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Delicate Flower CH 44

Author:Yu Wen Category:urban Update time:2022-11-30 16:05:16

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Chapter 44 – Returning Home

 

Yu Tang was a very big-hearted person.

Otherwise, those years in Li family, she would have long been driven insane by Madam Lins unscrupulous ways.

Since she had made her decision, she wouldnt think twice about it.

They would act accordingly as discussed.

Master Qian sent word that for the painting to be restored, and then to make a fake and produce 3 copies of the paintings, he may not be able to get everything ready in short time, and they would have to pay another thirty taels of silver for it.

Yu Wen made a prompt decision and quietly borrowed thirty taels of silver from second supervisor Tong, and promised to repay after they had returned to Linan.

Fearing that second supervisor Tong would leak the news and make others suspect the purpose of their visit to Hangzhou, he fervently requested second supervisor Tong to keep it a secret, saying “Im a scholar too, so its humiliating if people hear of this.

Lets keep this between us.”

In actuality, he was afraid that someone would suspect his purpose for visiting Hangzhou.

There were so many downtrodden scholars – even some court officials did not have much money in their hands.

Second Supervisor Tong, who obviously had seen many of such individuals, just smiled and said reassuringly, “Dont worry, I wont tell anyone about this.” Thereafter, Yu Wen wrote a promissory note, and kept it in the pawnshops safe.

“Here in Hangzhou City, its secure, so you can rest assured!”

If Yu Wen didnt trust the Pei family pawnshop, he wouldnt have came to borrow silver.

He thanked second supervisor Tong gratefully before returning to the inn.

Yu Tang had nothing much to do in the inn, so she used the two days they had to make her Mother a head flower piece with interlinking begonias , and even made the innkeepers wife a pair of plum blossom head flowers pieces using red Zhang velvet.

The innkeepers wife was very happy to receive it and complimented her on skills, saying, “I havent seen such an exquisitely made one in years! Do you want to earn some money from this If you are interested, I can help you ask the Cai family about the price of the flower head pieces that they sell in their stores.

After you return to Linan, you can send your head flowers pieces to the Pei family pawnshops Big Supervisor Tong and get him to deliver it over, and I will help you sell them to the Cai familys cosmetics store.”

The thought of making money through this had never crossed her min even in her two lifetimes, so she was a little uncertain and said, “Are the head flower pieces that I made really that good Will people buy them I dont know how many head flower pieces I can make in a month, so Im unable to give you an answer.”

The innkeeper lady smiled.

“If you sincerely want to do this, first go back and think carefully, see how many you can do in a month and the cost.

Once you have calculated the costs and formulated a plan, you can then reply me.

I am always here anyway, so you can find me if you come.”

Yu Tang thanked her profusely, and used her remaining days in HangZhou to make seven or eight head pieces.

It just so happened that Yu Yuan came back to change his clothes, so she called him over to help her calculate the cost.

After calculating the costs and profits, they got a shock.

Just these seven or eight head flower pieces, they only spent less than ten copper coins, so even if they sold for a minimum of thirty copper coins a piece, they would have already earned a sizable profit.

Yu Yuan thought about it and discussed with Yu Tang.

“Do you think we should really go into this”

It is possible for her to make a few head flower pieces occasionally to supplement the familys income, but as a long-term business, Yu Tang had never thought about it.

But if Yu Yuan wants to do it, she will support him.

“Then brother, you go to inquire about the market situation.” Yu Tang said.

Yu Yuan thought about it further, but finally sighed and said with a bitter smile, “Forget it! Father is determined to rebuild our familys lacquerware store.”

Yu Tang had never strolled about in Hangzhou City previously as she had now, so she always felt that their familys store was pretty good.

Now that she visited Hangzhou, she felt that Linan was a bit small and understood why Yu Yuan was restless.

However, this is a road that Yu Yuan has to walk himself, to feel, to decide, to earn it by his own abilities.

She smiled and changed the subject, asking about Master Qian.

“Youve been there the past few days, is it still going well”

“Everythings going smoothly!” Yu Yuan said, “Master Qians craftsmanship is unsurpassed.”

When he finally brought back the paintings, everyone examined it closely, but could not spot any difference from the originals.

Yu Wen was in awe with Master Qian and wanted to deepen the friendship, but Master Qian directly refused.

Yu Wen was very disappointed, but knew that such a thing could not be forced, so he packed his bags and prepared to go back to Linan.

Yu Tang asked Yu Yuan to accompany her to the street where they sold powders and headpieces and bought some materials and tools for crafting headpieces.

As they prepared to depart to Linan, Yu Wen took them to thank Pei Yan.

However, both Pei Yan and First ranked imperial scholar Zhou had already left for Huaian.

According to second supervisor Tong, the nephew of First ranked imperial scholar Zhous was transferred to the Huaian prefecture, and so he dragged Pei Yan over to join him.

Yu Wen was green with envy, saying.

“Study ten thousand books and it will open ten thousand paths.

I wonder when will I be able to experience this.”

Travelling by boat or on horseback carried an element of danger, and so Yu Tang did not want Yu Wen to travel too far away.

She said straightforwardly, “Thats because the Pei familys third master and First ranked imperial scholar Zhou have acquaintances whom they know.

Youll be better off staying at home with Mother and I!”

Yu Wen laughed heartily as he stroked his daughters soft hair and chuckled, “Dont worry, Im only feeling envious, Im ok with leaving you and your mother to travel out for three or four days, but definitely not for longer.”

Yu Tang smiled.

They thanked the innkeeper and his wife and boarded the boat at a small pier not far from the Peis pawnshop.

The trip was smooth-sailing, and it took four hours before the pier was already in sight.

The Pei family pawnshops big storefront signs were still swaying in the wind, and the pier was still as lively as usual.

Yu Tang, however, felt as if she had been gone for a year and a half, even feeling nostalgic about the hustle and bustle of the pier.

She jumped off the boat.

Big supervisor Tong shouted at her from afar.

“Slow down, slow down! Be careful, lest you fall into the water.”

Yu Tang smiled cheekily and went forward to greet Big supervisor Tong.

Big Supervisor Tong welcomed her with a smile and greeted Yu Wen.

“My younger brother said that you would be back today.

I was only just wondering why havent you arrived, but I didnt expect you to have arrived.

How was your trip to Hangzhou”

“Pretty good!” Yu Wen and Big Supervisor Tong, stood side by side, as they walked forward he thanked him, “If it werent for your brother, my daughter would have suffered.” He told Big Supervisor Tong about the physician.

Yu Tang said exasperatedly, “Father, its fine for you to talk about this to Big Supervisor Tong, however, you cant speak a word of it to others.”

Yu Wen and Big Supervisor Tong were startled, and then laughed out loud and remarked, “The little lady is shy.

We definitely wont say it in the future.”

Big Supervisor Tong invited Yu Wen to the store to drink tea and rest awhile.

However, Yu Wen thought of Madam Chen waiting at home and politely declined.

Yu Tang, gave a few of the head flower pieces she made to the women of the Tong family.

Mrs.

Tong and Little Mrs.

Tong liked them very much.

After hearing that Yu Tang made them herself, they took out handkerchiefs or embroidered socks as gifts in return and urged Yu Tang to come over with Madam Chen when she was free.

Yu Tang smilingly agreed.

When she returned home, she generously began to give out her own handmade gifts.

Madam Chen, Old Aunty Chen, Shuang Tao, Ma Xiuniang, and Mrs.

Ma …… she even sent one to the women of Master Wus family next door.

Everyone praised Yu Tangs skills, but Madam Chen asked Yu Tang skeptically, “Did you really make this Didnt you buy it”

Yu Tang then made one for Madam Chen on the spot.

Madam Chen was very surprised as she hugged Yutang and laughed, “Dear child, I didnt expect you to have such talent.

When did you learn it How come I didnt know of this”

Yu Tang did not reveal it to Madam Chen.

In the evening, when Madam Chen and Yu Wen were conversing, she blamed herself and said, “Although I am sick and dont have the energy to take care of Ah-tang in everything, I am still too negligent, I didnt even know she could make head flower pieces.”

Yuwens mind was still on the paintings, and so he only made a few non-committal remarks, “Lets sleep.

Dont worry.

Ah tang is a decisive person and can definitely support our family in future.

Perhaps, well be the ones to enjoy the results of her hard work instead.”

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