coobybook Chapter 195 Yunniang
Chapter 195 Yunniang
Sure enough, as soon as the school bell rang, Nangong Ming rushed out like an arrow, his heart and eyes filled with eager longing for the Shanyun Pavilion pastries.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ran, accompanied by He Wan, slowly walked towards the mansion.
Before even stepping through the gates, they saw Xiao Mu and Madam He standing before the vermilion doors. The two were chatting and laughing, their expressions full of joy.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Ran quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted, "Father, Aunt."
He Wanyi then greeted him softly, "Uncle Xiao, Aunt He." Her voice was gentle and soft, like a babbling brook.
Xiao Mu nodded slightly in response, his gaze slowly sweeping over her and He Wan before he spoke:
“You’ve arrived. I was chatting with Mrs. He for a bit earlier, and we mentioned that the weather has been getting colder these past few days and winter is approaching, so I was thinking about getting you some winter clothes.”
Madam He nodded in agreement, her lips parted slightly, and she said softly, "Indeed. I noticed that Ran'er has been wearing this outfit for quite some time. As for me, it's alright..." At this point, she looked at Xiao Mu with tender affection, her eyes filled with unspoken words.
"Ran'er is at the prime of her life, and should dress up carefully so as not to waste this wonderful time."
Xiao Mu nodded slightly and said, "I think Wan'er and Ran'er are about the same age, so it is only right that we make some clothes for Wan'er."
Upon hearing this, He Wan immediately stepped forward, waving her hands incessantly.
"Wan'er really doesn't need that! Of course, elder sister should come first. Wan'er is just elder sister's study companion, how could I be worthy of having special clothes made for her?"
"What kind of talk is that?" Xiao Mu frowned slightly and retorted:
"Would our General's Mansion be so petty and coy over a few clothes?"
Seeing this, He Wan nodded in agreement, but her pretty face was already flushed with embarrassment, and she looked extremely shy. She stood to the side with her head down, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
When she caught a glimpse of the satisfied look in Mrs. He's eyes, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.
He Wan really knows how to play the good guy.
……
In the blink of an eye, the group arrived at the largest cloth workshop in the capital.
The interior of the fabric shop was exquisitely decorated, with a dazzling array of gorgeous garments on display. Outside, colorful silk fabrics hung in abundance, their vibrant colors and delicate textures captivating anyone who saw them.
Upon seeing Xiao Mu, the shop assistants at Jinyunfang immediately greeted him with beaming smiles and respectfully led them to the second floor. The clothes displayed here were completely different from the popular styles on the first floor; they were more unique and niche, and the fabrics used were noticeably superior and more exquisite.
"Are your young ladies in need of custom-made clothes?" a woman in red asked with a smile. Judging from her demeanor, she seemed to be quite familiar with Xiao Mu.
Xiao Mu reached out and gently stroked a piece of cloth placed on the shelf, nodding slightly in response:
"Just do it the same way as before, but my daughter is currently growing, so I would like to trouble Yunniang to help measure her figure."
After speaking, he turned to Xiao Ran and He Wan and said gently, "Take a look and tell Yunniang what kind of material and style you like."
He Wan remained polite and humble, gently shaking her head and saying, "Whatever you like, sister. I have no special requests."
Xiao Mu sighed softly, looking helpless, and then turned to give instructions to Yunniang.
"The clothes for these two should be of the same quality as before; we must not lose face for the General's Mansion."
After making the arrangements, he asked Xiao Ran what she liked.
However, Xiao Ran seemed not to hear her and did not respond for a long time.
Her gaze remained fixed on Yunniang in front of her, her mind churning with thoughts.
If memory serves me correctly, the child's mother's name in that case on Dirty Street contained the character "Yun"...
Moreover, she seems to be referred to as Yunniang by outsiders.