Chapter 224: Young Master Huo’s sweetheart (2)_1
Cai Lian accepted the new clothes, overwhelmingly joyous, gently touching the iridescent Ruyi cloud pattern on the beizi over and over, her big eyes shimmering with excitement!
Third Aunt Mu, seeing her daughter so delighted, displayed deep gratitude towards Lady Du and Cai Wei. She opened her small basket that she was carrying, picked out several shoe cushions, put them into Lady Du’s hands, and said, "Sister, all these shoe cushions are made from leftover fabrics. If you don’t mind, take them back for your scholar and children to use."
This time, Lady Du didn’t decline. She accepted the shoe cushions given by Third Aunt Mu, carefully examined them for a while, praised Third Aunt Mu’s craftsmanship, and happily accepted.
In reality, Lady Du did not actually want Third Aunt Mu’s shoe cushions. But, just like her, Third Uncle Mu and Third Aunt Mu were people who couldn’t bear to owe others favors. If they received help from others but couldn’t repay it, they would feel pressured and guilty. Therefore, even though she didn’t need it, she still pretended to accept it with great joy. She carefully gave it to Auntie Liu, asking her to keep it safe and use it during the New Year celebrations the next day.
Seeing Lady Du accepting her mother’s shoe cushions, Cai Lian quietly signaled Cai Wei.
After Cai Wei came over, Cai Lian pulled her aside, turned around and opened up her small lidded basket.
The basket was filled with finished tassels. Plum blossoms, twin fish, ruyi patterns, various designs and colors, filling almost half of the basket.
"This is..." Cai Wei looked at Cai Lian.
Cai Lian’s face turned a little red and said in a low voice: "I made these when I had free time. I took them to the market to see if they could be exchanged for some money. Little Sister Wei’er, if you don’t mind, pick a few and take them home to play with. And pick a few for Sister Fei too."
Cai Wei smiled, didn’t refuse, picked up a few tassels, and put them in her sleeve. Seeing Cai Wei accept her tassels, Cai Lian was very happy. She said in a low voice, "If little Sister likes them, I will make some new ones for you tomorrow."