Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Eloquent and Articulate_l (1/2)

Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Eloquent and Articulate_l

“I still have to thank you, Madam, for your cooperation.” Wei Ruo said with a laugh.

Wei Ruo had informed Madam Yuan of her schemes in advance, intending to use this occasion to promote her new cloth.

Although they were already well-acquainted, nonetheless, when doing such actions, Wei Ruo does not plan to go over Madam Yuan’s head. Instead, she lays out her plan and seeks consent before executing them.

“It’s such a small matter, there’s no need to be polite with me, especially when I also got such a good piece of cloth from you. Honestly, I am genuinely fond of this cloth. The color is so special. Once I make a dress out of it, not just in Taizhou prefecture, even upon my return to Capital City, I fear no one will have an identical color.” Madam Yuan replied with a gentle smile.

Then, Madam Yuan curiously asked Wei Ruo, “Are these clothes truly as scarce as you said, or are you just saying that to make them buy at high prices?”

“True scarcity. At present, there are only eight pieces. By the end of this year, there will probably be just twenty pieces.”

Wei Ruo does not plan to increase the volume. For starters, these dyes are mixed by Wei Ruo herself, and it would be impossible for her to mass produce them.

Moreover, this type of cloth is mainly sold to high-ranking officials and gentry. The scarcer it is, the better; the rarer it is, the higher the prices. Once mass produced, it would lose its value.

“That means I must cherish the piece you gave me even more.” Madam Yuan stated, and then commented on Wei Ruo, “What kind of world are you hiding in your head? How do you manage to come up with all these novel and unique items that people find captivating, day in and day out?”

Wei Ruo explained, “I enjoy reading miscellaneous books and engaging with talented people. Naturally, I learn things that ordinary people wouldn’t.” “Great, if I ever have another daughter, I’ll let her be your apprentice. So that she can become a formidable woman just like Zhuge Kongming. Women can certainly be as outstanding as men.” Madam Yuan said, half jokingly and half seriously.

“How lovely! Then I’ll be waiting for your good news, Madam.”

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During the feast, Madam Yun and Wei Qingwan were eager to confront Wei Ruo, as well as to clear Wei Qingwan’s name in front of the ladies.

However, they were not given the chance by either Wei Ruo or the other ladies.

Unable to speak to Wei Ruo, who was constantly by Madam Yuan’s side, and unable to join the conversation of the other ladies, they felt like outsiders.

It wasn’t until the feast concluded, everyone departed, and Wei Ruo returned to the carriage that Madam Yun finally had another chance to speak with her.

Madam Yun was in a sour mood due to suppressed anger throughout the feast.

When Wei Ruo alighted the carriage, she saw that Madam Yun and Wei Qingwan, who were in the carriage, both had unpleasant expressions. She instantly knew what was coming next.

But Wei Ruo was not afraid, and the smile remained on her face, making her appear relaxed and cheerful.

“And you still have the face to laugh,” Madam Yun spoke in a cold voice, her face ashen.

“What do you mean by that, mother? Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for celebration. Isn’t it normal to be happy?” Wei Ruo replied with a question.

“What was your intention, speaking about your younger sister’s punishment in front of all these ladies?” Madam Yun questioned.

“Was it not a slip of the tongue?” Wei Ruo replied, remaining unfazed.