Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 288: Clothes Make The Man (1/2)

Chapter 280: Chapter 288: Clothes Make The Man

Mrs. Pei, having received an affirmative answer from Su Wenyue, also thought about the fact that the clothes worn by the two concubine’s daughters were embroidered by Su Wenyue and looked closely at them.

Although the clothes of the two concubine’s daughters were novel in style and pattern, they could not match hers in terms of fabric, embroidery skills, or finesse. It was evident that a lot more thought had gone into hers, showing a clear difference in affection. One could tell by the effort put into the work beneath her fingers. It wasn’t like what Yuhan had said; Yuhan was too superficial and shallow in her judgment. Lady Yue was just not very good at taking credit; otherwise, she would have revealed her work sooner and wouldn’t have been slandered like this. But it was exactly this situation that revealed the true sincerity behind it.

“How do you like it, Aunt? Do you like it?” Su Wenyue asked knowingly, feeling a sense of achievement and satisfaction from the appreciation of her work.

“I do. Not to mention the craftsmanship of these clothes, just for the thought you put into them, I have to appreciate them,” Mrs. Pei said with a smile. “Our Lady Yue is not only filial but also increasingly skilled. When did you learn such exquisite embroidery?” Her face was full of joy and surprise. It was rare to find such skill in all of Chang’an.

The more worldly one is, the better they can recognize quality, understanding the difficulty of acquiring such fine things and the sentiment and effort it involves.

Speaking of embroidery skills, Su Wenyue said with a chuckle, “Well, it’s just something that comes with practice; it didn’t take much effort. I’m glad you like it, Aunt.”

“You’re too modest! Who else would say it’s easy? To those unaware, it might seem simple, but the art of embroidery can’t be mastered overnight. It requires great dedication. You’ve got a big heart. Your parents are both shrewd, and I don’t know who you take after.”

“Yes, I don’t seem to take after anyone. Maybe my parents found me somewhere,” Su Wenyue said worriedly.

Mrs. Pei chuckled and scolded her, “Careful, or your parents might scold you. You’re such a mischievous monkey, no wonder your mother has mixed feelings about you.”

“Aunt, I estimated the size of these clothes myself without taking precise measurements. Why don’t you try them on to see if they fit properly? If they don’t, I can make some adjustments right here.” Su Wenyue was actually eager to see if the effect was as good as she had imagined.

Mrs. Pei, too, was curious, though she didn’t show it openly. She was not a young girl who gets excited about trying on new clothes; it would seem too unbecoming. But with Su Wenyue’s suggestion, she found a way to do so and immediately had a servant girl help her with the fitting.

As it turned out, Su Wenyue’s judgment was quite accurate. Once Mrs. Pei donned the clothes, they fit perfectly, with the style and pattern being very suitable for her. They not only accentuated her dignified elegance but also made her look several years younger. Indeed, clothes make the man—or in this case, the woman.