When Shen Xiu heard that Fan Guangzu also wanted to make fine cotton clothes, he just smiled lightly and said, "You are the shopkeeper of Jinxin Embroidery Shop. If you want to make fine cotton clothes, of course I will not object to this."
Fan Guangzu was not stupid and immediately understood what Shen Xiu meant. Shen Xiu would not object to his business of making fine cotton clothes, but he would not provide corresponding help.
He opened his mouth and said: "Ms. Shen, I..."
However, Shen Xiu interrupted without explanation: "Shopkeeper Fan, I have something to do. If you have nothing to do, I'm going out."
What could Fan Guangzu say, he could only leave angrily.
Shen Xiu looked calm. It wasn't that she hadn't given Fan Guangzu a chance, but he didn't believe her.
Although Jinxin Embroidery Shop also received half of her dividends, Shen Xiu still wanted Fan Guangzu to remember one thing: she was not someone who would just come and go when called upon.
Presumably after this incident, Fan Guangzu would definitely seriously consider any ideas he came up with.
When Fan Guangzu came out of Nishang Embroidery Workshop, Shi Xiuniang had just stepped into the gate of the government office.
Shi Xiu Niang originally thought that the clothes she made would make Mrs. Gu stand out, but she didn't know that when she saw Mrs. Gu, she didn't look so good.
The fine cotton clothes produced by Nishang Embroidery Workshop have not yet become popular throughout the city, and Meixiang Embroidery Workshop is a small embroidery workshop, so the news is not well-informed.
Shi Xiu Niang didn't know about the fine cotton clothes. Mrs. Gu looked unhappy and didn't know what happened.
The maid below looked at Mrs. Gu and was in a bad mood, and didn't even offer tea to Shi Xiu Niang.
Shi Xiu Niang could only bite the bullet and asked: "I wonder why Madam called me here today?"
Mrs. Gu snorted coldly, with a rare sharp tone in her voice: "Ask me, I also want to ask you, who gave you the idea to make such a luxurious spring dress?"
Although she knew that the clothes made by Shi Xiu Niang were right, Mrs. Gu was embarrassed by the clothes, so she could only vent her anger on Shi Xiu Niang.
"My lord, I have been worried about the rising price of silk and satin for the past few days. It's a good thing that you chose such expensive Hangzhou satin to make clothes and made me lose so much face in front of everyone. Do you know your guilt?"
Shi Xiu Niang was so frightened that she knelt down and said, "I know you are guilty, but I hope you will forgive me."
Mrs. Gu took a deep breath. She had been holding this breath for several days. Now that she had vented her anger towards Shi Xiu Niang, she finally felt a little better. Seeing Shi Xiu Niang's frightened look, she felt better again and said calmly: "Get up. Bar!"
Shi Xiu Niang didn't dare to get up, but Mrs. Gu glanced at the maid, who stepped forward and helped Shi Xiu Niang up.
Mrs. Gu waved her hand again, and after the maid retreated, she said, "I came to you today because the Nishang Embroidery Shop has a new kind of clothes made of fine cotton."
"Yesterday, my daughter-in-law gave you two pairs of fine cotton clothes. You liked them very much and even wore them to receive guests." When Mrs. Gu said this, she looked at Shi Xiu Niang and said, "You should understand what I mean, right?"
Shi Xiu Niang was not stupid. She couldn't help but understand what Mrs. Gu said and the scolding she had given her before.
It turns out that the reason why Mrs. Gu is so angry is Shen Xiu.
She called herself over and specifically mentioned the clothes made of fine cotton, and Shi Xiuniang also understood her intention.
This was to allow Meixiang Embroidery Workshop to also start making fine cotton clothes, so as to compete with Shen Xiu's Nishang Embroidery Workshop.
"I understand what Madam means." When Shi Xiu Niang said this, she suddenly boldly glanced at Madam Gu, "There is something that I haven't told Madam yet. In order to teach Madam Shen a lesson, I even went to Jinxin Embroidery Workshop An inside agent was installed."
As for the internal agent, Mrs. Gu became more energetic and asked, "Who are you, the internal agent?"
Shi Xiu Niang said: "He is a clerk in Jinxin Embroidery Workshop, and he is trusted by Shopkeeper Fan. I have bribed him. As long as there is any change in Jinxin Embroidery Workshop, he will tell me the news."
Mrs. Gu said: "What does it mean to have an insider in Jinxin Embroidery Workshop? If you had an insider in Nishang Embroidery Workshop, things would be easier to handle!"
After talking to this point, Shi Xiu Niang finally confirmed that Mrs. Gu really disliked Shen Xiu.
This displeasure is no longer just a matter of words, but is about taking action.
Shi Xiu Niang felt happy and hurriedly said: "It's not that I don't want to, it's just that the clerks and embroidery girls in the neon dress embroidery workshop are all loyal to Shen Xiu. I really want to bribe them, but they don't know how to praise me."
Mrs. Gu thought for a while and said: "This is simple. You can inquire privately to see what these clerks and embroiderers do at home. After you find out their family backgrounds clearly, I will have a way to get them to agree to be the internal agents. .”
Shi Xiu Niang said hurriedly: "Okay, I will listen to my wife and ask about their family background when I get back."
Shen Xiu still didn't know the secret plan of Mrs. Gu and Shi Xiu Niang. She returned home after a busy day in the embroidery workshop.
Wei Yan has already begun to pack his luggage. He and Shen Shiqi have discussed it and are preparing to leave for the provincial capital in mid-March.
The provincial examination is in August, so it will take at least five or six months.
Wei Yan sorted out several sets of clothes for spring, summer and autumn. In addition, he also brought some books and the Four Treasures of the Study.
Shen Xiu looked at the things he had packed up and then at his busy back, and she quickly felt a sense of reluctance in her heart.
After Wei Yan finished what he was doing, he looked back at her with a look of reluctance, so he sat next to her and said, "If you really can't let me go, why don't we go to the provincial capital together?"
Shen Xiu said without thinking, "But the embroidery workshop cannot live without me."
Wei Yan only smiled slightly and said nothing.
After Shen Xiu finished speaking, she understood what Wei Yan meant. She couldn't help but slap him, "You know that I can't let go of the embroidery shop, but you still said that deliberately, clearly to tease me."
Wei Yan smiled and said, "I'm not teasing you. I really want you to accompany me to the provincial capital."
Shen Xiu sighed: "Now that the business of Nishang Embroidery Shop has just picked up, I really can't leave."
"In that case, you can stay with peace of mind! I will take good care of myself outside. I will come back as soon as the results of the provincial examination come out."
Shen Xiu was still a little reluctant to give up at this time, but after Wei Yan interrupted her, the reluctance gradually faded away.
"With Shen Shiqi going on the road with you, I have nothing to worry about. It's just that the provincial examination is important, and your health is even more important. If anything happens, I hope you will put your health first."
Shen Xiu knew Wei Yan's temperament, so he warned him again and again.
Wei Yan said with a smile: "I want to say these few words to you. Although the things in the embroidery workshop are important, your health is also important." After speaking, he breathed softly in her ear and said, "I'm still waiting for you. After you take good care of your body, you can give me a daughter like you one day!"
Shen Xiu's face turned red and she whispered, "I'm already cheering Caixia for getting the medicine."
Wei Yan chuckled above her head and said: "That's good. I just hope her medicine works, otherwise I don't know how many years and months I will have to wait!"