The shopkeeper knew trouble had arrived the moment Gu Shengyin spoke.
He sized up Gu Shengyin, and his pupils contracted when his gaze fell upon the lake-green robe with parallel collars she wore, which was inconspicuous.
Such businessmen needed most of all to have an eye for quality. If he was not mistaken, the fabric of the dress worn by the woman before him was made of "Thousand Lakes Green" from Jiangnan.
Garments made of Thousand Lakes Green sway lightly with movement, reminiscent of a gentle breeze rippling the sparkling surface of a lake, and are greatly favored by the nobility's inner chambers.
Thousand Lakes Green was extremely precious and rare; only a few dozen bolts were produced each year, most of which were used for tribute. Only households that could afford Thousand Lakes Green for their clothing...
The shopkeeper conjured a smile, "May I ask what guidance the young lady has for me?"