A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 92

Chapter 92

The next day, Wen Yu took Yan Zhu to Rainbow Phoenix Pavilion. Xiang Shu and Xiao Ji followed them.

Hong Xing’er had been completely sidelined, and her face became more gloomy day by day. But after all, she was a young girl, and with no one to encourage her, she didn’t dare to do anything.

Upon arriving at Rainbow Phoenix Pavilion, Steward Liu was standing next to a man at the entrance.

The man, in his forties, was presumably the new shop manager, bowing and scraping with perfect form as he greeted Wen Yu and her entourage.

Steward Liu introduced him: “This is the new manager, surnamed Jiang.”

Ignoring him, Wen Yu asked Steward Liu directly: “Where is Master Qing?!”

Manager Jiang said: “Miss Wen, Master Qing has other arrangements today. She can’t attend to you at the moment. This…” He pointed to a woman standing in the distance. “Master Wang, is also quite skilled. Would it be alright for her to assist you?”

Wen Yu didn’t even look at Master Wang: “The previous selection of materials and measurements, as well as the style and everything, were all decided with Master Qing. It was she who asked me to come today. And now she’s not here?!”

Usually, Wen Su wasn’t as arrogant as Wen Jiao, but she was inwardly more formidable than Wen Jiao. At that moment, she sneered: “Probably Rainbow Phoenix Pavilion’s business has grown too big, and they look down on the Wen family as a customer!”

Manager Jiang hurriedly waved his hands: “No, no, no, Young Miss, you’re scaring me! The Wen family is a major client.”

So many people… ordering dozens of outfits at once…” As soon as I arrived, I heard about it. How dare I neglect you? It’s just that Master Qing… she… is a bit indisposed.”

“One moment it’s other arrangements, the next it’s being indisposed! Who are you trying to fool? We don’t have to make our clothes at Rainbow Phoenix Pavilion! Tell your owner to prepare the silver, we want a refund!” Wen Yu was extremely fierce.

Wen Wan panicked when she heard this. The clothes were almost finished, how could they get a refund?

Even without Master Qing, Master Wang would do!

Just as she was about to speak, Wen Yu’s sharp gaze swept over her. She was actually frightened and didn’t dare to say a word.

Wen Yu snorted coldly and turned to leave. The manager hurriedly apologized: “Oh, Eldest Miss Wen! How about this… Master Qing is actually resting at the back. I’ll get her to attend to you ladies right away, just give her a moment… to freshen up so she doesn’t scare the precious ladies.”

Wen Yu snorted again, turned back, and sat down on her own.

Wen Su said: “Hurry up, we still have things to do!” After saying that, she glanced at Wen Wan, Look at how useless you are!

“Yes, yes, yes!” The manager scurried away.

After a while, Master Qing arrived. Wen Yu noticed that her complexion was indeed pale, and her expression was somewhat dazed.

“Master Qing is here. Fourth Sister, you go try on your clothes first!”

Wen Wan couldn’t wait and happily went upstairs.

Manager Jiang tried to approach them, but Wen Yu’s face darkened. She said to Steward Liu: “It seems your establishment has really changed its rules!”

Steward Liu sighed inwardly. This Manager Jiang was too eager, sometimes lacking the sense of propriety. She quickly went over and whispered something to the manager.

The man smiled sheepishly and went to the back.

After Wen Wan finished trying on her clothes, it was Wen Su’s turn. She had fewer clothes, so it was quick.

Finally, Wen Yu went upstairs with Yan Zhu. Master Qing didn’t say anything, turned to open a cabinet, and took out a package and an embroidered pouch from inside.

Wen Yu looked at her: “Are you really not feeling well? Your complexion…”

Master Qing gave a wry smile: “Master Liu, I’m afraid he’s not doing well.”

“…”

“He had a stroke, a severe one. He’s not conscious…” Her eyes reddened. She shook her head: “He probably won’t last a few days.”

“Alas, he’s old. He’s had a peaceful life. You shouldn’t be too sad.”

“Back then, he rescued me from a life of misery. I’ve worked hard and diligently, repaying him for a lifetime. I’m not that sad… it’s just…”

She shook her head, not finishing her sentence.

“You’ve managed this place so well, what else can they do?” Wen Yu asked.

“After the shop became successful, the Madam and the Young Masters at home kept wanting to interfere, but they didn’t know how to run it, just meddling. Later, Master Liu made the decision to dismiss all of their people. So, they hate me deeply…”

“But… to be blunt, with your status, you shouldn’t have private property. Since you’re not after the business or money, just working for a living, surely they wouldn’t be so intolerant, right?!”

“A while ago, Master Liu felt unwell and wanted to give me my deed of sale… but he couldn’t find it… Madam took it first. Since she did that, I’m afraid she doesn’t plan on letting me go easily.”

“Sigh.” Wen Yu was utterly frustrated. Why was she encountering such things these days?!

Master Qing sighed softly: “I’ve had a miserable life, barely surviving for so many years, just hoping that when Qingming comes, someone will burn some paper money for them. Let’s not talk about this… Miss Wen, Zhu Zhu, please take a look…”

She took out a package.

“These are some embroidery patterns from my family. And this is the secret to the embroidery technique… My family doesn’t have many descendants. Since Zhu Zhu likes it, I’ll give it to you!”

Yan Zhu was both surprised and delighted, accepting it with both hands. “Master Qing, what can I say?”

“You have the patterns, you have the secret, but whether you can succeed depends on your understanding and luck.”

Yan Zhu nodded vigorously, tears of excitement welling up in her eyes.

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Wen Yu said: “Master Qing, this is the essence of your craft, we can’t take it for free. I have some silver now, do you need me to…”

“You’re kind, Miss, but you don’t understand the wickedness of people. They won’t let me go, even if I have silver, it’s useless.”

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way. You shouldn’t be overly afraid. Is there anything else you need my help with?”

Master Qing looked at Wen Yu, tears and gratitude in her eyes. Suddenly, she knelt before her.

Wen Yu quickly helped her up: “What are you doing?”

“Please, Miss, do me a favor!”

“Get up and tell me, if I can do it, I will.”

Master Qing stood up, took out a paper packet from her inner clothes: “I still have one descendant in my family… There are two silver notes and a letter inside. Please, Miss, send them to the address on the letter.”

Wen Yu immediately put it away. “Alright! This is easy, I’ll do it right away!”

“No, this… it’s that kind of place, you can’t go personally. Just find someone reliable to send it. Please don’t let your family know. Thank you, Miss! I…”

Master Qing suddenly stopped talking and started to help Wen Yu with her outfit. “Miss Wen, how does this feel?!”

Wen Yu understood that someone was coming!

She still said slowly: “Hmm.”

“How about I let this out a bit more for you? You might still grow taller.”

“Miss Wen?”

The voice sounded like Steward Liu.

Wen Yu hummed in response: “Come in!”

Steward Liu came in and looked at them, her eyes flickering: “Miss Wen, have you chosen your materials?”

“Choose materials? Steward Liu, we chose the materials a long time ago!”

Steward Liu was a little embarrassed: “Yes, yes! Look at my memory!”

As she spoke, her eyes searched around. Yan Zhu placed the package on the table, looking around at the new items…

Steward Liu didn’t find anything unusual, but Manager Jiang had told her to keep an eye on them. She had no choice but to make small talk.

Wen Yu sat there, not answering. Then she turned to Master Qing and said: “Master Qing, what’s going on here? If this continues, you’ll offend all your customers!”

Steward Liu blushed and quickly said: “Oh, blame me, blame me! I’m a bit scatterbrained today! Please take your time trying on your clothes, I’ll go wash my face and clear my head!”

She smiled and left.

Master Qing continued to help Wen Yu with her clothes…

“Master Qing, although I don’t know your past experiences, you’ve been making a living with your skills for so many years and even built this place into a thriving business. That shows you’re a capable person, and your luck isn’t the worst. I’m sure you’ll get through this safely. If you can endure it, don’t think about giving up. What if you encounter something good? ”

“Thank you, Miss! I’ll remember that!”

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Back home, Yan Zhu opened the package. Inside were embroidery pieces of all sizes.

She looked at each piece: “My goodness, there’s even this kind of embroidery technique…”

The embroidery pieces, probably padded with cotton, made each flower appear three-dimensional and full. “I’ve never seen this before. Before, Fifth Madam Song’s clothes… should be a variation of this embroidery technique. My goodness, it’s so beautiful! Ah Yu, Zhu Zhu is really lucky!”

Wen Yu looked at the mirror, seeing a more beautiful and confident version of herself.

Turning her head, she saw Zhu Zhu, as delicate as a flower, greedily comparing the embroidery pieces…

“Hmm, we really do have amazing luck!”

Some readers want to see the male and female leads… Okay, okay, I’ll arrange it tomorrow!