Chapter 336: Beating
"Mrs. Qian, why don't you take a look at the others? They also look very expensive. There are also those made by our Juzhou craftsmen. They are much cheaper than those made in Jiangling, but the quality is just as good."
Gu Huan took her to another showroom.
All the items displayed here are made by Juzhou Kesi Workshop itself, and are reproduced based on the works of senior craftsmen of the Pei family.
In terms of quality, it is not inferior to the Pei family craftsmen, but because Juzhou kesi is not well-known, the price is cut in half.
Gu Huan pointed to a painting of peonies and said, "Look at this one. It was custom-made by the King of Dali. It's now hanging in the princess' bedroom."
"Look at this magpie painting, it was also custom-made by the palace."
Li had seen large paintings celebrating the Queen Mother's birthday, and the small ones were not pleasing to the eye.
She looked at the shopkeeper and asked, "How much would it cost if I asked Juzhou to copy the painting celebrating the Queen Mother's birthday?"
The shopkeeper looked at Gu Huan and said, "It's made in Juzhou. I'll have to ask the princess."
Li looked at Gu Huan in surprise.
Gu Huan smiled shyly: "The Kesi Workshop in Juzhou is my business, and I am cooperating with the Pei family."
Li opened his mouth in surprise.
"Yours?"
She simply couldn't believe that the princess, who was not even older than her, actually had her own business.
Moreover, she knew that the sales of Juzhou kesi were very good. If the noble ladies in the nearby states could not afford Jiangling kesi, they would buy Juzhou kesi.
However, even the high-quality products produced in Juzhou cannot be bought with silver.
Many noble ladies were proud to own fine kesi works.
Gu Huan smiled kindly: "So, I can give you a suitable price. I can also guarantee that the quality is no worse than the one of the Empress Dowager."
Li was delighted: "That's great."
She hesitated for a moment, then confessed, "My Lady Princess, I really need this tapestry, but I can only afford five hundred gold coins."
This is all her savings.
She wanted to bring the painting back to Beijing in person and ask her stepmother to treat her better. It would be best if she could meet Concubine De and her father, so that she could get her husband to treat her better.
"Okay, five hundred gold."
Gu Huan smiled and said, "In addition, I will give you a set of brocade skirt as a gift. It will look nice when you return to Beijing to celebrate your birthday."
Li's eyes widened: "Really?"
"Of course it is true."
Li's eyes were red with gratitude, and she quickly bowed: "Thank you, Princess."
Gu Huan supported her and said, "No need to be polite. I heard that when Lord Li was in Bazhou, he had a very good relationship with the Mu family. Your father doted on you and left you in your hometown to marry the county governor. If you bring gifts back to visit your stepmother this time, she will definitely be happy."
Li felt bitter, but couldn't say it out loud.
"I will also send a gift to Madam Li Shangshu on her birthday. I will mention our friendship at that time, and I'm sure my stepmother will give me some face."
Li was surprised and delighted: "Then...if the princess has anything to ask of you, I am willing to serve you."
Gu Huan: "You don't have to be polite. My prince is friends with your father, and I also hope that you will be safe and sound."
Li was slightly startled.
Defei sent the Fourth Prince to the Mu family army in secret. At first, it was announced that the Fourth Prince had returned to Bazhou to worship his ancestors. However, he was assassinated on his way back to Beijing and was rescued by the Black Armor Guards. So Concubine De decided to take advantage of the situation.
Everyone thought that the Fourth Prince was missing. After searching for him in the palace for a long time without success, everyone thought he was dead.
This was also the main reason why County Magistrate Qian no longer cared about the power of his father-in-law and Concubine De, and wanted to find another better partner by interacting with Wang Heng.
This is also the reason why Li is worried about himself.
Li looked around vigilantly. The shopkeeper was very smart and took everyone away immediately, leaving only Gu Huan and Li in the room.
Gu Huan smiled at her and said, "Mrs. Qian must be worried about Mr. Qian's future, right? You have paid so much, isn't it just to protect Mr. Qian's future? But, does Mr. Qian think the same as you do?"
Li's face changed.
She forced a smile and said, "It's not my place to ask about men's affairs, and I don't understand them."
Gu Huan knew that she still didn't believe in herself and had no say.
"If Mr. Qian and Madam don't think the same way, Madam, have you ever thought about whether you two can continue on together?"
These words hit Li directly in the throat.
Gu Huan didn't need her to respond, and said directly: "If you want to help County Magistrate Qian to find a future, it depends on what kind of future he wants. Is he going with the flow or relying on the old power. You can tell Lord Qian a message, just tell him what I said. If Lord Qian really wants a bright future, just remember that good cannot prevail over evil. If you don't understand, think about Wang Heng's fate."
Gu Huan knew that she couldn't make the decision and just wanted her to pass on the message.
Mrs. Qian went back with a lot on her mind.
After seeing Li off, Gu Huan had an idea.
"Boss, please prepare four sets of the latest brocade skirts for me. I want to give them to the wives of the county governors in the four continents."
"Yes. It will be ready in half a month."
"good."
Gu Huan thought that kesi was so popular among noble ladies, so she used this as a stepping stone to see their reactions.
After returning home, Gu Huan called Dong Qing and Dong Mo.
"Are there any more movements from the spies in the palace?"
Dong Mo immediately reported everything about the surveillance of Yin Tao and Yiyun.
That day, Yin Taozi threw the wooden hairpin out of the wall, and soon someone picked it up and left.
The people from the Mu Mansion followed and found that the man had entered the palace again. He was the merchant who was originally responsible for delivering green plants to the palace.
During this period, due to the change of seasons, three or four people came to replace the flowers and plants in the palace.
Among them there was one person who sneaked in.
After she picked up the wooden hairpin that night, she deliberately left a message on the road that Yin Tao and Yiyun must pass by every day, making an appointment to meet. However, neither of them noticed the ant word.
However, this person did not have much ability and did not discover the spies in the mansion.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "That's right, otherwise these two people would have jumped up long ago. They have been here for so long, but no news has been spread."
"Keep an eye on it first, don't alert the enemy. Wait until Akabane and the others find out the truth about Yiyun's father."
Dong Mo: “Yes.”
"You go down first. I have something to ask Dongqing."
Dong Mo left, and Gu Huan patted the chair beside her: "Come and sit down."
Holly bowed, walked over and sat down straight. Her pretty face looked calm, but her red ears betrayed her.
"How are you and Mr. Min?"
Dong Qing guessed that Gu Huan was going to ask her this.
Her face flushed red: "How can I do anything to Mr. Min? Mr. Min seems to have no friendship with me."
"But he didn't reject you. Didn't he even find a book for you?"
Dong Qing's face turned even redder: "Princess, you already know all this."
"I'm helping you with the matchmaking, so I know the reason. When you were repairing his robe, did you measure his size on purpose, intending to make clothes for him?"
Holly's eyes widened in shock.
The princess actually knew everything about her actions.
Gu Huan noticed a hint of vigilance in her eyes and knew that she had misunderstood.
"I didn't ask anyone to keep an eye on you. You asked Dong Mo yourself if he had any good material that wasn't used in the mansion and I could sell it to you at a low price. I guessed it."
Dong Qing was so scared that she stood up quickly: "I dare not doubt the princess, and I will not doubt it."
Gu Huan held her back and said, "Are you scared like this? You have served me for so many years, don't you know who I am? Sit down quickly."
Holly sat down quickly.
"I've asked Dong Mo to go to the warehouse and pick out two pieces of material suitable for him."
Dong Qing's eyes turned red with gratitude: "Princess, you are so kind to me."
Gu Huan patted her hands and said, "I've been through this before, and I hope everyone around me can be happy."
"Min Dongsheng has experienced many ups and downs, has great ambitions, and is loyal in love. He is definitely a good match. It's not that he doesn't like you, it's just that he doesn't dare to think about it. So, don't be impatient, use your gentle heart to warm him, and you will definitely be able to influence him."
Dong Qing nodded vigorously: "This is what I think. If I can become Mr. Min's wife, I will have no regrets in my life."
Gu Huan smiled and said, "Okay. When you get married, I will give you a grand wedding."
Tears welled up in Dongqing's eyes: "Princess, you are so kind."
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