The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 305 - 301: Like

Princess Kangyi heard Ruo Xuan call her dumb, saying she couldn’t even understand books, and she was furious. Pouting, she said, "Someone who doesn’t know any better would think you’ve given Ninth Cousin something extraordinary. At a glance, it’s just a piece of clothing! Don’t look down on me, my embroidery skills were taught by the palace embroideresses! Even the Empress Dowager Aunt has praised them! A piece of clothing, if you can make it, I can certainly make it too. It’s not like you made a Luminescent Divine Robe."

In Xuanyuan Country, there was a legend. The legend said that the former Emperor dreamed of an immortal in the dark of night, wearing a glowing robe, who handed him a sword. The sword was given so that he could drive away the evils of the world and bring peace to all under heaven.

Of course, many people thought this legend was just an excuse that the former Emperor used to lead a rebellion and legitimize his claim to the throne.

But indeed, the former Emperor was formidable. He overthrew the tyranny of the previous dynasty to establish Xuanyuan Country. He succeeded, and so he became a legend; what he said was always right.

The robe worn by the immortal was thus known as the Luminescent Divine Robe.

Ruo Xuan was also competitive and loved beauty, so she was particularly concerned about appearances. Taking the package, she opened it directly, "The robe I made is a luminous one."

She didn’t dare call it divine! After all, her robe simply glowed.

Ruo Xuan took the package, opened it, and pulled out a white long robe.

The robe was very plain, without any patterns or embroidery, save for the golden belt, which let one know this wasn’t underwear.

In fact, Madam Liu thought it was too plain with a white belt, so she suggested Ruo Xuan decorate it with other colors.

Ruo Xuan chose gold.

She liked all things shining gold.

Divine Lord Xuanyuan was like the sun, shining gold.

Upon seeing it, Princess Kangyi burst into laughter, "Hahaha... This is the Luminescent Divine Robe you spoke of? This looks like underwear! It doesn’t even have a stitch of embroidery! I would find it too plain even for underwear! You’re giving Ninth Cousin just this robe for his birthday? Aren’t you embarrassed?"

Ruo Xuan glanced at the curtains hanging on the windows around them and said, "Empress Dowager Grandmother, could you please ask those Palace Maid sisters to lower the curtains?"

The Empress Dowager had someone pull the curtains down.

The room darkened, and the only source of light came from the robe in Ruo Xuan’s hands.

A faint halo surrounded it, like the moon in the sky.

At that moment, the robe was no longer white. The placket and the belt were each embroidered with a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon in gold and silver thread, vivid and radiant, as if they were about to leap out.

Everyone in the room was stunned!

What kind of fabric was this robe made from?

Could it really glow in the dark?

Xuanyuan Que glanced at the robe, noticing that the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon was reserved for the Emperor. With a flick of Immortal Technique, he erased one claw, turning it into a Four-Clawed Golden Dragon.

This was the first time he used Immortal Technique in front of others, and he knew that the Lady of the Protectorate Duke had seen it.

Ruo Xuan looked at him, puzzled, "Brother Xuanyuan, don’t you like it?"

"I like it."

No matter the craftsmanship, it was made with care. It was also the simple style he preferred, and it was much better than the previous ones. He wondered how many times she had pricked her fingers this time.

Xuanyuan Que’s gaze fell on her hands, but saw nothing.

This flower practiced diligently every day. The wounds from the needle pricks healed quickly, but though they healed fast, it didn’t mean they didn’t hurt. At least the moment of the prick was painful.

Xuanyuan Que silently added an explanation, "Only the Emperor can use the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. Princes cannot."

Ruo Xuan then understood!

The Imperial Palace was full of rules!

The Lady of the Protectorate Duke was about to point out that the robe violated regulations, but upon counting carefully, she saw four claws instead.

She couldn’t help but rub her eyes, wondering if she had seen wrong.

The Empress Dowager was also exceptionally delighted, "Xuanbao, bring it here for grandma to see. Did you make the fabric of this garment yourself?"

"Yes! Isn’t it beautiful?" Ruo Xuan handed the garment over to the Empress Dowager.

"Beautiful, very beautiful. Grandma also wants a set!" The Empress Dowager caressed the fabric that was soft as a cloud and warm to the touch, feeling both astonished and excited.

The others thought the late Emperor’s dream was fiction, but she knew it was real.

She had said that Xuanbao and Xiaojiu were the lucky stars of Xuanyuan Country.

Ruo Xuan sweetly said, "No problem, I’ll make a set for grandma another day."

"Haha... no need for that, grandma is old, I can’t wear such dazzling clothes. A sachet is enough for me."

In the darkness, the sachet at the waist of the aged Lady Xuanyuan was also glowing.

If even the sachet could glow, wouldn’t it be easily picked up by others if lost at night?

The Empress Dowager had the curtains drawn back, and the garment returned to its ordinary appearance.

Ruo Xuan looked at Princess Kangyi, "I told you you couldn’t make it! Can you make clothes that light up?"

Princess Kangyi: "...."

Hmph, whether she made it or not is still uncertain!

Lady of the Protectorate Duke didn’t believe it either, but since the Empress Dowager obviously did, it wasn’t good for her to dwell on it. She wanted this to pass quickly, so she simply praised, "Princess Wuyou is truly clever."

Then she added, "Kangyi has recently learned to prepare tea. Kangyi, didn’t you say you wanted to personally prepare tea for Great Aunt the Empress Dowager and Ninth Cousin? You should ask Ninth Cousin to take you to the Imperial Garden to collect the snow from the plum blossoms!"

Kangyi immediately said, "Ninth Cousin, when I was coming here, I saw the red plum blossoms blooming in the Imperial Garden. Would you take me to collect plum snow from the Imperial Garden?"

Upon hearing this, Ruo Xuan curiously said, "Collecting snow from plum blossoms to make tea?"

She was just thinking of making a plum-scented skincare product.

How would it be to use the snow from plum blossoms for the skincare product?

It might be worth trying.

Princess Kangyi looked at her proudly, "You don’t know? Tea made with the snow from plum blossoms has a faint plum fragrance and is delicious to drink. It’s very trendy in the Capital City recently. You grew up in the countryside, so you certainly haven’t experienced it!"

She had wanted to call her a country bumpkin, but as a child raised in the Capital City, she had learned to watch her words early on. Having returned to the capital over the past two years, Princess Kangyi, at over seven years of age, had become much more sensible, especially knowing she should not speak recklessly in front of the Empress Dowager after being summoned back to the capital.

Thinking Ruo Xuan wanted to give it a try, the Empress Dowager asked, "Xiaojiu, would you like to take Xuanbao and Kangyi to collect the snow from the plum blossoms?" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Xuanyuan Que had no interest in dealing with Princess Kangyi, but he was pleased to take her away from there—the place was too crowded and noisy for his liking—so he nodded in agreement.

And so, the three children, accompanied by palace maids, set out.

The Plum Grove in the Imperial Garden was extensive, and the variety of plum blossoms had the most intense fragrance. Ruo Xuan sensed the rich aroma of plum even before getting close.

"Brother Xuanyuan, may I pick some plum blossoms to take back?"

Before Xuanyuan Que could reply, Princess Kangyi’s eyes darted around, "Of course you can, since Princess Wuyou likes them so much!"

The truth was that the Plum Garden was the Emperor’s favorite, and it was also the late Empress’s favorite spot—the plum trees had supposedly been planted by her hand. Plucking even a single branch would bring the Emperor’s blame.

Last year, a consort came to the Plum Grove to practice sword dance and accidentally chopped off a branch of plum blossom, coincidentally from the tree personally planted by the late Empress and the Emperor. The Emperor had her sent to the Cold Palace for that.

Ninth Cousin wasn’t aware of this incident.

This incident turned the Plum Grove into forbidden territory in the Imperial Palace, with no one daring to visit anymore.

If it weren’t for Ninth Cousin leading her, she wouldn’t dare to come here herself.

In a moment, she would send her to pick the plum blossoms planted by the Emperor and the late Empress, provoking the Emperor to anger and stripping her of her Commandery Princess title!