Chapter 90: Man in Green Clothes
Zhao Zhitong was immensely pleased. She handed a pot of flowers to Zhao Yu and Zhao Ya, instructing them, "Later, Xiao Ge and Sister Yaya will protect this plant, while I protect this one. Don’t let it get hurt. This will be our wealth in the future. When we make money, I’ll share it with you all!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ya and Zhao Yu nodded vigorously, holding the flower pot tightly with both hands, promising, "Little sister, don’t worry, we will definitely protect it!"
Zhao Zhitong grinned. "Great, I believe in you."
Zhao Dong, standing nearby, couldn’t help but chuckle at Zhao Zhitong’s bossy, commanding manner.
Soon, Sun Mei came out of the cloth store, complaining about the expensive prices. "Really, why hasn’t cotton become popular yet? Cotton cloth is so nice—soft and comfy. This hemp cloth is too rough to wear, and silk is too expensive."
Zhao Dong often gathered information, so he was aware of such things. Hearing his wife’s complaint, he said, "I remember, cotton was first cultivated in Xinjiang, which is in the Western Region, on a small scale. Currently, the Western Region hasn’t been reclaimed by the Great Zhou Dynasty, so we’ll have to wait."
Sun Mei sighed. Fortunately, she had wisely bought more than twenty cotton quilts and stored them in the space. In winter, when they took them out, they wouldn’t have to worry about getting cold in bed. The only thing missing was cotton-padded clothes.
The quilts and padded clothes they used here in winter were all made of kapok, which was nowhere near as warm as cotton. However, there were several down jackets in the space, but they dared not wear them. If they did, people might think they were insane.However, they could consider disassembling the jackets and making them into clothes appropriate for this era.Thinking about all this, Sun Mei’s heart felt a little more at ease.
Then, she placed the cloth and furs in the carrying basket on the handcart and said to Zhao Ya, "I bought you some silk thread. Grandma Jin Hua said you really like embroidery and have a talent for it. Don’t give it up; you can practice at home."
Hearing her aunt’s words, Zhao Ya’s eyes instantly turned red with excitement and happiness. "Thank you, Aunt!" Aunt is so good, even better than her own mother!
Sun Mei chuckled. "No need for thanks, we’re all family."
After buying the cloth and furs, they prepared to head home. The group left the city gate in high spirits, talking and laughing.