Chapter 29 Joking
Shen Ruixue was not valued by her elders from a young age. From childhood, she could only shrink in the corner, coldly watching Shen Pingjin, who was praised by everyone, enjoying boundless glory.
She was young then and didn't know what it meant to be born unfair. She thought the people in the mansion simply disliked her.
However, when Shen Pingjin's birth mother, Lord Shen's first wife, died, her mother was able to gain her father's favor due to her years of hard work and thus obtain the power to manage the inner quarters.
From that time on, everyone in the mansion treated her with exceptional courtesy and respect. She even got a share of things that only Shen Pingjin could obtain.
She gradually came to understand that only true strength and power could ensure her invincibility at any time.
With Yan Jue and Shen Pingjin currently enjoying a sweet and intimate moment, Su Xuanmao naturally didn't want to lose face in front of them, so he pretended to be affectionate with her.
But so what? When it comes to hypocrisy, she doesn't admire anyone.
Aunt Yuyan walked to the measurement area. She glanced at Chen Pingjin and said, "Princess Regent, come over here. I'll take your measurements."
Most of the clothes made for the royal family are in fixed sizes. If a woman is too thin, the clothes will be too big and make her look bulky. Therefore, most of the daughters of officials who enter the royal family will first practice to make their figures more proportionate so as to meet the royal body standards.
Although Shen Ruixue was interested in marrying the Crown Prince, she had not done any thorough research. In addition, everyone in the mansion had said that she was slender and looked good in clothes, so she had not specifically practiced her posture.
But Chenpingjin is different.
Shen Pingjin obediently walked to Aunt Yuyan's side, letting Aunt Yuyan's hands wander freely over her body.
Aunt Yuyan was increasingly surprised as she tested her. She had been secretly worried for Shen Pingjin, but who knew that this eldest daughter of the Shen family...
She's curvy where she wants to be curvy, and slender where she wants to be slender.
Aunt Yuyan glanced enviously at Yan Jue, who was standing not far away.
Yan Jue, not far away: ?
After Aunt Yuyan finished measuring Shen Pingjin, she lifted the screen and walked in front of them. Yan Jue glanced at Aunt Yuyan in surprise, then took Shen Pingjin's hand and asked, "Aunt Yuyan, what is my queen's height?"
Aunt Yuyan couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Your Majesty, you are truly blessed!"
Yan Jue: ?
Yan Jue was completely bewildered. Before he could ask, Aunt Yu Yan continued, "It's like this, Your Majesty. The size of the Regent's Consort is just right. This servant will go and tailor clothes for Your Majesty and Regent's Consort right away!"
Shen Pingjin was unaware that Aunt Yuyan's words were a compliment to her figure. She leaned down slightly and said to Aunt Yuyan, "Thank you, Aunt Yuyan."
Aunt Yuyan quickly waved her hand, "You're too kind, Princess Regent. This is what I should do."
When Shen Pingjin went in, Su Xuanmao was a little worried that she might have to go through more trouble because of her size, just like Shen Ruixue.
Because of his previous contact with Shen Pingjin, he noticed that she was somewhat thin.
But when he heard Aunt Yuyan say that there was no problem, the huge weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted.
Aunt Yuyan had been working in textiles for over ten years and had long since developed a keen eye for detail. How could she not tell which people's figures were suitable for making royal garments?
The fact that Aunt Yuyan gave her approval means that Shen Pingjin has an extremely good figure.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. If he had married Shen Pingjin that day... he would probably have already tasted the bitterness of life by now.
Shen Ruixue was well aware of the person beside her staring intently at Shen Pingjin. She snorted and stepped forward, saying, "The Regent's Consort is indeed slender. If it weren't for my good luck that day, my sister might not have been able to come to this Imperial Capital Clothing Shop."
Shen Pingjin was taken aback when Shen Ruixue suddenly spoke provocatively at this moment. She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I wonder if the Crown Princess has ever heard a saying?"
Shen Ruixue frowned. "Is there something you want to say, sister?"
Shen Pingjin stared intently at Shen Ruixue in front of her, seemingly with regret or sigh, "Your Highness, there is a saying that luck is also a part of strength. My sister is unlucky and does not think she has the fortune to marry the Crown Prince. Several days have passed since then, so Your Highness should not mention this matter again."
Shen Ruixue thought that Shen Pingjin would seize this opportunity to mock her, but she didn't expect that she didn't. "Sister told me not to mention this matter, and I naturally agree. However, the way you call me Crown Princess makes me feel very unfamiliar. Sister, please... just call me sister or Ruixue."
Shen Pingjin lowered her head, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking. "If my younger sister is still willing to call me older sister, then I would naturally be very happy to do so."
Watching the two clash, Aunt Yuyan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up, "Your Highness, Princess Regent, Your Highness, because time is of the essence, why don't you two hand over the cloth to me as soon as possible so that I can finish the work quickly?"
Shen Ruixue, who was about to speak, was taken aback, but Su Xuanmao reacted first, "Mingyue, Qingfeng, bring those nine bolts of Shu brocade."
Upon receiving the order, Mingyue Qingfeng, who was standing not far away, quickly handed over the Shu brocade she was holding.
Aunt Yuyan took it, then turned to look at Yan Jue, "Regent, you..."
Yan Jue nodded, then handed over the fifteen bolts of soft silk gauze in his hand. He didn't know who he was talking to when he said this, "Aunt Yu Yan, I bought fifteen bolts of soft silk gauze from the market. Why don't you make one for me and one for the Queen? You can hurry up and finish the Queen's dress, but my one... is not in a hurry for now."
Aunt Yuyan took the cloth from Yan Jue's hand and took a closer look. She was slightly surprised to find that it was soft silk gauze, which was a tribute from the Western Regions. She sighed and thought that the Regent was indeed a wealthy man.
After receiving the order, Aunt Yuyan carried the soft silk gauze and Shu brocade in her arms and went downstairs.
Su Xuanmao was somewhat puzzled, "Aunt Yuyan, what are you doing...?"
Aunt Yuyan's voice came from downstairs, "Your Highness, please wait while I take these fabrics to the textile workshop. You and the Regent and the others may wait and have some tea."
Shen Pingjin frowned slightly. Did they expect her to stay with these people for even a few more seconds? She felt like she might go crazy.
Shen Pingjin was about to turn back when Yan Jue grabbed her wrist tightly, signaling her not to rush.
Chen Pingjin: ?
Yan Jue nodded slightly and found a seat to sit down.
Seeing this, Su Xuanmao, who was standing to the side, slowly straightened his sleeves and then took his seat.
Su Xuanmao saw Shen Pingjin and Yan Jue's hands clasped tightly together and felt it was an eyesore. "I had heard that the Regent was a dashing and unrestrained young master, but seeing him today, he is quite different from the rumors. He is clearly a handsome and exceptionally talented man."
Yan Jue smiled, but his gaze did not extend to Su Xuanmao at all. He lowered his head and played with Chen Pingjin's slender, jade-like fingers, his tone casual, "Your Highness's words today have made me somewhat apprehensive."
Su Xuanmao's eyes flashed with turbulent emotions, but his expression remained calm and composed. "Regent, there is no need to be alarmed. I am merely stating the facts."
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