Chapter 486 Extra - Flower Arrangement
Shu Tong's heart trembled again.
How did he know she had been drinking?
The woman's almond-shaped eyes were filled with confusion, and Chen Ci gently twirled them with his fingertips.
It seems she doesn't remember.
Before Shu Tong could think of an excuse, Princess Shuyun nudged Chen Ci beside her, saying, "Brother, don't lie to your sister-in-law. She's sick; she wouldn't be drinking..."
She smiled and looked at Shu Tong: "Sister-in-law, don't take it seriously. The Crown Prince doesn't take pulses. He just likes to joke. He just fooled me in Chengqian Palace."
As she spoke, she took a step forward and linked arms with Shu Tong: "It's windy outside, let's go inside and talk."
Shu Tong curtsied to Chen Ci and then let Chen Shi lead her into the inner hall.
On the table was a bunch of brightly blooming crabapple blossoms, their sparse trimmings creating a charming and picturesque scene.
Chen Shi was immediately delighted when she saw them: "Sister-in-law, did you arrange these flowers? They're so beautiful."
"Yes," Shu Tong said. "His Highness just happened to admire some crabapple blossoms, so I just casually arranged them in a few places."
After admiring it for a while, Chen Shi found it increasingly pleasing to the eye and couldn't help but ask for advice.
"Sister-in-law, can you teach me how to arrange flowers? Why do the flowers I pick from the garden and put in a vase always look so unattractive?"
"That's simple, you just need to master the basic techniques."
As a wedding planner, Shu Tong knew that fresh flowers were essential for the event, so she naturally took floral design classes to improve her aesthetic sense.
"Could you please enlighten me, sister-in-law?"
Seeing Chen Shi's enthusiastic expression, Shu Tong naturally didn't hide anything. With Chen Shi joining in the conversation, there was no need to look at the Crown Prince's inquisitive face.
"The most basic principles of flower arranging are: varying heights, density, and weight distribution, with lighter colors at the top and heavier colors at the bottom. Going a step further, you should first choose the colors of the flowers according to the season, and secondly, you should clearly distinguish between the main and secondary flowers..."
Shu Tong spoke eloquently about flower arranging, unaware that Chen Ci's gaze was gradually drifting into the distance.
I never expected that a country girl could talk about flower arranging so knowledgeably.
Anyone who didn't know her would think she was a flower arrangement teacher...
Chen Ci's gaze fell on the bunch of crabapple blossoms placed in the middle, and he also felt that it was quite interesting, not like it was put in later.
After Shu Tong finished explaining the flower arranging techniques, Chen Shi's eyes were full of admiration: "Sister-in-law, you're amazing! Where did you learn all this?"
Shu Tong smiled and picked up a cup of tea: "There are people in my hometown who specialize in teaching this, and I learned it from them."
Chen Shi nodded, her eyes beaming with joy: "You said a lot just now, but I only remembered a little bit. Could you please write down some tips for me, sister-in-law? I'll try to copy them and maybe I can make such beautiful flower arrangements too."
Shu Tong was about to readily agree when she remembered her own scribbles, and her expression changed slightly.
"That's possible, but could we reschedule for another day?"
“Of course,” Chen Shi agreed. “Anyway, I’m going to stay in this mansion for a while, so I can learn from my sister-in-law.”
Chen Ci raised an eyebrow slightly: "Why do you want to learn this? Aren't there gardeners in the palace?"
"My mother's birthday is coming soon, and I want to make something for her myself. She loves flowers the most, so I'll arrange some flowers for her."
Chen Shi smiled and said, "Isn't my idea good?"
Chen Ci nodded: "That's right."
Chen Shi had another mischievous idea: "You and your sister-in-law will also need to prepare gifts, have you thought it through?"
Not yet.
Chen Shi's eyes lit up: "I've already thought of everything for you."
"Oh? Tell me about it." Chen Ci was interested in hearing it, since he himself had no clue.
Chen Shi smiled and said, "Just hurry up and give the Empress Dowager a grandson."
These words made Shu Tong's expression stiffen.
I wouldn't dare!
If she has a baby, will she still be able to leave?
She hurriedly spoke up before the Crown Prince could express his opinion, saying, "Your Highness is joking. If we're talking about having a grandson as a birthday gift, then naturally the grandson of the Crown Prince and his sister, the Crown Princess, would be more favored by the Empress Dowager."
Shu Tong's words were perfectly reasonable, but they caused the expressions of both of them to change slightly.
Chen Shi felt that she had probably said something wrong.
After all, Shu Tong was only a concubine, and even if she was born early, she was still born out of wedlock.
But Chen Ci naturally had some concerns in his mind.
Shu Tong claimed to be ill and didn't go on the outing today, but secretly went to the streets to play and meet friends. She didn't seem to be longing for favor at all.
Her previous statement made it even clearer that she wasn't interested in him.
Chen Ci raised his hand and rubbed his temples.
This plot is really boring.
Can't we fall in love at first sight and stay together forever?
Chen Shi's eyes darted between Chen Ci and Shu Tong's faces, then she smiled and said to Shu Tong, "Sister-in-law, please don't take offense. I was just saying it casually."
"Of course not, Your Highness is overthinking it," Shu Tong said politely.
Fortunately, Haitang came to report that the Imperial Kitchen had already delivered dinner, and this awkward topic and situation were officially switched.
Meanwhile, at Chuyun Palace, Ye Qingning had already received news that His Highness the Crown Prince had taken Princess Shuyun to Wutong Residence for dinner.
Everything seems to be progressing smoothly.
Ye Qingning happily lifted Abao and spun him around twice: "Abao, we'll be able to complete the mission soon!"
Startled, Abao grabbed Ye Qingning's arm with its claws and meowed.
Ye Qingning quickly put it down and comforted it, saying, "I'm sorry, Abao, I forgot you're timid."
Chu Song suddenly appeared out of nowhere and whispered, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Cats have nine lives, and A Bao is very resilient."
Ye Qingning turned her head and glared at him: "Don't you dare bully my Abao."
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