Chapter 008: The Embroideress of the Yan Wang Mansion

At this moment, Su Yue rushed back excitedly and said, "Qingqing, do you know why there are only the two of us embroiderers in the Wang residence?"

"Oh, how could I not have thought of that?" Liu Feng admired and gave a thumbs up, "Your Highness is truly remarkable"

"It's not that... I just feel a bit lost." Lan Qingxiao could not explain further and could only say, "I'm fine, perhaps I'll figure it out later. You should go and tidy up the bed first."

However, how could it be such a coincidence that the Yan Wangfu needs an embroiderer

What happens next

It seems that His Highness the King of Swallows is a venomous snake and a fierce beast, which frightened her

Su Yue wrapped her arms around her and chuckled, "You are still the best, Qingqing."

Lan Qingxiao remained silent, still bowing her head

Soon, the eunuch led them into the residence of the Prince of Yan, arranging for them to stay in a rather spacious room, as they were embroiderers and had a dedicated embroidery room for their use

Surprised, Su Yue exclaimed, "Ah? So soon? Just one night?"

Indeed, Your Highness, there are two old robes that have been worn for two years, and the hems have been damaged by the laundry maid. It would be better to dispose of them.

Su Yue widened her delicate eyes and said, "I won't go."

Why is that? Lan Qingxiao sat at the desk, recording without raising her head

"Step aside." Yan Nanzheng set down the book, lifted the teacup, and took a delicate sip.

Aunt Su signaled to Grandfather Zhang not to be angry, and then kindly explained: "The Prince of Yan's residence needs two embroiderers. The Empress Dowager has always valued the Prince of Yan's residence, and the two of you can complement each other in embroidery skills. If you go to the Prince of Yan's residence, I will feel more at ease"

I want to avoid seeing it, but it is already too late; I can only face it head-on.

I knew when she went to apply for the job

The five young ladies were taken to the palace, while she and Su Yue were escorted out of the palace by the eunuchs of the Yan Wang Mansion. Su Yue did not care where they were going; she was very happy along the way

Why did Your Highness place her in the residence

Lan Qingxiao smiled silently, "Although Chief Steward Xu said that the embroidery room has already been cleaned, the items in the embroidery room are all personal belongings that His Highness the Prince of Yan uses daily, and they must be kept spotless. I will help you after we finish eating"

Liu Feng was shocked and also very puzzled, wondering why His Highness was not surprised at all

Lan Qingxiao was inspecting and organizing the work left by the previous embroiderer in the embroidery room, categorizing and archiving the embroidery threads, satin, embroidery drafts, and patterns, and registering them for future reference, making it much easier to look up later. With just a little more effort, she would be able to finish her work and have dinner.

Your Highness, have you known all along?

The Embroidery Bureau is excellent, where one can learn many embroidery techniques

"If she is placed in the residence and someone is watching her, can she still speak nonsense?"

Su Yue went with great enthusiasm, while Lan Qingxiao was contemplating how, being in the residence of the Prince of Yan, she would inevitably encounter him. What should she do to avoid meeting him?

Su Yue saw that the flowing wind was dressed in a rather luxurious servant's robe, and thought that this person must be someone of status and position beside His Highness, so she said: "You are ... ... "

The breeze rushed into the study, as if a matter of great urgency had arisen, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, that young lady is actually an embroiderer arranged by the Needlework Bureau!"

Lan Qingxiao understood that in the palace, within the royal family, her status was humble, and she could only comply with the arrangements

"Both of us will certainly adhere to the rules and will never act recklessly." Su Yue was taken aback and looked fearfully at Lan Qingxiao beside her

Do you think there is a problem? Yan Nanzheng turned a page, and those peach blossom eyes blinked coolly.

At that moment, footsteps were heard from outside. They looked out, and Lan Qingxiao was taken aback. Why is it him?

Lan Qingxiao sat there weakly, her head drooping, with a furrowed brow and a look of distress

The truth is that the Yan Wang Mansion is a den of tigers and wolves, where Lan Qingxiao endured a harrowing ordeal of life and death, nearly losing her life. She would rather die than return to that wolf's den that devours people without leaving a trace.

Su Yue, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched her head and said, "I was so preoccupied with gathering information from the other sisters in the residence that I only managed to complete half of the work. But rest assured, I will stay up all night to ensure that the embroidery room is thoroughly cleaned inside and out."

Now, she is at a loss for tears; can she escape

... ...

"Sister, what is wrong with you?" Su Yue asked with concern, "Do you really not like it here? In fact, this place is quite good. With so many people in the palace, it is inevitable that there will be both open and covert struggles."

This is the answer

By the way, could it be that the Prince of Yan still wants to punish her, and therefore specifically asked Aunt Su to arrange for her to come to the royal residence

The flowing wind placed the two robes held in both hands on the table, "This is Your Highness's old robe. The hem has been torn by the laundry maid, so you must ensure it is repaired completely. Your Highness will need it first thing tomorrow morning"

She had originally planned to enjoy a few more carefree days, but little did she expect that her identity would be exposed on the very first day of her arrival at the residence

Lan Qingxiao finished the last item, set down her pen, and said with a smile: "Why not ask His Highness the Prince of Yan?"

Su Yue looked at the spacious, comfortable, and elegantly decorated rooms inside and out, marveling and joyfully laughing, "This room is so beautiful, I love it"

The key point is that the Yan Wangfu has traditionally only had two embroiderers, and this custom is well known within the palace; the Needlework Bureau will not assign more embroiderers to the Yan Wangfu.

The former embroiderer has grown old and has requested to return to her hometown

"Good." Liu Feng's eyes suddenly brightened, and with a quick turn of his gaze, he said, "I will take this over right away."

"Why do you not wish to go to the Yan Wang Mansion?" Su Yue asked softly

... ...

He glared at Lan Qingxiao, a calculating glint in his eyes, "You all need to listen carefully. His Highness has always demanded perfection. You must not only repair the damaged areas but also ensure that it is unnoticeable that repairs have been made. Do you understand"

Could it be that His Highness instructed the palace servants of the Needlework Bureau to arrange for that young lady to come over? Liu Feng knew that the two elderly embroiderers in the residence were getting on in years, their eyesight was failing, and they had returned to their hometown.

Lan Qingxiao reluctantly raised her head to meet his triumphant gaze, "Understood. Please rest assured, Lord Liufeng, we will do our utmost to make the repairs satisfactory to His Highness"

Su Yue took a sip of tea and walked back and forth in the room, saying with great seriousness: "Although we, the embroiderers, are only responsible for the embroidery work of His Highness, there are so many items to be embroidered. How could two embroiderers possibly be enough? Moreover, the Yan Wangfu absolutely does not accept three embroiderers. Don't you find that strange?"

Yan Nanzheng was reading a book, and upon hearing the words, his gaze did not leave the yellowed pages. He replied lightly, "Is there something?"

Lan Qingxiao put away the registration booklet, "I have organized and archived everything from the embroidery room, have you completed your task?"

I am Liufeng, serving by His Highness's side. Liufeng cast a cold, piercing glance at the head-down Lan Qingxiao and said through clenched teeth, "You two are the new embroiderers, and I find it necessary to give you a stern warning. His Highness is extremely strict, and the rules in the residence are harsh, but rewards and punishments are clear. From now on, you must strictly adhere to the rules in the residence and absolutely must not make any mistakes; otherwise, the lightest punishment will be having your legs broken and being expelled from the residence, while the heaviest could lead to execution"

Aren't there embroiderers? Take it over to them for mending.

She seems to sense the scent of a conspiracy

And Liu Feng knows that she is an embroiderer, and the King of Yan will certainly be informed at the first opportunity

The embroidery room of the Yan Wang Mansion is located in the northern part of the Western Garden, serving as a tranquil retreat amidst the hustle and bustle, designated for the attendants.