of the silver was used for this piece of cloth, and I would have to buy gold thread and accessories later, so the remaining ten taels of silver might not be enough.It seems that I have to come out tomorrow, but it will take another half a day.Now she really wishes there were 24 hours in a day, so that she would have more time to learn Shu embroidery and make wedding dresses.

However, God did not intend to give her so much time.

"What has Miss Jiu been muttering about all this time?" Su Xiuniang asked while shaking her head and chuckling.Qiao Jiuxiu sighed, "It's not a big deal, it's just that the golden silkworm embroidered cloth is so expensive, it exceeds my budget."

Su Xiuniang smiled lightly, she really likes Qiao Jiuxiu, because she always tells the truth to herself, unlike her other apprentices who always try to deceive themselves, thinking that she is easy to bully when she is old.But she didn't know that the truth in this world has always been that people respect one foot and I respect one foot. Since they are unwilling to tell the truth, she also does not want to teach them the truth.

"Look at what Miss Jiu said. Naturally, a penny is worth what you pay for. If something is good, the price will be fine. Don't say that Mrs. Qiao will feel sorry for the ten taels of silver. And this golden silkworm embroidered cloth is absolutely super. It’s worth it, and the person just now took two taels cheaper because of my face. By the way, when Miss Jiu goes back to pay the bill later, it can be said that I used 12 taels of silver, so I can also have some pocket money, just treat it as a job. Embroidery wages."

Su Xiuniang knew that Qiao Jiuxiu was the concubine of the Qiao family, not only did she have no status in the Qiao family, she also had no spare money.That's why she came up with such an idea.In fact, such situations are very common, and it is normal to get some kickbacks when buying things.Besides, the price of the golden silkworm thread was originally this price, and no one would doubt it if she quoted 12 taels.This should be regarded as a way to make money.

But Qiao Jiuxiu shook her head slightly, "Sister Su, I know you're doing it for my own good, but it's better to be honest and upright. It will be a big loss. My wife doesn't like us cheating on her as a daughter, so I can only thank you for your kindness. "

Su Xiuniang first glanced at Qiao Jiuxiu strangely, and then smiled lightly, well, the Nine Girls of Qiao's Mansion are getting more and more interesting. "Okay, I'm up to you. By the way, when you go back, draw some sketches, and then we will refer to it tomorrow and choose the best set to cut the fabric."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, so she will go to Ye Duanyi later today, and then measure her size, after all, you need to measure your body to tailor clothes.It's just that she will definitely ask about Yuzhi when the time comes. She said that she has no clue, and Ye Duanyi should be disappointed by then.

Forget it, the matter of Yuzhi really can't be rushed.And today the three girls are idle and have nothing to do, maybe they have found some clues.

"Jiumei, when did you arrive in the capital?" Qiao Jiuxiu raised her head slightly upon hearing this, and saw Ye Yulang appearing in front of her, with a tall horse behind him, which was clearly the one from before.

Qiao Jiuxiu smiled awkwardly, the capital is so big, how could she meet all the acquaintances?

Besides, she was following Su Xiuniang, the wife had always disliked her having too much contact with the Ye family, especially the men of the Ye family.She kept the matter with Ye Yulang a secret from everyone before, but she never thought that she would meet again now. It can only be said that this world is too small.

Su Xiuniang is very discerning, and she also saw the relationship between Qiao Jiuxiu and Ye Yulang, so she quickly patted her forehead, "Oh, why did I forget, Miss Nine, there are still some things in my palace, I just Go back first."

Qiao Jiuxiu looked at Su Xiuniang suspiciously, what could she do?Didn't she just accompany me to buy things today?But suddenly she realized that Su Xiuniang was deliberately creating time for herself and Ye Yulang to be alone.Before she had time to say anything, she heard Su Xiuniang say in a low voice with deep meaning, "Miss Jiu, don't worry, I will never say anything about this, so don't worry."

Qiao Jiuxiu twitched the corners of her mouth in embarrassment, and wanted to explain a few words, but Su Xiuniang had already gone away.She had no choice but to let her misunderstand.

"Who is that woman?" Ye Yulang asked, looking at Su Xiuniang's back.He likes Su Xiuniang's understanding of current affairs, knowing when to leave and when to stay.

Qiao Jiuxiu let out a sigh, "She is the best embroiderer in Beijing, my wife asked me to help Sister Duanyi make a wedding dress this time, thinking that I might not have enough experience, so I asked her to give pointers to make a more perfect wedding dress .”

"My little sister is finally getting married?" Ye Yulang's expression was teasing, "You don't even know how worried my father and brothers are, that my little sister will end up alone in this life. Fortunately, your family Eldest brother is not afraid of death, he dared to marry her into the family, we have been thinking for a long time that we must treat him to dinner, and thank him for giving up his life for righteousness."

"Did you talk like that?" Qiao Jiuxiu couldn't help chuckling, "That's your own sister, and I think Sister Duanyi is a very nice person. It is my eldest brother's luck to marry Sister Duanyi." Know Ye Yulang was joking, so Qiao Jiuxiu smiled back to save face, but didn't notice Ye Yulang's expression, and lost his mind for a moment.

"Let's go to the teahouse over there." Ye Yulang came to his senses and said to Qiao Jiuxiu. He missed Qiao Jiuxiu a lot for some days and had a lot to say to her.

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded. To be honest, she had a somewhat favorable impression of Ye Yulang.But it also stops at goodwill.

"The fabric in your hand is really strange. It looks exquisite in texture and workmanship. Are you just using it to make a wedding dress for your little sister?" Ye Yulang didn't know what to say to Qiao Jiuxiu, thinking of saying it directly The words in my mind were somewhat abrupt, so I thought about hunting cattle across the mountain, and started with the cloth in Qiao Jiuxiu's hand, and let's talk about some light topics first.

"Tell me about this piece of cloth." Qiao Jiuxiu touched the golden silkworm embroidered cloth in her hand, "I heard from Sister Su that this cloth is from Persia. It is not only elegant and soft, but also a little cold in texture. There will be a touch of coolness. And the texture of the cloth itself is also very good. The most suitable method is the stitching method of Shu embroidery, and it will definitely be very beautiful."

These are what Su Xiuniang told herself just now, and Qiao Jiuxiu also talked about it with relish.But he suddenly realized that Ye Yulang is a man, and logically speaking, he should not be interested in fabrics. After talking so much, he must feel somewhat uncomfortable now.It was also her fault that she cared about her own happiness, but did not consider his feelings.

A little embarrassed smiled, "I'm sorry, I forgot that you are not interested in it."

"There's nothing I'm sorry about. I really want to know about it too." Ye Yulang smiled slightly, with a doting smile on his face. As long as Qiao Jiuxiu liked it, no matter what he said, he would like it.

"That's good." Qiao Jiuxiu patted her head embarrassingly, "It's just that I don't know anything about Shu embroidery. Although Sister Su said she would teach me, I don't think there is any foundation. She should think I'm stupid."

This is what Qiao Jiuxiu is most worried about now. Su Xiuniang looks like an impatient teacher, and she is afraid that she will be too stupid, which will make Su Xiuniang unhappy and unwilling to teach herself.

"Shu embroidery?" Ye Yulang frowned slightly, but smiled, "Jiumei probably didn't know that Duanyi could embroider, right? She learned Shu embroidery back then, but after the teacher returned to Sichuan, she changed to Suzhou-Hangzhou embroidery, but the basic skills should be It’s still there, you can ask her about it.”

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, it would be great if this is the case.I really didn't expect Ye Duanyi to be able to embroider in Shu, but a lady like her should have learned embroidery since she was a child.So I said thank you to Ye Yulang, thinking that I could take the measurement at night and ask Ye Duanyi about Shu embroidery.

In this way, they will not linger too much on Yuzhi, and they will not make each other feel too heavy.

Yuzhi's death was a lump, and Qiao Jiuxiu felt very uncomfortable.

"Jiumei, what's wrong with you?" Seeing Qiao Jiuxiu's strange expression, Ye Yu asked hastily.Qiao Jiuxiu let out a soft breath, "It's okay, I was just thinking about what questions I would ask Sister Duanyi at night."

Ye Yulang nodded, and the two chatted for a while, thinking that the time was almost up, Qiao Jiuxiu was about to get up and leave, but was stopped by Ye Yulang, "Jiumei, I have something to say to you."

"Huh?" Qiao Jiuxiu frowned slightly, not knowing what Ye Yulang was going to say to her, why did she suddenly put on a serious expression?
Moreover, he was faintly nervous.

Qiao Jiuxiu bit her lip, remembering that she had heard from his wife that she had three letters of appointment.One of them is the Nine Princes of the capital, the other is Cousin Lin Zhiyi, and the remaining one is Ye Yulang.

So, he likes her too, is he ready to confess now?

Qiao Jiuxiu frowned, this...she was clearly not prepared.Biting her lips tightly, she didn't know how she should reject Ye Yulang later, so as not to make him too sad, but to let him understand her heart.

She couldn't figure it out, and she didn't want to have a deadlock in her relationship with him.He could only bite his lip, "It's getting late, Mr. Ye, I'll go back first."

Escaping is not the best way, but that's all she can do now.

(End of this chapter)