The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

Project Advent: Peak of Glory

Tang Youyou rubbed his sore temples and raised his head from the piles of drawings. The sky outside the window was already turning white.

She has been working late into the night for several days in a row for this celebration project with the theme of "Glorious Tang Dynasty".

The dark circles under my eyes are the best proof of this.

This is a rare opportunity that will allow her to become famous in Chang'an City and completely consolidate her position in the handicraft industry.

Tang Youyou took a deep breath, suppressed his fatigue, and continued to work at his desk.

Wan'er walked to the table with a bowl of steaming chicken soup and whispered softly, "Mom, please drink some chicken soup and don't tire yourself out." The sensible Wan'er had already learned to take care of her mother.

"Thank you, Wan'er." Tang Youyou took the chicken soup and felt warm in her heart.

Xiao Jin and Xiao Ya also ran over with their short legs, holding a few pieces of washed fruit in their hands.

"Mom, have some fruit!" the little girl said in a baby voice, handing the apple in her hand to Tang Youyou.

Tang Jin was peeling oranges carefully. Although his movements were clumsy, he was very attentive.

The children were so caring that Tang Youyou's fatigue was swept away. She smiled and touched the children's heads, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

A few days later, the celebration was held at Ci'en Temple on the outskirts of the city.

Abbot Zhang stood at the temple gate with a kind face, welcoming guests who came to attend the celebration.

Sponsor Ma Fugui was dressed in brocade clothes and greeted everyone with a smile on his face.

Mrs. Liu was dressed in gorgeous clothes and jewels, looking particularly graceful and elegant.

Tang Youyou's stall was decorated very exquisitely, attracting a lot of people's attention.

The handicrafts she carefully crafted, such as Tang Sancai, silk flowers, round fans, etc., are lifelike and dazzling, attracting waves of admiration.

The graceful dance moves of the dancers, coupled with Master Li's melodious piano music, added a lively atmosphere.

After the celebration, Master Zhang walked up to Tang Youyou, clasped his hands together, and exclaimed in admiration, "Donor Tang's craftsmanship is truly ingenious. I am astonished." Ma Fugui also walked forward and said with a hearty smile, "Madam Tang, your work is truly an eye-opener for me! This celebration is all thanks to you!"

Madam Liu looked at Tang Youyou with envy, and said sourly, "Madam Tang is so lucky to be praised by the host and Master Ma."

Tang Youyou smiled modestly and said, "It's all thanks to everyone." She looked around at the bustling crowd, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.

As night fell, Tang Youyou returned home with the children.

She lit the oil lamp and looked at the mountain of orders on the table with a smile on her face.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door...

A deep voice came from outside the door: "Mrs. Tang, my master has something important to discuss..."

Tang Youyou opened the door and saw an old man who looked like a housekeeper standing outside with a respectful look.

"I wonder who the master of your house is?" Tang Youyou was puzzled. She had heard a little about the dignitaries in Chang'an City, but she had never heard of any master having such a grand butler in his house.

The butler bowed. "My master's surname is Li, so I won't reveal his name. I'll just say he's long admired you." He handed over a gilded invitation with both hands. "The master invites you to Qingfeng Tower in the west of the city at noon tomorrow for a chat."

Tang Youyou took the invitation, and her doubts grew even more intense.

Qingfeng Tower in the west of the city is not a place that ordinary people can go. It is said to be the most luxurious restaurant in Chang'an City, and only the rich and noble can set foot there.

What is the origin of this mysterious Mr. Li?

With doubts in her mind, Tang Youyou stayed awake all night.

She thought over and over again about Mr. Li's intention, and at the same time realized that this might be a greater opportunity.

At noon the next day, Tang Youyou dressed up carefully and came to Qingfeng Tower with a nervous mood.

The magnificent Qingfeng Tower made Tang Youyou sigh.

She was led to an elegant box where a middle-aged man in a brocade robe and with an extraordinary demeanor was sitting at the table sipping tea.

Seeing Tang Youyou, the man stood up and bowed, saying, "Madam Tang, I have long heard of your name."

"Are you Master Li?" Tang Youyou asked tentatively.

The man smiled faintly. "That's right. I asked you to come here today to discuss a collaborative project." He paused, then continued, "I heard you shone brightly at the celebration, and I have great respect for your talents. I have a larger project and would like to invite you to collaborate."

Tang Youyou was delighted, this was truly a pleasant surprise.

She quickly asked about the specific content of the project.

Mr. Li slowly explained that he wanted to build a large commercial center integrating catering, entertainment, and shopping, and Tang Youyou's handicrafts were an indispensable part of his plan.

In the next few days, Tang Youyou and Mr. Li's team discussed the details of the cooperation intensively.

During the preparation process, she keenly discovered some new business opportunities. She incorporated these ideas into the project plan, making it more perfect and even exceeding Mr. Li's expectations.

When Tang Youyou showed the final project plan to Mr. Li, Mr. Li was deeply moved by her creativity and thorough consideration. He decided on the spot to cooperate with her on this big project and promised to give her his greatest support.

He excitedly shook Tang Youyou's hand and said, "Mrs. Tang, I believe that by working with you, we can create miracles!"

Tang Youyou could hardly hide her excitement. She knew very well that if this project was successful, it would completely change her destiny and allow her to reach an unprecedented peak of glory.

After the cooperation was finalized, Tang Youyou immediately devoted herself to the preparations for the project.

She worked day and night, constantly improving the plan and striving for perfection.

At the same time, an unexpected news reached her ears...

An eunuch from the palace knocked on the door of Tang Youyou's house, "Madam Tang, the emperor summons you..."

The news that Tang Youyou was summoned by the emperor spread quickly throughout Chang'an City like a spring breeze.

The people spread the news and flocked to Tang Youyou's workshop to express their congratulations.

The already bustling streets were now even more bustling with people and the sound of gongs and drums, as if the entire Chang'an City was celebrating Tang Youyou's success.

When Mrs. Liu heard the news, her face turned pale and blue.

She originally wanted to see Tang Youyou make a fool of herself, but she didn't expect that Tang Youyou would soar to the sky and be summoned by the emperor.

She was filled with jealousy and hatred, but she could only hide at home in shame, not daring to come out and provoke Tang Youyou again.

The arrogance and domineering attitude of the past has now been replaced by bitterness and helplessness.

Tang Youyou stood in front of the workshop, looking at the lively scene in front of her, her heart filled with emotion.

She recalled the confusion she felt at the beginning of her journey through time, and the hardships she had endured working day and night to support her three children. Looking at her achievements today, she felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

She knew that her efforts had finally paid off, and that there were endless possibilities waiting for her to explore in the future.

She took a deep breath, turned back to the workshop, looked at the busy craftsmen, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Children, let's keep working hard to create a more glorious future!" Just as she finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion outside the door...

A ragged old woman stumbled into the workshop, pointing at Tang Youyou and shouting at the top of her lungs, "You...you killed my son..."