Cypress Boat Floating

"Yes, this is Lin Ruoyun." Ye Jianqing gently moved his lips towards a woman in yellow clothes on the street, and at the same time cast a look at Lu Ciqiu, indicating him to look in that direction. The two were sitting in a spacious and gorgeous carriage at the moment, and the curtain was gently lifted up. Through this gap, they could see the bustling scene outside.

Lin Ruoyun was walking on the street, wearing an exquisite light-colored veil on her head, covering her beautiful face, revealing only a few strands of black and shiny hair. She was wearing a light yellow silk dress, light and elegant, as delicate and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring. Although the stepmother of the Lin family was very harsh to the two sisters Lin Ruoyun, in order to show her fairness and generosity in front of outsiders, she would occasionally give them some good fabrics. The dress Lin Ruoyun was wearing was sewn by herself with the good fabric given by the stepmother.

At this time, Lin Ruoyun was carrying a simple and small bag, which looked bulging and seemed to be filled with various items. Judging from the route she was walking, she should be going to the shop where she sold her embroidery works.

Lu Ci Qiu thought that Lin Ruoyun might be planning to take the embroidery she had just completed to the store to sell.

"Do you want to go and take a look?" Lu Ci Qiu asked, but his eyes fell on the store.

"Is it appropriate to go there now?" Ye Jianqing seemed a little hesitant and worried, "She has been selling embroidery here for a long time, and the price given by the shop owner is quite reasonable and fair. I think she will be able to take the money and leave after entering the shop. If we barge in at this time, won't it disturb her?"

Hearing this, Lu Ci Qiu couldn't help but chuckle, "Who said we have to go into the store! This shop has recently received a lot of clothing from Jiangnan Textile, and the quality is excellent. Since you are here, I just want to take you into the store to choose a piece of clothing that fits you."

Ye Jianqing was stunned when he heard this, and then he realized that Lu Ci Qiu wanted to buy clothes for him.

Huh?

Why do you suddenly want to buy new clothes for yourself?

Ye Jianqing's dazed look was so cute that Lu Ci Qiu couldn't help laughing. He was originally looking at the bustling crowd on the street, but now he turned his gaze back and reached out his hand to gently tap Ye Jianqing's little head: "What are you daydreaming about? You look so silly."

Ye Jianqing shook his head to show that he was not in a daze, and then firmly refused: "I already have a lot of clothes. You bought me so many before, which is enough to wear. I really don't need to buy new ones."

Lu Ci Qiu disagreed with her and retorted, "That won't work. You've been growing up over the past two years, so your old clothes may have become shorter. It's really time to change into new clothes."

Ye Jianqing still wanted to refuse, because she was never a wasteful person. She had a lot of clothes in her closet that she had never worn, and there were also a lot of unused fabrics. Now she had to spend money to buy new clothes, which she always felt was too wasteful. Although she also liked beautiful new clothes, she would never be so extravagant.

"Really, no need!" Ye Jianqing tried to break free from Lu Ciqiu's hand, but he was too weak and was eventually forcibly pulled out of the carriage by Lu Ciqiu and dragged all the way into the store. When they walked into the store, Lin Ruoyun was there. At this time, she was carefully checking the quantity of goods with the shopkeeper.

The two figures quickly attracted the attention of the shopkeeper. Having run a shop in this prosperous place in the capital for many years, the shopkeeper naturally had keen observation and insight. He saw at a glance that the two people had extraordinary temperament and status, so he quickly put down what he was doing, personally stepped forward to greet them and warmly entertained them.

Lu Ci Qiu acted like a real customer who came to buy clothes, and took Ye Jianqing to carefully select each piece of clothing, even the fabric. He picked up the fabric and gestured on Ye Jianqing, as if evaluating which color would suit her.

"My two distinguished guests, what may I need?" The shopkeeper approached them with a smile on his face and asked flatteringly.

At this time, Lu Ci Qiu was holding a piece of light green cloth in his hand, and then he picked out a piece of dark blue, a piece of red, white and black cloth, threw them all to the shopkeeper and said, "Pack all of these for me."

The fabrics he selected were all unique to the Jiangnan region, and their greatest feature was their soft texture and extremely comfortable wearing. However, the only drawback was that they were extremely expensive, and even the wives of wealthy families would have to think carefully before buying such a large amount of fabrics. But unexpectedly, Lu Ci Qiu bought so much at once without hesitation, which really made the shopkeeper smile, and he hurriedly packed the fabrics carefully. During this period, Lin Ruoyun stood quietly on the side without saying a word.

When Lu Ci Qiu came to the counter to pay, he seemed to have just noticed Lin Ruoyun beside him, and at the same time, he also caught a glimpse of the exquisite embroidery works on the counter. Out of curiosity, he picked up one of the embroidery and looked at it carefully, and exclaimed: "The embroidery is exquisite, it is really a masterpiece."

The shopkeeper was obviously acquainted with Lin Ruoyun. Upon hearing Lu Ciqiu's words of praise, he immediately stepped forward and enthusiastically introduced Lin Ruoyun: "This embroidery was made by Miss Gu. Her embroidery skills are extraordinary, and the clothes she makes are even more exquisite. If you have this need, you may as well let Miss Gu tailor one for you."

"Ms. Gu?" Lu Ci Qiu looked at Lin Ruoyun with interest.

"Hello, young master." Lin Ruoyun also knew that the shopkeeper was kind enough to help her introduce business. She gave him a look of gratitude through the veil, and then greeted Lu Ci Qiu.

Lu Ci Qiu said to Lin Ruoyun, "Miss Gu is an amazing embroiderer. Since we meet here by chance today, why don't you make a dress for my wife? Let's see how good your craftsmanship is. If you can do it, then I will leave all my wife's clothes to you, Miss Gu."

Ye Jianqing didn't know what Lu Ci Qiu was going to do, so she frowned behind him. Then she heard him introduce himself to Lin Ruoyun as his wife, which made her face blush slightly. However, she didn't dare to disrupt his plan, so she could only nod to Lin Ruoyun behind him.

"Sorry to trouble you, Miss Gu." Ye Jianqing said softly, his voice as clear and pleasant as the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

Lin Ruoyun had been staying in her boudoir all year round, so how could she know that the two people in front of her were the Eighth Prince and his female guard that had been rumored in the streets? When she heard that the other party had a big order for her, she was secretly delighted. If she could take over this business today, based on the generosity of the young man in front of her, perhaps she would soon be able to save enough money to escape from the Lin Mansion and send her sister to school.

Fearing that Ye Jianqing would have to wait too long, she quickly responded, "It is my honor to be able to serve you, Madam. What kind of clothes do you like? Do you have any special requirements in terms of color, fabric, pattern, etc.?"

Lu Ci Qiu smiled at Ye Jianqing, his eyes full of tenderness and doting, and asked softly: "Madam, what do you like? Just tell me."

Ye Jianqing secretly glared at him, thinking that he was just a dramatic actor, and ignored him. After thinking for a moment, he said to Lin Ruoyun, "Simple and elegant, not too flashy. As for the color... dark colors, dark colors are easier to maintain."

Dark colors are not easy to take care of. It's obviously not easy to be discovered if it's splattered with blood. Lu Ci Qiu secretly complained in his heart.

"Just take the fabric from those we just bought. As for the pattern... it's all fine. Miss Gu, just decide. I believe in Miss Gu's vision." After Ye Jianqing finished speaking, he smiled at Lin Ruoyun.

Lin Ruoyun nodded to show that she understood. She already had a preliminary idea in her mind. She said, "Thank you for your trust, Madam. I will do my best to sew a satisfactory dress for you. However, please tell me the size and when you need to pick it up."

Ye Jianqing looked around and knew that he couldn't take Lin Ruoyun to the palace. If she went there, their identities would be exposed. So he could only measure the size in this store. "I wonder if the shopkeeper has a place here where Miss Gu can measure my size for me?"

"Yes, yes, of course, the backyard will be fine." When the shopkeeper heard that he had a role to play, he spoke up quickly.

Lu Ci Qiu nodded in agreement: "Okay, then let's measure the size here. Miss Gu, when you have finished making the clothes, just leave them here with the shopkeeper. We will send someone to pick them up. I wonder if five days will be enough?"

"Okay, five days are enough." Lin Ruoyun nodded.

Then, Ye Jianqing followed Lin Ruoyun and walked to the backyard under the guidance of the shopkeeper. He chose a nearby room and measured its size.

After taking the measurements, Lin Ruoyun thanked the two again, agreed to deliver the goods here in five days, and after receiving the deposit from Lu Ci Qiu, she left.

Lu Ciqiu looked at Lin Ruoyun's departing back, his lips slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He turned to Ye Jianqing and said, "Let's go, Madam, it's time for us to go back home."

Ye Jianqing glared at him again. They left the store together and walked towards the palace.