Chapter 271: Summer Wardrobe
Chapter 271: Summer Wardrobe
After a whole day of rambunctious fun, Suisui was finally too tired to move, and her brothers were exhausted as well. They decided to pack up and call it a night.
Feng Yuanxuan, Feng Xuanze, and the others had taken a day to rest, and they planned to return to the academy either tomorrow evening or the day after at the latest.
Although Suisui adored her eldest brother, she was tired from all the day's activities and wanted to sleep. Moreover, her brother was equally weary and had been gently pushing her to rest for quite some time.
Thus, when the Empress came to ask if she wanted to retire for the night, Suisui obediently waved goodbye to her eldest brother, "Good night, Eldest Brother."
Feng Xuanze smiled and reciprocated her farewell wish.
Feng Xuanrui squeezed forward, "Good night, little sister, good night!"
Upon seeing this, Feng Xuanbin didn't want to be left behind, and he quickly joined in, "Yes, good night, little sister."
...
The group of children continued their lively chatter for a while longer.
After parting ways with her brothers, Suisui soaked in a medicinal bath for a bit before finally getting ready for bed.
Today's activities had already exceeded her usual energy expenditure, and although Suisui longed to listen to stories, she ultimately couldn't stay awake. Soon enough, lulled by her mother, she fell into a deep and peaceful sleep.
The next day marked the first day of May, and the weather was pleasant, with the morning sun casting a warm glow.
Suisui woke up early, got ready, changed into a new set of clothes, and happily ran out, exclaiming, "I'm going to find Eldest Brother!"
The young masters of the mansion were also preparing to gather at the same place.
When Suisui arrived at the dining hall, her brothers had already assembled there.
Hearing Suisui's footsteps, Feng Xuan Yu couldn't contain his excitement and turned around with a loud proclamation, "Little sister, Second Brother is here!"
His thunderous voice startled everyone.
The other younger brothers, who had initially looked drowsy, instantly became more alert after his boisterous shout.
Today, Master Shen had given them a day off, so they could fully enjoy their break.
As for tomorrow...
It would depend on how the Qi King arranged their schedule.
However, they didn't need to concern themselves with that matter just yet.
The family gathered together and shared a comfortable and delightful breakfast.
After the meal, attendants from Jinxiu Fang (Embroidered Quarters) arrived to deliver the clothing.
The Qi King and Empress, delighted, took Suisui back to try on the new garments.
Upon hearing this, her brothers eagerly trailed behind them.
While they couldn't exactly witness their little sister changing clothes, they could still see the final outcome, couldn't they?
The brothers were already brimming with anticipation.
Feng Xuanbin even contemplated using his young age as an excuse to squeeze into the room.
He promised he wouldn't peek; he'd keep his eyes covered.
Feng Xuanbin felt that despite his youth, he understood this much at least.
However, his plan was thwarted as Feng Xuanrui grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back, leaving him no opportunity to squeeze in again.
Today's delivery from Jinxiu Fang included four sets of summer clothing, complete with shoes, socks, and other accessories.
The colors of the summer outfits were predominantly bright and delicate.
Children's clothing, in particular, often featured hues of pink, pale yellow, light blue, or fresh green.
The outfits could also be in more subtle shades like lotus pink or moon gray, depending on how Jinxiu Fang styled them.
Of course, Jinxiu Fang was sometimes quite bold in their clothing designs, occasionally incorporating color-blocking elements.
Color-blocking was especially prominent in children's clothing, making the outfits more vivid and playful.
Suisui's ensemble for the day featured a combination of moon white and pale yellow, with most of the accents revolving around these two colors.
As the Qi King observed Suisui's outfit, he nodded in approval one moment and shook his head in disapproval the next.
The Imperial Consort watched from the sidelines, unable to contain her curiosity. "Don't you like it?"
The Imperial Consort thought it looked wonderful. Why was he shaking his head?
The Imperial Prince didn't think it looked bad, but to him, his obedient little girl would look charming even in a sackcloth.
Hearing the Imperial Consort's question, the Imperial Prince chose to be honest: "I feel it's not extravagant enough. The fabric..."
While the clothing from Jinxiu Fang was luxurious, it couldn't compare to the royal family's choice of materials.
The Imperial Consort could only sigh in response, "The fabric sent later hasn't been prepared yet. We'll have to wait a little longer."
Initially, they didn't have enough suitable fabric, so they had to use what the fabric store had readily available.
Subsequently, the Imperial Consort intentionally set aside some vibrant colors, gradually sending them to Jinxiu Fang.
However, creating clothing takes time, and they would have to wait a bit longer.
Hearing this, the Imperial Prince was not satisfied.
Suffering had no idea what her father was thinking.
She only felt that the fabric felt smooth and that it shimmered brightly when she twirled, making it incredibly beautiful!
Suffering was so delighted that she spun around happily.
Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin encircled her, spinning along, while Feng Xuanbo, with his slender build, couldn't squeeze his way in.
This frustrated him, and he stood there with his arms crossed, sulking silently.
Upon noticing his younger brother's mood, Feng Xuanyu immediately laughed aloud and then proclaimed in a loud voice, "Little Five, come, Big Brother will carry you."
Feng Xuanyu's offer of carrying him was genuine.
To Feng Xuanyu, carrying Feng Xuanbo was effortless, as he could easily lift three or four of him with just one hand.
Although Feng Xuanbo had braced himself, he still felt a slight flutter in his heart when he was lifted.
Hearing the commotion, Suffering turned around and saw Fifth Brother being lifted by Second Brother.
This scene could be quite frightening for a child!
Suffering's eyes widened as she exclaimed softly, "Ah... Won't Second Brother drop Fifth Brother?"
Hearing this, Feng Xuanyu laughed heartily and replied, "Rest assured, I won't. Second Brother's hands are as steady as they come!"
To be honest, even his bow was lighter than his little brother.
So, carrying this weight was absolutely no problem!
Feng Xuanze remained vigilant, keeping an eye on Suffering while also staying close to Feng Xuanyu, just in case he forgot about the person he was carrying and accidentally tossed him away again.
After all, Feng Xuanyu had done this countless times before.
Seeing his older brother's vigilance, Feng Xuanyu was reminded of his own embarrassing history, which made him laugh sheepishly.
Suffering felt relieved that Fifth Brother was safe for the moment and turned back around.
Soon after, she changed into a peach-colored outfit.
This ensemble featured a gradient of moon white embroidered with peach blossoms on the short jacket, paired with a peach red skirt embroidered with magnolia flowers. As she spun around, the magnolia flowers on the skirt seemed to burst into bloom, creating a stunning visual effect.
Feng Xuanrui instantly fell in love with it and began clapping his hands excitedly, "Sister, you look so beautiful! You're the most beautiful!"
The Imperial Prince also admired this combination of colors and the exquisite embroidery. He nodded in approval, "This is good. This looks beautiful. My obedient girl looks even better when she twirls around."
The Imperial Consort also expressed her fondness for it.
When the masters were pleased, they would bestow rewards.
So, the attendants from Jinxiu Fang not only received another batch of orders as they left, but they also received a generous reward.
Suffering tried on clothes for an entire morning, and in the end, she chose to wear the moon white and peach red skirt.
Coincidentally, it was a warm day, so wearing this light-colored outfit wouldn't make her feel cold.
After she changed, there was still plenty of time, so the Imperial Prince waved his hand grandly and declared, "Let's go to the manor! Off we go!"
(End of Chapter)
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