C619 – He Hid His True Identity
Seeing the bewildered looks on their faces, Su Ming couldn’t help but chuckle to himself. He then instructed the workers, “Turn it around.”
“No, no, no!”
“We haven’t finished looking yet!”
“Mr. Su, please let us look a little longer!”
The group hastily tried to intervene, thinking Su Ming no longer wanted them to view the piece. However, when they turned around, they were greeted by a completely different image and were once again stunned.
This was double-sided embroidery at its finest!
Each handkerchief was not only double-sided but also part of a larger, magnificent double-sided tapestry. When separated, each stood on its own; yet, when joined together, they ford a seamless masterpiece without a single flaw.
The craftsmanship was simply incredible, beyond belief.
“This… this… this…”
It took a while before one of the elders managed to stamr out his amazent. The group of old n exchanged wide-eyed glances, speechless. They had been so eager to purchase one for themselves.
But now, they suddenly realized they couldn’t possibly afford such a perfect example of Top Grade craftsmanship.
Ancient paintings and calligraphy always had their imperfections; no piece had ever reached the pinnacle of perfection. Yet, this embroidery was flawless, the epito of perfection!
It was so exquisite that it seed otherworldly.
Could it be that this was the work of celestial beings?
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a renowned embroidery technique called the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens.
Legend has it that during the reign of Tang Taizong, Emperor Li Shimin discovered an exceptionally beautiful piece of embroidery while mingling with his subjects. Upon closer inspection, he found it to be a Nine-tailed Fire Phoenix, so lifelike and stunning that it was hard to believe. Emperor Li Shimin eagerly sought out the creator and found it was the work of a young girl. Treating her as a national treasure, he brought her into the palace to lead a newly established weaving bureau.
This technique ca to be known as the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens.
Over ti, these four words have taken on new anings, but in ancient tis, they symbolized the pinnacle of beauty and craftsmanship.
“Such a treasure as Mr. Su’s is beyond our ans to possess.”
“Indeed, such Top Grade embroidery is likely only within Mr. Su’s reach.”
“To have witnessed this in our lifeti is a blessing. Throughout history, countless have sought the heights of embroidery, yet never to see its ultimate form. How fortunate are we!”
“Mr. Su, let’s not fight over this item!”
The group of elderly gentlen simultaneously shook their heads in an unusual display of agreent.
It wasn’t that they didn’t desire it; they simply felt unworthy. Such a treasure would be wasted in their hands, as they couldn’t fully appreciate its value.
The item wasn’t undesirable; on the contrary, it was of such exceptional quality that perhaps only soone like Su Ming was fit to possess it!
And the old man, who had spent his money on his son’s suit, was utterly dumbfounded.
He had never anticipated such an outco!
Boss Ding, beside himself with excitent, was trembling.
He stepped right over the shards of broken porcelain scattered on the floor.
To him, these shattered trinkets were inconsequential. The opportunity to showcase such a masterpiece in his shop, even if it ant the shop was destroyed in the process, was worth it!
“Mr. Su, I have a modest proposal.”
“I have a private stash of top-grade rosewood, a fortunate find that I intended to keep for future generations. But now, it seems like destiny—it was ant for your embroidery!”
“Mr. Su, entrust the piece to , and I assure you, I’ll fra it exquisitely with no harm done!”
“I’m aware you’re not in need of money, but please don’t decline my offer—I ask for nothing in return!”
“All I request is that you allow the piece to be displayed in my shop for just one day. Would that be possible?”
Boss Ding’s face was etched with longing. Having the item in his shop, even for a single day, would be the ultimate honor for him!
“No!”
Su Ming, however, shook his head.
“This…”
Upon hearing the refusal, Boss Ding stiffened, a tinge of disappointnt in his heart. But upon reflection, he understood. Mr. Su had the right to decide the fate of his own piece, and it wasn’t Boss Ding’s place to interfere. Besides, he realized it was quite presumptuous to expect such a treasure in his shop for a day…
“I’m going to donate this embroidery first.”
Su Ming said with a gentle smile.
“Donate…”
His words left the onlookers in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief. They could hardly believe what Su Ming had said: “Mr. Su, are you serious?”
“Of course, to , this item is rely ordinary. I have no other use for it,” I remarked casually.
“Moreover, if it stays with , it’s nothing more than a simple piece of embroidery. It’s far better for it to be seen by more people.”
“It’s an opportunity for them to witness the splendor of our ancient imperial court civilization and to unite the spirit of our nation.”
Su Ming offered a slight smile. As a son of the imperial court, with its blood coursing through his veins, his love for his country was beyond question.
“This, this, this…”
The elders were astounded, never anticipating that Su Ming would make such a choice!
“Mr. Su, you truly are…”
“Mr. Su, words fail to express our feelings!”
“Mr. Su…”
Noticing the old n on the verge of tears, Su Ming quickly gestured: “Stop! Enough, or I’ll burn this thing right now!”
“Understood!”
The elders responded with lightning speed, their faces shifting from sorrow to composure in an instant.
“I’ll leave this item in your care, gentlen, as I’m not well-versed in the procedures involved.”
“Just let know when it’s ti.”
With that, Su Ming clapped his hands lightly and strolled away, hands clasped behind his back—a true embodint of modesty, concealing his rits and reputation.
The group exchanged glances, overwheld with admiration.
Mr. Su was truly exceptional!
“Did you catch what Mr. Su said? If it were in my possession, it would be just an ordinary embroidery. Does that imply Mr. Su has even more…?”
“My goodness! If he deems this as ordinary, what must he consider top grade?”
“I thought, having lived a good 86 years, I’d seen it all. But next to Mr. Su, I feel like I’m back in elentary school!”
“Elentary school? That’s giving us too much credit. I feel like I’m still in the womb!”
“Enough, enough, let’s not dwell on it. Co on, waiter, quickly clear all this up.”
Boss Ding stood to the side, knowing that further discussion was pointless. It was crucial to act swiftly. “Get rid of all this junk, and move the second-floor furniture down to the first. We’re closing for the day!”
“Manager, please notify the staff that they will be on a half-month vacation!”
“Summon the three top-grade craftsn from our shop imdiately!”
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