The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The sudden commotion outside the door interrupted the bustling scene in the workshop.

A ragged old woman stumbled in, pointing at Tang Youyou and crying at the top of her lungs: "You...you killed my son! Give me back my son!"

The old woman's appearance was like a drop of water thrown into a frying pan, causing the pan to explode instantly.

The surrounding discussions buzzed like a group of annoying mosquitoes and flies circling around Tang Youyou's ears.

Some people whispered that Tang Youyou's workshop expansion was a bluff and that she simply did not have the strength to undertake such a large project; others said that Tang Youyou's previous success was just luck and that she would definitely fall this time.

Tang Youyou looked at the old woman in front of her. Although she was confused, she remained calm.

She motioned for everyone to be quiet, then walked up to the old woman and asked gently, "Old lady, please calm down and tell me slowly. What happened?"

The old woman cried even more bitterly, speaking incoherently, "My son... He used to work for you, but ever since you said you wanted to expand the workshop, he... He disappeared! You must have taken him..."

Tang Youyou frowned slightly. She had never heard of any workers going missing in the workshop.

She comforted the old woman with a few words, then asked the steward to investigate the matter.

Faced with more and more doubts around him, Tang Youyou did not rush to refute as before, but made an unexpected move.

She invited those who spread the rumors to visit the workshop.

"Everyone," Tang Youyou's voice was clear and firm, "I know you all have many questions about the workshop's expansion plan. Rather than hearsay, seeing is believing. I invite everyone to visit the workshop, see our strength, and see if we are capable of completing this project."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was stunned.

Some people who were already skeptical were even more surprised at this moment.

Tang Youyou's frankness and confidence made them start to re-examine their previous ideas.

Under the gaze of everyone, Tang Youyou led them into the workshop.

She pointed to the plan map, explained in detail the future development direction of the workshop, and generously demonstrated the current strength of the workshop.

During the tour, she suddenly stopped and pointed to a newly built area and said, "Here, our workshop has newly developed..." She paused, a mysterious smile curled up at the corner of her mouth, "Some very interesting things."

Tang Youyou uncovered a piece of red silk, revealing a modified loom.

It is much smaller than the old loom, but can weave more exquisite and complex patterns, and its efficiency is more than three times higher.

"This is just one of them," Tang Youyou said confidently, "We also have..." She led everyone to another place and demonstrated a new dyeing technology. Not only did the colors become brighter and more lasting, but it also caused less damage to the fabric.

There were bursts of exclamations from the visiting crowd, and the original voices of doubt gradually disappeared, replaced by praise and admiration.

Madam Liu, who had originally scoffed at Tang Youyou, now had to admit that the potential of this workshop far exceeded her imagination.

She rolled her eyes, thinking about how to get closer to Claire.

The eyes of several small workshop owners lit up. They were originally still waiting and watching, worried that Tang Youyou's expansion plan was just empty talk.

Now seeing it with their own eyes, they immediately realized that this was a great opportunity.

A short and fat workshop owner rubbed his hands and walked up to Tang Youyou with a smile on his face: "Boss Tang, let's cooperate! Your technology, plus my..." Another tall and thin workshop owner quickly interrupted: "Add our manpower! By joining forces, we can definitely..." For a moment, several small workshop owners rushed to express their intention to cooperate with Tang Youyou.

Tang Youyou smiled and responded one by one, already having a plan in mind.

She selected several strong and reputable workshops and signed cooperation agreements with them.

As night fell, Tang Youyou stood at the door of the workshop, looking at the flickering lights in the distance, a meaningful smile on her lips.

"Tomorrow, it will be more lively..." she said softly, turned and walked into the workshop, her figure disappearing into the night.

The next morning, the workshop was indeed more lively than the day before.

Ma Fugui's carriage stopped at the door and he walked down with big strides, a smile on his face.

"Sister Youyou, I heard that you encountered some trouble here?" He laughed heartily, "Brother, I don't have any other skills, but I still have some money!" As he said that, he patted the several strong men behind him, "These are all experienced old craftsmen. I brought them here specially to help you!" Tang Youyou took the silver note handed over by Ma Fugui, her heart full of gratitude.

"Brother Ma, thank you so much!"

The lively scene stung Mrs. Liu's eyes.

She sat in her own gorgeous carriage, looking at the endless stream of people in front of the workshop, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

"Hmph, what are you so proud of!" She snorted coldly and ordered the maid beside her, "Go, find a few reliable people, go..." She leaned close to the maid's ear and whispered a few words, with a sinister smile on her face.

Tang Youyou was busy arranging the new craftsmen when the steward suddenly ran over in a panic.

"Boss, this is bad! The cloth supplier said...that they can't complete our order!" Tang Youyou's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over him.

She forced herself to remain calm and asked, "What's going on? Didn't we agree on this before?" The steward stammered, "They...they said the price of cloth has gone up, and the previous price...they can't do it..." Tang Youyou took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

"I understand." She responded calmly, but a storm was brewing in her heart.

Tang Youyou was not intimidated by the sudden difficulties.

She decided to find new suppliers herself.

She changed into simple clothes and left the workshop with a few reliable assistants.

As the sun sets, the carriage slowly moves along the country road.

Tang Youyou looked at the gradually darkening scenery outside the window, thinking silently in her heart.

She didn't know what challenges she would encounter on this journey to find suppliers, but her eyes were determined and she showed no intention of backing down.

"Gee!" She suddenly whipped the coachman, "Let's go faster!" The coachman didn't understand why, so he whipped the carriage and it sped forward.

Tang Youyou lifted the car curtain and looked forward, a familiar figure flashed by...

"Stop the car!" she shouted suddenly.