The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 724 - 718: The Decision

Chapter 724: Chapter 718: The Decision

Collaborating with Gu Youyou, her theoretical proposal was undoubtedly the best opportunity to push the art of Manchu embroidery to another climactic peak.

At the same time, she was also very aware that if Gu Youyou wanted to start this ready-to-wear clothing store, she could use other embroidery to replace her Manchu embroidery. The reason she was sought out was merely due to their acquaintance.

This opportunity... could be described as once this chance is gone, there won’t be another shop.

But at what cost... to make Manchu embroidery a common craft that everyone could master?

Gu Youyou calmed her spirit and carefully observed Miss Du, who was in a quandary, guessing the latter’s thoughts to a great extent.

Had it been a normal business partner, Gu Youyou need not have employed persuasion with emotion and reason. She could have exerted both favor and authority and secured Miss Du’s cooperation effortlessly.

But then again, who else could be as loyal and down-to-earth as Miss Du?

Based on the favor she owed the Jie Family and because helping her reignite the greatness of Manchu embroidery, Miss Du would be the most trustworthy business partner.

In this world, unlike modern times, Gu Youyou did not have the luxury of time to ponder over an opponent or a partner. Finding one worth trusting was to secure lasting peace of mind, which is why she made every effort to persuade Miss Du and win her over.

"You’re unwilling? But have you considered that without heirs and without a disciple to pass on your skills, Manchu embroidery will ultimately be lost? Since your ancestors broke tradition to ensure its continuous transmission from mother-in-law to daughter-in-law, why must you adhere to convention and let this skill lose its legacy?"

"I understand you fear that Manchu embroidery will lose its value once everyone can do it, but you needn’t worry. Go to the human trafficker’s, spend more silver to buy maids with good talent. With the Servitude Contract in your hands, they are yours, just like Cuiya, and controlling a maid is far easier than managing an Embroiderer, isn’t it? If all else fails, ask Miss Xie to help you find a fierce matron to take charge."

Although such a practice was very inhumane, it must be said that Yue Rujing’s method was highly effective.

For those maids who were sold, it was also beneficial.

Being an Embroiderer was certainly better than being confined to serving and dealing with the intrigues of women in a large household.

At least they wouldn’t be beaten on a whim, wouldn’t have to take the blame for their masters, wouldn’t be sexually harassed by male masters with ulterior motives, and they wouldn’t have to kneel and kowtow to everyone. They would at least live with dignity, like human beings.

Anyone not born lacking common sense would choose to be a loyal Embroiderer with rights rather than a maid.

Miss Du had been struggling with this decision, her head bowed in thought. This was a significant matter for her, and Gu Youyou did not rush her, waiting for her to make a decision.

By the stone table under the willow tree outside the courtyard, Xie Qinyun was playing with Yue Rujing.

Gu Youyou glanced over in slight surprise, never expecting these two to frolic together.

"Are you an employee of Jisheng Hall?"

"No."

"Are you a guard of Jisheng Hall? Oh, no, that’s not right. Why would Jisheng Hall have guards? Are you a relative of the Lin Family?"

"No, I have nothing to do with the Lin Family."

Xie Qinyun thought about it and realized it made sense; after all, the relatives of the Lin Family were essentially from the Ducal Residence.

She ran out of patience after guessing back and forth, and asked loudly, "Who exactly are you?"

"You guess?" Yue Rujing plucked a willow twig and playfully scraped it over Xie Qinyun’s head.

Xie Qinyun snatched it and threw it on the ground, and looking at Lin Qianqing talking to another employee by the lotus pond in the distance, she said, "Calling you a servant doesn’t seem right. Qianqing is so respectful towards you! And that person who came with you, she’s respectful to him, too. Who on earth are you two?"

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