Before heading to Wushan Castle, Ronin had to bring a gift.
He didn't prepare any silk fabrics this time. It wasn't for lack of time; rather, this year's silk production was likely just enough to fulfill the orders from the noble ladies of the Royal Capital. Ronin didn't dare use any extra.
This time, he brought porcelain—one hundred tall-stemmed cups decorated with a black leaf pattern.
According to Jim, this black leaf pattern was created by firing a black pigment made from iron powder.
They had originally just been experimenting, but unexpectedly, the combination of the translucent white body of the cup and the black pattern had a striking visual effect, which Ronin approved of on the spot.
At the banquet in Golden Feather City, silk had taken its first step out into the world.
At the upcoming banquet in Wushan Castle, Ronin planned to let his porcelain have its debut.
