Chapter 303 Wedding Dress
"That's... that person. You know him too..."
Song Ci was stunned for a moment, her mouth slightly opened: "Could it be Lin Huo...Mr. Lin?"
Le Yi nodded, her eyes twinkling.
"What do you think of him? Although he's not as refined and elegant as other scholars, and he's a bit dark, I fell in love with his eyes the first time I saw him... I heard he's quite talented and has a good chance of becoming the top scholar this time. If that's the case, it wouldn't be impossible for him to be a good match for me... No, it's an honor for him if this princess falls in love with him. He can do it, but he must do it if he can't."
Song Ci was stunned, then remembered that Lin Huo was usually taciturn and mature. Then she looked at Princess Le Yi who was talkative like a cheerful little bird, and suddenly she felt that he might be a good person.
"What are you thinking? You're ignoring me even after I've said so much!"
Only after someone shook his arm did Song Ci temporarily withdraw from the world in his mind.
"I think it's good. He's calm and steady, and you're lively."
Le Yixi was so happy that her teeth were exposed and her eyes were not. "I feel relieved when you say that."
Thinking of Lin Huo's feelings for her, Song Ci frowned and felt that she was a little too narcissistic.
She had already politely refused with her attitude and previous words. Lin Huo was a smart man and naturally understood what she meant.
She breathed a sigh of relief at the thought.
"You mean to ask me to give you these knee pads? ...You even prepared a set for my brother for this purpose."
Le Yi smiled and pointed to another set with obviously better stitching: "This wasn't made by me. My maid made it. Remember to have someone give this set made by me to Lin Huo."
Seeing her look like a young girl full of expectations, Song Ci smiled and replied gently, "Okay. But, don't you plan to let him know your feelings?"
Le Yi hesitated a little: "He is not familiar with me now. If he rejects me, I will lose face. It is better to wait until we are more familiar with each other. What do you think..."
Seeing her seeking his advice, Song Ci frowned and said, "That's fine. Lin Huo seems to be calm and steady, so maybe taking it slow is a good thing. But don't worry, you're a princess, and you're beautiful. If he doesn't like you, he'd be blind."
Just one sentence made Le Yi laugh so hard that she fell over.
The princess was happy, and so were the people around her. Everyone had a faint smile on their face.
The two chatted a lot in the afternoon, talking about everything under the sun.
The most talked about topic was the imperial concubine planning a marriage for Le Yi and Prince Yu.
"My brother is so worried right now, he keeps finding excuses to avoid Mother. But Mother is so smart, she knows what he's thinking. He's already found a noble lady he likes and wants to choose her for himself. I'm just as anxious, having finally found someone I like. If I waste the afternoon... maybe my marriage will just be a makeshift one with a top-notch noble from all over the capital."
Le Yi dipped her fingers in some tea, looking listless as she drew circles on the table with the water from time to time.
Then he drank tea, put down some of the cloth and cakes he had brought, and hurried back to the palace.
As soon as everyone left, Song Ci called Manager Qing.
"Have someone deliver this thing to my brother as quickly as possible. Remember to specify that the green one is for my brother, and the red one is for Master Lin Huolin."
Manager Qing nodded in agreement and then walked out.
After everything was done, Wanxiang walked in excitedly with the letter.
"Miss, this is Mr. Pei's letter."
Song Ci took it, and his originally normal face gradually turned rosy.
"What's wrong? What did Mr. Pei say?"
After Song Ci sent the letter, Wanxiang couldn't wait to start asking questions.
"He said... he has already told the emperor to grant the marriage by the end of next year, and now... now we can start preparing." Her voice became softer and softer as she spoke.
After two lifetimes, I was getting married for the first time and I felt a little overwhelmed.
"Then... then can we embroider the wedding dress? Time is running out, we have to prepare it quickly. Why don't we go look at the material tomorrow?"
Song Ci interrupted her excited words.
"He said...the material is ready and will be delivered tomorrow."
Wanxiang smiled from ear to ear, "Master Pei has made such thorough preparations. He has spared you any trouble."
Song Ci glared at her, joy hidden in her misty eyes.
Forget it, I won’t bother with her today…
Early the next morning.
Looking at the box carried in by the steward, Qiao Xianglan was stunned.
"This... didn't they say they were just going to deliver the materials? Why are there three large boxes?"
The person who came was Alin. In order to show his importance, he came in person.
"My master said so. In order to let Miss Song choose, he bought a lot of bright red materials with various textures and dark patterns in the capital to see which one Miss Song likes."
Qiao Xianglan smacked her lips and looked at her daughter with joy.
What does this mean? It means Pei Ji values his daughter! It's good to care about her, but I'm afraid he doesn't care.
She is not the kind of person who climbs up the social ladder. She listens to her daughter in everything and just wants her to be happy.
This is probably my greatest wish as a mother.
"Your Excellency's box," A'lin said with a smile, "the things have been delivered today, so we will go back first. I will personally deliver the betrothal gifts after the emperor issues the decree to grant the marriage. The young master also said that if the young lady likes or wants anything, just let her know."
Thinking of how her own son paced around in the study before leaving, worried that he had left something to explain, he no longer had the coldness he had before.
It turns out that love can really make people become unlike themselves.
Noticing someone was looking at him, A-Lin looked up and saw a round-faced girl blinking her eyes. He frowned, then suddenly remembered that her name seemed to be Tian'er. Why did she look so silly?
After everyone left, Tian'er muttered, "Why is it that the attendant that Master Pei follows is actually a fool? He looks so dull."
Song Ci burst out laughing.
"Don't let Guard Alin hear this."
Tian'er nodded indifferently: "I was just making it up. Miss, have you chosen the fabric you like?"
Looking at the bright red fabrics all over the room, Tian'er's eyes were almost dazzled.
In the end, Song Ci chose a thinner piece. This material is very magical, reflecting different brilliance at different angles.
Breathtaking.
"This one will do. I can sew well, but you must help me."
Wanxiang patted her chest and said, "Leave it to me, miss!"
The next day, after getting pricked on her hand for the tenth time, Song Ci couldn't help herself and said, "Stop it! My hand is almost like a honeycomb."
"But...but, if I don't help, it might be difficult for the young lady to finish her work by the end of the year."
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Song Ci also frowned.
It has been a rule in the Zhou Dynasty since ancient times that women must embroider their wedding dresses themselves so that wearing them will carry good meaning.
"Miss, why don't you let me try."
Tian'er, who had been busy picking up the threads, suddenly spoke.
Wanxiang was skeptical: "Tian'er, can you sew?"
Tian'er scratched her head: "Before I entered the palace and the princess's residence, I learned embroidery from an embroiderer."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
