Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 49 - 47 The Art of Colored Glaze

Chapter 49: Chapter 47: The Art of Colored Glaze

Chapter 49 -47: The Art of Colored Glaze

Mrs.

Liu initially wanted to refuse, but Xiao Fuzi seemed to anticipate this and quickly said, “Madam, my master mentioned that there are some issues in the shop he doesn’t understand.

He needs to consult with Miss Xiao’er.

Please get in the carriage.”

At this time, the curtain of the carriage was also lifted, revealing Di Zhaowei’s handsome and radiant face.

He didn’t even glance at the people in the bullock cart, but just said to Xiao’er, “Girl, get in the carriage quickly.”

Di Zhaowei didn’t speak with any politeness.

He treated Xiao’er as if she was his own sister.

In fact, he really liked this girl.

Hmm, treating her like a sister wouldn’t be bad.

The girl understood quite a lot.

Considering her as a sister would give Di an advantageous position.

Xiao’er was not a squeamish person and did not refuse.

“Mother, let’s get in the carriage.

If we don’t go home soon, Little Sister will be hungry again.”

After a few of them got into the carriage, the carriage galloped away, leaving those who were in the cart dumbfounded.

Aunt Wang came to her senses, spat, and jealously ground her teeth.

Mrs.

Liu actually knew such a wealthy and noble young man.

Seeing that carriage, which was more luxurious than any she had ever seen even at the County Magistrate’s house, left her feeling like she had swallowed a fly.

The way the handsome young man spoke so casually to Xiao’er also stirred up her jealousy.

Then she thought of something, and a cold laugh sounded in her heart.

Meanwhile, when Xiao’er’s family got in the carriage, they found it spacious.

Even with the addition of the four of them, it didn’t feel crowded, just right.

On the carriage was a desk with a jade pot, two cups, and several books.

Shangguan Xuanyi was holding a travelogue, indicating that he had been reading just before.

“Huh?” Xiao’er was surprised to see a copy of “The Art of Glazing” on the desk.

When Shangguan Xuanyi and Di Zhaowei saw her staring at the book with a surprised look, they were even more astonished and exclaimed in unison, “You know ‘The Art of Glazing’?”

Seeing their excited expressions, Xiao’er found it amusing.

Of course, she knew!

It seemed that she would have to start making up a story again.

Well, to cover up the fact that she had traveled through time, she was now capable of lying without thinking much.

“I do.

My master mentioned it.”

“What did your master say?” Di Zhaowei straightened up, ready to listen carefully.

“He said that he had been to an overseas country and had seen some blond, blue-eyed people.

He had watched them make colored glaze and talked about how beautiful and crystal clear it was.”

That was right.

He had bought his copy of “The Art of Glazing” from those blond, blue-eyed foreigners.

“Did your master ever tell you how to make the colored glaze?” Shangguan Xuanyi and Di Zhaowei gazed at Xiao’er eagerly, as if she were a mirage in the desert.

Under their gazes, Xiao’er remained calm and composed.

In her previous life in business, she had encountered many people and things.

Composure had become a part of her.

She deliberately tilted her head, pretending to think, “He did say something, but I haven’t seen him make it, so I’m not sure how accurate his description is.

You want to make colored glaze?

Have you made any yet?”

Di Zhaowei angrily looked at the copy of “The Art of Glazing” and gritted his teeth, “No!”

He bought the book at a high price from the foreigners, but the translation was incomplete, missing many details.

They had tried for two months but couldn’t produce anything.

It was infuriating to think about the large sum they had spent on this useless book.

“Can you make it?”

“I haven’t tried yet, but I’m sure I can.” Xiao’er raised her head slightly, her eyes full of genuine confidence.

Mrs.

Liu heard this and couldn’t help but whisper a warning, “Xiao’er, watch your words.

How can you say for certain you can do it when you haven’t even tried yet?”

Seeing Xiao’er boasting, Shangguan Xuanyi couldn’t help but lightly knock on her head with his paper fan, “You’re certainly confident!

We’ll see about your skills.”

Xiao’er raised her hand to gently touch the spot where she was knocked, puckered her lips in a natural, girlish way that she wasn’t even aware of, “You’ll see when I manage to do it.”

Seeing her like this, Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t realize how much softer his heart had become.

“Alright then, if you can make it, we could consider it a technical investment, like a toy store.

We would have a profit-sharing arrangement.

How does that sound?”

“It’s a deal then.” Rejoicing at the prospect of another revenue stream, Xiao’er’s eyes sparkle with laughter, spreading joy to everyone around her.

“When are you free to try making the colored glaze, Xiao’er?” Asked Shangguan Xuanyi, his mood lifting as he watched Xiao’er’s joyous demeanor.

“Can you make it tomorrow, girl?” Di Zhaowei was driven to the brink of madness by the glaze.

He wanted to produce it as soon as possible.

Most importantly, he had bet with someone that he could create it in three months.

Now, two months had passed, and being unable to create it wasn’t the only issue.

Losing face was a much bigger problem.

Xiao’er thought for a moment before nodding, “No problem.”

“I’ll have someone pick you up tomorrow.” Di Zhaowei felt thrilled.

An instinct told him that Xiao’er would definitely be able to craft it.

He was certain he would win, though whence his confidence sprang, he did not know.

As they chatted, time passed unnoticed.

Their carriage had sped past Shen Chengyao’s bullock cart, the mountain of goods piled high on it keeping the two drivers oblivious to the identity of the bullock cart’s owner.

Once at the village entrance, the four of them disembarked, leaving the carriage to continue on to Doctor Luo’s house.

Upon returning home, they heard a flurry of rebukes from the main house.

Xiao’er, weary from these people who always seemed to have too much time on their hands, creating a fuss every couple of days and disturbing the peace, sighed.

“What happened this time?” Mrs.

Liu asked apprehensively.

Jingrui thought he heard Jingjie crying, “It’s grandmother scolding Jie’er.”

“Let’s go see.” His younger brother’s family had been supportive.

He couldn’t simply ignore their plight.

Just as Mrs.

Liu was about to head into the main house, their little sister woke up crying.

“Mom, you go feed her first.

We’ll go check.” Xiao’er thought their little sister must be hungry, and whatever was going on in the main house would probably take a while.

Mrs.

Liu nodded.

However, upon hearing the baby’s cries, Mrs.

Shen shouted, “Has the third son’s family returned?

Come to the main house!”

Xiao’er and Jingrui exchanged looks.

What now?

Why were they being summoned this time?

The group entered the main house together, and Mrs.

Liu gently announced, “Father, mother, we’re home.” freeweɓnovel.cøm

Mr.

Shen nodded, “Where is the third one?”

Their little sister was fussing in Mrs.

Liu’s arms, who softly hushed the crying baby.

“My father is still on the way.

He should be here soon,” Xiao’er replied, as she saw the baby continuing to cry.

“You there, is it true that you gave Jie’er that rag doll?” Mrs.

Shen accused, a look of righteous indignation on her face.

Mrs.

Liu glanced at Mrs.

Lu and Jie’er.

She didn’t understand what was wrong with giving a rag doll to her nephew.

Mrs.

Lu shot her an apologetic look.

Seeing the elders completely ignoring the cries of the baby, and making a fuss over a little rag doll, Xiao’er was filled with indignant outrage: “Grandmother, I made that rag doll.

Jie’er really liked it when he saw it, so I gave it to him.

Since when is it wrong for a sister to dote on her brother?”

“You ungrateful creature, who gave you permission to speak?

Be quiet!” Then she turned to Mrs.

Liu, “Look at the daughter you’ve raised.

A child interrupting adults’ conversation.

If word of this gets out, people will say our family is ill-bred.

She’s tarnishing the Shen family’s good name.

She’s disrespectful and ill-mannered, and it’ll impact the reputation of our other girls.

Can you bear the responsibility?”

This was a bit harsh.