Chapter 2930 New Clothes
In the blink of an eye, it is the Lantern Festival.
Everyone got up early that day, and Nan Yan got up before dawn. After washing up, she sat in front of the bronze mirror and let Ruoshui comb her hair.
If she stayed in the palace normally and didn't see people like this, she would just let Ruoshui do a simple bun for her.
But today they are going to the Prince's Mansion, and Zhu Feng is also going to announce the Prince's engagement.
Of course, we can't be careless.
Ruoshui carefully combed her hair into an intricate and luxurious bun. She was worrying about what hairpins and rings to wear when Aunt Tongyun came in and said, "Let's first see what the queen is wearing today, and then match it with something for her hair."
As he said that, he opened the wardrobe.
Nanyan didn't have many festive clothes, but she had a few ready for festivals. Aunt Tongyun looked at them for a while and said, "This scarlet one is great. It's only been made for less than six months, so it's considered new...Alas, Your Majesty, you're such a fool! All the other ladies in the palace have new clothes to wear during the New Year, but you're the only one who saves."
Nan Yan looked back and reached into the jewelry box to pick something up.
She laughed and said, "I don't have many clothes. I only wear one or two pieces on a regular basis. Making more is just to prevent them from getting moldy. It's better not to spend the money."
Aunt Tongyun came over holding the clothes and shook her head, saying, "Your Highness, this is a noble concubine, it's really not 'expensive' at all."
Nan Yan laughed.
Ruoshui selected hairpins and rings for her according to the color of her clothes, and then they went to wake the princess and the King of Han to get up. It had snowed all night outside, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated on the ground and walls. The entire palace looked particularly beautiful, covered in white snow.
Nan Yan stood under the eaves and said with a smile, "Auspicious snow means a good harvest."
As he was speaking, he sneezed.
Ruoshui hurriedly came out holding the wind cloak, shook it open and put it on her, saying, "Your Majesty, please be careful. It's not good to be exposed to the wind on such a cold day."
Aunt Tongyun looked at the wind cloak from the side and said curiously, "Didn't the Queen say she wanted to make a new one before the New Year? Why is she still wearing this one?"
Nan Yan smiled.
Ruoshui laughed and said, "Originally, she wanted to make a new one, but when the queen calculated the cost, she felt it was not worth it, so she decided not to do it."
Aunt Tongyun shook her head vigorously.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "That's fine. You only wear it on the street. You have to take it off once you get home. No one can tell which is new or old."
Aunt Tongyun asked, "Who said that? Your Highness will be going to the Crown Prince's Mansion with the Emperor soon. Everyone there will come out to greet you. What will they think if they see Your Highness dressed in old clothes from head to toe?"
Nan Yan said, "They can think whatever they want."
As he said this, he shook his clothes and walked towards the backyard.
Aunt Tongyun had no choice but to smile bitterly and follow Ruoshui.
When they got to the backyard, they dug the two children out of their quilts, who had been playing and sleeping too much recently because of the New Year. Little Chengjun was fine. He just sat in the quilt rubbing his eyes in a daze, with his mouth pouting and about to cry.
Nan Yan pointed at her and said, "Don't cry. Today is the Lantern Festival. If you cry, mother won't take you to the Crown Prince's house and will leave you alone in the palace!"
“……!”
Upon hearing this, Xinping immediately opened his eyes wide.
She pursed her lips in grievance: "I won't cry..."
Seeing her like this, Nan Yan felt a little amused, so she ordered the palace maids and eunuchs serving them to quickly dress them and wash them. When they were done here, Zhu Feng also came over from his bedroom.
He was wearing a neat robe with a thick wind cape on the outside. The thick fur on his shoulders made him look extremely noble and exuded a handsome temperament. When Nan Yan saw him, her eyes lit up.
She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this cloak is really beautiful."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Some good leather was sent from the Northeast some time ago."
Nan Yan walked up to him, reached out and touched it, with a look of admiration on her face.
Zhu Feng looked down at her and said with a smile, "Okay, stop being envious."
After saying that, he waved behind him.
Nan Yan looked up and saw Xiao Shunzi coming up from behind, also holding a wind cloak in his hand. The color and style were exactly the same as Zhu Feng's, only a little shorter.
He walked up to her and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, please."
Nan Yan said happily, "For me?"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "I asked them to make one for you as well. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to give you a surprise. Come and try it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
It's not that Nan Yan didn't want it, but she thought it was too expensive, so she reluctantly gave up and continued to wear the old one. Aunt Tongyun's words just now did make her a little regretful. After all, it was the Lantern Festival and it was her first time going to the Prince's Mansion. Wearing only an old dress was really embarrassing.
But she didn't expect that Zhu Feng had already done it for her.
She hurriedly took off the old cloak, and Aunt Tongyun and the others immediately came forward to take the cloak, shook it open and put it on her.
It is made to fit perfectly, thick but not too heavy. The fur on the shoulders is fluffy and soft, and it feels very comfortable when it gently touches the cheek.
Nan Yan said, "That's great."
Zhu Feng watched from the side, his eyes and eyebrows full of smiles, and said: "Well, I think you look good in this, so I asked them to make this for you. The people in the Imperial Clothing Department should be rewarded."
Nan Yan smiled and bowed to him: "I would also like to thank the emperor for his reward."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Be careful when wearing it, don't let it get damaged in two or three days."
Nan Yan rolled her eyes at him and said, "Your Majesty, what I said is wrong. I am not a child!"
On this side, the two children had already washed and dressed. Although Nan Yan was reluctant to make new clothes for herself, the two children got a few sets of clothes each for the New Year. They looked so beautiful in them, just like a pair of golden boy and jade girl.
Zhu Feng held Xinping in his arms and asked Nanyan to take little Chengjun with him. The group walked towards the Nangong Gate. The concubines here had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the emperor and the imperial concubine coming, they all came forward to greet them.
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Okay, it's cold today, so let's not be polite. Let's all get in the car."
After saying that, he took them to their respective carriages.
Xinping nestled in Zhu Feng's arms, squeezing his thick fingers while asking, "Father, from now on, will the Crown Prince no longer live in the palace?"
Zhu Feng looked down at her and smiled, "Yes."
"Does that mean I won't be able to see my prince brother often?"
"You want to see him?"
"Of course!"
"Why?"
Xinping opened his eyes wide and was about to speak when little Chengjun, who was in Nanyan's arms, shouted, "Tanglulu!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Xinping wrinkled her nose at him: "All you do all day is eat. What a glutton."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Then why?"
Xinping pouted and said, "My teacher is gone, my brother is gone too, there's no one who loves me anymore!"
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