Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Chapter 478: Dedicated to Promoting Products_1 (1/2)
Chapter 478: Chapter 478: Dedicated to Promoting Products_1
Wei Qingwan didn’t understand, why was Wei Qingruo always so lucky?
The Lu family was prominent and influential, saving the young master of the Lu family was undoubtedly a huge favor owed to her, which was extremely beneficial for Wei Qingruo.
Madam Bai gritted her teeth, cursing inwardly for quite a while.
This Wei Qingruo was really good at hiding things! She never even mentioned her life-saving deed for the Lu family!
If they had known about this relationship earlier, perhaps they could have used Lu family’s influence at court to secure a position for their men!
However, Lady Lu and Wei Ruo did not explain the specifics, leaving the curious and puzzled crowd to remain so.
Old Madam Lu then inquired about the clothes Wei Ruo was wearing: “The Queen looks stunning in her attire today, in all these years, I have never seen such a brightly colored purple dress.”
Wei Ruo answered with a smile, “Thank you for your compliment, Madam. I too am quite fond of this dress.”
“May I inquire where the Queen purchased this attire?” The question from old Madam Lu represented the uncertainty of many present.
“I bought this dress from a friend of mine. Her husband’s family used to own a dyeing workshop and they possessed a secret dye formula unknown to outsiders. However, her husband’s family became wealthy and discontinued the dyeing workshop, only occasionally producing a few pieces, hence the scarcity.”
Upon hearing of its scarcity, the interest of the ladies and young misses present heightened further.
One woman couldn’t resist asking Wei Ruo, “Your Highness, may I inquire where your friend resides?”
Wei Ruo answered with a soft laugh, “Forgive me, but I can’t disclose that. My friend’s husband’s family doesn’t want outsiders to know that they used to be in the dyeing business, or that they have taken up the trade again to support their family.”
The crowd couldn’t conceal their disappointment upon hearing this.
However, Wei Ruo quickly added, “Still, they occasionally sell a few pieces. If there is any, I will keep an eye out for you.”
Old Madam Lu promptly said, “If there is, please do keep one for me.”
The shade of royal purple was versatile and suitable for anyone. With the right design, the attire would look amazing even on an old woman.
Now that Old Madam Lu had made her intentions clear, the others also boldly expressed their desire.
Yet, there were some who, due to their status, wanted one but didn’t have the courage to voice their desires.
Wei Ruo, amidst her bevy of admirers, was not stingy, instructing Xiumei to bring out the prepared gifts and distribute them among the ladies.
“I’m sorry that I am unable to get your desired garments in such a short time. Please accept these small gifts as a token of my apology.”
The embroidered bag she presented was light to the touch.
There were twenty in total, and aside from the one for Old Madam Lu, the rest were given out randomly. Whoever asked about her purple dress, Wei Ruo gave one.
When they initially received these gifts, they didn’t think much of them. In Wei Ruo’s presence, it wouldn’t be convenient to open the bags, so they handed them to their maids to hold.
Only Old Lady Lu was smiling and asked Wei Ruo, “What is it?”
“It’s lip balm. Old Madam, open it and see. The color is quite nice, it’s a new product from Daiyue Residence,” Wei Ruo explained.
Old Madam Lu opened the embroidered bag out of curiosity. Inside was a circular porcelain box slightly larger than a copper coin, which was why it was so light.
Opening the porcelain box revealed a deep red lip balm.
The color looked very red, but they didn’t know how the effect would be after applying it.