Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 537: Unexpected Trouble (2)_1

Chapter 537: Chapter 537: Unexpected Trouble (2)_1

She and Lixiu helped Aunt Wu choose for a while, and soon both of them set their sights on two bolts of cloth, one lake blue and the other light cyan. Suitable for men and women, young and old alike, it was much more expensive than what Aunt Wu’s family usually wore, and the two bolts together cost two taels of silver.

"Yan girl, the cloth is indeed nice, but it’s a bit too expensive. Big Sister Dani, Tie Tou, and I usually do rough work and don’t need to wear such fine fabric." Aunt Wu felt the soft and comfortable cloth, liking it very much yet reluctant to buy, even if she wasn’t lacking those two taels of silver at the moment. You must know, two taels of silver were enough to cover half a year’s household expenses!

Upon hearing this, Mo Yan was willing to spend two taels of silver to buy the cloth for Aunt Wu, but she knew that to do so would be a slap in Aunt Wu’s face, so she didn’t speak up.

Glancing at Big Sister Dani, not far off looking at fabrics, she gently persuaded, "Aunt Wu, Big Sister Dani is already of age to dress well! If you’re worried about the fabric getting dirty and not being durable, why not just wear an apron over it when doing chores?"

When Aunt Wu heard this, she quickly looked toward Big Sister Dani. Seeing her in her dusty old clothes, a girl of a blossoming age appeared somewhat decrepit against the backdrop of various vivid cloths.

The shopkeeper also eagerly persuaded, "These two bolts of cloth are the best-selling in the shop, not only because of the fine weaving but also the even dye. Whether a young maiden or a young wife, it looks good on anyone! Today, we’ve only got these two left. If you miss out, we may not have them next time you come. Lady, just buy them!"

Aunt Wu had been somewhat tempted initially, and now, hearing the shopkeeper’s words, she thought of her daughter enduring the elements daily, never complaining or voicing exhaustion, her hands rough and worn. A surge of deep guilt rose within her, her initial reluctance vanishing without a trace.

"Shopkeeper, I’ll take both bolts of cloth. Please tie them up for me so I can easily carry them," Aunt Wu decided on the spot, speaking to the shopkeeper while counting out silver from her purse.

"Yes yes, Lady, it will be just a moment!" Selling the two bolts in one go meant earning over eight hundred Wen Money, and the shopkeeper was very pleased, quickly pulling out a strip of cloth from the drawer in the counter and bundling the two bolts together in no time.

As Aunt Wu handed over the silver and was about to take the fabric, an arrogant female voice interrupted, "Hold on! I want these two bolts of cloth. What business does a yokel like you, looking so shabby, have wearing something so fine?"

Mo Yan was the first to react, turning to look in the direction the voice came from, and saw two young ladies dressed in silks, with the bearing of maids, coming over. The one leading was lifting her chin, looking disdainfully at Aunt Wu.

Seeing the situation, the shopkeeper glanced at Aunt Wu, whose expression had soured, and then turned to the difficult-to-deal-with young ladies, and said awkwardly, "Miss, this lady here saw the cloth first and has already paid for it. I really can’t sell it to you! We still have many fine fabrics in the shop; perhaps you would like to choose something else?"

Upon hearing this, the young lady’s eyebrows shot up, and she spoke haughtily, "Why don’t you just return the silver to her? Besides, I was here first, and I didn’t say I wouldn’t buy the two bolts of cloth. You sold the cloth to this yokel, and by doing this, you are looking down on me! Let me tell you, I am with Miss Lin Mansion, you better not make a mistake!"

Hearing the young lady’s identity, and upon seeing her clothes, it was indeed without a doubt Lin Mansion, the shopkeeper suddenly broke into a sweat, quickly stepping forward with an apologetic smile, "I didn’t realize my place, not knowing Miss was from Miss Lin Mansion’s entourage. It’s my fortune that Miss likes these two bolts of cloth. I will immediately return the silver to that lady. Miss, please take the cloth, consider it a humble gift from me."