eurekapd Chapter 150 Jicheng
Chapter 150 Jicheng
Upon arriving in Jicheng, Ye Qingchen's gaze was immediately drawn to a shop on the street. The shop's entrance was adorned with various types of leather, and the interior was filled with a dazzling array of leather goods. These included boots, belts, backpacks, and more, a truly overwhelming sight.
Ye Qingchen turned to look at Gu Mochen beside her with delight, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. Gu Mochen smiled slightly and nodded gently, indicating his permission for her to enter the store. Having received her permission, Ye Qingchen, like a joyful little bird, eagerly stepped into the store.
Upon entering the store, Ye Qingchen began to carefully examine the leather goods. However, after a thorough inspection, she couldn't help but frown slightly. Although there was a wide variety of leathers available, the craftsmanship was rather rough, making it difficult to find any products that truly satisfied her. Fortunately, the leathers themselves were of quite good quality.
After careful consideration, Ye Qingchen finally decided to buy a large quantity of sheepskins, cowhides, and the shop's only tiger skin and five fox skins. As she added each of her desired pelts to her collection, the once-full shelves suddenly became empty. This unexpected large sale stunned the shop owner; he could hardly believe his eyes, as if he were in a dream. Seeing Ye Qingchen buy so many items without hesitation, the shop owner's face lit up with joy, his smile wide and uncontrollable.
To ensure this generous customer was completely satisfied and pleased, the shopkeeper didn't hesitate to give Ye Qingchen an extra ten sheepskins as a gift. Upon receiving the sheepskins, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but think to himself: This shopkeeper is truly a reasonable and understanding person!
Just then, Ye Qingchen inadvertently caught sight of her family's magnificent and beautiful Ni Chang Pavilion not far away. She turned to look at Gu Mochen beside her, the two exchanged a smile, and then gracefully stepped into the Ni Chang Pavilion. The owner of the Ni Chang Pavilion had sharp eyes and immediately recognized his boss as the one who entered. He hurriedly ran forward to greet him, his face beaming, and asked, "Oh my, young master and young lady, and all the other guests, gracing our humble shop with your presence. What kind of clothing would you like to purchase?"
Ye Qingchen smiled slightly and said softly, "We've come here to purchase some clothes. Especially for this little one, we need to pick out a few suitable outfits for him. Also, I happen to have some fine leather here, and I was wondering if I could sell some to your shop. What do you think, sir? Oh, and I also have several meticulously drawn clothing design sketches here; I'll sell those to you as well! Of course, if possible, I hope you can arrange for your skilled craftsmen to tailor-make a few elegant garments for us using the leather I brought, based on these designs. I just wonder if your craftsmen have the ability to accomplish this task?"
The shop owner inwardly groaned, thinking to himself, "Your Highness, how dare I say 'no' to you? I don't have the guts! Whatever you say, that's what I'll do; I can only obediently follow your orders!" So, with a beaming smile, he said, "Madam, regarding the quality of this leather, we must carefully check it, won't we? Could I take a look at your design first? If there are no problems, we'll buy it immediately. As for those clothes you mentioned, we can certainly make them."
Ye Qingchen nodded slightly and replied, "To be honest, I don't have any blueprints with me. They're all in my head. I hope the shopkeeper can be so kind as to provide me with some paper and pen so I can draw them out for you right away."
Upon hearing this, the shop owner dared not delay in the slightest and quickly waved to his employee to fetch paper and pen. A short while later, the employee respectfully placed the paper and pen on the table in front of Ye Qingchen. Ye Qingchen calmly picked up a brush, pondered for a moment, and then began to sketch with swift, flowing strokes.
The first thing she drew was a sheepskin coat, with the sheepskin fur cleverly arranged on the inside, while the outer layer was covered with soft, smooth sheepskin. Compared to garments made in typical leather shops, this coat was exceptionally refined and delicate, without a trace of roughness. Moreover, a thick layer of fabric was added to the outside, and cotton could be placed inside, making it look incredibly warm, as if it could ward off the harshest winter winds.
Next, Ye Qingchen described a pair of sheepskin boots. The boots featured a traditional multi-layered sole, sturdy, durable, and exceptionally comfortable; the upper part was also lined with fur, with the leather exposed. This unique construction ensured warmth for the feet while giving the boots a distinctive aesthetic and fashionable look. Two buckles adorned the side, adding to the simple yet warm appearance and excellent design. The shop owner was very impressed, thinking to himself, "The Princess Consort is indeed intelligent and insightful; her craftsmanship is truly exquisite!"
The shopkeeper, seeing the clothes, praised, "Madam, you are so intelligent and kind. We'll make these clothes, but it will take a while before you can pick them up." Ye Qingchen said, "It's alright, a little while is fine. I need to add some things to the clothes I ordered. Once I get to the inn, I'll have someone bring the rest over. Just make a few extra as I asked. Make sure the other clothes and shoes are made strictly according to my specifications! After they're finished, I'll add some personalized touches." With that, she began picking out other clothes. She wanted to buy clothes for everyone, and especially for Zhao Zhixin, who had nothing.
The clothing displayed here is noticeably thicker compared to that in the capital. This is understandable, as the further north one travels, the colder the weather becomes. Although they had carefully prepared a considerable amount of down linings, and just a few days ago Ye Qingchen had cleverly used the advanced machinery in his space to quickly produce a batch of down coats, these alone were clearly far from sufficient to truly withstand the biting cold of Mo City. After careful consideration, Ye Qingchen decided that leather coats were the best choice.
As for the shoes, she had her own unique ideas. While multi-layered soles were certainly good, she didn't intend to use this traditional material this time. Instead, she planned to provide the boss with 100,000 pairs of rubber soles and request that they be combined with multi-layered soles to create 100,000 unique shoes. This would not only greatly improve the shoes' warmth and comfort, but more importantly, it would ensure that every soldier about to go to the front lines could wear such high-quality shoes. Of course, all these specially customized clothing and shoes would not be sold to outsiders. When the time was right, when she delivered the soles to the boss, she would naturally send someone to inform him of the relevant matters; these items were for Gu Mochen's army.