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Chapter 313 Bodysuit

On this sunny day, Su Nuannuan was leisurely enjoying tea by the window after having lunch.

Suddenly, her personal maid, Jinse, strode into the room, holding an invitation in her hands.

"Your Highness, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has sent an invitation." Jinse respectfully handed the invitation to Su Nuannuan.

Su Nuannuan took the invitation and gently opened it. It read that the Duchess of Zhenguo wanted her to come to the palace to see her. She smiled slightly and said to Jinse, "Jinse, go to the palace gate and tell the person who delivered the invitation that the Duchess of Zhenguo should come to the palace tomorrow morning."

"Yes, this servant will go right away." Jinse replied and hurriedly walked towards the palace gate.

Watching Jinse's departing figure, Su Nuannuan turned to Tingxue beside her and said, "Tingxue, accompany me to Anning Palace."

Since Yaoqin left with Canglan Jingyao, Tingxue came to serve Su Nuannuan. Although Tingxue was not as clever and mischievous as Yaoqin, she was skillful and would do needlework in her spare time, making clothes for Su Nuannuan and the like.

Su Nuannuan stood up, ready to go out, when she suddenly remembered something and quickly said to Tingxue, "Oh right, bring the baby onesies you made too."

Tingxue nodded quickly, bowed, and then turned back to her room to retrieve the several sets of baby onesies she had already made.

Not long after, Tingxue returned carrying a package containing a baby bodysuit she had carefully made.

Su Nuannuan glanced at it casually, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "Let's go!"

By this time, Li Quan had already instructed his men to prepare the sedan chair. He quickly walked to Su Nuannuan's side and carefully helped her into the sedan chair. Once Su Nuannuan was seated, Li Quan shouted, "Lift the sedan chair!"

At this shout, the sedan chair bearers steadily lifted the sedan chair and marched in unison towards Anning Palace. The sedan chair moved smoothly along the way, as if floating on water, without the slightest bump.

Before long, the sedan chair arrived at Anning Palace. Su Nuannuan tidied herself up briefly in the sedan chair, then asked a maid beside her to announce her arrival. After receiving permission, she slowly alighted from the sedan chair and gracefully walked into the palace.

Upon entering the side hall, Su Nuannuan immediately spotted the Empress sitting on a small couch. She quickly stepped forward, curtsied, and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

Following behind Su Nuannuan, Tingxue also hurriedly carried a package and curtsied in the same manner.

Upon seeing this, the Empress quickly smiled and said, "Please get up quickly."

Su Nuannuan thanked the Empress, stood up, and smiled as she said to the Empress, "Your Majesty, these are baby clothes that I specially prepared for my future grandson. I hope Your Majesty will not find them offensive." With that, she took the package from Tingxue and respectfully handed it to the Empress.

The Empress looked at the package in Su Nuannuan's hand with delight and asked impatiently, "Is it the kind that Jingcheng wore when he was little?"

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and replied, "Indeed, I didn't expect Her Majesty the Empress to remember." Then, she gently placed the package on the small table on the couch, opened it, and sat down gently on the other side.

"Don't laugh at me, but I was quite envious of Consort Qin back then!" The Empress said with a smile. "Back then, when I saw Jingcheng wearing such a jumpsuit, I really liked it. It's just a pity that Jingyun was a bit too old to wear such clothes. Otherwise, I would have definitely pestered you to make a few sets for Jingyun."

As she spoke, the Queen reached out and carefully took out a bodysuit from the already opened package. She unfolded the bodysuit, examined it closely, and her eyes revealed admiration.

"This craftsmanship is truly superb!" the Empress exclaimed. "Look at these stitches, how fine and dense they are! And the design is ingenious, allowing the child to move freely while ensuring warmth. Those onesies sold outside now are probably made using your skills!"

The Empress's tone was affirmative, clearly showing her high regard for Su Nuannuan's culinary skills.

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and replied modestly, "I guess so. After all, these kinds of clothes aren't that difficult to make. You just need to buy a couple, take them apart, and see how they're made."

The Empress nodded and continued, "However, in my opinion, the onesie you have is more suitable for the baby. The fabric you chose is soft and comfortable, which is perfect for a baby's delicate skin. Unlike those sold outside, some of which are made of stiff fabric in pursuit of appearance, which would definitely be uncomfortable for the child."

After admiring the bodysuit, the Empress gently placed it back in her bundle, then turned to Su Nuannuan and said with a smile, "Tell me, how come you're so clever!"

Su Nuannuan quickly thanked her, saying, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is all the cleverness I have." Her tone was playful, which was slightly different from her usual dignified image.

Seeing this, the Empress couldn't help but laugh and gently scolded, "You're almost a grandmother, and you're still so mischievous. You really have a big heart." After saying that, the Empress gently shook her head, seemingly quite helpless about Su Nuannuan's personality.

"It's a long way off for me to become a royal grandmother! Jingcheng's marriage is still nowhere in sight," Su Nuannuan said coquettishly, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness.

The Empress smiled slightly and said softly, "Then who can we blame? Besides, Jingyun has recognized you as his mother, so you are practically his mother now. His children will have to call you grandmother in the future."

Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan blushed and quickly stood up to curtsy, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty the Empress and the Crown Prince."

Seeing this, the Empress quickly waved her hand with a smile and said, "Alright, you, I didn't know you had become so polite."

Su Nuannuan chuckled, reverting to her carefree demeanor, and said, "Hehe, Your Majesty the Empress understands me best."

The Empress rolled her eyes at her and laughed, scolding, "You're so sweet-talking."

Su Nuannuan chuckled, but then, as if remembering something, her smile faded and she became hesitant.

Seeing this, the Empress asked curiously, "What's wrong? You didn't come here just to deliver clothes, did you?"

Su Nuannuan glanced at the people in the room, seemingly finding it difficult to speak, and hesitated to say something.

The Empress waved her hand, signaling all the servants to leave. Yingqiu, Yingchun, and Tingxue also withdrew and stood guard at the door.

"Speak! What is it that makes you hesitate to speak?" The Empress asked Su Nuannuan with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, what is the Emperor's current condition?" Su Nuannuan asked with a serious expression.