章 120: Chapter 109: Reprimand (First Update)

Zhou Gu never considered himself exceptionally ignorant, but the price quoted by the Duchess certainly took him by surprise.

The Duchess spoke to him tersely, "Cloud Brocade itself is a rarity let alone top-quality Cloud Brocade. Its production process is complex and time-consuming, demanding supreme craftsmanship. Each step must be faultless to yield a material of such quality and pattern. Look at what you're wearing. Its radiance imitates the colourful morning clouds. Not only that, the embroidery involves a hefty amount of gold and colored thread. Even with a glance, can you say it's made of ordinary fabric? Our family is of martial origin, we might not care for such extravagance, but given the number of palace banquets you've attended since childhood, you should not be ignorant of the worth of this clothing."

"I knew it was expensive, but not this expensive." Zhou Gu stuttered, "I do not keep an eye on the ladies of the palace."

The Duchess was at a loss for words.