Mostly, they were criticizing Second Master Jie for being blind, for not recognizing true gold and jade and instead cherishing a worthless stone in a dung heap. Now, realizing what he had lost, he finally appreciated its value, but sadly it was already too late.
When Second Master Jie's servant heard those remarks, he became displeased and couldn't help wanting to argue with those outspoken people.
For his part, Second Master Jie didn't care in the slightest. Leaving behind the servant who was in the midst of the dispute with everyone else, he entered the great doors of Manxiu Building by himself.
The clerks and embroiderers at Manxiu Building had all come to recognize Second Master Jie. From the moment he stepped through the doors, they quickly sent someone to notify Miss Du.
Today, Miss Du was busy studying Gu Youyou's new designs, so she responded with a hum to the messenger and said no more.
