On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Chapter 1159 Let's go to Jiangnan

"Then...when shall we go to Jiangnan for a visit?"

Her voice was filled with an undisguised longing.

The farthest place she had ever been in her life was the northern desert.

As for the legendary Jiangnan region, with its "small bridges, flowing water, and misty rain."

She had longed for it for a long time.

"What? Want to go out and have some fun?"

Lin Zhen looked at her bright, sparkling eyes and asked with a smile.

"certainly not!"

Murong Yan blushed and stubbornly replied.

"I...I want to go and investigate in person!"

"After all, I personally selected the textile and porcelain factories in Suzhou and Hangzhou, as well as the shipyard in Guangzhou."

"As the top decision-maker, I can't possibly not even know what the factory I'm building will look like, can I?"

She tried hard to find excuses for herself.

That adorable look of wanting to go but stubbornly refusing to admit it.

Lin Zhen felt an irresistible itch to see this.

"Okay, okay, it's a trip to investigate, it's a trip to investigate."

He suppressed a laugh and said in a serious tone.

"In your opinion, Your Majesty, who is extremely busy with state affairs, then..."

"When should we travel incognito to Jiangnan to investigate?"

"Well..."

Murong Yan pondered for a moment.

"Wait until after the Royal Merchant Guild's first auction ends."

"When the national treasury is full, we can leave with more peace of mind."

"Okay, it's all up to you."

Lin Zhen nodded.

He knew his young wife well; although she could sometimes act like a little girl.

But deep down, she is still the Empress of the Great Qian Dynasty who cares about the world and prioritizes national affairs.

This is precisely what he loves and admires most about her.

The two cuddled together for a while longer.

Murong Yan then urged Lin Zhen to go to the study to deal with the mountain of official business.

She herself returned to the newlywed room, which was filled with joy.

She sat in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror.

Looking at the Phoenix Descent dress that she had worn for many years.

A bold idea suddenly popped into my head.

She wanted to make a dress for Lin Zhen by hand.

Just like this Phoenix Descends to Earth dress.

A unique piece of clothing, belonging only to him.

As soon as this thought came up.

Then it became impossible to suppress.

She knew that Lin Zhen's clothes were always made by the best embroiderers in the palace, using the finest materials.

She was an empress who had never even touched a needle and thread, and whose hands were never used for housework.

I want to make a piece of clothing that he can wear out.

It's simply a fantasy.

But that's what she wanted.

She simply wanted to use her own hands to sew a garment filled with her love for the man she loved, stitch by stitch.

Even if it's done terribly.

Even if he can't wear it out at all.

She was willing to do it.

Think of this.

She immediately stood up and called out towards the outside of the hall.

"Somebody come!"

Soon a personal maid entered.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and invite the best embroiderers from the Imperial Household Department to serve me."

"Also, bring us the finest dark-colored brocade from our warehouse."

At this moment, she was still wearing the Phoenix Descent Dress, which served as her only nightgown.

The deep black Suzhou brocade fabric gleamed with a warm luster under the bright candlelight.

The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread seemed to sense its master's sudden, ingenious idea.

His phoenix eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation.

The five-zhang-long, dark gold Suzhou brocade train spread out freely from her feet.

It created a luxurious mess filled with romance and creativity.

She wanted to use this dark brocade, which was from the same school as the Phoenix Descending to Earth dress she was wearing.

She would personally craft a Qilin battle robe to match her husband!

The palace maid was slightly taken aback when she heard Murong Yan's order.

Somewhat unclear.

But she didn't dare ask any more questions.

He quickly bowed and withdrew.

soon.

The chief embroiderer of the Imperial Household Department, who was over sixty years old and was said to have personally sewed the dragon robes of the previous emperor—Mama Li.

He was then timidly invited in.

Along with it came a piece of top-grade dark-colored brocade, contained in a huge rosewood box.

"This old servant greets Your Highness the Princess."

Granny Li knelt on the ground, not daring to lift her head.

"Granny Li, please rise."

Murong Yan's voice was very gentle.

"I invited you here today because I would like to ask you for some advice on needlework."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Li was completely dumbfounded.

She looked up at the high and mighty princess in front of her with an incredulous expression.

She...she didn't hear wrong, did she?

Her Majesty the Empress, who rules the entire Great Qian Dynasty.

They actually want to learn needlework from a lowly embroiderer like her?

This...this is like the sun rising in the west!

"What? You don't want to?"

Murong Yan frowned slightly as she looked at her dumbfounded expression.

"No, no, no! This old servant wouldn't dare!"

Granny Li was so frightened that she was scared out of her wits.

He immediately knelt down again.

"To be able to teach Your Highness needlework is... is the greatest blessing this old servant has accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

"But...but this old servant is somewhat flattered..."

"Okay, get up."

Murong Yan waved her hand.

"I just had a sudden urge to learn."

You don't need to be so nervous.

As she spoke, she instructed a palace maid to open the enormous sandalwood box.

A top-quality Yun brocade, shimmering with a dark luster like the deepest night sky, was presented before everyone's eyes.

Granny Li only glanced at it before she couldn't help but gasp.

"This... could this be the legendary 'Snow Treading on Dark Clouds' that has long been lost?"

She reached out her trembling hand, wanting to touch the dreamlike fabric.

But they dared not.

I was afraid that my rough hands would defile this sacred object.

"You have good taste."

Murong Yan glanced at her with some surprise.

"That's right, this is the 'Black Clouds Treading on Snow' tribute from the previous dynasty."

"This is the last horse left in the entire palace."

Upon hearing this, Granny Li trembled with excitement.

She knew how precious this material was.

It is said that the emperor of the previous dynasty wanted to weave such a piece of brocade.

It requires the hard work of thousands of top embroiderers for three whole years!

Its value can no longer be measured in money.

And now, this princess actually wants to possess this priceless treasure.

Take it out to learn needlework?

This...this is such a waste!

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

She knelt down again with a thud.

"How could such a divine object be used for practice?"

"What if I cut it wrong or embroidered it incorrectly..."

"That's a terrible crime!"

"It doesn't matter."

Murong Yan, however, seemed completely unconcerned.

"No matter how good something is, it's still just an inanimate object."

"Its greatest value lies in its ability to express my feelings."

She gazed at the magnificent brocade, her eyes gleaming with a gentle yet resolute light.

"I want to use it to make a qilin robe for the prince by hand."

Granny Li was completely speechless.

She looked at the man in front of her, who was making a dress for the man she loved.

An empress who was willing to use priceless treasures as practice.

Besides being endlessly shocked, I was also deeply moved.

She knew she could no longer persuade her.

She could only get up from the ground.

Then use all the knowledge he has acquired throughout his life.

He began to teach this most distinguished "student" in the world, step by step, how to thread a needle, how to draw the thread, and how to move the needle.

However, ideals are often grand.

But the reality is harsh.