The plaque of this business is called Chen Shen Li Weaving, which should be a business group of three families. Unlike other shops that only have a storefront, theirs is a whole yard of shops. The shop outside receives ordinary customers. There is a wooden silk screen in the depth. From the screen, there are side rooms on the left and right, and there is also a loft, which is full of ready-made clothes made of various materials and brocade. The house inside is the warehouse.
It seemed that this was the main store, with branches in other parts of Tokyo and other cities. Lady Li had only passed by this place, and she remembered that she had seen this name in other places. She also saw that the environment was quiet and most of the shop owners were women, so she couldn't help but come in and take a look. She thought that if the material was good, she could send someone to buy clothes here in the future.
I was totally unprepared and ran into Guo Shao. Could this be the legendary fate
But Li Niang saw that there was a big-bellied man beside Guo Shao, and his name was Luo Mengzi. She had seen him before, and he was a general with her father. Li Niang thought that she was embarrassed to be caught by her father and Guo Shao's colleagues again, so she asked her maid San'er to hide behind the screen and not go out.
Unexpectedly, the sounds of talking and laughing outside were getting closer and closer, and the two big men actually walked in.
Lady Li hurriedly grabbed the maid's hand and walked to the corridor inside. The shop was full of goods, and there was no place that was not open to people. Suddenly, she saw a side room full of red and green women's personal belongings, and thought: grown men are always embarrassed to come here. She hurriedly walked in.
The lady was going to pick out clothes. The middle-aged woman who was sewing stood up and spoke in Wu dialect. She smiled and looked Li up and down, probably realizing that she was not a businessman who came to discuss business.
Lady Li blushed and asked: "You have women's clothes here, how could a man come in?"
The woman smiled and said: "It's not unusual. Some customers dote on their wives or concubines or have secret affairs with women, so it's normal for them to buy things for them. We are open for business, and it's not uncommon for men to buy things from women."
Madam Li rolled her eyes and said: We are embarrassed to run into men here. Is there any place to hide? I will pick things after they leave.
The woman came over, lifted a curtain and said: There is an ear room here. Please sit down first, and I will make you a cup of tea later.
Madam Li stretched her head and looked around. She saw a bright little room with stools and a coffee table inside. She nodded and said, "Okay."
She never expected that soon after she entered the ear room, she heard Guo Shao's voice. He actually came to a room full of women's intimate things. Wasn't he ashamed? And with him was that big-bellied Luo Mengzi.
From the sound of their conversation, they heard a woman from a shop following them. The woman said: "It doesn't matter if you don't know the size. Some things women wear, such as scarves, don't require measurements. There are also bras and belly wraps here. The tightness can be adjusted by tying the belt. Just know the approximate size. You can buy a few to try. If you like them, you can send someone to us. We will send someone to your house to make custom measurements."
The woman talked nonstop and spoke very fluently: "Our shop has been around for decades, and we have all kinds of fabrics, including fabrics from southern countries such as Shu brocade, Yunjin, and Suzhou premium cotton. The fabrics that are tributed to the court may not be as complete and exquisite as those we have here. The weavers in the shop are all carefully selected and skilled in this field, and their stitching and cutting are impeccable."
Hehe, it sounds so impressive, it must be very expensive, Luo Mengzi said.
The woman said: You get what you pay for, so of course the price is high for a reason.
Guo Shao's voice said: As long as she is worth it, we have to be willing to give her up.
The woman smiled and said: "Your Excellency is right. That's the truth. Money can't buy a beautiful woman's smile. Hehe." Guo Shao said in a voice: "Okay, just for what you said, pick a few of each kind of scarf and underwear, and get the best ones."
Then I heard Guo Shao chatting outside, and he mentioned Yu Lian.
When Lady Li heard this, she was stunned. She had heard that Yulian was a concubine of Shao Ge'er, and she had been married before. How could Shao Ge'er treat such a woman so well
After a long chatter outside, Guo Shao was very careful in his selection, asking questions about everything that women used without any shame, and then he seemed to have chosen two items.
Later they talked about the price. Luo Mengzi's tone was very surprised: Such a piece of cloth actually costs so much money. With this price, I can buy ten pieces of silk and make enough clothes to wear for a lifetime.
Guo Shaoxiao cursed and then said: Yulian has a hard life at home, so I have to buy her expensive things, otherwise she will definitely not be willing to spend money on them.
The woman smiled and said: Your Excellency is truly enviable. You must have accumulated a lot of good deeds in your previous life.
Luo Mengzi said: That's right, that's right. I didn't say it well, this piece of cloth can buy three or two innocent young ladies.
When Madam Li heard this, she felt angry and bitter. She didn't know how Yulian could compare to her. Why was Shaoge so kind to her but ignored me? How did I offend him
She thought to herself: Could it be that the good deeds that the woman talked about were really the good deeds that people accumulated in their previous life? Then did I owe Shao Ge'er money in my previous life and die without paying him back? It feels so painful to repay the debt in this life. I want to give it up but I can't, I want to get it but I can't, I'm hanging in the air.
After a while, Shao Ge'er bought some things and left.
Li then walked out of the side room, her face red and white. The woman who was doing needlework here just now said: "The man has left. The customer just now was really generous. He bought two things at once. Those things have a very narrow market in Da Zhou. Only the rich and the noble are willing to spend money. The last time I sold one, the owner sent his personal attendant to the door several times before it was made."
What does it look like? Li asked coldly.
The woman hurriedly took out a sandalwood box from the box inside, which seemed to contain some jewels. Li immediately knew that it was more valuable than ordinary jewels, shining with gold and very bright in color.
Li couldn't afford it. Although her father was a general, the family wealth was not unlimited. Li was only a junior, so she had to ask her elders for money. She usually had enough food and clothing, but it was still very stressful to buy such luxury goods.
But she said unhappily: How can such a heavy thing be comfortable to wear? A decent woman would wear such a fancy thing.
The woman said hurriedly: "You can't say that. Only proper ladies wear them. They can't be seen when they are worn inside. But in this case, you have to deliberately want people to see them. You have to wear a low collar so that you can show a little bit. People who wear this kind of clothes are all rich and powerful. The ladies and girls who are with you can tell at a glance that they are not ordinary. Who wouldn't envy them? What's wrong with that?"
It was so vulgar, so unbearable. Li stomped his feet and went out.
Li walked straight out of the shop, called for his own carriage to come over, got in and left.
After returning home, Li Chuyun came back from his post soon. He asked the servants to help him take off his armor, and then went straight into the inner house. Mrs. Li went into the house to greet her father and served him tea and water to show her filial piety.
At this time, Li Chuyun casually mentioned to his wife: The master is indeed going to marry the Fu family of the Wei Wang. I just guessed it from Luo Yanhuan's words before; I didn't expect that he would go to Hebei and the matter would be settled. The matchmaker is the sister of the general Gao Huaide.
Madam Li was stunned for a moment.
The lady did not notice that her daughter's face suddenly turned pale, and said calmly: Didn't my husband mention that he was originally promoted by the queen, and now he holds an important position. The queen might as well let him marry into the Fu family, and he will definitely be extremely powerful in the future.
The sound of a teacup breaking when it fell to the ground startled Li Chuyun and his wife, and they both turned to look at Madam Li.
What's wrong with you? Li Chuyun frowned.
Lady Li said:
Li Chuyun said: "Who else could it be? Guo Shao, the chief of the Imperial Guards. Have you not let it go? I have already told you that you can't just think about yourself. The marriage between Guo Shao and the Fu family will benefit us and our brothers."
Madam Li lowered her head and reached out to pick up the broken porcelain pieces in panic. Her white fingertips were accidentally cut and blood was left on the finger.
Oh my, the lady was anxious and stood up suddenly. Someone, come here, why are you picking it up? It fell, so it fell. Your father and I don’t blame you.
Suddenly I saw a big tear drop on the blood on her finger. She choked and said, it hurts so much. She couldn't tell whether it was the wound that hurt or her heart that hurt.
Li Chuyun cursed with heartache: You deserve it.
The lady scolded Li Chuyun again: "Your daughter is already injured like that, you should say less." Then she quickly came forward, wrapped Li's finger with a handkerchief, and comforted her like her darling.
Li Chuyun frowned and said: "It's just a minor injury, and she's so nervous. You're my Li Chuyun family. You spoiled her. Look, who can control her now? She wants whatever she wants, and eight horses can't pull her back."
The lady was annoyed: My daughter has been obedient enough, when has she ever been ignorant
You should discipline her. We only met once. Looking at her, is it necessary? Li Chuyun said angrily, "If she causes any trouble, how can I save my old face in front of my brothers?"
The lady said distressedly: Brother Shao values your husband very much. Our family is not a shameful family. Who can be unworthy of my daughter
You're so audacious to say that. Li Chuyun cursed. There is a rule in this world that you can't force someone to marry your daughter. If you tell anyone, everyone will laugh. Besides, the lord has arranged a marriage with the Fu family. He went to Hebei in person to discuss it. The matchmaker is the general's family. It's already been decided. Now that everyone in the court knows about it, can the lord still regret it? Do you know how serious this matter is? Women's opinion
At this moment, Lady Li suddenly said coldly: "Father and mother, please stop arguing. I know I was wrong, but I am not unreasonable. I just heard it all of a sudden and was a little surprised. Father, don't worry. I won't cause you any more trouble."
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