Everyone came closer and admired the Buddhist embroidery carefully. The more they looked at it, the more amazed they became. The craftsmanship is really exquisite, the short needles are fine and precise, and there is a state of combining complexity with simplicity.
The host took everyone to the other side. Buddha's light seemed to suddenly appear in front of their eyes. Looking closely, there was a golden Buddha embroidered on the back of the Buddha embroidery. The front and back were seamlessly integrated, as if they were made in heaven. There was no flaw at all. It could be called a genuine statue. "Seamless".
Foreign envoys were amazed and said they had never seen such magical embroidery.
Feng Zhan asked: "Who made this embroidery?"
The host replied: "This was given to our temple by Mr. Liu's mother, Mrs. Liu. I think Mr. Liu knows the specific origin better than I do."
Feng Zhan then looked at Liu Muhan.
Liu Muhan said: "Last year, a Yunrong Xiuzhuang appeared in the capital, and this piece of Buddhist embroidery was obtained from here. To find out who embroidered it, you have to ask the owner of the Xiuzhuang."
He did not say Qi Surong's name. After all, it was related to the woman's reputation. Revealing her identity rashly might bring her trouble.
Feng Zhan nodded and explained to the foreign envoys: "This is the work of an embroidery master. It comes from a shop in the capital called Yunrong Xiuzhuang. The embroidery was bought by the Taiwei's wife and given to the temple."
"Can we meet this embroidery master?" an envoy said with great interest, "Her skills are really amazing."
Feng Zhan smiled and said: "Several of my lords don't know something. Most of our country's skilled craftsmen have weird tempers and are easily reluctant to meet people. I'm willing to try, but I can't guarantee whether I can invite people out."
The envoys were not embarrassed and decided to go to the Yunrong Xiuzhuang first.
Feng Zhan then called for a carriage and drove several people into the city.
At this moment, Qin Xiang was looking through the accounts in Xiuzhuang. Suddenly he heard a sound of people outside the door. He looked up and saw several tall men with blond hair and blue eyes walking in.
Qin Shuang was shocked and hurriedly called to the girl as if facing a formidable enemy. If Jiu had not met many foreigners in the capital, she would have screamed.
Fortunately, she quickly noticed that there were several Weiguo people standing next to the foreigner, and one of them was Liu Muhan, who had done business before.
She breathed a sigh of relief, came forward with a smile, and said, "What do you want to buy? Our shop sells all kinds of embroidery, hairpins, and jewelry, with novel styles and high quality."
Feng Zhan said: "I am accompanying these foreign friends here. They really want to see the embroidery for sale in your village?"
"Follow me." Qin Shuang brought several people to a counter and pointed to the handkerchiefs, silk fans, small screens and other items listed above and said, "Do you guys like any of them?"
An envoy picked up a small screen, admired it for a while, and said, "This object is exquisite, but the embroidery on it is far inferior to that Buddhist embroidery."
The other people also nodded. They picked for a long time, but they didn't find the second double-sided embroidery. Of course, this is not to say that these embroideries are not good. At least several envoys have decided to buy a few as souvenirs.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Buddhist embroidery is completely different from the embroidery in front of them.
Feng Zhan asked: "Shopkeeper, why doesn't your village have double-sided embroidery?"
Qin Shuang said clearly: "It turns out that some of you want to see double-sided embroidery. I'm really sorry. Double-sided embroidery is extremely energy-consuming, so it needs to be specially ordered."
"I see." Feng Zhan explained a few words to several envoys.
One of the envoys pondered for a moment and said: "When we saw that Buddhist embroidery just now, we wanted to take one back and present it to Her Majesty Queen Alopa."
"To Her Majesty the Queen?" Feng Zhan was surprised at first, then smiled, "If Her Majesty the Queen likes it, our country is naturally willing to send this gift."
"Thank you very much," the envoy said happily, "I believe Her Majesty the Queen will like it."
"So, what kind of embroidery would your country want to customize?" Feng Zhan asked.
The envoys discussed for a long time but still could not make up their minds. One of them said: "Let the embroidery master make the decision on this matter. I believe that with her skills, she will be able to embroider satisfactory embroidery."
Feng Zhan, Liu Muhan and others looked at each other. Sometimes it is more difficult to deal with no request than a request.
After arranging the envoys, Feng Zhan immediately entered the palace to report the matter to the emperor.
The emperor asked: "Is that embroidery really so brilliant?"
"Yes." Feng Zhan replied, "Looking across the country, I'm afraid it would be difficult to find another piece of embroidery that can compare with it."
"Do you know the identity of that embroiderer?"
"We haven't checked yet, but I want to hear the emperor's advice first."
"Of course I agree. This matter can be regarded as making our country famous." The emperor said leisurely, "I will leave this matter to you. No matter who the embroiderer is, as long as she can embroider something that satisfies the envoys. For her embroidery, I named her the 'National Embroidery Master'."
"I obey the order."
The emperor would probably look down upon a piece of embroidery. After all, the gifts presented to the queen were mostly rare treasures. That piece of embroidery could only be regarded as an extra. If the envoy had not specifically proposed it, it would not have appeared at all. in the list.
After Feng Zhan left the palace, he immediately went to the Taiwei Mansion, found Liu Muhan, and asked about the identity of the embroiderer.
He didn't believe that this always cautious friend would just find someone to customize embroidery.
Liu Muhan hesitated for a moment, and finally told her: "The owner of Yunrong Xiuzhuang is the eldest lady of the Qi family, and the Buddhist embroidery was also embroidered by her."
"Qiang!" The sound of broken porcelain falling to the ground came from the door.
"Who?" Liu Muhan suddenly opened the door and saw that the person in front of him was his own girl.
She turned pale at this moment, glanced at Feng Zhan secretly, leaned down and said, "Qian'er is rude. She wanted to serve tea to her brother and Brother Liu, but her hand slipped and she broke the tea bowl."
Liu Muhan said helplessly: "Why are you so careless? Let the maid clean up and bring another pot."
Liu Qian'er bowed again, turned and left.
It turned out to be Qi Surong? It's Qi Surong again? Why does she always linger like a ghost? Liu Qian'er gritted her teeth and her sleeves were almost crushed by her.
"Are you sure it's Miss Qi?" Feng Zhan and Liu Muhan returned to the study and asked in disbelief, "I have known her for several years and have never heard of her having such superb attainments in embroidery."
"Have I not known her for several years? Although I have not had much contact with her, I have never heard of her having such skills." Liu Muhan paused and then said, "It should be said that Miss Qi is completely different from the rumors. She is gentle and perseverant. , not surprised at all changes, very different.”
Hearing this, Feng Zhan looked thoughtfully at his friends beside him and asked, "Have you met her after the Qi family was sealed off?"
"We met her once in a temple," Liu Muhan said. "I also came into contact with her through Buddhist embroidery."
"I understand." Feng Zhan nodded, "Tomorrow I will visit the Qi family and explain my intention. I believe she will not refuse. If this happens, it will definitely be beneficial to the Qi family."
"But how should the emperor respond?"
Feng Zhan smiled nonchalantly: "The emperor has already promised that no matter who the embroiderer is, as long as she embroiders something that satisfies the envoys, she will be named the 'National Embroidery Artist'."
Feng Zhan's eyes flashed with excitement, and he stood up and said, "I'll take my leave today. Thank you for telling the truth. I'll treat you to tea next time."
"Hey, can I..." Before he finished speaking, the person had disappeared like the wind, "... go with you."
Liu Muhan shook his head helplessly. It seemed that he would have to wait until the next opportunity.
The next day, Feng Zhan was dressed brightly, as if he were going on a blind date. He took two attendants and took a carriage to Qi's house.
Arriving at the door of Qi's house, Feng Zhan was rarely nervous. He almost wanted to conjure up a mirror to see if he was neatly groomed and had a good image.
The attendant came forward and knocked on the door. After a few knocks, the door opened. The old housekeeper looked at the people and asked politely: "What are you doing, sir?"
"My eldest son, Feng Zhan, is here to pay homage to General Qi."
The old housekeeper was surprised and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Feng. Please wait a moment. I will go and inform my master immediately."
Not long after, the housekeeper welcomed the person in, and Qi's father was waiting in the courtyard.
"General Qi, Feng Zhan, the eldest son of Feng, would like to say hello to you." Feng Zhan saluted him respectfully.
Father Qi nodded and looked at this handsome young man, thinking to himself that he and Su Rong were a good match, but it was a pity that they were not destined.
"I'm a commoner now, so I don't deserve such a big gift. Sir, please come in." Father Qi led the way and led the people into the main room.
Feng Zhan looked at this slightly dilapidated house and felt uncomfortable. The once high-spirited general has stooped to this; the once noble and graceful eldest lady has become poor.
"I wonder what important business Master Feng has when he comes to my humble residence this time?" Qi's father asked.
"That's it." Feng Zhan told the envoys in detail what happened when they visited the temple, and finally said, "Miss Qi's embroidery skills are extraordinary, and even the foreign envoys were very impressed. If I can satisfy them this time, I will definitely be able to do it in one fell swoop. Become famous.”
"Famous?" Qi's father said displeased, "No matter how famous a 'national embroidery master' is, she is just a craftsman who cannot be on the stage. Once she becomes famous, she will never be able to get rid of the 'embroidery girl' in her life." Identity. I don’t want my daughter to be an ‘embroiderer’ all her life.”
Feng Zhan was stunned. He didn't expect Qi's father to object at all. This was a great thing that made him famous, but in his words, it became a derogatory act
"General Qi, this matter has been authorized by the emperor. If you refuse, I'm afraid..."
"What are you afraid of?" Qi's father asked coldly, "Do you still want to punish me, a criminal who resists the imperial decree and disrespects the emperor?"
"Uh..." I really know how to do it.
"You don't need to say more. Please go back and tell the emperor that the Qi family has no embroidery girls and cannot embroider the embroidery the envoy wants." Qi's father has such a bad temper. He never speaks out of his mind, so that he is so popular that he can't look directly at him. . This time the Qi Mansion was sealed off, he had deep resentment in his heart, but he just suppressed it and didn't explode. Now the emperor wants his daughter to embroider for foreigners? Don’t even think about it!
Before Feng Zhan could say anything, Qi's father had already issued an order to expel the guests: "Steward, see the guests off."
He stood up and walked away.
Feng Zhan is so depressed! What kind of all-around good guy can't be eaten in front of someone like Father Qi
He dressed up for a long time in order to meet Miss Qi today, but Qi's father dismissed him after just a few words. Isn't this a waste of expression...
The author has something to say: The third update is completed, thank God, thank earth, and thank my friends for their support~~