Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: caffold thin Cait (2/2)
Han Yu, looking at his wife being so understanding, felt both gratified and moved: “Certainly, once I finish this busy period, I will definitely spend more time with you and the three little guys.”
Su Wenyue felt that enough had been said, the gift had been received, and there were things in the kitchen waiting for her to instruct: “Husband, I have some things to take care of in the kitchen. If you’re bored, go and play with the three little guys for a while. I’ll be back soon.”
“Wait, I haven’t finished talking yet. You don’t think I brought you back here just to give you a hairpin, do you?”
“Ah? Is there something else?” Su Wenyue looked at Han Yu somewhat blankly, wondering if he had prepared another gift for her.
What Han Yu had prepared wasn’t a gift, but a person: “I have good news for you. I have found the gold and silver craftsmen you were looking for. This gold hairpin was made by one of these master craftsmen. How about that? Are you satisfied with the talent I found?”
Su Wenyue appeared stunned, and once she realized what Han Yu meant, surprise was all that remained, along with a hint of the thrill of striking treasure.
“Really? Husband, you’re not lying to me, are you? You’ve actually brought such a talented person back for me? Such craftsmanship, I’m afraid it would be hard to find better even in the Daming Dynasty.” Su Wenyue said this, but her heart was already convinced. If Han Yu had spoken the words, he surely meant to make them come true. Having acquired such an impressive talent, it was no wonder Han Yu rushed her back home. The hairpin was just an appetizer; the real surprise awaited her.
“Of course it’s true. When have I ever lied to you? All the other gold and silver craftsmen have already arrived. It’s up to you to figure out how to settle them in. The only one left is the old master who crafted this hairpin. He set out early from Chang’an but it’s a long journey, and he’ll likely need another three or four days to arrive. We’ll have to wait a bit longer.”
“No worries, I’ll wait. For someone so talented, I’d be willing to wait not just three or four days, but three or four months,” Su Wenyue cheerfully said. Han Yu had catered to her wishes so perfectly she was already thinking of coming up with several new designs later. With such skilled craftsmen, she didn’t need to restrain the complexity of the designs, focusing solely on their aesthetic.
“Husband, where did you find this master craftsman with such great skills?” Su Wenyue asked curiously. Han Yu had mentioned that the old master was coming from Chang’an, and in her previous life, she knew all about the best gold and silver craftsmen in Chang’an City, yet she had never heard of this person. A craftsman with such exceptional skills wouldn’t be without a reputation.
“Actually, this old master is from the Zhang Family lineage. But after the Zhang Family was eradicated by a ruthless tyrant, he was lucky to escape, though he dared not stay in Chang’an any longer. He lived under a pseudonym, and if it weren’t for the clues provided by Zhang Xing, I wouldn’t have been able to find this person. Even then, it took a great deal of effort, and only with the token provided by Zhang Xing was I able to invite him. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been dragged out until now. If I hadn’t brought the people today, you might have thought I only cared about my own promotion and wealth, not taking your concerns to heart, right?”