The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The door was pushed open, and it wasn't the assassin who appeared, but Tang Wan, who poked her head in with a mysterious look on her face: "Mom, guess who's here?" Tang Youyou tapped her forehead in amusement: "Girl, you've even learned to be mysterious. Besides your father, who else could make you so excited?"

"Oh, mother, this time it really wasn't father!" Tang Wan took Tang Youyou's hand and walked out, "You'll know when you get there!"

When she arrived at the front hall, Tang Youyou discovered that it was Fu Wenyuan who came, holding a tray covered with red silk in his hand.

"Madam," Fu Wenyuan bowed respectfully, "This is a new ornament I carved. Please take a look at it."

When the red silk is lifted, a lifelike wooden sculpture of a phoenix appears before your eyes, with its feathers clearly visible, as if it is about to spread its wings and fly high at any time.

Tang Youyou was full of praise: "Wenyuan, your craftsmanship is really getting more and more exquisite! This phoenix is ​​just like alive!"

"Madam, you are too kind," Fu Wenyuan said with a shy smile, "This is all thanks to the opportunities and guidance you have given me."

Fu Wenyuan's progress is just a microcosm of the booming development of Tang Youyou Workshop.

As the inheritance deepens, the workshop's craftsmanship level continues to improve, the products are very popular in the market, and orders are pouring in.

Tang Youyou's "Tang Brand" wood carvings, porcelain, and silk became a hot topic among the noble ladies in the capital, and even the palace placed an order.

For a time, Tang Youyou's workshop became famous, with money rolling in and making a lot of money.

Fu Wenyuan has made major breakthroughs in craftsmanship. His improved carving tools and coloring techniques not only improved production efficiency but also reduced costs, making "Datang Brand" products more competitive.

Tang Youyou naturally wouldn't treat this meritorious official unfairly. Not only did he give him generous rewards, he also promoted him to be the deputy general manager of the workshop, making him the envy of the young craftsmen in the workshop. They all sighed, "People who are better than you work harder than you. How can we live like this!"

Looking at the thriving workshop, Tang Youyou felt filled with a sense of accomplishment.

She knew that all this was inseparable from her own efforts and dedication, and even more so from these hardworking and intelligent craftsmen.

Just as she was thinking about her next development plan, the housekeeper came hurriedly to report: "Madam, Brother Tang is here..."

Before the housekeeper finished speaking, Brother Tang strode in with a smile on his face.

"Youyou, your workshop is really booming! It's busier than all my shops combined!" He looked around and marveled.

Before, he was worried that Tang Youyou was just acting on a whim and was just joking. But now it seems that he was too narrow-minded.

Tang Youyou came forward with a smile: "Brother, thanks to you, everything went smoothly." She led Brother Tang to visit the workshop, showing the latest products, and explained in detail the process technology improved by Fu Wenyuan.

Brother Tang nodded repeatedly after hearing this, and was full of admiration for Tang Youyou's business acumen and management skills.

"Good! Good! Good!" Brother Tang gushed over the words, "Your workshop is not only profitable, but also brings honor to the family! I've decided to allocate another sum from the family funds to support your expansion of production!"

Tang Youyou was naturally grateful, this was simply the icing on the cake!

With this funding, she can further expand the scale of the workshop, recruit more skilled workers, and develop more innovative products.

When the news reached the school, Master Zhuang could no longer sit still.

He has always encouraged students to apply what they have learned, and Tang Youyou's workshop is the best example.

He found Tang Youyou and proposed to set up a special craft course in the school, using the workshop's craft as an example, so that students can be exposed to the most cutting-edge skills and contribute to their family and society in the future.

Tang Youyou naturally agreed with both hands. This would not only enhance the social influence of the workshop, but also cultivate more reserve talents. It was simply killing two birds with one stone!

As soon as the news came out, it caused an uproar in the school.

Those students who originally only read books of sages also showed great interest in the workshop, and many even expressed their desire to work in the workshop after graduation.

Seeing that everything was developing in the direction she expected, Tang Youyou felt very happy. This feeling was sweeter than eating honey!

At this moment, a slightly old voice came from outside the crowd: "Madam, I have something to ask you..." The crowd parted, and an old man with gray hair and a hunched body walked in tremblingly.

This was exactly Master Liu, who had previously scoffed at Tang Youyou's inheritance plan and believed that a woman was not capable of handling the important tasks of the workshop.

Behind him were several old craftsmen, all with their heads lowered and faces full of shame.

Master Liu walked up to Tang Youyou and knelt down with a plop, tears streaming down his face. "Madam, I was shortsighted before and didn't recognize Mount Tai. Please forgive me, Madam!"

Several other old craftsmen also knelt down and said in unison: "Madam, please forgive me!"

Tang Youyou quickly helped Master Liu up and said with a smile, "Master Liu, please stand up quickly. Let's let the past go. What's important is that we can all work together to make the workshop better." This wave of actions directly moved the old craftsmen to their knees. They all expressed their willingness to devote themselves to the lady until their death...

Ahem, that's a little exaggerated, but anyway, he is completely devoted to Tang Youyou.

Inheritance crisis?

nonexistent!

Now the entire workshop, from top to bottom, is united like a piece of iron and is more solid than before!

To celebrate this historic moment, Tang Youyou decided to hold a big banquet!

Running water seats?

That’s too low!

It has to be a grand celebration banquet!

The entire Tang Mansion was decorated with lights and was crowded with guests.

Family members, workshop craftsmen, cooperative customers, and even Master Zhuang and his students came.

At the banquet, Tang Youyou was dressed in gorgeous clothes and looked radiant.

She raised her glass and announced loudly, "Today, we have witnessed a miracle together! Our workshop has not only solved the problem of inheritance, but also ushered in an even more glorious future!"

Everyone cheered and raised their glasses to celebrate this exciting moment.

Brother Tang patted Tang Youyou's shoulder and laughed heartily: "Youyou, you are truly the pride of our Tang family!"

As the wine was flowing, Tang Youyou noticed a sneaky figure flash by.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Ms. Wang, stop hiding and come out." Miss Wang came out from behind the screen with an awkward but polite smile on her face: "Mrs. Tang, what a grand ceremony! Congratulations." Her tone was sour, as if she was jealous.

Tang Youyou raised an eyebrow, with an expression that said "I knew it was you": "Miss Wang, are you... coming here specially to congratulate me? I thought you were here to spy on military intelligence."

Miss Wang's face froze, and she forced a smile, "Mrs. Tang, you're joking. How could I have the courage? It's just... seeing that Mrs. Tang's workshop is so prosperous, I admire her very much, so I came here to learn from her." It would be a pity if she didn't go into acting with such a good ability to lie with her eyes open.

"Going to learn from others?" Tang Youyou looked at her with a half-smile, "Didn't Miss Wang say before that if a woman is in charge of the family, she will ruin it sooner or later? Why, have you changed your mind now?" This wave of murderous and heartbreaking attacks directly hit Miss Wang's sore spot.

Miss Wang's face turned red and white, like a color palette. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

The guests around also cast strange looks at him and whispered to each other, like a group of onlookers.

"I...I didn't..." Miss Wang stammered and couldn't form a complete sentence for a long time.

This large-scale social death scene is even more tragic than public execution.

Tang Youyou didn't want to waste time with her anymore, so she just used her big move: "Miss Wang, instead of learning from others here, why don't you go back and think about how to run your business well? After all, 'the iron must be hard to forge'." As soon as this popular saying came out, the young people around couldn't help but laugh.

Master Zhuang stroked his beard and smiled approvingly.

It seems that Mrs. Tang is not only good at doing business, but also understands the jokes of young people!

Miss Wang was speechless and her face turned pale and blue.

She glared at Tang Youyou fiercely, then walked away with her sleeves turned away, her back filled with resentment and resentment.

The way he fled in panic looked like a defeated rooster.

Looking at Miss Wang's leaving figure, Tang Youyou raised a smug smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Want to fuck me? You're still too young!" she thought to herself.

At this time, Fu Wenyuan came over with a wine glass in hand, and looked at Tang Youyou with admiration: "Madam, you are so amazing! You defeated Miss Wang in just a few words!"

Tang Youyou smiled and patted Fu Wenyuan's shoulder: "Young man, learn well, you have to be able to stand on your own in the future!"

Fu Wenyuan nodded excitedly, his heart full of longing for the future.

Tang Youyou looked at the energetic young man in front of him, his heart filled with hope.

She believes that under her leadership, the future of the workshop will be even brighter!

As for Miss Wang, let her slowly sink into the abyss of jealousy!

After all, sooner or later you will have to pay for what you have done!