usatvline Chapter 393 Wen Yi 22
Chapter 393 Wen Yi 22
Nian Shilan felt much better after seeing that Cao Qinmo had helped her solve another problem.
She removed the nail guards from her hands and had Fu Zi carry Wen Yi to her side.
When Wen Yi saw Nian Shilan reach out her hand, she also reached out her hand.
Then she obediently let Nian Shilan hold her in her arms.
Looking closely at Nian Shilan's stunningly beautiful face, as radiant as a peach blossom.
I can only marvel at how well that big fat orange eats.
Wen Yi gently rubbed her face against Nian Shilan's arm.
A sweet smile graced her face.
Even though Nian Shilan's eyes softened at Wen Yi's adorable appearance.
Ever since Nian Shilan lost her child, her heart has hardened.
Although Wen Yi was raised under her name, the child was not born from her womb.
She didn't show much concern for Wenyi either.
Now that I see how cute Wenyi is,
Nian Shilan also thought to herself, what if she had a daughter like Wenyi?
That's not bad, it's just a pity that she lost her child because of Qi Yuebin.
She has never been able to conceive again.
Wen Yi noticed Nian Shilan's thoughts.
Wen Yi reached out her small hand and gently stroked Nian Shilan's cheek.
Nian Shilan assumed that Wen Yi's action was unintentional.
But being touched by Wen Yi like that, the disappointment and resentment in my heart just now...
It vanished in an instant.
The smile on her face became more genuine, and Cao Qinmo breathed a sigh of relief.
Every time Nian Shilan hugs Wenyi, she feels anxious.
I'm afraid Wenyi might accidentally anger Nian Shilan.
When Nian Shilan gets angry, she will frighten Wenyi.
Soon Songzhi returned, and after bowing to Nian Shilan, she...
What she saw at Shunzhen Gate
After Songzhi finished speaking, Fei Yunyan snorted coldly.
"This Zhen family is no pushover; she's already trying to win over the An family with just a few words."
One is from the Shen family, the other from the An family, and when the Zhen family enters the palace...
Wouldn't this mean the women in the harem would have to take her surname, Zhen?
Nian Shilan's complexion was also not good, but she did not lose her temper as before.
Compared to this Zhen family member whose entry into the palace is still uncertain,
Her current enemies are the Empress and the Empress Dowager, who is the Empress's backer.
However, this Zhen woman did indeed raise her suspicions.
Cao Qinmo had already learned of Zhen Huan's formidable nature from Wen Yi's inner thoughts.
But when I truly witnessed her abilities,
My wariness of Zhen Huan reached its peak.
She desperately wanted to get rid of Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang as soon as possible.
But she had neither money nor manpower.
She simply doesn't have the ability to do it without arousing suspicion.
She was already insignificant in the Emperor's eyes; if she were to incur his displeasure...
I'm afraid the outcome won't be any better than what Wenyi dreamed of.
What will Wenyi do then?
She couldn't act rashly; a small act of impatience could ruin a grand plan. It would be best to rely on the Empress and Consort Hua.
Besides Zhen Huan, there's also Shen Meizhuang.
Songzhi quickly recounted how she handled the matter.
After figuring out what had happened, she quickly found the matron who managed the imperial concubines.
Let her handle this matter.
The old woman's surname was Tong, and she was in charge of disciplining the young ladies-in-waiting.
She had only been gone for a short while when this happened.
It was known that it was An who accidentally wet Xia's qipao.
Although Xia's attitude was arrogant, it was a bit excessive for her to make An kneel.
However, if the qipao gets wet during the selection process, and the Xia family doesn't have a spare qipao to change into...
I have no choice but to wear this wet qipao to meet the emperor. If the emperor doesn't mind, that's fine.
If His Majesty takes it to heart, then it would be a breach of etiquette before the Emperor.
Disrespecting the emperor is a serious offense; it won't just affect Lady Xia.
The women of the entire Xia family will likely be implicated.
It's understandable that Madam Xia was rude after Madam An soaked Madam Xia's qipao.
It is the truth that the An family could not afford to compensate the Xia family for the Manchu-style clothing.
On the contrary, Zhen managed to persuade Xia to let An go with just a few words.
They didn't mention at all how to remedy or compensate Xia's qipao.
This is truly shameless and extravagant, using other people's money.
Having served in the palace for many years, Granny Tong could see right through Zhen Shi's scheming and intrigue at a glance.
Before Shen Meizhuang could speak, Granny Tong stepped forward.
"Ladies, today's selection process is not going to tolerate the slightest mistake."
Miss An accidentally wet Miss Xia's qipao.
Although it was an unintentional mistake, there should still be an explanation.
This Suzhou-embroidered qipao is precious, and any breach of etiquette in front of the emperor could implicate one's family.
The talent show is on a tight schedule, and it will be the girls' turn soon.
It's best to resolve this as soon as possible.
Zhen Huan's expression changed slightly, and she was about to speak again...
Granny Tong added, "If Miss An is willing..."
We should still find a way to compensate Miss Xia, as a way of expressing our apology.
An Lingrong's face turned pale; she hadn't expected the matter to be so serious.
She's made a huge mistake.
Moreover, she didn't bring much money with her when she went to Beijing for the talent show.
How could she possibly afford to compensate for this cheongsam?
Zhen Huan frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.
She hadn't expected the old woman to step forward at this moment.
Moreover, the old woman's attitude towards her didn't seem very good.
Shen Meizhuang also frowned slightly; she had never agreed to Huanhuan interfering in this matter.
Xia Dongchun crossed his arms and sneered:
"Hmph, I think she just can't afford to pay and is trying to renege on her promise."
After a moment of silence, An Lingrong thought of Su Xiu, and realized she would also...
Perhaps we can give it a try.
An Lingrong bit her lip and mustered her courage to say:
"Sister Xia, it's my fault for getting your qipao wet."
My younger sister is short of money and can't afford to buy this qipao, but she knows Suzhou embroidery.
I am willing to embroider a new qipao for my sister as an apology, and I hope she will be lenient with me.
Xia Dongchun curled her lip in disdain: "You? You know how to do Suzhou embroidery?"
The stitches on your qipao are so coarse, yet you dare to claim you know Suzhou embroidery? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?
With your skills, how could you possibly wear something embroidered that would be embarrassing?
An Lingrong's face grew even paler. She lowered her head, her voice soft yet firm:
"Sister Xia, although my family is poor..."
But she learned Suzhou embroidery from her grandmother from a young age.
While I wouldn't claim to have superb skills, I can still embroider decent qipaos.
The cheongsam my sister was wearing was hastily sewn by her, so the stitches were a bit rough.
But if it's for her older sister to embroider a qipao, the younger sister will definitely put her heart into it.
If you don't believe me, sister, I happen to have a Suzhou embroidered handkerchief in my hand.
"You can take a look, sister."
As An Lingrong spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and gently unfolded it.
The handkerchief was embroidered with a blooming peony, its petals clearly defined.
The colors are vibrant and lifelike, as if you can smell the fragrance of the flowers.
The surrounding area is also embroidered with fine green leaves, which complement the peony perfectly.
Xia Dongchun took the handkerchief, examined it carefully, and her eyes lit up.
Tong Mama's eyes also showed approval:
"Miss An's skills are indeed quite good."
"In that case, Miss Xia, why don't you give Miss An a chance and let her embroider a qipao to compensate you?"
Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were surprised that An Lingrong actually knew Suzhou embroidery, and that her embroidery skills were so outstanding.
As expected, appearances can be deceiving; both of them were now quite impressed with An Lingrong.
Xia Dongchun looked at the handkerchief in her hand, feeling somewhat unwilling.
However, it must be admitted that An Lingrong's embroidery skills were indeed excellent.
"For the sake of Granny, I'll give you this chance."
If you dare to be perfunctory, I won't let you off the hook.
An Lingrong quickly bowed and thanked her, her heart finally at ease.