The first method is to soak the fabric in white vinegar and lemon juice, both of which have bleaching and stain-removing properties.
However, since there are no lemons in the Great Ming Kingdom, we'll use orange juice instead and see how it goes.
The second method involves putting lime, wood ash, and paper ash into a large pot, adding an appropriate amount of water, stirring evenly, boiling them together, and finally washing them.
Lime and wood ash are natural bleaching agents.
The third method is to soak it in milk, as the fat and acidic components in milk can break down the dye.
However, this method is not advisable, as cattle are precious and milk is even scarcer.
The fourth method is to soak it in alcohol.
The fifth method is to vigorously rub and wash with her homemade soap.
After most of the day of experimentation, Su Yujiao finally concluded that the most effective, low-cost, and large-scale bleaching method was the lime and wood ash boiling method.
Although this method cannot bleach a piece of dark blue fabric to white, it can bleach it to light blue, but the color will still be uneven.
However, with just a little design, by covering the outer layer with two layers of white gauze, she created a landscape dress that was subtly revealed.
The next morning, Su Yujiao went to the Peony Pavilion again, wearing a dress she had made herself.
Jin Mudan was immediately drawn to the novel style of her dress. The dress was a modified Hanfu, and the patterns that were faintly visible under the white gauze resembled landscape paintings, making her look elegant, refined, and ethereal.
"Jiaojiao, this dress is so beautiful! Where did you buy it?"
"I made it myself, isn't it pretty?" Su Yujiao smiled and twirled in front of her.
"It's beautiful, so beautiful."
"Where did you buy this fabric? I've never seen such a unique dyeing technique before."
Jin Mudan touched the hem of her skirt, unable to put it down.
Su Yujiao smiled and pointed to the ugly fabrics on the counter.
Jin Mudan froze for a moment, then suddenly opened her eyes wide, covering her mouth in disbelief, looking at the fabric in surprise, then at her.
"Is this dress made of these fabrics?"
Su Yujiao nodded with her eyebrows curving upwards.
"Jiaojiao, you are so talented. I knew there was nothing you couldn't do in this world."
"Come on, I'll take you to see Boss Zhang right now. It wouldn't be unreasonable for you to take 50% of the profit from this piece of cloth."
"My God, I've really seen something new today. Now I know what it means to turn trash into treasure."
Jin Mudan hurried off to harness the carriage, with Su Yujiao following behind her with a beaming smile.
This is probably why she likes Jin Mudan; she can always provide her with enough emotional support when she needs it most.
Just like now, she's treated like trash by Lu Ziqian, being belittled to the point of being worthless.
But in her eyes, she became an all-powerful and talented woman.
When the two met Zhang Wansan, he was so worried that his hair had turned white.
Jin Mudan pushed Su Yujiao directly in front of him, pointing at her dress: "Boss Zhang, your savior has arrived."
"See that dress she's wearing? It's made from your ugly fabrics."
Zhang Wansan was initially annoyed and didn't want to receive anyone; he just wanted to get rid of the ugly fabrics in several warehouses at a low price.
Unexpectedly, the golden peony brought him tremendous good news.
He excitedly circled around Su Yujiao again and again, scrutinizing her from every angle, looking her up and down, left and right, front and back.
If Jin Mudan hadn't stopped him, he would have reached out and touched it.
Jin Mudan shielded Su Yujiao behind her, her face darkening: "Boss Zhang, what are you doing? Don't touch me like that."
Zhang Wansan realized his lapse in composure, quickly withdrew his hand, and awkwardly apologized.
"Ladies, please come in."
"Butler, serve tea."
An hour later, both of them emerged from the study with smiles on their faces.
Su Yujiao provided bleaching methods and design options, demanding 50% of the profits from him.
Mr. Zhang readily agreed. He was about to lose a fortune, but now he could make a profit, or even more, so he was naturally willing.
As for Su Yujiao's request for a caravan to escort her to the Xiao Nan tribe, that was just a side favor and not a condition at all.
Originally, Mr. Zhang wanted to wait until after the New Year to set off, but Su Yujiao was anxious and said that it was a matter of life and death, so she decided to set off tomorrow.
Su Yujiao was packing her luggage when Xiao Liu arrived. Before he could even speak, he knelt down and kowtowed.
"Young mistress, please go and save the general!"
Su Yujiao paused in her movements, turned around, and stared at him coldly without saying a word or showing any concern.
Xiao Liu looked much more haggard, and at this moment, tears and snot were streaming down his face.
"The general was seriously injured and has had a high fever since the night before last. Now he is delirious from the fever."
"Young Madam, the General kept calling your name when he was unconscious. Please go back and see him."
Su Yujiao continued packing her luggage, ignoring everything else.
Xiao Liu continued, "Young Madam, please have pity on the General. Besides, the General was seriously injured because of you."
"The general racks his brains every day to find ways to save people, saying it's even more difficult than fighting on the battlefield."
"The general personally went to the Xiao Nan tribe and secretly sneaked into the palace to steal the Xiao Prince's prescription."
"The royal palace of the Xiao Nan tribe is not easy to break into. The general was seriously injured while fighting alone."
"Young Madam, the General is an impatient person and doesn't know how to say nice things to coax people, but he really cares about you."
Su Yujiao finally turned around and asked coldly, "Are you dying?"
Xiao Liu was taken aback and nodded: "The imperial physician said the situation is not good."
Su Yujiao sighed, "It's better that he's dead; at least it saves us the trouble of getting a divorce."
Xiao Liu's expression changed; he never expected the young mistress to say such heartless words.
This is the young mistress who loves the general the most!
Snap!
Xiao Liu slapped himself: "Young Madam, it's all my fault for being so talkative and causing trouble for you and the General."
"Punish me if you must, please don't take it out on the general."
Su Yujiao's expression changed: "Xiao Tao, see the guest out!"
Xiao Liu refused to leave: "Young Madam, are you really abandoning the General?"
"This servant swears to the heavens that the general is indeed very ill, and this servant is not exaggerating."
In the end, Xiao Liu was chased out by Xiao Tao with a broom.
Xiao Tao entered the room and found Su Yujiao in a daze. She couldn't help but ask, "Miss, should I go and find out what's going on?"
"What if the general is truly seriously injured and falls into a coma..."
"No need, his life or death is none of my business!"
Xiao Tao wanted to say something, but dared not say it again.
In the General's Mansion, Lu Ziqian lay weakly on the bed, his face pale, while Zhou Shi kept wiping away tears beside him.
"Has the young mistress arrived?"
Xiao Liu knelt down with a thud.
When Lu Ziqian learned that Xiao Liu had returned, he forced himself to open his eyes and unconsciously looked towards the door.
She must have been very worried when she learned that he was seriously injured and unconscious.
However, apart from Xiao Liu entering, there was no one else behind him.
Zhou also got up and looked around, but no one came in.
"Say something! Where is the young mistress?"
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