klisemfg Chapter 364: Making New Clothes Together
Chapter 364: Making New Clothes Together
Li Yuncheng expected that Emperor Wenjin would definitely ask this question, so he cupped his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, I have never been to the border, but I have heard you talk about life there. The thing that impressed me most was when you said that a fellow soldier froze to death on the city wall while on night watch. When you talked about that, your eyes were red."
Emperor Wen Jin seemed to have recalled that cold night many years ago, but in fact, not only did his comrades freeze to death that night, but the cavalry from Mobei also broke into the city. The fighting was deafening and blood was everywhere. There were corpses everywhere inside and outside the city, and the falling snowflakes were all scarlet in color.
In just a moment, a murderous aura emerged from Emperor Wen Jin. He swore that if he ascended the throne, he would never let the soldiers at the border go without food and clothing.
Zhao He had been in officialdom for many years and was very familiar with the emperor's every move. When he saw that the emperor stopped talking after listening to what the virtuous prince said, he knew that the emperor had something on his mind.
As expected, Emperor Wenjin ordered, "Lord Zhao, I give the Ministry of Revenue three days to prepare the first batch of supplies, which must be shipped to the northern border immediately after three days. There must be no delay. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."
After hearing this, Zhao He had no choice but to kneel down and accept the order.
Li Yuncheng and the two ministers left together. On the way out of the palace, Zhao He suddenly said, "Lord Li, I didn't expect you to ask His Royal Highness to be your lobbyist. This is really unlike your usual style."
Li Gongqiu glanced at him calmly and said, "Master Zhao, the emperor has given the Ministry of Revenue a three-day deadline. Master Zhao should make preparations early!"
After saying that, Li Gongqiu just bowed to Li Yuncheng and left in big strides.
Li Yuncheng didn't say much to Zhao He and left the palace directly.
Zhao He stared at the backs of the two men, snorted coldly, and walked towards the Ministry of Revenue.
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In the mansion of Marquis Chengping, Su Qingwan was choosing materials for making winter clothes. These materials had just been sent over from the mansion of Prince Yi. They were said to be new rewards from the palace. The colors were bright and just right for her.
In addition to these materials, there were also some commonly used items and tribute fruits and vegetables.
Especially the honeydew melon, which was sweet, juicy, and as soft as cheese. If the palace had not received a reward from the emperor, this thing could not be bought even with money. Su Qingwan ate the honeydew melon while looking at the colorful materials and randomly pointed to a few of them.
"Let's just use these. Make one set of clothes in each color. The other colors are suitable for mother, so make them together. There are also the ink-blue and moonlight-white ones. They will definitely be good for big brother. Brother Wu will use the linen brown and azure blue ones to make them."
"By the way, Shanhu, when my storeroom is open, you guys can go pick out the colors you like and make two new sets of clothes for each of you. Then make arrangements for Aunt Rong and the others, as well as for the people in the yard, so that no one is left out."
Su Qingwan smiled and said that she was in a good mood today, so she wanted everyone to make new clothes before the weather got completely cold.
"Thank you, young lady." Pearl, Coral and others spoke happily.
Lin Xiang was hesitant to speak. The fourth young lady thought of everyone but forgot the third master.
It would be fine if the Third Master didn't care, but I'm afraid he might be worried about it, which would not be a good thing for the young lady.
Su Qingwan only took one look at Lin Xiang and guessed what she was thinking. Su Zhiru was her father after all, and she would not let anyone talk nonsense about such trivial matters.
"Linxiang, bring the indigo one over here so I can take a look."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiang hurried over to bring the material to Su Qingwan, "Miss, the color of this material looks a bit darker, but it has dark patterns of auspicious clouds, which is very auspicious."
Su Qingwan wanted to laugh when she heard this. She understood that Linxiang was reminding her implicitly, so she just went along with what he said.
"The color is a bit dark, but it's just right for my father, so let's make it. Then pick out a few sets of colors that suit him and make them together."
Lin Xiang heard this and nodded happily, "Yes!"
Su Qingwan had just finished selecting the fabrics and was about to choose some patterns when the maid from the Zhao family came over and said, "Fourth Miss, someone from the palace has come and asked us to go to the front hall."
"Has mother been notified?" Su Qingwan didn't expect anyone to come from the palace, and she didn't know what it was for.
The Zhao family's wife hurriedly said, "I've already notified them!"
"Then let's go over there too."
Su Qingwan led people to the front hall of the Marquis' Mansion. When she arrived, the old Marquis and Mrs. Kang had not arrived yet, but Mrs. Jiang had already arrived, and Mrs. Liu and Su Zhiyi from the first house were also sitting and waiting.
"Mother!" Su Qingwan walked forward and bowed to Jiang, saying, "I have selected all the fabrics that my aunt sent over, and I have also chosen a few patterns for you to make new clothes. Please come to my place and take a look later."
She naturally took Jiang's arm and started chatting.
"Okay, I'll go over and take a look later. Have you chosen one for yourself?" Jiang asked with a smile.
Su Qingwan nodded repeatedly, "I have chosen. The colors that my aunt sent this time are all very beautiful. I have chosen several patterns and also asked my father, brother, and Wu Ge'er to choose. However, the embroidery style has not been chosen yet. Mom will choose with me later."
"Okay!" Jiang smiled even more gently.
Liu listened to every word the mother and daughter said, and was extremely angry!
You are so good, Jiang!
Now that the Marquis's Mansion is out of money, you from the third house are actually arranging to make new clothes. Moreover, you only make them for the people in your own house. It's really hateful!
Liu was so angry that she rolled her eyes several times. When Xiaokang came in, she saw Liu rolling her eyes and her face immediately turned dark.
"Sister-in-law, why are you rolling your eyes? If you are sick, you should get treatment as soon as possible, otherwise you will become blind one day and no one will care about you."
Xiaokang spoke bluntly. She hated Liu so much now. Every time she saw Liu's ugly face, she wanted to rush up and slap her hard in the face.
Liu was immediately angry when Xiaokang confronted her.
"You are sick! What does it have to do with you if I like to roll my eyes?" Liu glared at Xiaokang and snorted heavily.
Xiaokang was about to rush towards Liu, but was quickly stopped by Nanny Ji.
"Second Madam, someone came to the palace today." Nanny Ji reminded.
Xiaokang finally endured it and walked over with Su Lihan and sat down next to Jiang.
Seeing this situation, Liu was very disdainful. She didn't know how Xiaokang would feel when she found out that the people in the third room were making new clothes but their family had no part in them.
Su Qingwan smiled and nodded towards the two people from the second room, her eyes gently sweeping across Su Lihan's face. She was still wearing a veil, so she didn't know the extent of the injury on her face. She would have to turn around to see for sure.
At this time, the old marquis and old Kang also arrived. They were both helped in. They were injured and pulled their wounds when they walked in. They grimaced in pain. After finally sitting down, the old marquis ordered, "Go and ask the envoy from the palace to come over!"