Chapter 1235 - 144 Cicada Wing (Third Watch)
"Madam Wu," said Madam Cheng sincerely yet without flattery, "as you have seen, it’s not that the Red Smoke Pavilion wishes to disrespect you, but the longstanding rules have made it difficult for everyone to accept. However, if we can find a solution that satisfies everyone, I hope Madam Wu will grant us this favor." Lady Du found herself unable to refute or find fault with these words and reluctantly nodded in agreement.
Seeing her consent, Madam Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and with a smile turned to Lady Jiang, "Madam Chen, from what I gathered in your earlier words, could it be that you have thought of a perfect solution? Please enlighten us. I am already grateful."
Despite Lady Jiang’s aversion to Lady Du, she was a remarkably astute and smooth operator in public affairs, and naturally understood that Madam Cheng was now aligning herself with Lady Jiang.
Immediately, Lady Jiang smiled and nodded, "Sister Cheng, you are too kind. There’s nothing to thank me for. Let me be frank, our Chen family has recently developed a type of Light Gauze that is quite unique. Among its other qualities, its most notable feature is that it is thin yet not transparent."
After pausing, she looked towards Lady Du with a teasing smile, "Didn’t you just say your daughter is afflicted with a chill and must not catch cold? Well then, I can use our Chen family’s newest Light Gauze to create a Curtain Lattice for your daughter. It will ensure that no breeze passes through, while also allowing your daughter’s face to be seen. Isn’t this a perfect solution?"
Naturally, this was an excellent idea. Upon hearing of this Light Gauze, Madam Cheng’s eyes sparkled with excitement, eager to see such a material for herself. The usual gauze she encountered was thin and transparent, easily torn with a slight tug, and even the highest quality gauze could not prevent the wind from passing through.
It was unexpected that the Chen family could weave a Light Gauze that was thin yet not permeable. It seemed the Chen family truly had skill.
This thought wasn’t unique to Madam Cheng; Lady Du’s complexion changed, betraying both shock and urgency, her concerns focused on her beloved daughter.