The man's words seemed to wake many people up.
Everyone began to think that those fakes were also made by the Xie Family.
After all, the Xie Family's brocade was unique. If the craftsmanship drawings hadn't been leaked, how could others have made exactly the same brocade?
Ruan Jiu glanced at the man casually.
So you deliberately bought fakes to deceive your wife, and you still think you're in the right?
Ruan Jiu raised her hand and said calmly, "Everyone, please don't be impatient."
After a pause, she continued, "Our Xie Family's brocade has been famous throughout Qinzhou and even the South of the Yangtze River for many years. Why would we make fakes and ruin our own reputation?"
After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
It seemed that the Xie Family was also a victim.
Suddenly, a voice came from the crowd, "What if you colluded with outsiders and deliberately made the fakes?"
Hearing the voice, Ruan Jiu looked up but didn't find the speaker.
However, she remained calm and composed.
Covering her mouth, she let out a sneer.
"I'm the shopkeeper of the silk store and also a distant niece of the Xie Family. Do you think I would take the risk of being kicked out of the Xie Mansion just for a little profit?"
The Xie Family was a wealthy merchant family in the South of the Yangtze River, rich enough to rival a kingdom.
Any sensible person could tell which was more important and how to make a choice.
Hearing this, Xie Jing suddenly realized that he had been narrow - minded.
He didn't expect that in just a few words, the situation would be reversed.
The crowd changed from shouting and complaining to being regretful.
By now, the person who had sold them the fakes had probably already disappeared.
They had nowhere to voice their grievances.
Just then, Ruan Jiu said gently, "Thank you all for your love for the Xie Family's brocade over the years. Just as the sister said earlier, she had worked hard at home for many years, but her mother - in - law still thought that the brocade worth a hundred taels was a bit too extravagant."
At this point, the woman looked extremely aggrieved.
The tears on her face hadn't dried yet, and big drops of tears continued to fall.
Ruan Jiu stepped forward, gently wiped the woman's tears, and said softly, "I know that sister loves the brocade not only because it's expensive but also because it's more luxurious than cotton clothes and more delicate than hemp clothes."
The woman nodded after hearing this.
"You know, a woman doesn't just dress up for the one she loves. She also does it for her own happiness and comfort."
Many women present agreed with what Ruan Jiu said.
Then, Ruan Jiu motioned for Chun Tao to take out a clothes rack from the store.
When the curtain on the clothes rack was lifted, a jade - green soft - silk thousand - fold skirt was displayed in front of everyone.
It was brightly colored, as gorgeous as a rosy cloud.
The layers of the skirt were like flowing water, full of vitality.
"This kind of fabric is called soft - silk. The ready - made clothes made from it feel silky smooth. With special dyes, the colors are even more colorful. You can also embroider your favorite patterns on it, making it unique."
Hearing what Ruan Jiu said, the woman's love for the soft - silk increased a bit more.
Suddenly, as if thinking of something, she looked embarrassed. "Such a beautiful dress must be very expensive, right?"
As soon as she said this, many people were discouraged by the beautiful dress in front of them.
I'm afraid only the rich and noble could afford it.
Ruan Jiu shook her head and said with a smile, "Everyone, please rest assured. The price of soft - silk is less than half of that of the brocade."
The crowd was in an uproar.
Seeing that everyone looked surprised and delighted.
Ruan Jiu then said, "There's also good news. Those who order soft - silk today can enjoy the discounts of the Xie Family's silk store from now on."
"Wow, such a good thing?"
"Hurry up, I want to order one."
"I want one too..."
Ruan Jiu watched as everyone rushed into the store one after another to order soft - silk.
A smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
Suddenly, Ruan Jiu saw the back of a man in white in the crowd.
She squinted her eyes slightly.
It was time to meet that person.
The crisis of the Xie Family's silk store was thus skillfully resolved, and the name of soft - silk was also successfully promoted.
Xie Jing beside her was so angry that his teeth were grinding.
He had actually become a part of a little girl's plan.
He clenched his fists tightly, and a look of hatred flashed in his eyes.
He couldn't let Ruan Jiu succeed.
Ruan Jiu's performance in the silk store today soon reached the ears of Old Master Xie.
As soon as she returned to the Xie Mansion, she was called to the main hall.
At a glance, the gloom on the faces of the First Branch and the Third Branch was clearly visible.
"A Jiu, you did a good job in this matter." Xie Chong nodded with satisfaction.
"Thank you, grandfather, for your praise."
At this time, Xie Jing beside him couldn't sit still anymore.
He snorted coldly. "Since the distant niece already had a solution, why didn't she tell us earlier? At such a young age, she is too calculating."
Having been unexpectedly outmaneuvered, Xie Jing's tone was a bit sarcastic.
Ruan Jiu wasn't angry after hearing this. She smiled and said, "Uncle, you're joking. Didn't you ask me for an explanation? Aren't you satisfied?"
Xie Jing was rendered speechless for a moment and then turned his head to the side.
Then, Xu Qing took over the conversation. "The distant niece is really something. She even played a show with the Fourth Master, making us so worried."
At first glance, it seemed that Xu Qing was concerned about Ruan Jiu.
In fact, she was pointing out that Xie Jingchu and Ruan Jiu had joined hands to deceive everyone.
After hearing this, Xie Jingchu's eyes narrowed, and his voice was deep. "Oh? What show did we play?"
Xu Qing immediately gave Xie Qinghuan a look.
"I saw with my own eyes that Uncle Fourth drove Ruan Jiu out that day!"
A sneer appeared on the corner of Xie Jingchu's mouth. "We just had a difference of opinion and had an argument. Don't make a big deal out of it."
Hearing this, Xie Qinghuan was shocked.
Xie Jing also realized at this time that they had even included Xie Qinghuan in their plan.
Although he was indignant in his heart, he had no evidence.
He had no choice but to swallow his anger.
"Anyway, A Jiu did a great job in this matter." Xie Chong said with a smile. "I called you all here today because I have something important to say."
Hearing this, everyone concentrated and waited for what the old master would say next.
Xie Chong then said, "I think everyone has witnessed A Jiu's ability, so I want to officially hand over the silk store to A Jiu to manage."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present had different expressions.
This meant that Ruan Jiu was no longer just the shopkeeper of the silk store but had become the owner.
Previously, the silk store had always been a very profitable business in the Xie Family's industry, and the old master had never indicated who he would hand it over to.
Unexpectedly, he would now hand it over to Ruan Jiu.
After hearing this, Xie Jing immediately jumped up and exclaimed, "Absolutely not!"
Suddenly meeting the cold look in Old Master Xie's eyes, he immediately changed his tone.
Forcing a smile, he said, "I mean, after all, the distant niece is not a member of the Xie Family. How can we hand over the Xie Family's industry to an outsider?"
"Outsider?" Xie Chong frowned tightly. Did the First Branch still have the idea of canceling the engagement in mind?
Xie Jing nodded like a pounding garlic and then said, "Now all the clerks in the silk store have left. How can a little girl like her manage the silk store well?"
Xu Qing quickly chimed in, "Yes, Father. If the distant niece hadn't hidden things from everyone, the clerks wouldn't have all left."
Just then, Xie Xiu suddenly said, "Sister - in - law, you can't say that. If it weren't for the distant niece, the soft - silk wouldn't have been known to so many people so quickly."
Xie Xiu's words seemed to wake Xu Qing up. She quickly said, "Yes, now so many people are ordering soft - silk, but the store is empty. If this continues, won't it ruin the reputation of the Xie Family's silk store again?"
Ruan Jiu watched as the First Branch and the Third Branch echoed each other.
At this moment, they seemed to be a harmonious family.
She just didn't know how long this harmony would last.