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Madam Liu was not a young girl who had never seen the world. No matter how valuable the jewelry Xie Liuzheng gave her was, Madam Liu would not necessarily take it to heart.

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However, the more expensive and exquisite the gift from Xie Liuzheng was, the more it showed how much she valued Liu Fucong and Liu Yingying. What Mrs. Liu cared about was her thoughtfulness.

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Seeing that the workmanship of several pieces of jewelry was top-notch and the pearls inlaid on them were plump and moist, she knew that Xie Liuzheng had put a lot of thought into it and nodded with a smile.

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"You can keep it for yourself. Next time you see Liu Zheng, give her something as a return gift."

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Liu Yingying happily agreed, "My birthday is in a few days, I invited a few girls to come and enjoy the flowers, and I'll also leave a message for Sister Xie."

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Madam Liu wanted to remind Liu Yingying that Xie Liuzheng was of low status, and it was fine for them to have a good relationship in private, but if she was overly praised in public, it might cause others to be jealous of her, which might not be a good thing.

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Thinking that Liu Yingying rarely had a friend whom she valued, she let her go. With Xie Liuzheng's character, she would not necessarily be at a disadvantage even if she was embarrassed.

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Besides, this is a good opportunity to let Miss Feng and Xie Liuzheng meet, say a few words to each other in public, and reveal to outsiders that Madam Feng's attitude towards the Xie family has changed.

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After Xie Liuzheng received the invitation, he went to Xie Xiangyu's room to tell her.

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Xie Liuhui and her sister happened to be there, so Xie Xiangyu asked someone to make new clothes for the three sisters.

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The servants brought out several designs, but Xie Liuhui was not satisfied with them all because they were too simple and plain.

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Xie Liuzheng had to remind her: "With our status, the more we show off in front of those ladies, the more we will be looked down upon. It's better to be low-key, so that we can be more easily accepted by others."

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Xie Liuhui didn't believe Xie Liuzheng's words, thinking that she was worried that she would steal her limelight in front of the ladies. She didn't dare to refute her face, so she bowed her head to show that she understood, and when she went out, she put on the two red ruby ​​and gold hairpins that Xie Xiangyu had given her.

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Xie Xiangyu gave her the gold hairpins in order to make her dowry bigger, so that she could exchange them for some money to help her in case of financial difficulties. Therefore, the two gold hairpins were large and heavy, and the rubies inlaid on them were as big as fingernails. They were so bright in the sun that people dared not open their eyes.

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Xie Liuzheng had to remind her, "Young ladies are of noble status, so their clothes should be simple and elegant, and their skills should be focused on details. The two gold hairpins on your head are too ostentatious, take them off quickly."

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Xie Liuhui was unwilling to accept it, but she had to obey. After arriving at Liu's house and meeting those young ladies, she realized that what Xie Liuzheng said was true.

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But he did not thank her. Instead, he became more jealous of her because she often interacted with these young ladies and understood their habits.

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This year is not Liu Yingying's full birthday, but just a small birthday. She got up early and had a bowl of longevity noodles with her family. She walked around the garden and chatted with her playmates. She gave handkerchiefs, beads and the like to express her blessings. She also had lunch in the garden. After lunch, she chatted for a while and then left.

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Miss Feng came with a mission from Old Madam Feng. During lunch, she specifically praised Xie Liuzheng's beautiful earrings.

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Xie Liuzheng also cooperated modestly and praised the young lady of the Feng family for her refined taste. "There is a jewelry craftsman in my family who often said that he has made countless pieces of jewelry in his life, but he can't think of any jewelry that is worthy of the young ladies of the Feng family."

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"It's because the young ladies of the Feng family are so elegant that even the most exquisite jewelry would seem a burden to them."

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These words flattered someone without making a sound, and the smile on Miss Feng's face also became more sincere.

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After Liu Yingying's birthday party, Xie Liuzheng brought some jewelry to Feng's house to solicit business. The girl from the Feng family picked and chose and bought a few pieces.

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Not long after, Mrs. Feng's daughter attended a relative's wedding, and she was also wearing silk produced by the Xie family.

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Naturally, no one dared to ask Mrs. Feng about the relationship between her and the Xie family, or what had resolved their differences. However, they all saw that the Feng family intended to promote the Xie family, and they felt at ease to resume their relationship with the Xie family.

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The business crisis was resolved and the weather gradually cooled down. The villa outside the city was located halfway up the mountain and the wind was cool in the morning and evening, so Xie Liuzheng suggested that Xie Xiangyu move back to the mansion in the city.

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Xie Xiangyu was also thinking about the silk competition before the Qiqiao Festival, so she agreed to return to the city.

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After returning to the city, Xie Xiangyu moved directly into the silk factory and personally supervised the production of fabrics for the competition.

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Jiangnan has been prosperous since ancient times, with a mild climate and crisscrossing waterways, making it very suitable for sericulture and silk spinning. Eighty percent of the country's silk comes from Jiangnan.

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There are silk factories and satin factories everywhere in Jiangnan, and it is inevitable that they are not convinced of each other. Since when, competition competitions have been held every year around the Qiqiao Festival.

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The company that produces the most silk at the conference will have better business next year. It will also have a chance to be selected by the palace purchaser and become an imperial merchant.

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Becoming an imperial merchant did not make money, and sometimes one had to pay a little. The important thing was that one's status was greatly improved, from the lowest merchant to an official. Descendants could also participate in the imperial examinations.

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The head of the Xie family is engaged in the silk business, but he takes a people-friendly route, mainly dealing in low-end and medium-end silk with good quality and low price. The low-end market has a greater demand, and if you do well, you can still make a lot of money.

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There was also high-end silk, but the production was very low and was only used to build relationships with the wives and daughters of officials.

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This time, because of a word from Old Madam Feng, the business almost collapsed, which made Xie Xiangyu realize that without a certain social status as a guarantee, even if she had a mountain of wealth, she would not be able to keep it.

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He made a decisive decision to use the Qiqiao Silk Competition to enhance the Xie family's reputation in silk. It would be even better if he could get an order from the palace.

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Xie Xiangyu concentrated on the silk factory, and while Xie Liuzheng was managing the silver shop, he also had to help Xie Xiangyu with daily affairs. Every few days, he had to take time out to meet with several familiar ladies and young ladies to maintain relationships. He was very busy.

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The sisters Xie Liuhui and Xie Liufang still live in the Xie family and cannot even see Xie Xiangyu and her daughter all day long.

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After Xie Xiangyu finally came back from work at the silk factory, the two men hesitantly offered to help her take care of part of the business.

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Xie Xiangyu thought it was not a bad thing for a woman to see more of the world, but her third uncle was old-fashioned and she didn't want to provoke him for no reason, so she politely rejected their request.

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Xie Liufang didn't say anything, but Xie Liuhui didn't give up. He went back and thought about it all night, and sent his personal maid out early the next morning.

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Xie Liuzheng has been visiting the Feng family frequently recently. When the samples for the silk factory's competition came out, she sent another copy to the Feng family.

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As they interacted more, Old Madam Feng developed a genuine liking for Xie Liuzheng. It was not obvious on the surface, but every time Xie Liuzheng came to visit, he would be asked to sit in front of the old lady for a while.

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Xie Liuzheng was talking to the old lady about the competition when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She quickly apologized and asked the maid to take her to the bathroom.

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It is very rude to go to the toilet in someone else's house. When Xie Liuzheng came back from the toilet, her face was red.

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I was thinking of saying goodbye and going back quickly, but before I could finish my words, my stomach started to rumble again.