PDLP Chapter 137 Clarification
Chapter 137 Clarification
Just as the stalemate was at hand, Bai Yue arrived with Zeng San Niang.
Zeng San Niang was a master tailor. After carefully examining the clothes, she sneered:
"Although this material looks like something that exudes wealth and luxury, it is actually a substandard and counterfeit product. Moreover, the hole was cut open by hand, not a workmanship issue."
The crowd gasped, their eyes filled with suspicion as they looked at Miss Li.
Miss Li stammered, "You...you're talking nonsense!"
Xia Li smiled and said, "All the items in my Golden Jade Hall have been processed using special techniques, and different styles of items have a personal seal made in a specific location. But this dress..." She turned the dress over and showed it to everyone, "...doesn't have one."
Miss Li turned her head away guiltily. The Second Princess and Xia Li were at odds, so how could these lackeys dare to buy anything from Jin Yu Man Tang?
At this moment, the embroiderers that Xia Li had invited also arrived. After inspecting the other clothes in the shop, they praised them highly, saying that the clothes here were made of superior materials and were exquisitely crafted.
Then, looking at the item Miss Li brought, they all shook their heads and denied it:
"This is completely different from the clothes in the store!"
"These are clearly not embroidered using the same technique. The craftsmanship is terrible! How dare they try to pass off something like 'Gold and Jade Abundance'?"
"All the clothes in the 'Golden Jade Hall' collection have gold thread patterns on them, no matter the style. Why doesn't hers have any?"
"And this line is quite different..."
"..."
With so many embroiderers as witnesses, how could anyone not understand?
It was Miss Li who deliberately caused trouble.
Everyone turned their anger towards her:
"How can you be so mean, girl?"
"Luckily, Jin Yu Man Tang has its own unique markings and methods. Otherwise, wouldn't we all have been fooled by you?"
"That's hilarious! She's slandering someone by saying they can't even afford to buy a single piece of clothing from that store?"
"..."
Xia Li interrupted everyone with a smile:
"Perhaps Miss Li didn't do it on purpose. She must have bought quite a few clothes from our store, which is why she came to us after the incident, right?"
Miss Li replied, feeling quite aggrieved, "...Yes."
Can I deny it?
Denying it is tantamount to admitting that you deliberately slandered her. Does she even want to get married in the future?
Admittedly, she would have to spend some money here today to maintain the fact that she had bought a lot of clothes at Jin Yu Man Tang.
Xia Li smiled and continued, "Perhaps some servant accidentally tore this garment but was afraid of being scolded, so they kept it a secret. Miss Li, you should go back and ask the servants about it."
She smiled at Miss Li, "I've already given you a way out."
Zeng San Niang also smiled and said, "It's such a pity to waste such good material, but it doesn't matter. As long as you give me gold thread, I can fix it for you in less than half an incense stick's time."
The two of them had built up such a high step in their back-and-forth that Miss Li was unlikely to let herself be embarrassed just to save face.
She resignedly said, "Alright, I'll go in and browse around first. Can you help me take a look at this dress?"
A short while later, she came out carrying large and small bags, while Xia Li followed behind, laughing and counting the money.
Zeng San Niang saw her and asked with a smile, "What do you think, Miss Li?"
Upon closer inspection, Miss Li discovered that not only had the repair been completed, but a golden flower had also been embroidered on it.
How can she choose?
If it weren't for that flower, she wouldn't have seen the patch!
Embarrassed, Miss Li quickly took the clothes and returned to the carriage to leave.
Xia Li waved to her with a smile, "Take care, come back later!"
……
After seeing Miss Li off, everyone walked back with smiles on their faces.
Another fortune!
Just then, an excited voice came from afar: "Little sister~"
Upon hearing the voice, Xia Li was overjoyed, as happy as a blooming flower.
He ran up to her with a big smile, grabbed her arm, and said with a grin:
"Dear sister, what fragrant breeze has brought you here today?"
"Of course I'm here today to support your business!"
The two walked inside chatting and laughing, completely ignoring the person following behind Zhao Jihua.
The person who had been ignored couldn't take it anymore:
"Cough cough!"
These two coughs finally made Xia Li notice that there was a man standing behind the other person.
Zhao Jihua quickly introduced, "Sister, this is my money bag for today. Your Highness, Ninth Prince, this is my sister Xia Li."
Xia Li quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Ninth Prince."
The Ninth Prince remained as gentle as ever, waving his hand lightly and saying with a smile, "No need for formalities."
After saying that, he naturally walked forward and walked alongside Zhao Jihua.
Xia Li kept giving Zhao Jihua meaningful glances, her eyes seeming to say: What are you two doing together? Explain yourself!
Zhao Jihua looked smug and mouthed back: "My charm!"
Xia Li followed along, pondering to herself.
Three days ago, my elder sister was still confidently saying that she would win over the Ninth Prince. At the time, she thought it was just a joke, but now, judging from the situation, the two of them have actually gotten together to talk.
However, the elder sister's heart and eyes were filled with ambition for power.
She could see through his obvious thoughts clearly, so how could the Ninth Prince not see them?
Filled with doubt, Xia Li cautiously stole glances at the Ninth Prince.
You wouldn't know unless you saw it!
Upon seeing it, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders, and I breathed a huge sigh of relief!
Oh dear, look at our Ninth Prince! He's such a hopeless romantic! I was worrying for nothing!
The Ninth Prince's gaze followed Zhao Jihua intently, as if glued to her, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection.
If Zhao Jihua's gaze lingered on something for even a moment longer, he would quickly and consciously step forward, pick it up, and respectfully hand it to her.
If Zhao Jihua shakes his head, he immediately throws the item back on the counter with a look of disgust, as if to say: What kind of junk is this? Does it even deserve to be seen by my Hua'er?
But if Zhao Jihua nodded, he instantly beamed with joy, happily handing the items to the shopkeeper and proudly proclaiming:
"wrap up!"
Xia Li followed behind, utterly dumbfounded, her eyes wide with amazement.
Although the Ninth Prince is usually gentle and polite to everyone, he exudes a strong sense of distance.
But look at him now, he looks exactly like a little dog begging for a reward!
Oh dear, Ninth Prince, where has your noble, aloof, and reserved demeanor gone?
But his own sister remained indifferent to him, always mindful of etiquette, and no matter how much he did, she didn't react.
Lick the dog!
No matter how much Xia Li rolled her eyes, the Ninth Prince continued to fawn over her as always.
Upon seeing something interesting, he quickly picked it up and asked Zhao Jihua, "Do you like it?"
Just as the atmosphere became ambiguous, an uninvited guest arrived at Jin Yu Man Tang!
"What are you doing!"