Chapter 526: Limited Edition Spring Robe (Part 2) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
"Didn't our lord say he wanted it before?"
Chu Yao held up a wooden ruler and told her to raise her arm a little higher.
Shen Tang tilted her head and thought for a moment.
When did I ever say I wanted a cute dress? The only time was probably two years ago at the Xiaocheng bandit stronghold?
"Um...I think I did say that..."
For Shen Tang, what she wore wasn't important, as long as she wasn't running around naked. Besides, men's clothing had its advantages—it was loose-fitting and allowed for easy movement. Apart from the limited styles and less-than-ideal looks, it had no other drawbacks.
In fact, many men's clothing styles that consist of tops and bottoms also include skirts, but the colors are not bright and the patterns are monotonous and bland.
This was the typical attire of scholars and literati.
but--
Who wouldn't love to have beautiful new clothes?
He then looked worried: "But Wu Hui, if I wear women's clothing, will it cause unnecessary trouble?"
"My lord has grown a bit taller these past few months." Chu Yao bent slightly to measure various measurements, comparing them with previous data, and his face showed satisfaction. He then smiled and said, "What trouble could wearing women's clothing a few times cause? Scholars are often romantic, and everyone has a love for beauty. Many aristocratic scholars love women's clothing, applying powder and adorning themselves with flowers, which has become quite a trend. My lord is young and handsome, why not wear it?"
Ordinary people judge a person's gender by their face and clothing, but scholars and warriors rely on their literary signature and martial prowess tally. As long as they wear these two items, no matter how feminine their face or how graceful their figure, well—they're still men!
"My lord, you must not underestimate the common perceptions of the world."
"That's true."
Shen Tang muttered to herself, back then Chu Yao and the other two just wouldn't believe her, to the point that she even considered taking off her clothes to prove her gender.
Chu Yao put away the wooden ruler: "My lord can still grow taller. I'll have the tailor make the fabric for the clothes bigger later."
If the skirt is too long, you can sew it inwards to gather a section.
Once it grows taller, it can be disassembled.
"Can it grow longer?"
After taking the measurements, Shen Tang finally regained her freedom. She placed her palm against the top of her head and gestured to Chu Yao. Before she grew taller, she only reached a little below Chu Yao's chest; now she almost reached his earlobe: "Can you grow to over nine feet tall?"
Chu Yao chuckled and said bluntly, "A nine-foot-tall woman isn't very attractive. Just being tall isn't enough; the frame and figure also need to be proportionate for beauty. If my lord were to grow to nine feet tall, then the shoulders would have to be over two feet long."
It's very rare for a woman's frame to reach that height. If she were that tall, from a distance she'd just look like a long strip of cloth hanging down.
Shen Tang said, "What would I want to look at?"
What she wants is to look down on all living beings!
What she wanted was to breathe the air at high altitudes!
Chu Yao: "In my opinion, it's at most seven feet five or six inches tall."
Based on Chu Yao's experience, the two years following the introduction of Qi into the body and the opening of the Dantian are considered the period of explosive growth for a Wenxin scholar. With very few exceptions, male Wenxin scholars are generally over eight feet tall. His lord is a female Wenxin scholar, so this experience can only serve as a reference. However, considering that women's frames are generally smaller than men's, even if there is a difference, it shouldn't be significant.
Even among women, the lord's height is exceptional; if he were any taller, Chu Yao would have something to worry about.
Shen Tang pouted: "Only a little over seven feet tall..."
It was far from the height she dreamed of.
but--
It's all about human effort!
Exercise more and take more calcium supplements, and miracles will happen!
While ready-made garments are available for sale, the mainstream practice remains tailor-made and handcrafted. After the garment is made, the customer tries it on and adjusts any unsuitable areas. The tailor, upon hearing that it was an order from the county government, began working overtime the very day he received the fabric to rush the production.
I brought it over to try it on after only three days.
Chu Yao's measurements were very accurate, and the tailor had many years of experience. The first fitting was perfect, requiring no adjustments.
"It fits perfectly."
Let the tailor collect his wages.
It's heartbreaking to think about, but since coming into this world, this is the first time she's worn women's clothing, and she can't wait to show it off.
Looking in the bronze mirror, he realized something was missing, so he summoned a maid to help him style his hair into a simple, unmarried updo.
Add two more velvet flowers in the same color family as the dress.
Maid: "Would Lord Shen like to apply some cosmetics?"
She almost couldn't look away.
I never expected Shen Jun to be so stunningly beautiful in women's clothing!
"No need for that." Thinking about the ingredients in cosmetics these days, Shen Tang frowned and refused; she didn't want to ingest a mouthful of lead powder. She waved the maid away, a sly glint in her eyes as she devised a plan. She changed course and headed towards the government office, intending to scare someone.
The government office has been very busy with official duties lately.
The focus was entirely on rebuilding household registrations and measuring and counting farmland.
The local tyrants in Longwu County are truly ruthless. They can easily find thousands of unregistered tenant farmers hiding in their homes; any random household can uncover several thousand. The number ranges from three to five thousand to nearly ten thousand.
Even though Shen Tang was prepared, she was still taken aback.
This appetite—
It's much larger than the one from Heyin County.
"Luckily, Longwu County isn't very big. If it were any bigger, their appetites would be enormous!" Shen Tang slammed her hand on the table in anger.
These heads are all worth a lot of tax money!
What's most infuriating is that they were caught red-handed yet remained fearless, even joining forces to pressure Shen Tang into turning a blind eye to the matter. If she so desired, each household would offer a batch of tribute silver and grain every year.
If Shen Tang needs troops, they will cooperate. Everyone should compromise and get what they need. Don't push people too far!
Even a rabbit will bite when cornered! If things are pushed to the extreme, they won't hesitate to fight to the death, leaving no one to be pleased!
Shen Tang was so angry she almost laughed.
After some private inquiries, I learned why they were so confident—the previous governor of Longwu County, and even the one before that, had basically been manipulated in this way. Because Longwu County was located in a remote area, although there was arable land, the output was not much. Even if they put in a lot of effort to cultivate it, if the heavens were not on their side, the harvest would be meager, not enough to feed, clothe, or sustain the troops, and it would only waste their energy.
What if we turn a blind eye to one thing and a blind eye to the other?
The annual tributes from each household were enough to feed the troops within the territory, and the border garrisons would not face food shortages, resulting in a relatively stable income. This tacit understanding had been maintained for many years. But Shen Tang was unconventional.
They acted immediately upon hearing the word, and they acted just as quickly.
There can't be a second person in charge of her territory!
For more than ten days, the air in Longwu County was thick with the lingering stench of blood. Although these local gentry had their own retinues, they were nothing compared to the ruthless men like Shen Tang.
She had a legitimate reason to attack, and through a surprise attack, she defeated them one by one.
Shen Tang has always liked to act decisively and efficiently.
Before anyone could react, the most troublesome ones had already been uprooted, and the remaining scattered forces were no match for them.
Fighting (and making money) is exhilarating, but the aftermath is a hassle.
These hidden tenants need to be re-registered, and after the confiscated land is tallied, it needs to be allocated and leased out before spring plowing. They also need to sort out the usable grain seeds... Time is very tight, and Chu Yao and the others have not slept well for several days in a row.
Among them, Xun Zhen, a master of involution, was the most diligent.
He was skilled at planning, and those government affairs that cats and dogs hated became quite obedient in his presence, and his work efficiency was extremely high.
but--
As Xun Zhen dipped his brush in ink, he keenly sensed his lord's approaching presence, instinctively raised his head, and then—
He rubbed his eyes vigorously with his other hand.
"My lord?"
Xun Zhen's words carried a hint of hesitation.
This is the lord...
Or is she the lord's younger sister?
"Shh!"
Shen Tang pressed her fingers against her lips.
She flicked her finger, gesturing towards the others who were engrossed in their work, signaling Xun Zhen to keep quiet. Xun Zhen was surprised, but she guessed that Shen Tang was just acting childishly, trying to scare the others. It was all in vain; everyone present knew she was there.
He just smiled and didn't say anything.
As expected—
Everyone remained calm and composed, their expressions unchanged.
Shen Tang scratched his face awkwardly: "Aren't you guys going to be a little surprised...? Play along with me, it's not fun at all..."
Gu Chi took a sip of ginseng soup to moisten his throat.
He replied perfunctorily, "You are indeed beautiful and charming, worthy of being called our lord."
"I'm good-looking, do I need your praise?" Doesn't she know she's naturally beautiful and can't hide it? What she wants is that stunned, wide-eyed reaction from everyone!
Gu Chi: "..."
My lord, have some shame...
Frustrated with his work, Qi Shan pointed to the door and said, "My lord, go to the training grounds and find Wen Shi and a few others..."
Shen Tang: "..."
Watching Shen Tang's angry figure as she walked away, Kang Shi, holding a cup of hot water, remarked, "Speaking of which, the Lord's usual attire is indeed rough. Now that she's back in red, she's truly stunning."
He was forced to work all day long, and he couldn't even remember the last time he'd seen a beautiful woman he found attractive...
Unexpectedly, the beauty was right beside me!
As soon as he finished speaking, two murderous gazes were cast upon him.
One of them was his cousin, whom he had wronged.
One of them is Gu Chi, the nemesis of his cousin.
Kang Shi gave an awkward laugh and explained, "I had no other intentions; it was just a simple compliment. I had absolutely no intention of disrespecting my lord..."
Only Xun Zhen looked at him with curiosity and confusion.
"What do you mean by... restoring the red attire???"
Everyone: "..."
Oh dear, did they forget to say something again?
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The ruler used in this article is based on data from the Three Kingdoms period.
One foot is approximately 24 cm.
Tangmei's dream height is 2.16 meters _(:з」∠)_
P.S.: I've added some more daily words; this sentence will be the complete version.
P.S.: After all, this is a world with extraordinary settings. Literary scholars and martial artists are nourished by literary and martial energy, so their average height is definitely not the same as that of ordinary people.
Female scholars are between 170-180cm tall, while Tang Mei is at most 179cm, so she can only make up for her lack of height with her hairstyle.
Female martial arts practitioners are between 180-190 cm tall. Martial energy has a stronger catalytic effect on height and physique than literary energy. Influenced by talent and strength, they can break through the upper limit.
Male scholars with literary talent are basically +10 on this basis, while martial artists are +15.
PPPS: Therefore, Tang Mei's dream height is not actually an exaggeration.
(End of this chapter)
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