~ A GIFT FROM THE GOVERNOR’S WIFE ~
Steward Qin hesitated for a moment before he nodded his head slightly: “Miss Mu is so clever, Fourth Master is indeed Yue Wang.”
Mu Yunyao revealed an ‘as expected’ expression and pulled out the dagger that Yue Wang had left for her. “After obtaining this dagger, I’ve looked at it carefully and discovered an indistinct pattern at the edge of the dagger. Ordinary people wouldn’t find it much, but I know that this is the Chinese character of Yue.”
Steward Qin was surprised for a moment. He couldn’t help but take the dagger from Mu Yunyao’s hand and carefully observe it. Indeed, Yue Wang carves the dagger patterns himself. Yue Wang was so fond of this pattern and had left it on many things before. So he had naturally seen it before. It was a unique style, but he couldn’t find any meaning behind it. How could Mu Yunyao be able to see the Chinese character ‘Yue’ from it?
“Miss Mu, I’ve taken a closer look, but I can’t see anything.”
Mu Yunyao withdrew the dagger. “If it easily discernible, Wang Ye wouldn’t have engraved this pattern on the dagger.” If he dared to show it, it is natural to make sure that ordinary people can’t see it.
Steward Qin did not continue to investigate, “Since Miss Mu have already guessed the identity of Wang Ye, what are your plans?”
“What plans can I have? Wang Ye is a distinguished person, and I am just a commoner. So naturally, I have to think of ways to curry favor and pleased Wang Ye.”
Listening to her words, Steward Qin felt increasingly uncertain. If it were anyone else, they might have taken a liking to Wang Ye’s identity. But if it was Mu Yunyao, she might not have assumed Wang Ye’s identity seriously. Looked at the Ding family, Jingling Tongzhi, and Xuan Fu, which were things that ordinary people could not afford to offend. However, she was not afraid at all and directly pulled them down.
Mu Yunyao was in a good mood and didn’t continue to make things difficult for Steward Qin. “Right, tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Steward Qin doesn’t have any relatives in Jingling City. Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and others also don’t have anyone to rely on either. So My mother asks to have a meal together and have fun.”
“Yes, I will do as Miss Mu wishes.” Steward Qin naturally wouldn’t refuse. Currently, Mu Yunyao already knew the identity of Wang Ye, and along with the development of Bu Xian Luo, her relationship with Wang Ye had become more and more intimate. He would get on good terms with Madam Su sooner, and the benefits would be great. He knows that Mu Yunyao cared deeply about her mother.
“Then, Steward Qin, please take care. I still need to go back and help Mother make some mooncakes.”
“Greetings to Miss Mu.”
Once Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin began to write a letter in a flustered manner. He secretly thought that he had to think of a way to speed up mail delivery. Otherwise, it would take a month, and everything would be overdue.
For example, this time, Wang Ye had sent an order for him to think of a way to protect Ni Yun Fang. But before he could take any action, Mu Yunyao had already brought two golden signboards for Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo. Alas, with such a comparison, it seemed like he was useless!
In the morning the next day, Mu Yunyao got up early to pack her things and wait. Not long after, Governor Zhang sent someone over to invite her.
When she arrived at Governor Zhang’s residence, someone greeted her immediately and brought her in front of the Governor’s wife.
“Greetings, Madam.”
“Get up quickly, don’t stand on ceremony. I’ve heard that Ni Yun Fang had rebuilt recently. In the past, Ni Yun Fang used to be just an ordinary shop. But now that we have a sign personally bestowed by the Emperor, it’s naturally impossible to talk about it in the same breath. The scale of the market has become slightly larger. It happened that the shops around Ni Yun Fang were under my name. I thought of giving those shops to you.”
Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head, “Madam, this is too precious. I absolutely do not dare to accept it.”
“There is nothing precious or expensive, and there are not many incomes on the weekdays. The clothes you made for me helped me out of this big trouble, so I should have sent you a big gift a long time ago. Thank you for that. But now that Ni Yun Fang had rebuilt, I will give those few shops to you as a congratulatory gift. It’s good that you are willing to push them down and rebuild them. It’s also nice to sell some clothes inside. It’s all up to you.
“Madam, absolutely cannot allow it.” A trace of panic and helplessness appeared on Mu Yunyao’s face. “To be able to help Madam, I’m already so happy in my heart. I’m not doing this for your thanks and presents.”
The Governor’s wife sighed, and the smile on her face remained the same. “Your personality is just as Lady Jin said. I’ll be frank then. The embroidery needle technique that you spread was a terrific achievement for educating ordinary people. Both Governor Zhang and I also basked in the glory. These things are you deserve it, and if you accepted it, we feel safe.” It coincided with the outside announcement that Lady Jin was coming, and the Governor’s wife did not mean to avoid it. She directly invited her to come in.
“You came at the right time, hurry up and help me take a look at this stubborn girl.” the Governor’s wife looked at Lady Jin with a face full of smiles. Lady Jin’s eyes swept across the land and house contract on the table. She immediately understood in her heart, “Yunyao’s temperament has always been like this. Although Madam thinks it’s nothing, she can still be uneasy for a long time. Yunyao, since it’s a congratulatory gift from the Governor’s wife, you should accept it. If you really feel anxious, then you can make more clothes for her.”
Mu Yunyao still felt uneasy in her heart. “How can I compared the clothes I make with these shops?”
“The clothes you made are also very precious. A piece of clothing costs more than a thousand taels of silver. If you were to make it for two years, who knows if the Governor’s wife might benefit from your efforts?”
The Governor’s wife laughed at her words and nodded, “That’s right. If you were to make me clothed for two years, wouldn’t that be me getting the glory?”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but laugh. She knew it wasn’t appropriate to refuse, so she nodded heavily. “I’ll take care of Madam’s clothes in the future. I guarantee that you’ll wear beautiful clothes all year round.”
“That’s great. I’ll be waiting.” Seeing Mu Yunyao put away the land and house contract, the smile on the Governor’s wife’s face became even more genuine. “Seeing that it’s already the time, let’s go to the front courtyard. I’m sure Yunyao can’t wait to get the two calligraphy back.”
Mu Yunyao smiled a little embarrassedly. “To tell you the truth, like Madam said, ever since I received the news, I have been looking forward to it. I haven’t slept last night and have been waiting for today.”
“Hehe, this silly girl. In the future, you can sleep while watching the Emperor’s calligraphy every day.”
Mu Yunyao’s face instantly flushed red, causing the Governor’s wife and Lady Jin to laugh for a while.
Similar to the last time when she received the Emperor’s reward. After setting up the incense table, everyone bowed down and expressed their gratitude. Then, Su Qingwu handed the two treasures over to Mu Yunyao.
“This humble one thanks Your Majesty for His grace.” Mu Yunyao stood up and handed two treasures over to the bodyguards assigned by Governor Zhang to escort. She bowed to Su Qingwu, “Thank you, Lord Su.”
Su Qingwu faintly nodded his head, but his expression was much colder than before. “Miss Mu, Eunuch Xu told me to send you a message saying that the tea leaves you sent had delivered to the Emperor.”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t contain her joy, “I really didn’t expect that I would actually have such good fortune....”
“I’ve already said the word, and the Emperor’s treasures have already handed over. Lord Zhang and Lord Cao, I will be rushing back to the Capital to report this.”
Governor Zhang was a little surprised: “Lord Su, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you were to rest at my place for a day, it would not be too late to return to the Capital.”
“Many thanks for your hospitality, Lord Zhang. After returning to the Capital, I still have many matters to do in the Capital. I can’t delay any longer, so I’ll be taking my leave.”
Steward Qin was surprised for a moment. He couldn’t help but take the dagger from Mu Yunyao’s hand and carefully observe it. Indeed, Yue Wang carves the dagger patterns himself. Yue Wang was so fond of this pattern and had left it on many things before. So he had naturally seen it before. It was a unique style, but he couldn’t find any meaning behind it. How could Mu Yunyao be able to see the Chinese character ‘Yue’ from it?
“Miss Mu, I’ve taken a closer look, but I can’t see anything.”
Mu Yunyao withdrew the dagger. “If it easily discernible, Wang Ye wouldn’t have engraved this pattern on the dagger.” If he dared to show it, it is natural to make sure that ordinary people can’t see it.
Steward Qin did not continue to investigate, “Since Miss Mu have already guessed the identity of Wang Ye, what are your plans?”
“What plans can I have? Wang Ye is a distinguished person, and I am just a commoner. So naturally, I have to think of ways to curry favor and pleased Wang Ye.”
Listening to her words, Steward Qin felt increasingly uncertain. If it were anyone else, they might have taken a liking to Wang Ye’s identity. But if it was Mu Yunyao, she might not have assumed Wang Ye’s identity seriously. Looked at the Ding family, Jingling Tongzhi, and Xuan Fu, which were things that ordinary people could not afford to offend. However, she was not afraid at all and directly pulled them down.
Mu Yunyao was in a good mood and didn’t continue to make things difficult for Steward Qin. “Right, tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Steward Qin doesn’t have any relatives in Jingling City. Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and others also don’t have anyone to rely on either. So My mother asks to have a meal together and have fun.”
“Yes, I will do as Miss Mu wishes.” Steward Qin naturally wouldn’t refuse. Currently, Mu Yunyao already knew the identity of Wang Ye, and along with the development of Bu Xian Luo, her relationship with Wang Ye had become more and more intimate. He would get on good terms with Madam Su sooner, and the benefits would be great. He knows that Mu Yunyao cared deeply about her mother.
“Then, Steward Qin, please take care. I still need to go back and help Mother make some mooncakes.”
“Greetings to Miss Mu.”
Once Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin began to write a letter in a flustered manner. He secretly thought that he had to think of a way to speed up mail delivery. Otherwise, it would take a month, and everything would be overdue.
For example, this time, Wang Ye had sent an order for him to think of a way to protect Ni Yun Fang. But before he could take any action, Mu Yunyao had already brought two golden signboards for Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo. Alas, with such a comparison, it seemed like he was useless!
In the morning the next day, Mu Yunyao got up early to pack her things and wait. Not long after, Governor Zhang sent someone over to invite her.
When she arrived at Governor Zhang’s residence, someone greeted her immediately and brought her in front of the Governor’s wife.
“Greetings, Madam.”
“Get up quickly, don’t stand on ceremony. I’ve heard that Ni Yun Fang had rebuilt recently. In the past, Ni Yun Fang used to be just an ordinary shop. But now that we have a sign personally bestowed by the Emperor, it’s naturally impossible to talk about it in the same breath. The scale of the market has become slightly larger. It happened that the shops around Ni Yun Fang were under my name. I thought of giving those shops to you.”
Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head, “Madam, this is too precious. I absolutely do not dare to accept it.”
“There is nothing precious or expensive, and there are not many incomes on the weekdays. The clothes you made for me helped me out of this big trouble, so I should have sent you a big gift a long time ago. Thank you for that. But now that Ni Yun Fang had rebuilt, I will give those few shops to you as a congratulatory gift. It’s good that you are willing to push them down and rebuild them. It’s also nice to sell some clothes inside. It’s all up to you.
“Madam, absolutely cannot allow it.” A trace of panic and helplessness appeared on Mu Yunyao’s face. “To be able to help Madam, I’m already so happy in my heart. I’m not doing this for your thanks and presents.”
The Governor’s wife sighed, and the smile on her face remained the same. “Your personality is just as Lady Jin said. I’ll be frank then. The embroidery needle technique that you spread was a terrific achievement for educating ordinary people. Both Governor Zhang and I also basked in the glory. These things are you deserve it, and if you accepted it, we feel safe.” It coincided with the outside announcement that Lady Jin was coming, and the Governor’s wife did not mean to avoid it. She directly invited her to come in.
“You came at the right time, hurry up and help me take a look at this stubborn girl.” the Governor’s wife looked at Lady Jin with a face full of smiles. Lady Jin’s eyes swept across the land and house contract on the table. She immediately understood in her heart, “Yunyao’s temperament has always been like this. Although Madam thinks it’s nothing, she can still be uneasy for a long time. Yunyao, since it’s a congratulatory gift from the Governor’s wife, you should accept it. If you really feel anxious, then you can make more clothes for her.”
Mu Yunyao still felt uneasy in her heart. “How can I compared the clothes I make with these shops?”
“The clothes you made are also very precious. A piece of clothing costs more than a thousand taels of silver. If you were to make it for two years, who knows if the Governor’s wife might benefit from your efforts?”
The Governor’s wife laughed at her words and nodded, “That’s right. If you were to make me clothed for two years, wouldn’t that be me getting the glory?”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but laugh. She knew it wasn’t appropriate to refuse, so she nodded heavily. “I’ll take care of Madam’s clothes in the future. I guarantee that you’ll wear beautiful clothes all year round.”
“That’s great. I’ll be waiting.” Seeing Mu Yunyao put away the land and house contract, the smile on the Governor’s wife’s face became even more genuine. “Seeing that it’s already the time, let’s go to the front courtyard. I’m sure Yunyao can’t wait to get the two calligraphy back.”
Mu Yunyao smiled a little embarrassedly. “To tell you the truth, like Madam said, ever since I received the news, I have been looking forward to it. I haven’t slept last night and have been waiting for today.”
“Hehe, this silly girl. In the future, you can sleep while watching the Emperor’s calligraphy every day.”
Mu Yunyao’s face instantly flushed red, causing the Governor’s wife and Lady Jin to laugh for a while.
Similar to the last time when she received the Emperor’s reward. After setting up the incense table, everyone bowed down and expressed their gratitude. Then, Su Qingwu handed the two treasures over to Mu Yunyao.
“This humble one thanks Your Majesty for His grace.” Mu Yunyao stood up and handed two treasures over to the bodyguards assigned by Governor Zhang to escort. She bowed to Su Qingwu, “Thank you, Lord Su.”
Su Qingwu faintly nodded his head, but his expression was much colder than before. “Miss Mu, Eunuch Xu told me to send you a message saying that the tea leaves you sent had delivered to the Emperor.”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t contain her joy, “I really didn’t expect that I would actually have such good fortune....”
“I’ve already said the word, and the Emperor’s treasures have already handed over. Lord Zhang and Lord Cao, I will be rushing back to the Capital to report this.”
Governor Zhang was a little surprised: “Lord Su, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you were to rest at my place for a day, it would not be too late to return to the Capital.”
“Many thanks for your hospitality, Lord Zhang. After returning to the Capital, I still have many matters to do in the Capital. I can’t delay any longer, so I’ll be taking my leave.”
Oh, thank you for your email, Hanamooi-san 😊
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great chapter <3
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