Surprise the flower family with food

  The fabric is a high-quality satin, with a fresh and tender green color for women's clothing. The little boy's clothes are the color of Qinghai Lake, which is not common or gaudy. The floral pattern on the fabric is similar to the famous Shu embroidery. The weaving technique is exquisite and needs no further explanation. Although the embroidered flower patterns cannot surpass those of the imperial family, they can be compared to the auspicious patterns of the royal relatives.

  The problem lies in this size.

  Huā Yùyán picked up the golden silk children's gown embroidered with Qinghai parrot, casually compared it to her son's size, and found that the dimensions were almost identical. She looked at Chen Niáng in doubt: "Could these all be made by the tailor you arranged earlier?"

  "Miss, you have a good eye for things. Previously, I heard the master mention that you would be returning, and it just so happens that during the holiday, the master had Longfeng deliver some fabric to each of the houses, and my house still has some left over. I thought that since Miss and young master are back in Beijing for the first time, perhaps they could use them. As a aunt, I may not be as good as Miss's mother, but I am also an elder, and I hope to help the master share his worries."

  This speech is full of emotions and righteousness, humble and reserved, unlike Liu's fondness for pretending to be affectionate. However, if it's said that Chen Niang's words are all for the sake of Hua Xiyan and her mother, even if Hua Xiyan were to cut off her own head, she wouldn't believe it. It can only be said that Chen Niang has a clever trick up her sleeve, not only is her speech elegant, but also her attention to detail in life is impeccable. Simply knowing that Hua Xiyan and her mother are coming back, she had clothes made and flattered Hua Zhengke while also pleasing Hua Xiyan, with a keen eye for detail, first making the clothes, then having the tailor adjust the size after meeting them once before, now sending it over just in time, fully prepared.

  It's no wonder that with such means, Hua Zhengke was able to deceive Liu Shi into getting pregnant, making her feel deeply anxious.

  Some take it, others don't; if you don't take it, it's gone for nothing.

  Huā Yùyán pressed down two pieces of clothing and said with a smile: "Thanks."

  Madam Chen was delighted to see her so receptive, and she had been worried that this flattery would be misplaced. So, she took the initiative again and helped Hua Xiuyan plan another thing in order to get closer: "When the young lady and young master return, they may not have brought any maids with them due to the long distance. However, in the capital city, it's not proper for a young lady and a young master to be without anyone to take care of them. The old master has instructed me that if the madam is busy with internal and external affairs and has no time to attend to Qingxiu Pavilion, I should help the young lady and young master find some candidates first, and then let them choose themselves."

  Huā Yù Yán has been doing everything herself since she was young, knowing that she is the eldest daughter but never enjoying any special treatment as an elder sister. She takes care of her younger siblings by herself, with no one to serve her. It's nice to have someone help out, but this mother and son are used to being alone, so suddenly having someone join them makes them uncomfortable, and they also don't know how sincere this person is.

  Just look at Chen Niang's last time being nearly harmed by her own maid in her own house, and you can infer a bit.

  Receiving the gaze of Hua Yehui, Chen Niang's forehead was slightly sweaty: "The two maidservants last time were not selected by me from my own family, but were given to me by Master. This time, I carefully chose for the young lady, and no one else interfered."

  It's really not proper to attend the imperial banquet without bringing a maid. Time is tight, and in the capital city, it's unfamiliar territory, and I don't know how to find one myself for the time being. Under Flower Evening's helpless circumstances, she could only go along with it: "Where is it? Let me take a look."

  The woman beside Chen Yiniang immediately walked out, and after a while, six or seven maidservants knelt down in the house: "Slaves pay respects to the young lady."

  Two rows of seven people, with ages ranging from eleven or twelve to thirty or forty. Aunt Chen has made a great effort, I don't know if she likes young or old, and she has prepared all age groups for her. Looking at the appearance of those maidservants again, each one is different.

  When selecting people, look at their spirit and intelligence. It's good to have some intelligence, but not too much, or it will cause trouble. When choosing a maid, it's similar to choosing a horse, the best one is obedient and listens to orders.

  In a moment, Hua Yuxuan saw a blue-clad girl of fifteen or sixteen years old and asked: "What is this child's name?"

  The person who was pointed at first looked stunned, as if he hadn't thought that he could be favored by Hua Xiyan. Under the jealous gaze of those around him, he lowered his eyebrows and replied: "This servant's name is Lü Cui."

  "Is this name given by your former master?"

  Lu Cui was taken aback again, lowering her head: "Yes, elder sister."

  Madam Chen saw that Hua Yu Nian had finished dressing and let the others withdraw, leaving a makeup box filled with pearl flowers and other accessories for Hua Yu Nian. With a gentle smile, she walked out of Ling Xiu Pavilion, supported by Zhi Xing.

  Huā Yùyán let Lǜ Cuì put away the things on the table into the inner room, turned around and saw her son staring at Chen Niáng's back as she walked away. His eyebrows were slightly raised: "Mù Mù?"

  Li Dongyun hastily withdrew his gaze.

  Hua Yuxuan couldn't believe that her son would fall in love with Chen Niangniang. Chen Niangniang was somewhat pretty, but not an extraordinary beauty.

  When faced with Huā Yèyán's pressing question, Lí Dōngyù gritted his teeth and replied: "I thought she had a bit of a belly."

  Hua Yu Nian did not expect that her son was interested in the little baby, and she was stunned for a moment before regaining her composure. She reached out to touch her son's head: "That's because there is a small child about to be born inside her belly."

  Li Dongyuan knew this, but didn't dare to say it out loud. He thought that Chen's waist was too small compared to her belly. Because he had heard that his own mother had died in childbirth, he had asked his uncle, who was a royal physician, about it and learned some things from him. His uncle had said that women with waists that were too small but bellies that were too big would have difficult births.

  "Mom, I heard some people say that it's hard for babies to be born, and I'm worried that her baby will have a hard time being born."

  Huā Yùyán narrowed her eyes: Son, more and more suspicious, so suspicious that she didn't dare to believe.

  Lian Chen's aunt could see that her pelvis was small and the fetus was large, which might make delivery difficult. Even if her son was a genius, he was only seven years old, who would believe him?

  Li Dongyun had no choice but to wipe away another cold sweat under Hua Xiyue's gaze.

  It's not her son, then whose son is it? Huā Xīyán tapped her forehead with her finger, seemingly deep in thought. Why didn't she directly grab the child and interrogate him, to see if he was indeed her own son? Huā Xīyán couldn't understand this either. What she couldn't understand was that although there were many illogical points that raised her suspicions, emotionally, when holding the child, she felt no different from holding Mùmù, as if they were both her own flesh and blood.

  Chen Yinniang, following the secret order of Princess Hongjiao, sent clothes to Lingxiu Pavilion. Liu Shi soon found out and coldly snorted: "I'll see how they mother and son attend the imperial banquet in the palace!"

  On the day of the grand ceremony at Guozijian, the imperial relatives and nobles who received invitations rode fine horses or sat in carriages, setting off towards the Imperial Palace along different routes.

  There were five carriages parked in front of the Huafu gate. When Hua Zhengke came out, he saw that the first four carriages were all top-notch carriages made by the Huafu's carriage and horse department, while the last one was obviously a modified version of a servant woman's carriage. It was clear that it was arranged for Liu Shi to use.

  Chang Fu glanced at Hua Zhengkui, his eyes gloomy but not intending to speak up for Hua Yexuan. He sighed inwardly: If the old lady were here, things would be entirely different. Now, how should he teach Hua Yexuan and her mother? Riding in such a carriage, among the flower family's convoy, going to the palace gates - if they encountered others, it would be strange if they weren't ridiculed.

  Hua Shu'er and several other young ladies followed Liu out and saw the carriage that their mother had specially prepared for Hua Xiyan, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.

  Mrs. Liu said to her daughters: "Wait for your elder sister to get on the carriage, and then you can get on, in order of age, so as not to be scolded by her for being disrespectful."

  "Yes, Mother." Huashu and others responded in unison, smiling with anticipation, eager to watch the show.

  At this time, a horse's neigh was suddenly heard at the crossroads, and the people on both sides of the road began to clamor and gaze at the street. The Huas standing in front of the Huas' mansion were even more astonished, seeing that magnificent four-wheeled carriage, pulled by a famous blood-sweating white steed, rushing towards their Huas' mansion and stopping right in front of it.