Chapter 554 The Shackles of the Mind
Zhang Wenlu happily finalized the friendly exchange activity between the Imperial Capital Water Cloud Poetry Society and the Dayuan Wild Tribulus Women's Society with Shi Shengnan. Full of pride, she went back with her companions to discuss it with her close friends. However, she did not see the amused look in Shi Shengnan's eyes behind her.
"President, are they really trying to be friends with us, or are they trying to challenge us?" Shi Shengnan's roommate, Qiao Qianqian, saw Zhang Wenlu out the door with her, then curled her lip in displeasure.
"It's not so much a challenge, but I can always show off a little. I'm a student of Wang Yuanzhang at the Imperial Academy, so I'm always a little proud!"
"Wang Yuanzhang of the Imperial Academy? Is he famous? Even if he is famous, can he be more famous than Prince Heng? Our real principal is His Highness Prince Heng!"
"Wang Yuanzhang is a great Confucian scholar... Forget it, I don't plan to compose poems with them tonight. We'll show them... the power of freedom!"
"...President, you're right. I've already found out from Liu Chang that these women from the capital are likely after your brother and his friends."
"Don't mention that bastard, I don't know him!"
"Slip of the tongue, sorry... The elders of these women are all opportunistic old scoundrels in the court. Seeing that our prince is now at the height of his power, and that his disciples will surely become important ministers in the future, they have forced their own daughters and granddaughters to marry into the family. This is a standard arranged marriage. We must awaken their spirit of freedom and unite them into our camp!"
Qiao Qianqian clenched her small fists and waved them vigorously, looking even more aggressive than Shi Shengnan.
Meanwhile, on Zhang Wenlu's side, several core female members of the Shuiyun Poetry Society were also busy making connections, encouraging and persuading, and unifying the thoughts of more than forty young ladies from official families in the capital. They were determined to let these high-ranking officials, who were considered bumpkins, experience the cultural heritage accumulated by the ancient capital.
In an instant, the five women's apartments were filled with steam, and everyone was grooming themselves, trying to show their best side and impress the other party!
As for the most excited and enthusiastic third party—the hormone-fueled young men—they suddenly calmed down and disappeared without a trace.
Darkness finally fell, and the light from the gas lamps could be seen from a great distance. Industrial civilization, with its powerful force, dispelled the boundless darkness that had shrouded humanity for billions of years.
Led by the Shuiyun Poetry Society, the young ladies of the capital city unified their thoughts and attire, all donning modified versions of the Imperial Academy scholar's robes, with only minor tweaks to their hairpins, jade pendants, and other small accessories. As they marched into the social gathering venue in the style of high-ranking officials' interns, their refined scholarly air drew silent applause from the waiting ladies.
“Young lady Zhang, who designed your clothes? They are somewhat similar to the scholar’s robes of the Great Xia Dynasty, but more elegant and refreshing. This is the proper attire for a talented woman. Those old-fashioned and complicated dresses are shackles on our minds. We should break them and completely discard them from our lives.”
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"Sister Shi... are your clothes... designed to break down... those mental shackles?"
Zhang Wenlu found Shi Shengnan's words somewhat absurd, yet they also contained certain points that she vaguely understood. She racked her brains for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to respond. Fortunately, the female students from the Wild Tribulus Club were also dressed in distinctive uniforms tonight, which gave her a topic to change the subject.
The white women's casual shirt has a small plant pattern embroidered on the chest: green vines, yellow flowers, and thorny fruit—this is the indomitable wild thorn.
The meticulously crafted thin canvas trousers accentuate the eye-catching curves, while the suede lace-up flats and the exaggerated silver belt buckle at the waist exude a strong youthful vibe.
"This wasn't designed by us. It was an impromptu creation by His Highness Prince Heng. At first, only Lady Narita wore it herself. Later, after His Highness gave permission, it became popular in Daiwan. We usually wear it when we go out to sea by boat."
"Your Highness Prince Heng... can also make clothes?"
Zhang Wenlu was surprised. Who was Prince Heng? He was someone her father looked up to. To put it bluntly, even if you wanted to curry favor with him, you couldn't get close enough. Why would such a big shot waste his time doing something a woman would do?
"Of course! His Highness Prince Heng often makes clothes for the two ladies, and every single one is both comfortable and beautiful. Of course, the uniforms for the navy of Dayuan were also designed by His Highness himself!"
“…Unbelievable…How could this be…” Zhang Wenlu looked at Shi Shengnan’s trousers and shirt in disbelief. However, at this moment, she was not only admiring Qin Mo’s talent, but also disbelieving that such an unconventional outfit could come from Qin Mo’s hand.
"Prince Heng has arrived!!"
Hearing the announcement at the door, Shi Shengnan turned around abruptly and saw Qin Mo, dressed in casual black clothes, walk in. She immediately exclaimed, "How could this be... Why is Your Highness back?"
Qin Mo led the way, followed by a group of technician lackeys, and stormed in with a headlong rush, heading straight for the table full of food without looking to either side.
"Hey! You there... Shi family maid, bring me a plate of caviar! I'm starving!"
Qin Mo quickly ate a plate of venison, then beckoned to Shi Shengnan, who was some distance away, to add more food for her. Shi Shengnan was stunned for a moment before hurriedly ladling out a full plate of caviar and handing it to Qin Mo with both hands outstretched.
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