Chapter 88: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 88: Measuring and Tailoring
As Qi Wangfei hesitated over whether to visit her family to discuss things, the tailor from the Jinxiufang came over to take measurements.
Aunt Qiu invited the tailor in and carefully measured Suisui.
After the measurements, the tailor nodded to his assistant, signaling that he had everything he needed.
The assistant understood immediately, performed a bow to Qi Wangfei, and then took out a stack of fabric samples.
These samples were of the latest patterns and materials from Jinxiufang. The princess needed to review them and select which ones to use. Once decided, the tailor could start working on them.
Of course, custom orders were also possible, though they would take more time.
Autumn and winter clothes could wait, but Suisui needed spring and summer outfits soon.
Qi Wangfei wasn’t satisfied with the ready-made clothes brought back by Physician Liu and others from outside.
So, it was better to have them replaced sooner rather than later.
Qi Wangfei didn’t make an immediate decision on the fabrics presented by the assistant.
She held Suisui close and carefully explained to her what each pattern and fabric was.
Knowing these clothes were for a child, the assistant had brought very bright colors—either watercolors, light blues, or moonlit shades.
The embroidery mostly featured flowers, grasses, and birds, with a playful, child-friendly design.
Qi Wangfei thought they were all quite nice. If it weren’t for the heavy colors of the materials bestowed by the palace, she would have considered using them from her private collection, letting Suisui choose from them.
This line of thought led Qi Wangfei to consider the past rewards she hadn’t personally selected. They were chosen by the Empress Dowager for their suitability or their preciousness.
In the future, she might request the Empress Dowager to set aside more bright colors.
Compared to others, her husband had a slight advantage.
The prince was the Empress Dowager’s own child.
Thus, in matters of rewards, the Empress Dowager was also inclined to favor the Qi family.
Thinking of the Empress Dowager, Qi Wangfei remembered that she had been ill recently and had refused visitors. She wondered how she was now.
If she had recovered, Xiao Liu should return soon, and it would be appropriate to go to the palace to report on Suisui’s well-being.
Suisui had never seen such bright colors before. Held in her mother’s arms, she looked at the patterns, marveling at how lovely they were.
She thought all the patterns were beautiful, and she wanted them all!
At that moment, Suisui felt she was a very greedy child.
She didn’t want others to think she was insatiable.
So, she needed to make a choice.
Sui Sui struggled to decide, as she didn’t have much of an aesthetic sense, simply preferring brighter colors.
Luckily, Qi Wangfei helped with the selection, and the Feng brothers also joined in with their suggestions.
After everyone’s effort, a good number of colors were chosen.
This was certainly more than what Qi Wangfei had initially instructed Aunt Qiu to pick.
However, Suisui didn’t have any suitable clothes yet.
This was a process of starting from scratch, so having a few more options wasn’t a problem.
Although everyone in the royal residence had specific standards for their clothing and accessories, Sui Sui didn’t have any previously, so she could make do with more.
Thinking of this, Qi Wangfei felt justified.
After choosing the patterns, it was already late.
Seeing the children still gathered around, Qi Wangfei furrowed her brows and asked, “Aren’t you going to class?”
As soon as she spoke, the children froze.
The older Feng Xuancang immediately performed a proper bow and signaled he would leave right away.
If they didn’t go now, they might be late and make the tutor angry!
Feng Xuanbin had already made a habit of skipping classes, so he hesitated, clearly unwilling to go.
Feng Xuanrui had been out for over a month and was still in play mode.
Classes?
He didn’t want to go!
His grades weren’t good either.
As for his earlier grand promises to study hard and tutor his younger sister?
What did Feng Xuanrui’s words yesterday have to do with Feng Xuanrui today?
If he were a diligent student, he’d have achieved much already!
With two children reluctant to go, the other scholars of the residence were also reluctant.
Seeing this, Qi Wangfei felt both exasperated and amused. “Hurry up and go, don’t keep the tutor waiting.”
Feng Xuanrui knew he couldn’t avoid class.
However, he still wasn’t ready to give up. He asked quietly, “Mother, won’t Suisui be joining us?”
After asking, he felt confident since Suisui didn’t know how to read yet. “She should stay in class.”
As for the notion that girls shouldn’t attend school?
If Feng Xuanrui had heard that, he’d likely have a strong reaction.
Not knowing how to read and write would make managing affairs difficult in the future, wouldn’t it?
Hearing that Suisui didn’t know how to read, the older brothers looked at her with sympathy.
In that moment, they even started planning how to schedule and tutor their younger sister.
Suisui definitely needed to learn to read and write.
It was unthinkable for a girl from the royal residence to be illiterate.
However, Suisui had just returned, and Qi Wangfei wasn’t ready to let her go out just yet.
Thinking of this, Qi Wangfei waved her hand. “Suisui will go when she’s well enough. It’s not urgent. As for you, hurry up and go. If you’re late and get scolded by the tutor, don’t come crying to me.”
The Feng brothers left for class, looking back three times.
Suisui envied her brothers who were going to school.
To be able to read and write, what a wonderful thing!
Suisui also wanted that.
But she knew that being too greedy would get her nothing.
So, not attending school was fine.
Many people in the village didn’t know how to read, yet they lived well.
Besides, she had Lele.
Suisui quickly comforted herself, her lips curving into a gentle smile, revealing two shallow dimples.
When she was thin before, her face didn’t have enough flesh to show dimples.
Now, with a bit more flesh, the faint traces of dimples were visible.
Qi Wangfei saw this and couldn’t help but gently poke Suisui. “My Sui Sui is truly beautiful!”
Bright eyes, lively demeanor, and those faint dimples.
Which girl could compare to her own?
Qi Wangfei had unconsciously put on her motherly filter.
Regarding Suisui’s envy of her brothers going to school, Qi Wangfei gently explained, “Suisui, there’s no rush. We’ll get you ready and then you can join your brothers in school.”
While speaking, Qi Wangfei lightly pinched the little girl’s slender arm. “Classes aren’t just about academics, but also physical education. If your body isn’t in good shape, you won’t keep up.”
Suisui seemed to understand but didn’t quite get it.
But her mother was so gentle and soft.
She liked her mother and liked how her mother spoke.
So, whatever her mother said was fine.
Just like her brothers!
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