Chapter 274: Second Update
Nanny Yun quietly placed the delivered items inside the room, which was much larger than Qishun Building. Although some things were still not easy to use, and the courtyard was in disarray after last night’s commotion, the rooftop was especially noisy due to Housekeeper He bringing people to repair it early this morning.
Although the disturbance yesterday was severe, the main house’s roof was not as badly damaged as imagined. The wing rooms on both sides suffered significant damage, but as Zheng Nianru had few attendants, there was no need to move into the wing rooms.
Thus, early in the morning, Zheng Nianru decided to return to her own courtyard.
"Commandery Princess, best pack up early, we need to rise early tomorrow," said Nanny Yun. The disturbance at Prince Duan’s Mansion last night had caused quite a stir, yet few were aware of it, which was largely related to the Empress Dowager’s birthday.
Many aristocratic families had closed their doors in the past two days, preparing the attire they would wear for the birthday celebration and memorizing the surnames and preferences of the noble ladies, as well as the various taboos and etiquette required in the palace.
Zheng Nianru glanced at the elaborate Commandery Princess attire, not to say that Prince Duan hadn’t prepared it with care; the measurements had been taken two months ago, the fabric, craftsmanship, and embroidery were all top-notch, but it was too rigid, lacking charm, like a soulless sculpture.
But still, Zheng Nianru did not disdain it and had Fu Dong lay it out to try on.
Seeing Zheng Nianru’s expression, Nanny Yun knew the princess was somewhat dissatisfied with the clothing. Still, it was, after all, a token of Prince Duan’s heart, so as soon as Zheng Nianru was dressed, Nanny Yun began to praise her.
"Commandery Princess, once you put on this clothing, it’s as if it comes to life on you," Nanny Yun racked her brain trying to cheer up Zheng Nianru, but since she hadn’t slept well, she wasn’t in the mood to move, looking soft and tender, like a kitten that could be kneaded at will, allowing Fu Dong and Nian Xia to change her clothes and arrange her head ornaments.