Chapter 496 - 490_1
The embroiderers in the embroidery room are one thing, but even Musheng’s wife had such thoughts. However, Musheng’s wife was too honest, perhaps her past experiences made her feel inferior, and even though she managed the embroidery room, she never felt any different about herself. She also felt she owed Lin Yue too much, so she kept her thoughts to herself and never spoke up. Otherwise, even if she went to the lady of the house herself, her husband might blame her for being too greedy, given that having their current life was already not easy.
"Sister-in-law Musheng, what do you think of the embroiderers in the room? I want to select two to follow me, and teach them the craft of double-sided embroidery. Do you have any opinions or recommendations? After all, you are the one who spends all day in the embroidery room and are closest with the embroideresses. You understand their temperaments and characters better." Lin Yue saw that Musheng’s wife had brought over the embroidery they had completed in the recent days and asked casually.
"This... I am but a simpleton and do not understand great truths, but since the lady has asked me to speak, I will share my thoughts. If what I say is not proper, the lady can just pretend I never said anything." Musheng’s wife did indeed have some thoughts but was afraid she wouldn’t articulate well, so she prepared her comment in advance.
Lin Yue knew of Musheng’s wife’s nature. "It’s fine, just speak. It doesn’t matter if it’s not good; I just want to hear some opinions."
"In my view, Lan Fang and Dong Xue are not bad choices. Though young, they are maidservants raised by the aristocratic family and have good embroidery skills and a solid foundation. Moreover, they are diligent and hardworking. They keep to themselves and do not like to gossip or indulge in underhanded behavior behind others’ backs. They are dependable and steady." Since learning that Lin Yue intended to teach her craft, Musheng’s wife had been observing quietly and thought long and hard before coming to this conclusion.
Musheng’s wife’s answer somewhat surprised Lin Yue. She had expected Musheng’s wife to choose Lun Qin, who had the best embroidery skills. She always thought Musheng’s wife was a person so honest that she could not be cunning, but now it seemed that was not entirely the case. "Oh? I thought you would choose Lun Qin. After all, that girl has the best embroidery skills amongst the embroiderers here apart from you."
"It’s not that I’m prejudiced against Lun Qin, but I don’t think she’s the most suitable one. The lady has a kind heart to be willing to pass on the art of double-sided embroidery, a such unique skill. Naturally, it should be taught to those who have the best character. Embroidery skill comes second. In my opinion, although Lun Qin’s skills are excellent, she tends to be arrogant and selfish in her usual conduct, and she doesn’t get along well with the other embroideresses. I’m afraid that if she learns the lady’s full skillset in the future, her ambitions might grow too large, which could lead to unwelcome issues. Lan Fang and Dong Xue, even if their skills are not as advanced as Lun Qin’s, are both honest, grateful people with a good foundation in embroidery. As long as they work hard, they will catch up." Musheng’s wife hurriedly explained her reasoning, worried that Lin Yue might think she recommended against Lun Qin due to personal grudges.
Musheng’s wife’s words once again made Lin Yue reconsider her. It turned out that she had underestimated Musheng’s wife. Such an honest person like her actually had a clear understanding and clear-headed judgment of things.