Jiujiu had made a name for herself in the west of the city because of Gu Pianpian. It was normal for the other party to ask her if she was the boss who made clothes for Gu Pianpian.
Jiujiu nodded. "Yes, it's me."
Hearing Jiujiu say that it was her, the woman who had been lying on the couch slowly sat up and looked at Jiujiu carefully.
Jiujiu's expression was natural and her attitude was neither servile nor overbearing. The woman nodded her head in satisfaction. She turned to look at her daughter and said, "Xuan 'er, go outside first. I have something to discuss with this madam."
Hearing her mother say that she had something to discuss with Jiujiu, Xuan 'er's expression became unnatural. But the woman insisted and Xuan' er had no choice but to leave.
It was only after Xuan 'er left the room and the sound of the door closing that the woman sat up straight and looked at Jiujiu. "I want you to customize clothes for me."
Jiujiu nodded. "What kind of clothes would Madam like?"
The woman did not directly tell Jiujiu what kind of clothes she wanted. Instead, she softly told Jiujiu a story. "My husband and I have known each other since we were young. The first time we met was by the river. That day, I was wearing a white dress and dancing in the peach blossom forest. My husband happened to see me. At that time, I thought he was that shameless lecher, so I turned around and left.
The next day, my father took me to my uncle's house. When I saw him again, I realized that he was the husband that my father had chosen for me.
When he saw me again, he apologized profusely. He said that it was because I was too beautiful that day and he was head over heels for me. That was why he had acted so abruptly. He hoped that I wouldn't take offense.
Because we were engaged, I forgave him half-heartedly. From then on, he came to my residence every day to look for me. After a while, I fell in love with him.
Half a year later, we got married. After our marriage, we had Xuan 'er.
However, when I gave birth to Xuan 'er, I met with a difficult labor. Since then, my body has been afflicted with a terrible illness and I will never be able to have another child.
At first, my husband didn't mind. He said that even if Xuan 'er was the only child, he would stay with me forever. But even though my husband was willing, my parents-in-law didn't want their family line to end just like that.
They don't dare to let my husband take a concubine, so they come crying to me every day, hoping that I will allow my husband to take a concubine.
In the beginning, my husband said that he would take the concubine's son and raise him under my care before sending the concubine away.
At that time, I naively thought that as long as I had a son, my husband would return to me.
However, I forgot that there will always be a second for everything. After my husband took his first concubine, there would be a second and a third. Now, he already has five concubines and seven sons.
But he never gave me the child he promised to hold at my knee.
A few days ago, I asked him which child he was going to raise under my care. But he said that his seven children were mediocre and not fit to be the legitimate sons. He said that he would find a smart concubine and give birth to a satisfactory child before handing it over to me to raise.
He thought that I would be happy if he said that. But in reality, I know very well that this is just an excuse for him to continue taking in concubines.
Now that Xuan 'er's marriage has been decided, I have no more worries and am ready to divorce him.
However, I can't take the fact that he has been lying to me. So, I want you to help me make a piece of clothing so that he will never forget me. In the days after I leave, whenever he thinks of me, he will regret it to the bone. Can you do that? "
When she heard the first part of the story, Jiujiu thought that it was a story about a foolish woman and a scumbag. But when she heard the last part, Jiujiu felt satisfied.
In reality, other than men who were born scumbags, most of the scumbags were spoiled by women. Once you stopped spoiling him, he wouldn't have the chance to be a scumbag even if he wanted to.
If a woman asked Jiujiu to make a piece of clothing to retain her husband, Jiujiu would do it. But if she wanted a piece of clothing that would make her husband regret it for the rest of his life, Jiujiu would be even more attentive.
Jiujiu smiled. "I admire Madam's thoughtfulness. Don't worry, I will definitely make a piece of clothing that Madam will be satisfied with. I just don't know when Madam will need it."
"Xuan 'er is getting married in a month. I haven't told her that I am divorcing her father. After her wedding, I will personally go to your shop to get it. What do you think?"
Jiujiu nodded. "Okay."
Seeing that Jiujiu had agreed, the woman stood up and opened a cabinet at the side. She took out a bolt of cloth and handed it to Jiujiu. "This is southern silk. There are only three bolts in the world. The Empress has one, the Empress Dowager has one, and the last bolt was given to me by His Majesty. Today, I want you to use this southern silk to make me the most beautiful piece of clothing in the world.
Is this okay? "Jiujiu took the southern silk from the woman and smiled." I guarantee that Madam will be satisfied. But I want to ask Madam, are you really determined to divorce your husband? "
The woman nodded. "Although I like him, in the past ten years, he has lied to me time and time again. My heart has long died. Now, I don't have the slightest desire to continue entangling with him. Naturally, I want to divorce him."
When the woman had taken out the southern silk, Jiujiu had already guessed the woman's identity. Now that she heard that the woman was determined to divorce, Jiujiu admired her even more.
Jiujiu smiled faintly. "Since Madam is so determined, then this dress is my gift to Madam. As for the jewelry, Madam can rest assured that Madam will be extremely satisfied."
When she heard that Jiujiu would make clothes for her for free, the woman looked surprised. Then, she smiled knowingly. "You are an interesting child. But I have nothing but money. Don't worry, I won't shortchange you."
When the woman finished speaking, she casually took out a banknote and slapped it in Jiujiu's hand. "This is the deposit. When you make the clothes, I will pay you tenfold."
When the woman finished speaking, she called out, "Yuanyang."
A woman dressed as a servant girl appeared in the room.
The woman pointed at Yuanyang and said to Jiujiu, "Yuanyang is my confidante. If you need any materials for the clothes, just tell her. As long as they are not too difficult to find, she will be able to find them for you."
After Jiujiu agreed, the woman had Yuanyang lead Jiujiu away.
After leaving the room, Jiujiu once again sat in the carriage and returned to the clothing store in a daze.
When they arrived at the clothing store, Jiujiu placed the southern silk in her room and began to customize a piece of clothing for the woman.
From Xuan 'er's age, it could be seen that the woman was almost forty years old.
Because of her noble status and good upbringing, the woman's face looked like she was in her early twenties. Although she was not as delicate as a fifteen-year-old girl, she had the charm of a mature woman. Moreover, because of her noble birth, her graceful temperament made people unable to take their eyes off her.
If Jiujiu's guess was correct, this woman was the current Emperor's younger sister, Princess Royal of Nanyuan.
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