Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1624: Chapter 1621: The Bet

“How about I propose a backup bet?” Chu Heng, unafraid of being ridiculed, stated directly with flexibility.

The Beirong Prince laughed heartily, “I thought Lord Chu would agree for the sake of face.”

Chu Heng shook his head lightly, “When it comes to matters of state, how dare I act presumptuously? I have no choice but to be cautious. Besides, I am confident I will win.”

“Alright, that’s indeed worthy of you, Lord Chu. I grant you this opportunity.”

Ultimately, Chu Heng’s new proposal was that if he won, Great Chu would be allowed to send a trade caravan into Beirong, with Beirong ensuring their safety.

The Beirong Prince looked at Chu Heng for a while, then glanced at the lightweight cashmere cloth, and finally, gritting his teeth, agreed.

“Very well, let’s begin now.”

There were officials already prepared to announce the advantages loudly by the Beirong Prince’s side.

“Our Beirong fabric is thick and sturdy.”

Chu Heng replied steadily, “Cashmere cloth is thin yet very warm.”

The Beirong Prince frowned.

They proceeded to test it.

For warmth, it could only be demonstrated by wrapping a water sphere with the fabric.

Thus, the prepared glazed water spheres were placed in two different fabrics, and after fifteen minutes, the temperature was tested again.

“Our Beirong fabric uses less material.”

Chu Heng: “Cashmere cloth uses ordinary materials, and even inferior wool can be turned into fabric.”

A Palace Attendant beside him brought forth a display screen, showing various grades of cashmere cloth and the associated costs.

Seeing that ten pounds of wool could make a piece of fabric, while Beirong’s fabric required about fifteen pounds, and Beirong’s fabric demanded high-quality wool, rejecting any that wasn’t good enough to ensure the warmth of the clothes.

In terms of raw material utilization alone, cashmere cloth had already won.

The Beirong Prince frowned, eyes filled with fiery excitement, clenching his fist, “Continue.”

“Our Beirong fabric can have exquisite patterns embroidered on it.”

As he spoke, a luxurious fabric with ethnic style was presented, with patterns so vividly realistic, they did not seem like embroidery, leaving one wondering how it was done.

Chu Heng could only bring out high-grade cashmere cloth.

“This is the highest grade of cashmere cloth, intertwined with silk, which can also bear fine embroidery suitable for summer garments.”

“Lord Chu, this already goes beyond the realm of cashmere cloth, doesn’t it? Our fabric doesn’t mix with others,” the Beirong Prince finally seized an advantage, quickly claiming victory.

Although his words were somewhat forced, Chu Heng had to admit that pure wool fabric indeed wasn’t suited to much embroidery.

“…”

In the end, Chu Heng won by a slight margin.

The Beirong Prince was in a foul mood but highly valued the resource efficiency of cashmere cloth.

If the cost of making clothes could be reduced, the people of Beirong would have an easier time in winter, at least not fearing freezing to death.

Emperor Xuanming was delighted.

He gifted the cashmere cloth to the Beirong Prince, not concerned about them understanding its production.

Following the banquet.

The news of Princess Weisaiya being granted in marriage to Beirong shocked the court and the public.

The current Emperor Xuanming, being not young, it was expected that Princess Weisaiya would enter the Imperial Harem directly, but instead, he declared on the spot to arrange a marriage for Princess Weisaiya.

Presently, Emperor Xuanming only has four grown princes, and the only one without a Principal Wife.