Chapter 395 Extra 5

Thinking that she would go to pick up Yu Tang in a few days, Gu Xi went to the tailor shop she often went to and prepared to make some new clothes.

The weather was getting colder and colder, and it was time to wear full-sleeves. She picked and chose and finally chose a piece of honey-colored material with brocade flowers woven on it.

The proprietress of the tailor shop was in her thirties, plump, smart and capable, and she had something on her mind.

She praised Gu Xi for his good taste, took the material and draped it over Gu Xi, saying, "This is a color that can distinguish people. Ordinary people can't wear it well, but look, this material makes your skin look so white!"

That's true.

Gu Xi was very satisfied. She also thought that since Yu Tang had come to the Pei Mansion, there would definitely be a family dinner. Maybe Madam Yin and the others would treat them. Since she followed Old Madam Pei, she might have a chance to show up. Besides, she hadn't been taking care of the tailor shop business for some time. After a long time, why would others still support her?

She simply asked the owner of the tailor shop to recommend some more fabrics for her: "I want to make a few more clothes that suit my taste. I'm afraid I'll have social events in the winter."

When the owner of the tailor shop heard this, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She hurriedly told her apprentice to bring a piece of fabric that was specially brought from Jiangnan a few days ago. She smiled and whispered to Gu Xi: "It is a tribute from Jiangnan. In order to avoid it from being used by the royal family, only a few colors and patterns were changed, but the material and weaving are exactly the same."

Royal items have their own rules. If you want to do business as someone else's favorite, you can't copy them all.

Gu Xi was born in Jiangnan, and his family also had a silk and satin shop, so he knew all the ins and outs of the place.

"Then bring it over and let me have a look." She said casually, and with the help of the proprietress, she sat down in the private room next to her, took the tea served by the proprietress herself, and took a sip.

The proprietress knew that Gu Xi came from an extraordinary family and had always wanted him to introduce some customers to her. Before the material was brought over, she approached him and said with a smile, "When will your sister-in-law come back? Then I will go and congratulate my aunt."

Families like the Xu, Li, and Zhang families all have their own embroiderers. Unless they are tired of the clothes at home, they rarely come out to order custom clothes. She just wanted to take advantage of a bargain.

If it really works, even if I just make a handkerchief in their house, it will be enough for them to brag about.

Gu Xi also knew how she felt. Thinking about the past few years of dealing with her, this lady boss was considered honest and dutiful, so he smiled and said, "She should be back before the New Year. I'll let you know when she comes."

Gu Chang has been following Fei Zhiwen's path for the past two years. After the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Personnel will review officials and there will be transfers. Fei Zhiwen has already helped Gu Chang make plans. Yin thought that the New Year was approaching, and although things were still in the early stages, she still had to take care of things and visit them during the New Year. She wrote a letter to her, asking her to personally supervise the maids who stayed in the capital to clean the house, and she would hurry back to the capital before mid-November to visit the Xu and Li families first.

The owner of the tailor shop was very grateful after hearing this. She thought that giving Gu Xi a discount would break the rules of the shop. Should she give Gu Xi a discount or not when he comes again? She thought about it, and while Gu Xi was discussing the style with the tailor, she went to the warehouse and took out a two-foot-long piece of leftover cloth and gave it to Gu Xi: "It's Shu embroidery from Shu. I only have this piece of material. You must think it's unusual, but I have it very rare. You can take it back and make a hat for the young master, or make a ruffle or something for yourself. It will definitely be outstanding."

Gu Xi saw that it was an orange thread with magpies and plum blossoms embroidered on it. It could be used as a hem, or cut to make an inlay. No wonder the boss asked her to use it on a skirt or a hat.

Although this kind of material is common, the embroidery on this piece of material is extraordinary. Whether it is a magpie or a plum blossom, they are all lifelike, with different expressions, full of vitality, and a lively atmosphere.

It can be seen that this is not an ordinary craft.

Since you are giving something as a gift, of course you have to make it clear.

The owner of the tailor shop did not hide the secret from Gu Xi and said with a smile: "It was embroidered by Miss Mei who embroidered the Thousand Cranes for the Emperor on the Longevity Festival that year. You also know that since her embroidery became popular on the Longevity Festival, people have been looking for her one after another. She no longer accepts ordinary things. This was embroidered before she became famous. I got it by accident and have been reluctant to touch it. Otherwise, with someone like me, how could I have the chance to get Miss Mei's embroidery."

Gu Xi had heard about this matter.

When the emperor celebrated his birthday that year, the Sichuan governor presented him with a painting called "Thousand Cranes" as a birthday gift. On a small folding screen, a thousand white cranes in different poses were embroidered. The lady who embroidered this painting became famous overnight, surpassing many embroiderers in Jiangnan and becoming the most sought-after embroiderer today. It is said that the embroidery is more valuable than gold, and the price is charged according to the size. There is a long queue.

Gu Xi had never seen the embroidery of the lady Mei, and she didn't know whether the fabric in her hand was real or fake, but both the color and the embroidery were very delicate, rare, and a fine product. She liked it very much. There was nothing wrong with accepting it.

She thanked him generously, ordered a sable-skin cloak, warmed her hands with two pairs of clothes, and agreed on a date to pick up the clothes. Then she returned home with He Xiang.

He Xiang knew what Gu Xi was thinking, and when she was helping her change clothes, she couldn't help but say, "There are still a few fox skins in the storeroom, which can be used to make a tent. How about I make you another tent?"

Gu Xi shook his head and said, "Those pieces of skin were left by my mother, all of them are black fur. Such skin is rare nowadays, not to mention that it can be made into a war cape. Let's save it for Yuan Ge'er to use when he grows up! I have a piece of gray squirrel skin that will do."

But when Yu Tang was spending the winter in the capital, she was pregnant. The third master and the old lady were afraid that she would freeze, so they made five or six pieces of sable fur, mink fur, and fox fur for her.

He Xiang wanted to say something but stopped herself.

Gu Xi didn't notice it, her mind had already turned to jewelry.

She knew that Yu Tang had a lot of jewelry. She hadn't bought any jewelry in the past few years because she had a mother-in-law. She was afraid that the eldest wife would gossip about her if she bought more. It would be better to re-make the jewelry she had gotten from the Pei family. The main reason was that the quality of the gems was good. Even if she went to buy them, she might not be able to buy such good gems in a short time.

Gu Xi was busy for several days, and on the day to meet Yu Tang, she wore the honey-colored gold-woven full-sleeved shirt and a ruby-studded flower crown, and went to Pei Mansion with Pei Tong and Yuan Ge'er.

Pei Tong went to see Pei Xuan.

The second wife was waiting for her in the inner courtyard.

Seeing her coming, he hugged Yuan Ge'er and said to her with a smile: "Let's go - A Dan went with Mrs. Xu, and Ah Hong went with Ah Chan. They said they were going with me, but they all ran away without a trace." After saying that, he kissed Yuan Ge'er's chubby little face and said, "Our Yuan Ge'er is still obedient. He came to see great-aunt when he said he would. Great-aunt will buy you some delicious food later, not your aunt and uncle."

Yuan Ge'er didn't understand what was said, he just grinned, his mouth full of saliva. The second wife kept laughing and urged Gu Xi: "Let's get on the carriage quickly, it's too cold, don't freeze us Yuan Ge'er."

As Gu Xi helped the second wife get on the carriage, he asked, "Where's Sen'er? Did he go to Tongzhou with A Dan?"

The second wife sighed softly and said, "His grandmother said the weather was too cold and she was afraid he would catch a cold, so she wouldn't let him out. A'dan and his aunt went out together."

Gu Xi helped the Second Madam sit down and smiled, "The weather is indeed too cold. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't dare to bring Yuan Ge'er out. But, isn't Madam Yin's child just one month old? Why did she go out too? Did Master Yin let her go out?"

"Of course she won't let him." The Second Madam said without thinking, "But with her personality, if she really wants to do something, no one can stop her. Look, Lord Yin also went with her. Aunt Qin went with A Dan because she heard that Lord Yin went with Madam Yin. Otherwise, he would have gone with A Chan, A Bo and the others."

As they were talking, the carriage rumbled out of the gate of Pei Mansion.

The second wife asked about Pei Tong's homework.

Everyone had high expectations for Pei Tong's outcome this time.

Gu Chang was not in the capital, and Gu Xi had no idea of ​​Pei Tong's background, so he could only tell the second wife about his daily situation. The two of them talked about the family's daily life and talked about Tongzhou.

They rested in the house that Yu Tang had originally bought.

The women were in the inner courtyard, and the men were in the outer courtyard.

Gu Xi met Xu Xuan, Miss Zhang and others.

I know them all.

But Gu Xi was still a little surprised that Miss Zhang also came to pick up Yu Tang.

Miss Zhang pointed at Xu Xuan and smiled: "It's all her fault. I said I wouldn't come, but she insisted that I come, and she also said that your third aunt had a good impression of me. I'm afraid your third aunt doesn't remember me at all. When I see your third aunt, I have to ask her carefully to see if this is what she said."

Xu Xuan had just given birth to a child, and I don’t know if it’s because she’s in a good mood or because she’s taken good care of herself, but she doesn’t look haggard at all. Instead, she looks more energetic than before.

She smiled and let Miss Zhang criticize her, holding Pei Dan's arm, "Let's go! It's rare that the children and husband are not around, we can do whatever we want, let's have a couple of drinks today."

Pei Dan yelled, "Don't look for me. My brother-in-law said you are not allowed to drink. The child is not even 100 days old. I don't want my brother-in-law to dislike me."

Xu Xuan threatened Pei Dan: "Aren't you afraid that I will dislike you?"

Pei Dan looked to be in a dilemma.

Miss Zhang dragged her to the inner room and said, "Why are you arguing with her? You will definitely not win. Let's go wash up and rest early so that we can play mahjong together in the evening!"

Pei Dan ran after him.

"You didn't even wait for me!" Xu Xuan put her hands on her hips. "I was wondering why A Dan was becoming less and less obedient to me. It turns out you were the one who instigated him. Just wait and see how I'll deal with you."

"She-devil!" Miss Zhang laughed and cursed back, "If you have the guts to stand with your hands on your hips and yell like that in front of your brother-in-law, I will obey you."

Pei Chan's daughter-in-law smiled.

A few people went to the inner room playing and laughing.

The Second Wife was both amused and annoyed, and teased Yuan'er: "Our Yuan'er is still obedient. Come on, let's go drink some bird's nest soup and ignore these crazy people." After saying that, she picked up Yuan'er and left.

Gu Xi looked at the maids who were busy packing luggage all over the room and suddenly felt a little cold.

(End of this chapter)