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Chapter 557 The Marriage Cloth

Zhu Yu wasn't particularly knowledgeable about fabrics, but fortunately, although Lu Qing hadn't cared in the past, he had been in and out of the palace and had seen a lot, so he naturally became more knowledgeable.

Gu Lingyun introduced several types of fabric to Zhu Yu, while Lu Qing subtly and imperceptibly gave Zhu Yu some hints. Relying on the seemingly natural understanding between the two, Zhu Yu managed to find various reasons why the fabrics were not ideal, and wandered around the not-so-large space on the third floor.

The reason this floor has so many pillars, with gauze curtains hanging between them, is to artificially divide what was originally a spacious and open area into a maze-like place.

Wandering among the rows of gauze curtains, it doesn't take long for one to lose their sense of direction and become unsure whether they have explored every corner of the third floor.

In this way, if there is any place that you don't want outsiders to see or notice, it's easy to bypass it without making a fuss. This is much more effective than blatantly partitioning off a room and locking it heavily.

If ordinary people came here, many would quickly be confused by the detours that Gu Lingyun deliberately led them on, unable to distinguish directions and easily fooled.

However, since Zhu Yu came prepared, he naturally focused more on observing the environment.

After Gu Lingyun introduced three types of fabrics but still couldn't find one that suited their taste, they were led back and forth through the gauze curtains. Zhu Yu carefully observed the details around them to determine whether they were in an area they had already passed through or one they hadn't yet traversed.

Suddenly, her gaze caught sight of a splash of red behind several layers of gauze curtains.

Gu Lingyun had walked past this place at least twice when introducing the fabrics to them, but she always deliberately avoided it.

"What is this? The color looks really vibrant from afar!" Zhu Yu noticed this and suddenly turned her feet, heading towards the direction of the red color. "I still prefer that kind of bright color. It makes my complexion look better and also brings a sense of joy."

As she spoke, she subtly quickened her pace, parting the layers of veils in front of her as she headed in that direction.

As the layers of gauze were lifted one by one, the red hidden in the corner became clearer and clearer. Just a little further ahead, and by lifting the last few layers of gauze, the flower pattern and texture could be seen.

"Madam—" At this moment, Gu Lingyun suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Yu, blocking her way. Although her tone sounded like she was confused about the situation, her action of blocking people was very firm. She also tried to block Zhu Yu's view with her petite body. "What are you... going to do?"

"The fabrics the shopkeeper recommended were indeed precious and beautiful, but I don't like overly plain outfits. If we weren't going out, and my husband didn't allow me to dress like I usually do, I wouldn't have chosen to wear such things." Zhu Yu pointed to her current outfit and then pointed ahead, "I just noticed a piece of red fabric over there. The color looks really appealing, so I wanted to go take a look."

"So, Madam, you prefer vibrant colors. That's my fault!" Gu Lingyun chuckled sweetly, her tone soft, but her action of stopping Zhu Yu remained unchanged. "It's my fault! I'll go pick out a few fabrics in bright, beautiful colors that complement your complexion better!"

"Looking at it, I think that color is quite nice. Can't we take a look at that one first?" The more she tried to stop her, the more stubborn Zhu Yu became. "Could it be that the material is particularly precious, and the shopkeeper thinks my husband can't afford it, so he's unwilling to let us see it?" "What are you saying, Madam!" Gu Lingyun chuckled and shook her head. She then took a step forward affectionately and took Zhu Yu's arm. As she spoke, she subtly half-pulled and half-supported her, leading her in another direction. "That material isn't particularly precious. It is indeed a rare find, but with your talents, it's naturally beyond our reach."

However, what you may not know, madam, is that fabric... our shop only sells it to unmarried women who are not yet engaged, or who have just been engaged but have not yet officially married.

"You two are from out of town, so it's normal that you don't know. If you're interested, you can go out and inquire around to see if many people in the capital know about our Zelifang's matchmaking cloth."

"A marriage cloth?" Zhu Yu looked surprised. "What does that mean?"

"Actually, it's nothing special. It's just a piece of fine red fabric with a beautiful pattern. It's not cheap, but it's not anything special in our Tze-Leg Shop."

But for some reason, many young women bought these clothes, had them made, and soon after wearing them, they were offered good marriages.

As such incidents became more and more frequent, the name "Marriage Cloth" inexplicably spread, attracting more and more people who came to have it made into clothes. Soon after, they indeed found a good match.

And so, that kind of fabric is now practically as sought-after as the shrine to the God of Marriage in our capital city!

As Gu Lingyun spoke, she chuckled and continued, "Occasionally, women who aren't young ladies come to buy it, but those are usually women who have been divorced and want to remarry, or widows who want to find someone to rely on. They all pin their hopes on this good fortune."

I've heard that some of them are actually effective.

So, Madam, please think about it. Putting aside the price, I can't let you go and see that material!

You're already married. If I don't explain things clearly to you, you might unknowingly buy that piece of fabric, have clothes made, and happily go with your husband to celebrate the birthdays of your in-laws' relatives.

Your in-laws' relatives live in the capital. The women in their family have probably heard of our wedding cloth from Zelifang, and some may even have worn it.

If people gossip about it behind your back, and they think you're unhappy with your marriage and are thinking of finding someone better... wouldn't that make things difficult for you?

"I see!" Zhu Yu looked surprised and suddenly realized, "It's really lucky that the shopkeeper reminded me, otherwise I would have made a set of clothes without knowing it and happily wore them to the birthday celebration, only to have my reputation ruined without me even realizing it."

The key issue is, if these words reach my in-laws and they become unhappy, how will I live my life afterwards!