Chapter 108: Staying True to Your Duty
"These are the jewelry prepared for the girl..."
There were two large trays with various ornaments neatly stacked on them, and there were also several brocade boxes containing sets of jewelry.
It's so beautiful! Mo Yi likes this the most.
Various materials, various colors, and various shapes are truly beautiful.
I don't know if he gave it to me after he finished wearing it, or if he quickly took it back like his mother did...
As I was daydreaming, my eyes suddenly fixed...
In the corner of the tray, quietly placed was the piece of blue agate that was stolen by Shopkeeper Zhao...
His head buzzed, Mo Yi excitedly grabbed it in his hand, and looked at it over and over again. Yes, it was it!
It was unbelievable for a moment, how could it get here?
Did Aunt Zhao buy it at Qizhenlou?
How much money did she spend?
One thousand taels too?
Probably not. Aunt Zhao is not that stupid. Aunt Zhao...Zhao Zhang...
"Miss Mo?" This was the third time that Aunt Zhao had called her.
What is this girl doing with a piece of inconspicuous blue agate? !
"Oh! Mammy, it's hard to imagine... Do the ladies and princesses in the palace wear and wear these all day long?"
Zhao Ma answered casually, "These are the common clothes for banquets in the palace. The queens and princesses wear this almost every day. If it is a major occasion such as a wedding or a sacrifice, it is much more particular than this! When the late queen got married, the clothes alone weighed more than ten kilograms! Princesses, princesses... and high-ranking ladies and ladies also need to dress like this when they hold banquets to entertain guests. On weekdays, just do whatever you like..."
"But Mammy, I'm afraid I won't be able to walk in this kind of clothes!"
Mo Wen and Mo Yuan secretly hated her. Look at how she had never seen the world! Even if she thought so, she couldn't say that!
The old man smiled, "Girl, no! You will know when you put it on! It looks great! And the clothes are made so that you can walk, walk, and sit without any hindrance."
"You can choose jewelry based on the clothes you ordered in advance, or you can match the clothes with the jewelry you like. In short, do whatever you like!" said Nanny Zhao generously.
Mo Yi looked around and let go of the pressure. "Madam Zhao, Mo Yi is not very old and comes from a humble family. My father has no rank. Entering the palace is just a great opportunity that I got by chance, but my clothes should not be out of touch with my family background. Besides... I look ordinary. I am not a gorgeous beauty, nor do I look like Xi Shi.
At the same time, although she is not very old, she is still considered an older girl.
Considering: if the color of the clothes is too bright, it will be too ostentatious and superficial; if it is too plain, it may be disrespectful in the palace.
The fabric should not be too shiny, complex or heavy, as it will make you look old.
As for the style, it should be simple, elegant and easy to move in.
You see, this radish is too dark in color, so it’s not suitable. The Shandong silk is bright and dazzling, so it’s not suitable either. And the gold and silver brocade is too gorgeous, so it won’t work. The fabric I want to choose is this…”
The old man said, "This is chiffon."
Mo Yi smiled at him, "Chiffon and jacquard satin, combined together, made like this. Twill silk base, covered with blue gauze, made into this style. The style brought out by the imperial concubine is indeed very beautiful. But Mo Yi is not worthy of wearing it. If he puts it on rashly, it will look like it was borrowed!"
When she said that, even Mo Wen laughed.
"Mammy, Mo Yi is not an outstanding girl, and she doesn't want to make a name for herself in the palace. She just wants to enter the palace safely and steadily, meet the queen properly and without any mistakes, and then come out safely."
"As for the accessories..." She walked over and decisively picked up her "own" item, "The blue gauze will be very beautiful with this pendant."
Nanny Zhao smiled. This girl really knew what she wanted.
From beginning to end, there is only one word: "duty"!
That's good.
Feng Li'niang had also asked her the same question before.
What she chose was not her duty, but the appearance she wanted to show: beautiful, quiet, gentle, and obedient.
She was smart enough to think that what she was thinking at the time was the prince's domineering and unquestionable attitude.
Unfortunately, I didn't understand her intention at that time, and just thought that it was... an orphan girl with a wandering life, who was disguising herself.
She nodded: "Miss Mo's thoughts are very thorough. Just order the two sets as you have chosen. For the next two sets, Master Jiang will help recommend them!"
Mo Yi bowed gently: "Then I'll leave it to Master Jiang!"
The old man smiled and said, "Don't worry, young lady, it must be suitable for you, convenient for movement, and good-looking!"
Aunt Zhao looked at Mo Wen and Mo Yuan. These past few days, the two of them were very serious and never did anything to affect Mo Yi's class.
Although I don’t know enough about their character, they are definitely studious and progressive girls.
She likes girls like this and is willing to help them within her ability.
"Miss Mo, this time, we can only make it for Miss Mo Yi. Master Jiang's products are quite expensive. A piece of clothing costs at least dozens of taels, hundreds or even thousands of taels are common. When Madam came here, she did not have any budget for the two young ladies. I hope you will not blame me."
Mo Wen said quickly, "Madam Zhao, you are too polite. We sisters are honored to be able to take classes with you. How can we ask for more? Besides, time is so tight, it is not easy for my sister to do her job well."
"Thank you girls for your understanding! If you want clothes like this, you can keep these ready-made clothes here for two days and take a look at them. If you use your own materials and your usual tailors, the price can be reduced by 90%!" After she said that, she glanced at Master Jiang.
Master Jiang quickly shook his head: "Madam! What are you talking about! There is no way we can get that much! Please don't ruin our store's reputation! These costs are not low!"
Everyone laughed...
“The clothes must be made a day in advance!”
"Yes! Then we won't delay any longer. Let's go first!"
Master Jiang packed up and left with his men, and actually left behind two sets of clothes.
Mo Yuan and Mo Wen were not polite either. They walked forward, put a clean towel under them, and looked at it carefully.
When they heard the offer, they really gave up. One thousand taels of silver to make clothes for them? You must be kidding. The family can't even spend that much on food and drink in a year.
If someone doesn't let you do it, you can only pretend to do it.
Mo Yuan looked disdainful: "Mo Yi, the way the imperial concubine brought it out is so beautiful! You should have chosen lilac-colored satin and gauze to make it. Walking on the road, it would be like the wind blowing through a lotus pond, how beautiful is that?"
When she said this, Mo Wen nodded. No matter what, she was indeed beautiful.
Mo Yi disagreed: "Sister, it is important for people to know themselves!"
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In the palace, Concubine Feng is trying on clothes. This is the clothes she will wear when she enters the palace on February 2nd.
The clothes were nice, but she was a little unhappy...
Because, the one who brought her clothes today was not Master Jiang. And the master who tried them on for her didn't even explain to her why Old Man Jiang didn't come!
Do you take her so lightly?
This is simply outrageous!
"The armpits are a bit too loose. They make you look sloppy!" she said coldly.
Mrs. Song, who was standing by, saw that she was unhappy and got angry with the chef in the shop! "Didn't the queen tell you last time? Why are you still like this? Where is Chef Jiang?"
The female chef hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Jiang had something to do at home today, so he couldn't come to the store. I was afraid that he would delay the Madam's fitting, so I asked the woman to deliver it first. If the Madam doesn't like this place..."
She said with some embarrassment: "My Lady, you have to consider stretching your shoulders and raising your hands in this place. If it's too tight, I'm afraid it will be a hindrance!"
Concubine Feng had a cold face and said nothing.
"What are you talking about? Are you too immature to consider these things? If I ask you to change it, then do it! I think your products are getting worse and worse! You still don't have a good attitude! If you continue like this, I think you will have no chance of doing this!"
This Song Madam was actually a distant relative of Concubine Feng. She gave birth to a daughter after getting married. Her mother-in-law was evil and her husband was cruel. She had to endure all the beatings and sufferings. Finally, she begged Feng Li Niang with all her might.
Feng Li'niang bought both her and her daughter and kept them by her side to work.
After years of experiences, she finally turned into a dragon.
Now, the subordinates of Concubine Feng are arrogant in the backyard. But even Concubine Tian and the housekeeper are not convinced! Many things that Concubine Feng doesn't want to do are done by her. If something goes wrong, Concubine Feng will only give a light punishment. So no one dares to provoke her!
She even beat the maid who served her.
Only Concubine Feng follows his lead.
At this moment, it seemed that the empress was unhappy, but she was speaking more and more harshly to the master.
The master said quickly, "We will change it right away! We will change it right away. It will not delay your dressing. Look, can you take these?"
Concubine Feng let Mother Song make a scene before nodding her head. "Okay, let's do this! We can change it if it doesn't work!"
(End of this chapter)
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