The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Shen Yan nodded and looked at Aunt Zhang gratefully: "Mammy, you are so thoughtful. Cakes like this can be shared with my family."

She invited Aunt Zhang to sit down with her in the pavilion and took out the tea set to make hot tea for them both.

Shen Yan and Aunt Zhang chatted while sipping tea and sharing the delicious cakes together.

"Oh, by the way, Mammy. I have to go out for a while after noon. Please help me look after the two children of Aunt Wang's family."

"Oh, okay, ma'am, don't worry."

Shen Yan was going to the town market. She had to hand in the embroidery she had promised to give to Shopkeeper Li, and get back the balance, eight taels of silver, which was enough to improve her family's life.

Shen Yan got on the carriage and drove towards the town market. The carriage was driving on the tree-lined avenue, and the breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness. She sat quietly in the carriage, her heart full of expectations, hoping to successfully hand in the embroidery and get the balance back.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the town's market. Shen Yan got off the carriage and looked at the bustling crowd and the dazzling array of goods, feeling excited.

She followed the familiar route and soon found the silk shop owned by Shopkeeper Li. Shopkeeper Li was busy sorting the goods, and when he saw Shen Yan coming, he immediately showed a warm smile.

"Ms. Shen, you are here! Have you finished the embroidery?" Shopkeeper Li came forward enthusiastically.

Shen Yan smiled and nodded: "It's almost done. I was thinking, I'm still short of some silk thread, so I might as well come to your place to embroider it."

As she spoke, she pulled out a beautifully embroidered package and opened it carefully.

An exquisite embroidery appeared in front of Shopkeeper Li.

The pattern shows two dragons entwining a huge pearl, which is lifelike and the embroidery is extremely delicate and lifelike.

Shopkeeper Li opened his eyes wide and stared at the embroidery in disbelief.

She gently stroked the lines of the embroidery with her fingers, feeling the delicate touch, her heart filled with wonder and admiration.

"This... this embroidery is so exquisite! It's simply a work of art!" Shopkeeper Li could hardly hide his surprise.

When Shen Yan heard the praise from Shopkeeper Li, she couldn't help but feel gratified and proud.

She smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you that you gave me the opportunity to display my embroidery skills."

Shopkeeper Li nodded repeatedly and praised Shen Yan's embroidery skills.

The two chatted for a while in the shop, discussing embroidery making techniques and market conditions.

Shen Yan carefully embroidered the rest of the picture of two dragons playing with a pearl. Her fingers moved lightly between the delicate silk threads. Every stitch and every thread reflected her ingenuity and skills. Shopkeeper Li stood quietly by, watching her work intently. He had long admired Shen Yan's embroidery skills, but at this moment, he was shocked by Shen Yan's skills again.

Shen Yan worked attentively, as if he had entered a transcendent state.

She is immersed in the joy of creation. Every stitch is a pursuit of beauty and every thread is a perfect display of her skills.

The dragon pattern on the embroidery gradually came to life, the delicate texture seemed to be dancing, and the light of the pearls flickered with a strange brilliance, as if it had life.

Under Shen Yan's skillful hands, the embroidery was gradually completed, and the last stitch was placed, and a stunning embroidery of two dragons playing with a pearl was completed. Shen Yan carefully rolled up the embroidery and gently wrapped it with fine silk cloth to protect the integrity and beauty of this artwork.

"Shopkeeper Li, this is the final product." Shen Yan handed the embroidery to Shopkeeper Li, with pride and joy in her eyes.

Shopkeeper Li took the embroidery and examined it carefully, his heart filled with amazement and admiration.

"This is simply a work of art!" she exclaimed.

Shen Yan smiled, feeling the satisfaction and joy deep in her heart.

She knew that this embroidery would bring more business and reputation to Manager Li's silk shop, and it was also a kind of honor for her as an embroiderer.

Shopkeeper Li admired the embroidery in his hands, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction and joy. He knew that this embroidery would become a highlight of the silk shop, attracting countless customers to come and appreciate and buy it.

"Ms. Shen, this embroidery is so beautiful, it has exceeded my expectations!" Shopkeeper Li said excitedly.

Shen Yan took the embroidery with a smile, feeling the praise and recognition from Shopkeeper Li. Her heart was also filled with joy and pride, knowing that her efforts had paid off.

"Shopkeeper Li, it is an honor for me to be able to embroider such an embroidery for your shop." Shen Yan said sincerely.

Shopkeeper Li smiled and nodded, then took out a bag of glittering silver from the counter and handed it to Shen Yan.

"This is your balance, Miss Shen. I am very satisfied with your embroidery work. This money is really not enough to express my gratitude. I hope it can make up for it a little bit." Shopkeeper Li said sincerely.

Shen Yan took the silver and looked at Shopkeeper Li with gratitude, her heart filled with emotion.

She knew that this was not only an affirmation of her embroidery skills, but also a recognition and respect for her labor.

"Shopkeeper Li, you are too polite. I am very grateful for your trust and support. I will continue to work hard to bring you more exquisite embroidery." Shen Yan said sincerely.

The two exchanged glances of gratitude and blessings, and their trust and cooperation with each other became stronger.

This exquisite embroidery of two dragons playing with a pearl has not only become the pride of the silk shop, but also a glorious symbol of Shen Yan's embroidery skills.

Shen Yan smiled and took out a few patterns she had embroidered casually. Although these patterns were not as meticulously crafted as the two dragons playing with a pearl, they were also full of her hard work and ingenuity. Shopkeeper Li took these patterns and looked at each one carefully.

"Although these patterns are simple, each one has its own unique flavor." Shopkeeper Li admired them, his tone full of admiration.

Shen Yan smiled modestly. She had never thought that these casually embroidered patterns could be appreciated by others, let alone sold. But at this moment, watching Shopkeeper Li seriously appreciating her work, she was also filled with satisfaction.

"These patterns are very distinctive. I would like to display some of them in my shop, perhaps they will attract some customers," said Shopkeeper Li.

Shen Yan was delighted when she heard this. She had not expected that her casual creation would be valued so much. She nodded in agreement.

"Miss Shen, I'll take these patterns. Five cents for each set, a total of thirty cents." said Manager Li.

Shen Yan smiled and took the thirty coins handed over by Manager Li, feeling grateful. She knew that this was not only a recognition of her creation, but also a support and encouragement for her.

"Thank you, Manager Li. I will continue to work hard to bring you more works." Shen Yan said sincerely.

The two chatted happily in the shop, and a cooperative friendship quietly sprouted between them.

Shen Yan took the thirty cents, her heart full of anticipation.