northernbook Chapter 329 Don’t dare to think
Chapter 329 Don’t dare to think
"This?" Zi Guang hesitated and wavered.
No, pink handkerchiefs are not suitable for men.
This would damage the prince's dignity.
Zi Guang gently advised, "Miss, why don't we change to another color?"
"Well, what's the problem?"
Long Chuqing unfolded the silk and examined it carefully, but there was no dirt on it.
Even if it does... doesn't it need to be washed before use?
Long Chuqing tilted her head and looked at Ziguang: "This handkerchief is quite clean!"
Zi Guang picked up another piece of silk and explained, "Miss, I still think this white one is better. White silk handkerchiefs are versatile and suitable for embroidering various patterns and colors."
Long Chuqing thought about it and felt that it made sense: "Okay! Then let's use this white one."
"Alright, I'll install it for you right away." Zi Guang began to operate the device with satisfaction.
Ziguang finished installing the flower support in no time.
As Zi Guang picked through the silk threads, he asked, "Young lady, what kind of pattern do you plan to embroider? You once said that you've never embroidered flowers before, so why not start with something simple? What do you think of orchids or bamboo?"
Zi Guang thought to herself: the white handkerchief is elegant, and the orchids and bamboo are much simpler and easier to embroider than other flowers. The girl is so intelligent that even if it is her first time embroidering, she should be able to complete it well.
Bamboo is suitable for men, and orchids are particularly fitting for a prince's temperament.
If she remembered correctly, there were orchid potted plants in the prince's study, which suggested that he liked orchids, and this was to cater to his tastes.
Both bamboo and orchids are suitable.
I'm sure His Highness will like it very much when he receives it.
Hehe... She's really smart.
"Orchids, bamboo..."
Long Chuqing pondered for a moment: Orchids and bamboo are indeed relatively simple, and it's not easy to make a mistake when embroidering them, so they are good choices.
But... she had a better idea.
While Long Chuqing was still considering, Ziguang had already quickly threaded the green silk thread for her.
"Here you go, young lady." Zi Guang smiled and handed the needle and thread to Long Chuqing.
"Ziguang, I won't embroider the orchids and bamboo yet." Long Chuqing pulled the phoenix feather hairpin from her hair. "I want to embroider this hairpin."
You stinky Feng Yu, you actually want to see her make a fool of herself? Well then, this old lady will start by making an example of you, hmph...
"Since Fengyu is so looking forward to my needlework debut, then I'll definitely embroider this first handkerchief for you! Don't be too touched."
“Huh…” Feng Yu shivered inexplicably, with a bad feeling: “No! Qingqing, you should listen to Ziguang! Both orchids and bamboo are good choices. Besides, I don’t need a handkerchief. Why don’t you embroider a phoenix? Her hairpin is prettier than mine.”
It's fine if the embroidery is beautiful, but the worst thing is if it's messy, disorganized, and a complete disaster.
She didn't want her stunning beauty to be tarnished.
She had no doubt that this guy might frame the handkerchief and hang it in the most conspicuous place in the house, making her admire it every time they passed by.
dare not think, dare not think.
Feifeng said, "Qingqing, don't listen to her. Fengyu has been looking forward to this for a long time! Let's embroider her first!"
Long Chuqing said, "Don't you two look exactly alike? The only difference is the color of your feathers. There's no need to give way to each other. We'll each embroider a piece."
"Don't worry! My sewing skills are already superb, so embroidery will definitely be no problem. I guarantee it will be beautiful."
Feng Yu thought to herself: I don't believe you for a second.
"Um... young lady, isn't this a bit too difficult? Why don't you try embroidering an orchid first? If you do well with that, then you can embroider this hairpin, how about that?"
From a distance, this hairpin might look like an ordinary gold hairpin with a simple design, but she often helped the girl comb her hair and was very familiar with these two hairpins.
Although the hairpin appears simple in appearance, every detail of its body is carved with exquisite detail, making it lifelike.
While embroidery doesn't need to be precise in every aspect, the general details still need to be presented well.
The spirit of the phoenix is particularly important; for example, small details such as the eyes and feathers. If not handled properly, it might end up looking like a pheasant.
Although one shouldn't expect too much from a first attempt at embroidery, if a girl's embroidery isn't satisfactory, she might not be willing to try again next time.
Long Chuqing thought to herself: It seems that Ziguang doesn't think much of her either!
Feng Yu seized the opportunity to agree: "I think Zi Guang is right. Qingqing, you can't go wrong by listening to her."
Long Chuqing ignored her.
"Tsinghua, can you help me see which cable is suitable?"
"Young lady, are you really planning to embroider a hairpin?"
Long Chuqing nodded. "Mm."
Zi Guang thought for a moment and then advised again, "Why don't you reconsider? There are many details to the phoenix, and it may take a lot of time to process, while embroidering an orchid and bamboo will take much less time."
Ziguang also considered that Long Chuqing might have acted on a whim and might not want to do it tomorrow.
Feng Yu joined the group of people trying to persuade him, saying earnestly, "Just listen to Zi Guang! Don't try to take on anything too difficult right away."
Long Chuqing found it really funny and decided to stop teasing her.
"Okay, then let's embroider bamboo or orchids."
"Phew..." Zi Guang and Feng Yu both breathed a sigh of relief.
Ziguang: "Here, a needle and thread."
Long Chuqing smiled and took the needle and thread: "Okay, let's begin! Let's start with the orchid."
Long Chuqing embroidered with great skill, with Zi Guang occasionally offering guidance from the side.
The charcoal in the brazier was burning slowly, first turning from black to fiery red, with small flames occasionally flickering up, and sometimes a crisp "pop" sound could be heard, accompanied by a string of sparks.
The original black and fiery red colors slowly faded, and the surface of the charcoal was covered with a layer of silver-gray ash, as if telling the story of the passage of time.
This embroidery took two hours. It started after breakfast, and it was already noon.
When Granny Lin returned from the front yard, she saw the two people sitting in the living room embroidering and walked towards them with a smile.
"Oh, young lady, you're embroidering too!"
Long Chuqing looked up at Granny Lin and smiled, "Yes! Granny, come here quickly and help me see how the embroidery is done?"
Granny Lin took two steps forward and said, "Alright, let me take a look."
Lin Mama took the flower holder from Long Chuqing and examined it carefully: the needlework was fine and even, the lines were smooth, and the transitions between colors were very natural.
This doesn't seem like the level of skill one could achieve on their first try. If it were truly their first time embroidering, it would indicate a great talent.
"Young lady, is this really your first time embroidering? It's really well done!"
Long Chuqing smiled and said, "Really? Thank you. This is indeed my first time embroidering. I have to thank Ziguang for her excellent guidance."
Zi Guang said shyly, "I dare not take credit. I only gave you a few pointers. It's because you're so smart that you learned it right away."
"Your first attempt at embroidery is so good, Ziguang, you must keep up the good work."
Zi Guang playfully stuck out her tongue: "This servant dares not compare with you, Miss."