Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 274: A Field of Study (2/2)

Seeing Su Wenyue’s eyes glued to the ancient book on embroidery, Han Yu realized that his wife really did have a fondness for needlework. Ever since he learned that she had tirelessly worked on embroidery pieces to earn silver, he had been reluctant to allow her to engage in such work. However, if she truly enjoyed it, he wouldn’t stop her, as long as she took care of her health and didn’t strain her eyes.

Su Wenyue was so engrossed in the book that she sat on the floor, forgetting about her image. Her attention was completely captured, reminiscent of how Han Yu behaved when he first got ahold of a military book. She had started by squatting to rummage through the items but eventually sat down as her legs went numb. Han Yu took the book from her hands and picked her up.

“Look at the state you’re in! Everything has to be done in moderation. Who sits directly on the ground like this? It’s so cold, and the floor is freezing. How can you be so careless with your health?” Han Yu wasn’t exactly concerned with decorum; he just couldn’t stand to see Su Wenyue neglecting her health. Though it was a small issue, he still chided her.

“Hehe, I just forgot, and I’m dressed warmly, so I don’t feel cold,” Su Wenyue laughed off, her mind still on the passage explaining needlework techniques. But she didn’t dare ask Han Yu for the book again, or she would face another long lecture.

It took nearly two hours for Su Wenyue and Aunt Li, along with a few other old women, to organize the contents of the several boxes. By that time, Han Yu had already been called away on some urgent matter. Su Wenyue saw that he didn’t look troubled, so she didn’t concern herself with it.

The sisters, Lan Xin and Lan Fang, had worked hard these past days, so Su Wenyue picked out a few items suitable for young girls. The clothes made for Lan Xin and Lan Fang were ready: exquisite and lovely, so much that Su Wenyue herself admired them. Aunt Li and Grandma Chen praised them too, “Madam’s embroidery skills have truly improved. Look at the flowers on the clothes; they look so real.”

“Yes, such beautiful clothes. I’m afraid that Miss Lan Xin and Miss Lan Fang will be too fond of them to wear,” they remarked.

Su Wenyue smiled, pleased to hear compliments about her work. Accompanying the clothes were some matching embroidered handkerchiefs and shoes—she had embroidered the handkerchiefs, while the shoes were made by the embroiderers following her instructions. The ensemble was indeed lovely, and Su Wenyue promptly sent them to the sisters, along with some items from the boxes. Lan Xin and Lan Fang were genuinely delighted, especially with the outfits Su Wenyue had personally crafted. They cherished them in their hands.

As a concubine’s daughters, Lan Xin and Lan Fang’s clothing and food were provided for in accordance with their status: not too shabby but not too splendid either. They had only seen such delicate and beautiful clothes on the pampered legitimate daughters of other families while attending banquets with their queen mother. Which girl doesn’t appreciate beauty? They had envied those girls dearly, never imagining that they themselves would one day possess such gorgeous clothes. These were even prettier than the dresses made by Chang’an City’s most famous Neon Pavilion. The sisters immediately tried on their new outfits.

“They fit well. I was worried that my measurements might be off, but the sizes are just right,” Su Wenyue complimented, feeling something was still missing. On closer inspection, she realized that the hair ornaments Lan Xin and Lan Fang were wearing did not match their new attire.