Chapter 348 - 206 Uncle Ye_2
And so the story of the Legendary Embroidery Screen spread far and wide. Those noble families that usually only sent servants to purchase rouge and face powders, now even the masters themselves personally went to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop.
The ladies of the Liang Family had wanted to see the embroidery screen known as "Hope," but Liang Jinzhao said it was too crowded for now and suggested visiting later. Most of the Liang men were military officers and had no interest in such things, so they were in no rush to see it.
Grandma Liang felt that Qian Yixiu had a way with people, having given the family’s women such fine cosmetics. The Dragon Scale Fragrance Dew also greatly pleased her and her husband. Thus, with a graceful gesture, it was decided that the Liang Family would buy all their rouges and powders from the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop.
A few days later, wealthy merchants, sons of grand families, and even high-ranking officials from the Imperial Court all made their way to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop to witness the splendor of the legendary embroidery products.
What followed were some discordant voices—would it be sold? Even if not for sale, it must be sold!
Butler Song, or occasionally Liang Jinzhao, would make an appearance and explain that the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop was under the protection of the Weiguo Duke Mansion. Those interested in purchasing the embroidery screen would need to ask the elderly Duke of Weiguo if he was willing to sell. This managed to deter some people, including many from prestigious aristocratic families.
Only then did Qian Yixiu realize just how influential the Liang Family was in the Capital City.
Among those insistent on buying was a certain Uncle Ye, who wanted to purchase the screen with five thousand silver teals. He did not heed Butler Song’s advice and insisted on having his servants take the screen. It was only after a boy servant whispered a few words in his ear that he left in a huff.
Another person eager to buy the screen was an old acquaintance, Huang Wanchun. Aware of Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop’s backing, he didn’t dare to forcefully buy; however, he deeply desired to purchase it as a tribute to Prince Shou, who oversaw the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He offered the highest price—three thousand teals of gold.
That same day, Pan Zi’an, who had also come to see the screen, suggested that if the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop decided to sell, they should sell it to him, offering a price of twenty thousand silver taels.
The offer was considerable, but Qian Yixiu just couldn’t bear to sell it.