Everyone in the capital has a cunning mind, especially those from aristocratic families. Seeing that Xie Wanwan was the only member of the Xie family, they mocked her countless times, both openly and secretly.

People say in public that Xie Wanwan's marriage to A Xu was bad, but behind her back they are probably very envious, since A Xu is Nangong Qing's confidant.

Given the current situation, who doesn't know which position Nangong Qing will hold in the future, and how many people will want to win over A Xu, his trusted confidant?

But Ah Xu is different. He has many more options in the capital, but he insists on clinging to Xie Wanwan.

This made those who wanted to climb the social ladder both hateful and jealous, and they could only spread rumors to attack Xie Wanwan.

“Your Highness, I think you’re right. We can’t control what other people say, but I can make myself happy.”

Xie Wanwan just wanted someone to rely on. Her purpose in being with A Xu was simple: she valued A Xu as a person, even if he was a little slow.

Instead of valuing his future position by Nangong Qing's side like others do, she only wanted a simple life.

"I'm glad you understand."

Su Luo raised her chin at her and said, "This wedding dress is almost finished, right? I just ordered someone to call over the best craftsman in the capital. He will bring a sketchbook in a while so she can choose a phoenix crown she likes."

Xie Wanwan's family is gone, and she has to handle everything on her own. Fortunately, Su Luo is here to help her.

"Okay! Thank you, Your Highness."

"You're welcome. Hurry up and fix that loose thread. The person will be here soon."

"good!"

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, an embroiderer came from outside Wanxiu Pavilion to call Xie Wanwan and Su Luo.

"Your Highness, Miss Xie, Manager Jin from Jinquelou has arrived."

The owner of Jinquelou possessed the best jewelry-making skills in the entire capital. Su Luo personally wrote a letter of invitation to invite him, and only then did he agree to make a phoenix crown for Xie Wanwan.

"We'll go right away and brew Manager Jin our best tea."

Xie Wanwan repaired and put away her wedding dress, but when she heard the words "Manager Jin of Jinquelou," she turned to look at Su Luo.

Su Luo said she would help find someone to make the phoenix crown, but she didn't expect that she would actually find the best craftsman in the capital, Manager Jin.

Manager Jin only makes phoenix crowns for the Empress in the central palace. He doesn't accept phoenix crowns for ordinary dowries. Moreover, he has an eccentric temper, and no one can persuade him to do it.

"Your Highness, how did you manage to get Manager Jin from the Golden Sparrow Pavilion to make a phoenix crown for me?"

"I wrote a visiting card, and Manager Jin agreed."

this?

So you agree?

He used to refuse offers of high salaries, doing everything according to his personal preferences. His bold jewelry designs are what brought him his current fame.

"Alright, if we don't go down now, this hard-to-please Manager Jin will have to go back."

After Su Luo finished speaking, she pulled Xie Wanwan to see Manager Jin. This man was rather thin, over sixty years old, but still very healthy, with bright eyes and a very energetic appearance.

"Manager Jin, we have long admired your name. It is our great honor to have you come out of retirement today."

Su Luo's status meant she didn't need to bow to him, but Xie Wanwan still bowed and thanked him.

Manager Jin glanced at Su Luo and bowed to the two of them.

"This humble subject greets the Vice Minister of Agriculture."

Manager Jin had heard about Su Luo and Nangong Chiyu's story. The reason he came today was not because Su Luo used the invitation card from Princess Yu, but because of her, who was the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of this dynasty.

He had always wanted to see what kind of person the Deputy Minister of Agriculture was, and how he had improved rice cultivation for the people, increasing yields.

They were also able to develop a second crop of rice, and new varieties of vegetables also emerged.

If there is no war this year, Nanning will be a prosperous city.

How could someone like that be content to be a deputy minister of agriculture? He would be more than qualified to be the chief minister of agriculture.

Or perhaps, having become the Princess Consort of Yu, she no longer cared about her official career.

"Manager Jin, please don't stand on ceremony, please have a seat!"

Su Luo pointed to the chairs in the reception room, where the people from Wanxiu Pavilion had already served tea.

“Miss Xie, the phoenix crowns in these booklets are all different in design, but I must tell you that the ones I marked with red pen are the ones with complete materials.”

"Those drawings that haven't been labeled yet, and some materials that aren't all available, if you can wait, then I have nothing to say. But no one can make me change my designs."

Manager Jin is a man of few words and quick thinking. He designs the phoenix crown for weddings, but the ones sold in his shop are not made by him. When he makes a purchase, it will surely cause a frenzy in the capital.

Therefore, he only made phoenix crowns for the Empress in the palace, and a single piece of jewelry he made could become a sensation throughout the city.

He only agreed to make a phoenix crown for Xie Wanwan today because of Su Luo. He was convinced by Su Luo's contributions to the country and the people, and was willing to accept Su Luo's invitation.

Xie Wanwan took the design drawings from Manager Jin and saw that each phoenix crown was exquisite, dazzling her eyes.

However, she only looked at the pictures marked by Manager Jin, because her wedding date could not wait. The date given by the Imperial Advisor was the third day of the tenth month, so this day must be the best time for her and Ah Xu in their lives.

"Your Highness, with Manager Jin's offer, I'm having a hard time making a choice. Could you help me decide?"

Xie Wanwan sat down next to Su Luo and asked her to look at the design drawings in her hands together.

Su Luo looked at them and they were indeed beautiful, but she had no experience with them. She and Nangong Chiyu had never had a wedding ceremony.

With only a contract of servitude, she gave birth to two children, and she knew nothing about such matters.

"Wanwan, I don't know much about jewelry, so I can't give you much advice on such an important piece as the phoenix crown."

Seeing the two of them in a dilemma, Manager Jin, who had already finished a cup of tea, spoke up: "Miss Xie, I can recommend one to you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanwan realized that Manager Jin was a professional, and his recommendation was definitely the most worthwhile one to consider.

"Manager Jin, please enlighten me..."

Manager Jin stood up, walked to Xie Wanwan and Su Luo, opened the design drawings in front of them, and then pointed to an inconspicuous phoenix crown.

"This one, in my opinion, is the most suitable for Miss Xie."

Xie Wanwan and Su Luo both looked at the phoenix crown that Manager Jin pointed to. The exquisite accessories on it were naturally remarkable, but the only difference was the colorful phoenix.

The phoenix with its head bowed and wings about to be spread was quite different from the proud and arrogant phoenix crowns of other phoenixes.

"What...what is the meaning behind this phoenix crown?" Su Luo asked, puzzled.

Xie Wanwan looked at Manager Jin with a puzzled expression. Compared to other items, the phoenix crown was not particularly stunning.

"Hahaha... This phoenix crown is indeed different, but the reason why I say it is most suitable for Miss Xie is because it shares the same fate as Miss Xie."

Manager Jin stood with his hands behind his back. Every piece of his work has a story, and this phoenix crown is no exception.

"As everyone knows, the phoenix never dies; it is reborn from the ashes. This crown is meant to symbolize rebirth from the ashes."

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, yearning to spread its wings and soar high, isn't Miss Xie just like that? In my opinion, this phoenix crown is tailor-made for Miss Xie.