Chapter 218: Trying on New Clothes
Chapter 218: Trying on New Clothes
Suisui had just been brought back by Aunt Xiang and was about to lie down.
She was still a bit dazed at the moment.
The words, "Do you have a name now?" echoed repeatedly in her mind.
No longer would she be called Suisui, but instead, she now had a proper name.
Feng Mingxi.
Although she didn't understand and didn't know how to write it, it sounded pleasant.
Moreover, her surname was Feng.
The same Feng as her brother, Feng Xuanrui.
They were siblings, true siblings, and now they even shared the same surname.
The more Suisui thought about it, the happier she became.
Although she didn't understand what a title meant, Aunt Xiang kept murmuring, "Princess, we have proper identities now. This is truly wonderful!"
......
Suisui didn't understand the concept of titles, but she knew that she finally had a name.
This was something to be happy about.
The little girl tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.
Hehe.
Haha.
Hehehehehaha.
She had a name! Suisui's thoughts made her unable to control her laughter, and she hugged her blanket, giggling foolishly.
Aunt Xiang looked at her lovingly, shook her head, and continued her work.
After what happened yesterday, the Queen hadn't blamed her, but Aunt Xiang felt guilty.
She searched through her belongings and found a nice piece of fabric. Instead of rushing to make a dress for Suisui, she decided to make a cute hat and a small backpack since the fabric wasn't large enough for a dress.
At most, she could be bold and use a two-tone color scheme for the hat.
Last night, while taking care of the sick Suisui, Aunt Xiang hadn't had time to prepare much.
Now that Suisui had recovered, Aunt Xiang took up her charcoal pen and began sketching patterns.
Once the designs were finalized, she would transfer them onto the fabric and start sewing.
Aunt Xiang was deep in thought when Queen Qi arrived, a smile on her face. "Aunt Xiang, quickly pick up Suisui and take off her outer clothes, leaving only her undergarments. The clothes from the Jinxiu Workshop are partially done, and they've sent some over for Suisui to try on and see if they fit."
Along with the Queen came a tailor.
In case the dimensions were off or the main family was dissatisfied, alterations could be made on the spot.
Aunt Xiang was delighted to hear that the new clothes had finally arrived and happily agreed. After quickly washing her hands, she began to get Suisui ready.
The Jinxiu Workshop had rushed to complete three sets of spring outfits and one set of summer clothing, with the rest still in the works.
In addition to the clothes, there were also small items like shoes.
These items were designed to match the outfits.
At that moment, the people from the Jinxiu Workshop brought in the items, and Queen Qi led them to the back courtyard, asking them to wait at the door while only one embroiderer went in to assess the fit of the clothes.
Suisui, not understanding what was happening, was helped up by Aunt Xiang and given a quick cleaning. Then, wearing only a light blue undergarment, she stood there obediently.
The embroiderer entered and personally helped Suisui into the first outfit.
It was a short robe in a water-pink color, paired with a skirt embroidered with green and white flowers.
The green and white colors were slightly darker than the water-pink, creating a visually striking contrast from light to dark.
The delicate colors, when worn by a child, looked lively and vibrant.
Queen Qi loved the outfit and wished she could rush back to the treasury to search for similar colors and have more clothes made for Suisui.
The Qi King watched as the little girl donned her new attire, vibrant and colorful, and couldn't help but nod and smile in approval. "Only our Suisui could pull off such a lovely look. If only she were a bit chubbier, she'd be perfect. She seems a bit frail, and I worry she might be bullied."
As a child, Suisui was vulnerable to the antics of other children when adults weren't around to supervise.
Children, at times, didn't fully grasp the concept of social hierarchy and power dynamics.
Therefore, if one wasn't careful, bullying could become an issue. The thought of someone daring to bully his lady made the Qi King's expression turn grim.
He pondered the matter further and finally made a decision: "Whoever dares to lay a finger on her, I'll knock their teeth out myself!"
Hmph!
If anyone dared to bully his lady, he would teach them a lesson they'd never forget!
The Qi King wanted to make it known that anyone associated with his manor was not to be trifled with.
After all, he had already done plenty of questionable things over the years, and one more wouldn't make a difference!
However, first, he needed to practice his fighting skills. He couldn't afford to lose if it ever came to blows; that would be embarrassing!
The light, delicate colors of the outfit perfectly complemented the child's innate vitality.
And Suisui's eyes—they were especially captivating.
The Qi King couldn't bear the thought of her changing out of this outfit.
But there were still two more sets to try on.
Reluctantly, he signaled to Aunt Xiang, "Let's see the next one."
Upon receiving his command, Aunt Xiang quickly acknowledged it with a bow before turning to draw the curtains closed, providing privacy for Suisui to change into the next set of clothes.
Even without the curtains, the Qi King was mindful of his manners and turned away, giving Suisui her space.
Despite her young age, the Qi King was adamant about instilling a sense of propriety in Suisui, emphasizing the importance of boundaries between males and females.
He was determined to protect her from any scoundrels who might try to take advantage.
Absolutely no one would be allowed to do so! ! !
Soon, Suisui emerged in a new outfit—a short lotus-pink jacket paired with an embroidered skirt in a light bluish-gray color. This combination was slightly more substantial than the previous one, conveying a sense of formality and dignity, making it suitable for more solemn occasions.
Upon hearing the Queen's soft approval, the Qi King turned back to behold Suisui's excited little face.
Suisui was indeed delighted.
She had new clothes!
And these weren't just any ordinary purchases; they were custom-made just for her!
These outfits had been crafted with care by tailors and embroiderers who had taken her measurements, ensuring a perfect fit.
This realization filled Suisui with excitement.
She stood on the bed, twirling around, her eyes darting shyly toward the Queen, as if seeking her approval and asking, "Mother, do I look pretty?"
The Queen's face was radiant with admiration, her eyes unable to move away from Suisui.
In her eyes, her daughter was the most beautiful child in the entire capital!
This outfit suited Suisui perfectly!
The Queen's praise wasn't just conveyed through her expression but also in her words, each one filled with sincere admiration.
The Qi King, standing by, felt a bit anxious, worried that he might be outshone by his daughter. So, using his limited vocabulary, he, too, began to shower Suisui with compliments.
Being praised by both her mother and father caused Suisui's face to flush with shyness, and she became even more coy.
If it were anyone else, the Qi King might have commented that they lacked grandeur.
But when it came to his lady, he had only one thought: His Suisui was the very best in the entire capital, and he wouldn't tolerate any disagreement!
If others disagreed, it was only because their eyes were faulty!
(End of Chapter)
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