Chapter 397 I might be a little slow
Upon hearing that the material was of natural color, Xiao Qingyuan examined it carefully.
It has a delicate luster, a smooth and comfortable feel, and it also magically changes the depth and brightness of its color with changes in light.
A moment later, Xiao Qingyuan took the fabric out of the box and held it up against himself: "How is it? Does this color suit me?"
Shen Wantang nodded, wholeheartedly praising, "It suits the young master very well. The young master has a noble and elegant temperament, so wearing those bright and colorful clothes would not be suitable. He is only suitable for wearing this kind of low-key yet high-quality material. Besides, the young master is extremely handsome, so he looks good in anything."
This was the first time Xiao Qingyuan had heard her praise him like this, and he felt a little flattered. Even the fabric in his hand looked exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
Moreover, he was used to wearing fine fabrics, and as soon as he touched this fabric, he knew that Shen Wantang was not lying to him. The fabric was indeed a top-quality brocade with a good luster, good drape, and thick material, which was very suitable for wearing in the chilly spring season.
As for the color... although it is a bit unusual, just as Shen Wantang said, such a special color is probably unique in the entire capital!
When you wear it out, you really won't run into anyone wearing the same color!
She really put a lot of thought into the fabric she picked out for him this time!
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Qingyuan's lips. He put the fabric back into the golden nanmu box, then opened his arms: "This fabric is barely wearable. Take your measurements!"
Seeing that he was willing to wear it, Shen Wantang smiled and called out, "Qinxin, take the young master's measurements, and be sure to take them carefully."
"Yes, Princess Consort."
Xiao Qingyuan's smile vanished instantly: "Why did the maid measure me? Shen Wantang, didn't you measure me yourself?"
Shen Wantang replied in a good-natured manner: "I am not as skilled as Qin Xin in this area, and I am afraid that I will not be able to measure the prince accurately. In order to make the prince's new clothes fit him well, I can only ask Qin Xin to measure the prince."
Xiao Qingyuan said with obvious reluctance, "I don't like this maid of yours, I don't want her to do the measurements!"
"Which of my maids do you find most pleasing to the eye, Your Highness? Why don't you personally select one and have her come and measure her?"
Xiao Qingyuan glanced at the four maids beside her, his tone full of dissatisfaction: "Not a single one of them is pleasing to the eye!"
"Your Highness."
Hua Yi seized the opportunity to step forward and said gently, "Let me take your measurements. I have served you the longest and am familiar with your body shape, so my measurements will be the most accurate."
Xiao Qingyuan looked at Shen Wantang, hesitating to speak.
He suddenly didn't really want Huayi to get close enough to take his measurements. He would rather have Shen Wantang take his measurements, since Shen Wantang was his wife. A wife taking measurements for her husband would create a beautiful feeling of husband and wife working together harmoniously.
But Huayi's words also make sense; she knows his height best, so the measurements she took are definitely the most accurate.
Moreover, she was pregnant, and it was only the first time she had something she could do for him, so he couldn't bear to make her sad or disappointed.
He finally nodded: "Alright, let's draw Yiliang then!"
Suppressing her joy, Hua Yi immediately took the measuring tape from Qin Xin's hand, stepped forward, and measured Xiao Qingyuan's dimensions.
Having followed Xiao Qingyuan for so long, she naturally knew his size long ago, but she didn't say anything in front of Shen Wantang.
She pressed herself against Xiao Qingyuan's body, measuring his shoulders, waist, and legs in every intimate gesture.
The people in the room felt uncomfortable seeing Huayi and Xiao Qingyuan so intimate, and they all looked at Huayi with a hint of disdain.
Only Shen Wantang seemed oblivious to their intimacy, smiling as she waited for the result.
Xiao Qingyuan couldn't help but ask her, "Shen Wantang, you can't even take measurements, how can you sew clothes? Granny Chai said you were going to make new clothes for me yourself! Are you lying to me again?"
"Young Master, what are you saying? Why would I lie to you? Of course, I made the clothes for you myself. Although my needlework is not very good, I have nannies and maids here to help me, so I think the finished product won't be too bad. However..."
"But what?"
"It's just that I might be a bit slower. It takes Qin Xin and the others three days to make a dress, but since I'm making one for the young master, I naturally strive for perfection. Slow and steady wins the race, so it might take a month to finish."
"What?! A month?! I already have no clothes to wear, and it will take you a month to finish this? What am I supposed to wear?"
"Can't the young master just wear his old clothes for now?"
"No way! I'm not wearing my old clothes anymore! I want to wear new ones!"
"But I can't do it that fast!"
"I don't care, I'm wearing this silver-gray one tomorrow. Figure it out yourself!"
"Your Highness, are you deliberately making things difficult for me? You know I'm slow, how could you possibly finish the clothes by tomorrow? Even Qin Xin and the others need three days!"
As the two were arguing, Huayi suddenly interjected, "Your Highness, why don't I make it for you? I'm most skilled at needlework, and I take care of Your Highness's clothes every day, so I'm very familiar with your figure. I can cut and sew quickly. I don't need three days; one day will suffice."
Xiao Qingyuan was surprised: "You can make a garment in a day?"
"Yes, the prince's clothes are not difficult to make. With a little care, it is no problem to make them in a day."
"But you're pregnant now, you should rest properly. What if you get tired from making clothes?"
“Making a garment is nothing, it’s not tiring. Tao Dai and Li Bai take care of all the chores in our courtyard, so I’m quite free every day. I can make a garment for the young master to pass the time.”
Xiao Qingyuan hesitated for only a moment before nodding: "Since you're quick, then you can do it! Shen Wantang, you don't have any objections, do you?"
Shen Wantang looked at him with a wronged expression: "Your Highness would rather have the maids make it than let me. Is it because you look down on me? I carefully selected such a unique fabric and pattern for Your Highness, hoping to make a garment that is one of a kind in the entire capital. But you turned around and gave the fabric to the maids to make. Is that fair to me?"
Xiao Qingyuan felt guilty at her aggrieved look. So she cared about him that much? She took the initiative to pick out fabric for him and insisted on making clothes for him.
Is it really going too far for him to stop her from doing it?
But he really can't wait a month!
With a heavy heart, he turned and left: "I'll let you do it again when there's another chance. Huayi, take the materials and go back to Xinghe Courtyard!"
The artist stepped forward, wanting to hold the box made of golden nanmu wood inlaid with rubies.
Qin Xin, however, pressed down on the box, refusing to let her take it.
With quick eyes and hands, Huayi immediately grabbed the fabric from the box and carried it away.
Once they were gone, the grievance on Shen Wantang's face immediately disappeared. She waved her hand and said, "Qinxin, put our treasure box away carefully. This box is worth much more than the material itself."
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