Chapter 594 Seeking Gu Jin
The attendant slowly took out a piece of clothing from a small box, and Ji Shi recognized its quality almost immediately.
Gu Shuyan had previously made a small garment for Gu Congzheng, and this garment is identical to the one Gu Shuyan made for Gu Congzheng in both cut and workmanship.
But how did the clothes Shu'er made end up in Luo Dong's hands?
Ji was puzzled and unconsciously narrowed her eyes when she looked at the clothes.
Seeing this, Luo Dong patiently asked, "Does Madam recognize this dress?"
Luo Dong knew that even if Gu Shuyan refused to admit it, she couldn't escape the eyes of her mother, Madam Ji.
However, just as Luo Dong was expecting Ji Shi's answer, Ji Shi shook her head and said, "I have never seen it before, but the style of this dress is quite nice. I wonder which embroidery shop made it. I'll have them make one for my grandson another day."
Ji's answer almost made Luo Dong fall over, but thinking about it, it made sense. Since they had already approached Gu Shuyan, it would be strange if Ji admitted it.
"Madam, I'm afraid the only one who can answer this question is Madam Yun. Speaking of which, these clothes were originally used by Madam Yun to mourn her son!"
Since Madam Ji didn't play by Luo Dong's rules, Luo Dong took the opportunity to bring up the fact that Gu Shuyan had a son. Sure enough, when they heard this, not only Madam Ji but also Gu Jin's eyes widened.
Upon seeing this, Luo Dong feigned surprise and said, "So the Marquis and his wife didn't know about this? That makes sense. Madam Yun is so young and unmarried, how could she possibly have told the Marquis and his wife about this?"
As Luo Dong spoke, he still looked regretful. Seeing this, Gu Jin couldn't sit still any longer. "What did you mean by what you just said, Young Master Luo? What do you mean by 'Shu'er's son'?"
When pressed by Gu Jin, Luo Dong looked somewhat embarrassed. After a long while, he finally told Gu Jin and Madam Ji about the conversation between Luo Yuping and Gu Shuyan. Of course, Luo Dong omitted the threatening parts and only included the words that were favorable to him.
"Nonsense! How could such a tiny child like Shu'er possibly have a child? Young Master Luo, please watch your words, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Gu Jin was an extremely intelligent person. Even though Luo Dong deliberately concealed it, he guessed that Gu Shuyan must have been threatened by Luo Yuping.
Although the content of the threat is unknown, it is likely related to winning over the Hou and Yun families.
Gu Jin suddenly changed his attitude, but Luo Dong was not afraid. He glanced at Ji Shi, who was standing there stunned, and slowly bowed.
"If Your Excellency does not believe me, then go and see for yourself at the temple outside the city!" Without waiting for Gu Jin to speak, he took his leave and left the Marquis's residence.
Looking at the little clothes that were being taken away, Ji's eyes finally regained focus.
"My lord, the clothes, that piece of clothing."
Gu Jin understood what Ji Shi meant; she wanted to keep the dress.
But the couple had already made it so clear that it wasn't theirs. If they were to ask the other party to keep it now, wouldn't that be like protesting too much?
"Madam, did Shu'er really make those clothes?"
Gu Jin and Ji Shi had been married for over twenty years; how could he not understand his wife?
Upon hearing this, Madam Ji nodded to him. However, more than the clothes, what Madam Ji cared about most was what Luo Dong had just said. If the embroidery on the clothes was indeed carved embroidery, the Gu family might really be in big trouble.
Lady Ji asked Gu Jin to sit down and explained the origin of the carving and embroidery to him. Gu Jin was so frightened that he almost dropped the teacup in his hand.
“This child, how dare she, how dare she?”
Without hesitation, Gu Jin immediately sent his steward to the temple.
And the housekeeper's answer upon returning was exactly as Luo Dong had said: Gu Shuyan's name was indeed written on the memorial tablet. Even if Gu Shuyan deliberately didn't write her full name, it was enough to prove that Luo Dong wasn't lying.
"Where are you going, my husband?"
Gu Jin got the answer and started to walk out, but Ji Shi quickly stopped him.
Knowing Gu Jin as she did, she knew he would definitely go to Gu Shuyan to get to the bottom of things. But Gu Shuyan was married now, and if things got out of hand now, how would she face Yun Yichen in the future?
Although Ji Shi knew that her thoughts were somewhat selfish, what mother isn't selfish?
"Madam, please step aside. I'm just going to ask around and I won't do anything."
Gu Jin felt completely overwhelmed. His daughter was so well-behaved and outstanding, but suddenly someone told him that his daughter was not what he thought she was at all. Any father would probably break down like that!
"My lord, it's just a memorial tablet. Luo Dong went to great lengths to find you, isn't that what he was after? Don't fall for his trap."
"Besides, we can just call Shu'er back and talk things out. Your agitation will frighten the children."
While trying to persuade Gu Jin, Madam Ji had already sent Wu Mama to invite Gu Shuyan.
After hearing what Ji Shi said, Gu Jin indeed calmed down, but he still couldn't quite believe that all of this was real.
The couple waited and waited in the courtyard, but when Wu's mother returned, she said that Gu Shuyan was not at home at all, and no one knew where she had gone.
Therefore, Lady Ji could only have someone watch over the gates of the Yun residence, and send someone to report as soon as Gu Shuyan returned.
Meanwhile, Gu Shuyan was in the Meng family's embroidery workshop. She was dressed in white, and a reed hat covered her face completely, leaving only her eyes looking at the embroidery pieces in the hands of the various embroiderers.
If she encountered a case where the needlework was incorrect, she would personally demonstrate it.
"You all truly deserve to be called the best embroiderers in the embroidery industry. In just a few days, you have all mastered this latest openwork embroidery technique. Starting tomorrow, you can take your embroidered works out for sale."
As the sun set and darkness fell, Gu Shuyan finished inspecting the last embroidery by the last embroiderer and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
These past few days, she and the maids in her courtyard have been teaching carving embroidery in various places. However, due to the unique embroidery technique, even after several days of practice, the embroiderers have not been able to grasp the essence of carving embroidery.
Fortunately, Gu Shuyan didn't want them to be like her; she only needed them to be able to show some simple floral patterns.
This is the last batch from the Meng family. Once these embroiderers have learned how to embroider, her goal will be achieved.
As night fell, Gu Shuyan returned to the Yun residence with her maids. However, before she could even get off the carriage, a servant from the Marquis's mansion rushed over.
"Young Miss, you should go back quickly!"
The servant looked distressed, and Gu Shuyan knew at a glance that something had happened.
Before she could find out the reason, Gu Shuyan, supported by Pearl, hurried towards the Gu residence.
At this moment, in Yunxiang Courtyard, after hearing about Gu Shuyan's situation, the old lady became so weak that she lay on the couch for a long time, unable to get up.
Gu Jin, having passed her most furious moment, appeared much calmer than before.
"Madam, the eldest young lady has returned."
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