Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Divine Skill_1 Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Divine Skill_1 Jiang Ziqi found Lin Yue’s solemnity a bit unsettling. No matter how exquisite the embroidery, it was just an embroidered piece after all. At best, if the craftsmanship was superb, it might earn a bit more admiration, not something that could defy the heavens and change fate, like an elixir of immortality or the like. He was somewhat dismissive, “You’re speaking too gravely. It’s just an embroidery piece. Surely it can’t have such an impact.”
“You don’t understand, it truly is quite remarkable. Although it’s not against the heavens, at the very least in the Great Zhou Dynasty, it’s enough to shock people. It’s a technique that’s never been seen before in the world of embroidery. Different trades are as different as mountains. Even if it doesn’t seem like much to you, Brother Jiang, you shouldn’t underestimate human greed. Such a technique would definitely be highly sought after in the embroidery world. I’m just a commoner without any significant social background or power to protect such a thing. That’s why I never dare to reveal it. If it weren’t for Brother Jiang asking for my help this time, I might never let that technique be seen by others.”
“Whether or not it possesses that ‘Divine Skill’ you speak of, since you’ve made such a request, I’ll agree. But what kind of technique could warrant such praise from you, and where did you learn it?” Through their long acquaintance, Jiang Ziqi had come to know Lin Yue’s family background. Even if Lin Yue’s grandmother had once been an embroiderer in a wealthy household, she couldn’t have mastered such a technique. And where then did a country girl like Lin Yue learn it? Jiang Ziqi felt suddenly as if he couldn’t see through the enigmatic woman before him – such as where she learned her remarkable culinary skills. She was born a peasant, yet her demeanor outshone that of noble ladies. Everything about her was mystifying.
Only when Jiang Ziqi asked did Lin Yue realize, somewhat belatedly, that she had revealed too much and found it hard to explain where she had learned these things. She couldn’t possibly say that it was developed by future generations, so she had to fabricate a reason to fob Jiang Ziqi off.
“When my master taught me the technique, she placed me under a vow of silence, forbidding me to speak of her affairs. In truth, I also sincerely don’t know who my master is. After teaching me, she quietly left, never revealing her identity, where she came from, or where she was going. She must be a hermit with profound skills,” Lin Yue said, and to make it convincing, she even let out a sigh of regret, leaving one unable to distinguish the truthfulness of her words.
Jiang Ziqi, whether he believed Lin Yue’s story or not, had no choice but to accept it. What else could explain it? Besides, he wasn’t one to quibble over such matters. Although his curiosity about Lin Yue’s mysteries deepened, he would not press her if she was unwilling to reveal more. Everyone has their secrets, and he was no different. As long as Lin Yue was willing to help him with this task, it was all that mattered. With this experience, his confidence in Lin Yue had increased. After all, a technique never before seen in the embroidery world would surely please that person.
“That settles it, Yueyue. You are indeed fortunate to have been taught by a hermit with such profound skills. It’s no wonder you’ve acquired such impressive embroidery skills at a young age. I’ll entrust the birthday gift for that person to you. As for the materials needed for the embroidery, I’ll prepare everything and send them over in a few days.”
The gift for that person wasn’t only about the embroidery technique; even the fabric and threads had to be the best, some of which were tribute items that couldn’t be purchased in an Embroidery Workshop. They had to be transported from the Capital City, which was why Jiang Ziqi said he would deliver them after a few days. Lin Yue indicated her understanding with a nod.