Marrying for someone else and being a widow? Stepmothers open classes to raise children

The eyes of those noble ladies were sparkling and full of brilliance at this moment.

Gu Zhiyi, who had triggered all these thoughts, seemed to say with some regret: "Alas, I just mentioned it casually, you just listen to it. If you think that love story is beautiful enough, then go for it. However, I want to remind you - to fall from wealth to hardship, you only need a mind that is infatuated with love; but for your children to go from hardship to wealth, it will take a lifetime of hard work... and it may not be realized. After all, not every poor boy can become the top scholar overnight."

At this moment, the second gold medal embroiderer came on stage.

However, everyone was still immersed in the conceptual impact brought by the previous embroiderer, and their reactions to the following display seemed a little cold.

Until the fifth game.

This time, Hanyifang's most famous gold medal embroiderer came to the fore.

Gu Zhiyi looked through the crowd and saw Hongniang poking her head out from behind a door not far away and giving her a bright smile.

The works of this top gold medal embroiderer are naturally extraordinary.

Both the pattern design and embroidery skills are first-class.

Among the three works displayed by Zhang Xiu Niang, the one that everyone liked most was "Golden Autumn" which was dominated by golden tones.

As its name suggests, it uses the golden color that symbolizes the autumn harvest, which is both solemn and beautiful.

Although at first glance it is not as eye-catching as the previous colorful dresses, it reveals an intellectual elegance.

What’s more rare is that it also has two functions: keeping warm and dissipating heat.

A layer is designed inside the skirt, which can be worn when the temperature is lower in the morning and evening, and can be taken off when the temperature rises at noon. The shawl can also be chosen in two lengths according to needs. When folded, it is a short one that keeps warm, and when unfolded, it is a long one that is light and breathable.

The hem of the skirt is embroidered with large golden-red ears of wheat. The pattern is novel and unique, perfectly fitting the theme of autumn.

The wheat ears are so full that you can smell the fragrance of wheat at just one look.

It can be imagined that wearing this dress to a banquet would definitely impress the emperor.

When Gu Zhiyi saw the skirt, she raised her eyebrows and looked behind the door not far away, but did not speak.

However, Hongniang behind the door mouthed, "Watch me!"

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, picked up the melon seeds on the table and started cracking them gently, ready to watch the next show.

Zhang Xiu Niang was the most outstanding embroiderer and the one who had produced the most popular clothes in the city. As soon as she appeared, the expressions of the noble ladies in the scene changed drastically. They were all ready to grab her clothes and become the focus of the crowd!

Especially the "Golden Autumn" one.

Whenever Zhang Xiu Niang's works are unveiled, there will be a fierce battle for them in Hanyifang, just like a rare treasure appearing in an auction house.

For these noble ladies, they will do anything to get a beautiful dress that can make them stand out from the crowd and become unique.

After Zhang Xiu Niang's clothes were displayed, it was Hong Niang's turn to appear.

Hongniang and her three assistants walked onto the stage in the ordinary uniforms of Hanyifang. Then she spread her hands and said lightly, "My embroidery has disappeared."

At the grand monthly viewing banquet, the gold medal embroiderers always try their best to show their exquisite skills. In order to protect their design ingenuity, they keep the three costumes strictly confidential and close the door to the outside world. Only their disciples can get a glimpse, but they only play a supporting role, such as taking measurements, cutting fabrics and other basic work.

Therefore, in general, everyone is unaware of the production progress and clothing styles of others.

At this moment, as soon as Hong Niang finished her words, someone with a dissatisfied heart immediately started to mock her: "Hong Niang, is it because you have run out of ideas that you haven't even made a single piece of clothing?"

Aunt Fang was also confused by this sudden turmoil: "Mother Hong, what is going on?"

Hong Niang glanced at Zhang Xiu Niang sharply: "What other reason could there be? Someone has ulterior motives and stole the clothes I made with great care."

Although she didn't say the name directly, but from the sharp look in her eyes, how could everyone not understand what she meant?

Zhang Xiu Niang, a gentle middle-aged woman, suddenly had red eyes: "Ms. Hong Niang, I have wronged you. How can you make such groundless accusations..."

Pei Tingting also said innocently: "Sister Hongniang, I know you have always been jealous of my mother's outstanding skills in the building, but how can you use such cruel means to destroy my mother's reputation and future?"

"I lost my father when I was young, and my mother worked hard to support the family. Every penny of her hard-earned money was used to take care of my grandparents and to support my grandparents' family. She...she has suffered enough. Please, don't hurt her anymore!"

Everyone present was quite familiar with Zhang Xiu Niang. After all, she had superb skills and the dresses she designed were novel and charming, always making the ladies who wore them shine in the crowd.

Many people have respect for her.

As for Hong Niang, although she had also created trend-setting clothing, she was still relatively inexperienced and appeared arrogant and unruly, which made everyone feel sympathy for Zhang Xiu Niang.

Someone immediately criticized Hongniang's sensational behavior.

Some people even speculated conspiratorially that Hongniang might have chosen such a vicious method to destroy Zhang Xiuniang because she was unable to complete her work and could not deliver it, and out of jealousy towards her.

Hong Niang's face turned pale and she said angrily: "How can you...how can you be so partial to this thief? This dress was indeed made by me!"

"How can you believe this?" A distinguished lady said bluntly, "Please do not interfere with the auction feast we are about to start."

Aunt Fang frowned slightly and said apologetically, "Dear guests, please wait a moment. I will report this matter to the host immediately and make sure to conduct a thorough investigation. Hanyifang will give all distinguished guests a satisfactory answer."

At this moment, Gu Zhiping's eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise: "I remember now, sister, are you acquainted with Miss Hongniang?!"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, and responded calmly: "...So what?"

She did not deny it, but rather frankly acknowledged it.

Gu Zhiping was secretly delighted, but pretended to be worried on the surface: "Since Miss Hongniang dares to frame others like this, her character must be bad. It is better for you to stay away from her in the future."

Gu Zhiyi gently used the lid of the teacup to stir the tea leaves in the cup. Her tone was calm but sharp: "Is your ability to judge better than that of the prefect of Jingzhao? You can convict someone directly without searching for evidence or examining the law?"

Gu Zhiping's face suddenly changed, and she hurriedly explained: "That's not what I meant, it's just..."

"Okay." Gu Zhiyi gently put down the teacup, with unquestionable majesty in her tone: "The tea fragrance in this room is already rich enough, you don't need to add more fragrance. It's better to wait for the Jingzhao prefect to come and make the decision in person."