She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Lady Zhao was so elated at this moment that she felt she could fly the very next. Her Ah Qiao had such fine craftsmanship, Prince Fu was certain to be impressed. Now that was just wonderful, Ah Qiao finally had a status, one that was significant enough to hold his own before Qi Younian and Ye Xinyan.

But the woman said, "This is going to be difficult," while she spoke, an awkwardness appeared on her face, "I just mentioned my husband took on the task, but it was really just a casual remark. He did inquire, but it was through someone else to the Prince Household’s Steward, who outright declined when he heard. It’s truly not that I’m unwilling to help; it’s just that they simply look down on ordinary craftsmen and workshop heads."

Lady Zhao pulled out a heavy pouch from her bosom and stuffed it into the woman’s hand, "Please take a look, could you have your husband inquire about that person again? Our Ah Qiao is really skilled, he definitely won’t make it difficult for your husband. Perhaps your husband has also heard of my Ah Qiao."

The other woman, who hadn’t spoken up to this point, scoffed upon hearing Lady Zhao, "You even said it yourself, you came from Hezhou, how capable could your son possibly be, that his reputation would spread throughout the capital? It’s utterly laughable!"

Lady Zhao felt irritated, but at this moment she couldn’t provoke the woman, so she had to patiently explain, "I’m not simply boasting out of pride. At the end of the year before last, the Ministry of Works had a task that required guidance, and it was my Ah Qiao who traveled the long distance to aid the Ministry of Works in advising on the use of a precise instrument. My son is Wong Qiao, if your husband regularly takes on tasks at the Ministry of Works, he might well have heard of him."

The older woman was skeptical, though she accepted the pouch, her gaze upon Lady Zhao still showed distrust.

She scrutinized Wong Qiao with doubtful eyes several times and said, "Sister-in-law, you aren’t fooling me, are you? Tell me the truth, can such a young gentleman truly possess such exquisite skills? And even give lectures on machinery at the Ministry of Works? Think carefully now, because this can’t be faked. Whether it’s true or not, my husband will find out after a single inquiry with his colleagues."

Lady Zhao nodded repeatedly, almost as if swearing an oath, "Absolutely correct, if your husband has taken on assignments at the Ministry of Works, he should know of Wong Qiao. Just go back and ask. Like you said, His Highness Prince Fu has yet to find a suitable person, maybe your husband making a good recommendation will count as a great service. If Prince Fu is pleased, perhaps that could mean significant rewards and gaining face, don’t you think?"

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