Chapter 159 Buying Fabric to Make Clothes for the Children
After Aunt Zhou left Granny Zhuang behind, Du Wanchun felt even more relaxed.
Granny Zhuang busied herself with everything, taking care of all the arrangements for her, and even occasionally taught her how to take care of her health.
It is said that if you take good care of your body during pregnancy, you will be healthier than before after giving birth.
Du Wanchun didn't understand these things very well, so she just listened to Granny Zhuang.
Granny Zhuang not only knew how to take care of her health, but she also knew how to cook, and her cooking skills were much better than those of Granny Zhou and the Third Prince.
They've been staying at the inn for the past few days, and Granny Zhuang has been cooking for them in the inn's kitchen.
Du Wanchun had just gotten up when she smelled the lotus seed soup and red bean pastry that had been prepared on the table.
She sat down at the table, picked up a piece of food, and took a few bites.
The provincial examination will end tomorrow, but the results will be released in a month.
Aunt Zhou has become quite anxious these days, often pacing back and forth in her room.
Fearing that Du Wanchun would be anxious, Granny Zhuang made breakfast for her early in the morning and then took Aunt Zhou to the market.
The two were rushing to buy some more things when they returned to Changliu Village the next day.
Aunt Zhou looked at some fine fabrics again. "Granny, what do you think of these for making swaddling blankets for the baby?"
Granny Zhuang touched the fabric and shook her head. "These won't do. The fabric is too stiff. We need to buy something softer. Softer fabric absorbs sweat and water, and can also be used to make diapers."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou continued walking inside, picked up a piece of cloth, and asked Granny Zhuang, "Where is this?"
Granny Zhuang touched it again, "Yes, this is the one. You can buy more."
"Okay, I'll buy a few more bolts." Aunt Zhou smiled and took a few bolts of cloth to the shopkeeper.
Just then, a woman walked in through the doorway and said, "Wait, we want this cloth."
Aunt Zhou was taken aback. She looked up and saw a lady wearing a maroon ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and a gold hairpin.
The lady, chin held high and haughty, walked up to her and snatched the cloth from her. "Shopkeeper, how much silver?"
The shopkeeper looked at Aunt Zhou and then at the lady, somewhat embarrassed: "Madam, this guest took a liking to these bolts of cloth first."
Aunt Zhou snatched the cloth from the woman's hand, "That's right, I clearly chose this cloth first."
The lady raised an eyebrow and gave Zhou Da Niang and Zhuang Mama a cold glance. "They're just two poor bastards. Where would they get the money to buy such good fabric? Shopkeeper, don't be fooled by them."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou immediately understood that this lady was deliberately trying to cause trouble for them.
At this moment, Granny Zhuang pulled Zhou Da Niang's arm and whispered in her ear, "This is my husband's newlywed wife."
Aunt Zhou finally understood; it turned out that she was deliberately making trouble for Granny Zhuang.
She didn't argue, but took out ten taels of silver from her bosom and handed it to the shopkeeper, saying, "I'll take all this cloth."
Having said that, he picked up the cloth and turned to leave.
Granny Zhuang lowered her head and hurriedly followed her.
But the lady didn't seem to want to let them off so easily. She strode up to them and stopped them. "Oh, Zhuang Xiulian, have you managed to get on the good side of some wealthy family this time? I heard from my husband that you used to be a wet nurse. What? You're a wet nurse again now?"
Upon hearing this, Granny Zhuang's face darkened slightly, but she did not immediately become angry.
In the past, when she was in the palace, Granny Zhuang had seen just as many provocations as she does now.
Aunt Zhou ignored her completely and walked past her.
Seeing that Aunt Zhou and Granny Zhuang ignored her, the lady's face gradually filled with anger. Pointing at Granny Zhuang, she continued to curse, "Zhuang Xiulian, now that you've married into a wealthy family, don't come looking for my man!"
Granny Zhuang pretended not to hear and quickly left with Aunt Zhou.
Aunt Zhou asked her, "That person seems to harbor some resentment towards you."
Granny Zhuang frowned and slowly said, "My husband came here with our money, saying he wanted to do business, but he hooked up with the daughter of a rice shop owner. The two of them conspired to open a new rice shop with my money and kicked me out of the house."
"Now she's turning around and blaming me. All I wanted to do was find that beast and get my money back!"
Granny Zhuang had seen her share of ups and downs, so she only frowned slightly when she said these words.
I guess they've cried all the tears they could.
Aunt Zhou pulled her aside and asked, "Don't worry, someone like him will definitely get his comeuppance."
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