If she could earn an extra 500 coins this month, she could save 1.2 taels of silver. In two years, she could save enough money to send her younger brother to school. If he could pass the imperial examinations, that would be best. Even if he couldn't pass, he could still become a manager in the future.
The women in the boudoirs worked hard to make clothes for five hundred coins, and the workers in the textile factories were not idle either, spinning silk and weaving cloth day and night.
The matter of the embroiderers in the embroidery building being smeared with bean powder on their chins remains unresolved. The county magistrate has ordered three constables to patrol the vicinity of the embroidery building and the textile factory every day to strengthen the protection of the embroidery building.
In late April, Lu Yunfeng returned from Jinling with his three younger siblings. Lu Yan brought back three sets of clothes and a stack of drawing paper, which contained drawings of the popular clothing and makeup of noble ladies in Jinling.
She presented herself to Qin Xiaozhou like a treasure, saying, "Sister-in-law, wasn't my trip worthwhile?"
Qin Xiaozhou patted her head. "Great job."
Lu Yunfeng distributed gifts in the courtyard, and Qin Xiaozhou received a pair of cloisonné gold bracelets.
He explained with a smile, "This filigree technique isn't available in the county town, and I thought you'd like it."
Qin Xiaozhou's eyes lit up. Not to mention the ancient filigree bracelet, she had rarely seen gold in the past two years. Jinling was indeed different; they had gold bracelets and gold jewelry.
"It's still early today, so you can row home to see Grandma and save her from worrying every day."
Lu Yunfeng nodded, "We'll go back tomorrow. We'll rest in the county town today."
Then he instructed his younger siblings, "Go home tomorrow morning and visit. Now go and rest or pack your things to take home."
After several days on the boat, everyone was exhausted and went back to their rooms to wash up and rest.
Qin Jinxiu did not return to her room, but instead quietly went to find Qin Xiaozhou.
Qin Xiaozhou was drawing blueprints when she saw her arrive. She smiled and asked, "Why didn't you go to rest?"
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