A significant amount of time passed and by the time Jiang Siniang finished studying Yu Xiaocao’s clothes, Xiaocao felt that her muscles were going stiff. Jiang Siniang slowly let out a breath and returned to her seat, sipping the tea that had been served before she said, “Official Yu, if it’s possible, can you tell me who designed the clothes you’re wearing?” 

Yu Xiaocao also let out a deep breath, and the smile on her face was a bit stiff as she replied, “Modiste Jiang is too courteous. Please, call me by my name. It feels like someone is calling for my dad when I hear them call me ‘Official Yu’.” 

Jiang Siniang chuckled, “Alright, I won’t be courteous since Miss Yu is so easygoing. I’m only a few years older than you are, so if Miss Yu doesn’t mind, please call me Older Sister Jiang!” 

“Older Sister Jiang, let’s also forgo ‘Miss Yu’. Since I’m calling you older sister, you can call me Younger Sister Xiaocao.” Yu Xiaocao smiled sweetly and her expression was filled with joy. She did not disdain the other maiden at all even though she was an official and Modiste Jiang was just a merchant. 

Jiang Siniang’s heart had completely relaxed. Official Yu had indeed made a fortune by means of trade. She was unlike the madams and misses of other families...