NFBE Chapter 120 This servant will not marry
Chapter 120 This servant will not marry
"Sister Consort Zhuang, I just noticed that your palace attire is quite different from before," Consort Qin asked curiously, her face full of surprise as her gaze fell directly on Su Nuannuan's clothes.
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and replied softly, "It was just a sudden inspiration during my spare time that I came up with and designed it myself, and then I had Tingxue skillfully make it." After speaking, she gracefully stood up and twirled lightly in front of Consort Qin with a smile, so that the other party could appreciate this unique palace dress from all angles.
Consort Qin stared intently at Su Nuannuan's figure, her eyes revealing undisguised affection. After Su Nuannuan stood still, she couldn't wait to say, "She's absolutely gorgeous! No, I want one just like that too. Consort Zhuang, you have to design one for me as well." As she spoke, Consort Qin grabbed Su Nuannuan's hand and shook it like a spoiled child.
Su Nuannuan smiled and readily agreed, "What's so difficult about that? The blueprints are all ready-made. Consort Qin only needs to send your people to learn from Tingxue how to make it. As for the patterns on the garment, you can embroider them according to your own preferences, as long as you don't violate the rules of the palace. If the brocade used already has beautiful patterns, then the garment-making process will be twice as efficient."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Consort Qin's lips curled slightly. Her gaze first fell on Su Nuannuan, then turned to Han Dan standing to the side. She then said slowly, "Han Dan, you stay here later and go to Tingxue to learn properly. After I return to Fanghua Pavilion, I will send someone to deliver the finest brocade." After saying this, Consort Qin waved her hand gently, indicating that she had finished giving her instructions.
Upon hearing this, Han Dan hurriedly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and replied, "Your Majesty, as you know, this servant does not know needlework. The one in our palace who knows needlework is Fu Rong."
As she spoke, a troubled look appeared on Han Dan's face. She muttered to herself that those tiny embroidery needles were a headache to look at, and she really couldn't handle them.
Upon hearing this, Consort Qin was taken aback at first, then gently patted her forehead and laughed in realization, "Oh dear, look at my memory! In my excitement, I completely forgot that Han Dan doesn't know how to do needlework." As she spoke, she shook her head, seemingly amused by her own oversight.
Then, with a worried expression, she sighed, "Alas, I am also very worried about this matter. Tell me, what will happen to a girl like Handan who doesn't even know how to do needlework when she gets married?" Her words were full of concern.
To everyone's surprise, Han Dan retorted firmly, "Your Majesty, I don't want to get married! What good would marriage do? Not only would I have to serve the whole family, young and old, to the point of exhaustion, but I might not even get a good reputation. I'm not that stupid; I would never be so foolish as to take that miserable path! When I'm old enough, I plan to become a head maid and do my own hair." As she said this, Han Dan raised her head, her eyes filled with disdain and resistance towards marriage.
"You silly girl, how dare you speak so recklessly in front of Consort Zhuang! What kind of young lady doesn't get married? Besides, being a palace maid isn't easy!" Consort Qin scolded Han Dan angrily, her eyebrows raised.
Han Dan raised her stubborn little face and retorted without backing down, "Even if all the women in the world get married, I will not! Wherever Your Majesty is, I will stay there and never leave you for the rest of my life!"
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan smiled and gently advised, "Alright, alright, why force it, Sister Qinfei? Everyone has their own way of choosing to live. Perhaps it's not the right time yet. When it is, you won't be able to stop it even if you want to."
After hearing this, Consort Qin sighed softly and slowly recalled the past: "Back then, when the two sisters, Han Dan and Fu Rong, were still young, they came to serve me. At that time, they were small and very lovable. Sometimes I couldn't tell whether I was taking care of them or they were taking care of me. But what was unexpected was that, despite their young age, these two sisters were very capable and efficient. Their ability to handle various matters was in no way inferior to that of the older maids."
At this point, Consort Qin's face showed a hint of relief as she continued with a sigh, "They have been with me for quite some time now. I've always thought that once I find them good husbands, I'll give them a grand wedding, so they can become mistresses, living a life free from want and respected. That would be much better than spending my days serving others in this deep palace. After all, how can serving others compare to the comfort and ease of being carefully cared for?"
"Don't worry, Consort Qin. Look, you only have two unmarried girls here, while I have four! They all swear they will never marry in this life. Perhaps their destiny has not yet arrived," Su Nuannuan gently comforted Consort Qin.
Hearing this, Consort Qin nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "Compared to you, sister, you are truly much more miserable than me. At least I have successfully married two of my children." Thinking this, Consort Qin's mood immediately improved.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan rolled her eyes coquettishly, then chuckled softly and said nothing more.
"Look how fast time flies. I reckon Xu'er should be awake by now, so I need to hurry back. Later, I'll have Furong bring over a few bolts of fine brocade so I can ask Tingxue how to tailor such exquisite palace dresses as the ones you're wearing, little sister."
"Alright, Consort Qin, please take care. I won't keep you any longer." Su Nuannuan quickly stood up and exchanged greetings with Consort Qin.
After respectfully seeing Consort Qin off from Caiwei Palace, Su Nuannuan moved gracefully towards the side hall. However, when she entered the side hall, she found that the two little ones were still immersed in a sweet dream, showing no signs of waking up.
Su Nuannuan shook her head helplessly, sighed softly, and turned to return to her inner palace.
Then, she strolled into the small study, took a sheet of snow-white Xuan paper from the desk, gently placed it on the table, and then picked up the ink stick and began to grind it carefully.
While grinding ink, he was thinking about how to design several novel and unique clothing styles. Once completed, he would hand them over to his third brother to sell in their family's clothing shop.
Other things that benefit the country and its people cannot be provided for the time being, but these clothes are definitely a good option. If we could also provide some matching family outfits, it would be perfect. After all, no matter what world we live in, it's always the women's and children's money that's easiest to earn!