You dare to say anything, and you can say anything.

No one can ignore his words, including the current emperor.

He Lingyun sighed.

They felt that although Fan Jinglan's ancestors came from a humble family, her current status surpassed that of the famous families. On the contrary, these families, despite their glory, were also trembling with fear and treading on thin ice.

Some were even more worried about why he had been so impulsive in the first place and actually agreed to travel with this little ancestor?
What if the little ancestor continues to speak without restraint along the way and the news reaches the emperor's ears? She will be fine, but won't he be implicated for no reason?

It is true that in this world, there is no hardship, only more suffering...

He Lingyun sighed, and Fan Jinglan tilted her head, "Are you regretting coming with me?"

"No, no." He Lingyun shook his head like a rattle, not daring to admit it, "I was just thinking, why did Madam Fan have to come to the border?"

"My second brother has been at the border for a long time, and I was worried, so I came to see him. Also, I heard the Queen mention this Lady Xia, so I wanted to come and see her too."

Fan Jinglan glanced at He Lingyun and said, "I have already told you all this. You have a good memory. If I ask you again now, it means you just want to change the subject. That's why you regretted going with me just now."

"But don't worry, the Emperor and the Empress know my character well, so no matter what I say, it won't affect you."

He Lingyun, "..."

Well, not only is he fearless, but he is also very smart.

People like this are the ones you can't afford to offend.

He and Fan Jinglan had known each other for more than a day, so he knew what she was like. He just had a brainwave and wanted to be clever.

Ashamed!
At this point, He Lingyun no longer concealed it and admitted generously, "In this case, I am relieved. Just now..."

"It's nothing. You have your concerns, which is inevitable. I can understand, but I don't agree with it." Fan Jinglan disagreed. "Sincerity is the most important thing between people. You should say what you mean. It's useless to cover up like this. It will be even more embarrassing if someone finds out. Why bother?"

"In the future, don't be shy in front of me. Otherwise, it will be boring and we won't be friends anymore. You know, there are a lot of people who want to be my friend, but I'm not willing to say these words to everyone."

The Fan family is a new noble family. Fan Jinglan has an exclusive status and is the center of attention. The reality is indeed as she said.

"clear."

He Lingyun laughed, lifted the curtain, and looked at the sky. "It's almost noon. We need to find a place to eat."

"How about going to Buyun Tower?"

Before setting off, He Lingyun had sent people to find out the situation here clearly and found out that the best restaurant in the entire Jinqiu County was Buyunlou.

"How is cooking?" Fan Jinglan asked.

"The chefs are all apprentices of Madam Xia. This is the most famous restaurant in the entire Jinqiu County." He Lingyun said, "It is said that many of the dishes are made by Madam Xia."

"Then go ahead." Fan Jinglan said without hesitation, but also very generously, "I'll treat you."

"Then I'll take advantage of it." He Lingyun smiled, told the driver to go to Buyun Tower, and then sent someone to inform the courtyard which he had already cleaned up.

Fan Jinglan invited him to dinner, and he arranged for her to stay, which was considered a courtesy. Here, after Xia Mingyue saw He Lingyun off, he began to pack up and dispose of the things that had been sent to him.

I took a quick look at the menu and found that it recorded many local dishes, which were quite distinctive and very detailed. There were omissions due to the long time, which were supplemented by later generations. The reasons and time were also written next to them. It can be said to be rigorous and careful.

Such recipes have been preserved as unique collections and are very valuable.

Xia Mingyue felt that the He family was quite generous and thanked them again in her heart. Then she asked Qingju to pack up the fabrics and see what they could be made into and for what occasions.

When Qingju saw the cloth, his eyes lit up immediately. He held the cloth in his hands and rubbed it for a long time, looking at it again and again, "My wife actually got such a good thing!"

"What kind of good material makes you so happy?" Xia Mingyue asked with a smile.

"My wife is usually obsessed with cooking and doesn't pay attention to these things." Qingju explained, "These fabrics, the bottom one is Suzhou Song Brocade, and the two pieces on the top are Suzhou embroidery."

Su embroidery?

Xia Mingyue had heard of it in modern times. Su embroidery originated in Suzhou and was one of the four famous embroidery styles. Suzhou and its surrounding areas were rich in silk, and the craftsmanship was advanced. The silk woven was soft and smooth, and the color and quality were both excellent.

Suzhou embroidery uses needles to create paintings. The embroidered patterns are lifelike and ingenious, and are highly praised and sought after.

When Xia Mingyue first saw these fabrics, she only thought that the texture was excellent, but she didn't expect them to be so good.

After learning the details of these fabrics, Xia Mingyue couldn't help but rummaged through the fabrics in the box and examined them carefully for a while.

The patterns are elegant and beautiful, and the embroidery is exquisite, all of which are top quality.

"It's really a good thing." Xia Mingyue couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes." Qingju nodded. "I have seen good materials before, but Suzhou embroidery is rare. These Suzhou Song brocades are also of high quality. This time I can enjoy it."

People who work in a certain field always like the good things from that field. Qingju has been doing needlework for a long time. This time, she was very happy to be able to handle such good materials and was eager to try.

"Although the material is good, it is difficult to store." Xia Mingyue said with a smile, "I don't think I need to wear clothes made of this material too often, and I like to go into the kitchen. I'm afraid it will be wasted if I make this dress. I'd better put it aside for now and think about it later."

"But seeing that you are very greedy, just take two pieces first and do whatever you want." Xia Mingyue was quite generous.

Seeing that he had the right to use it, Qingju nodded hurriedly, "If my lady doesn't want to make it into clothes, you can make it into something else. The weather is getting hotter, and you need a thin quilt. Why not make two thin quilts for my lady? They will be comfortable and beautiful."

"This piece of Su embroidery material is not very big. It can be made into a cloak according to the size and pattern. It can be used in winter. With a fur collar, it looks very beautiful. The remaining corners can be made into a few purses and sachets..."

Cloaks are something that are usually worn when going out in extremely cold weather and taken off when entering the house. This way, she doesn't have to worry about going in and out of the kitchen, so they are very practical.

Seeing that Qingju had made proper arrangements and was thoughtful, Xia Mingyue agreed to all of them.

When Qingju saw that Xia Mingyue agreed with her suggestion, she happily took the material and started to work.

The first thing to make must be a quilt.

Although she wanted to touch the piece of Suzhou embroidery first, she still felt uneasy. (End of this chapter)