jdhmnovel Chapter 346 Clothes Lighter Than a Padded Coat (Chapter Update Complete)
Chapter 346 Clothes Lighter Than a Padded Coat (Chapter Update Complete)
Su Nuannuan's illness caused her a lot of suffering. She was bedridden for two whole days, and even had a recurring fever during that time, which terrified Tingxue.
Fortunately, Jinse was well-prepared and had taken all necessary measures, which prevented Tingxue from becoming flustered and panicked.
As the saying goes, "Illness comes like a landslide, but recovery is like pulling silk from a cocoon." Although Su Nuannuan had been in bed for two days, her body was still very weak.
"Your Highness, please walk slowly," Tingxue gently reminded Su Nuannuan as she carefully supported her.
"It's alright, I just need to get used to it. I'll be fine after walking a few steps." With Tingxue's support, Su Nuannuan slowly moved her feet, muttering to herself.
"After all, lying in bed for two whole days, even the most healthy person would become stiff from lying down," Su Nuannuan remarked as she walked.
“Your Majesty is right,” Tingxue said, helping Su Nuannuan sit down.
Then, I poured Su Nuannuan a glass of warm water to soothe her throat.
Back at the palace, the Emperor was extremely anxious upon learning of Su Nuannuan's illness and immediately dispatched a highly skilled imperial physician to the estate near the imperial mausoleum to treat her.
After the imperial physician arrived, he first carefully examined Su Nuannuan's pulse and diagnosed her, finding no difference from Jinse's previous diagnosis. Then, the physician carefully examined the dregs of the medicine Su Nuannuan had taken, confirming there were no abnormalities, before returning to the palace to report to the Emperor.
Time flies, and the autumn harvest season has come to an end in the blink of an eye. Su Nuannuan has finally fully recovered.
Having just recovered her health, Su Nuannuan was in an exceptionally good mood. She couldn't wait to go hunting in the mountains and experience the beauty of nature.
"Your Highness, why don't you rest for a couple more days?" Jinse said, trying to dissuade her mistress from going hunting in such a hurry.
However, Su Nuannuan smiled dismissively and said, "I have fully recovered and do not need to rest anymore." With that, she picked up a bow and arrow, skillfully drew back the bowstring, and demonstrated her strength and technique.
"This is the best season for hunting. It's one thing for His Majesty not to organize an autumn hunt, but he even lets you watch over me. His intentions are truly despicable!" Su Nuannuan released the bowstring and complained indignantly.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has already begun preparations for the autumn hunting season, and he will likely depart for the imperial palace soon," Tingxue said softly with a smile and a curtsy.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's face lit up with surprise and delight. She eagerly asked, "Really? What day exactly?"
Tingxue quickly replied, "As far as I know, His Majesty will depart for the imperial palace tomorrow. He must be making preparations in full swing right now."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's anticipation grew even stronger, and she quickly asked, "Then, has His Majesty sent anyone to inform me to participate in the autumn hunt together?"
Tingxue looked troubled, hesitated for a moment, and then answered truthfully: "Your Majesty, the Emperor did send someone, but not to invite Your Majesty to participate in the autumn hunt. Instead, he instructed Your Majesty to rest well at the estate."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's initial joy vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura. However, she quickly regained her composure and said nonchalantly, "Very well, I anticipated this. In that case, I'll go hunting on my own."
Autumn is the season when animal fur is at its thickest. The fur is soft and has excellent warmth retention, making it an excellent choice for making boots or coats.
Su Nuannuan was thinking that she could go hunting some rabbits and make a fur coat for each of Jingcheng and Jianping. The winters in the border town were exceptionally cold, and without a decent fur coat, it would be difficult to withstand the harsh cold.
However, as she was pondering, Su Nuannuan suddenly paused, because she suddenly remembered something—in winter, the soldiers guarding the frontier seemed to only have cotton-padded coats and armor to protect them from the cold.
When necessary, they might even have to take off their padded coats, leaving them in only thin armor to face the biting cold wind. Ordinary soldiers, on the other hand, didn't even have cold armor.
Moreover, every winter, many soldiers in the barracks suffer from frostbite, and some even die from it. Although the imperial court has increased the number of cotton-padded coats and uniforms distributed to the troops, the situation has not improved significantly.
"Jinse, hurry and go to the farmers and ask around to see if any of them have duck feathers. If not, tell them that I need duck feathers, and they must be the softest feathers from the duck's belly." Su Nuannuan suddenly turned around and whispered to Jinse.
Upon hearing this, Jinse quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, this servant will immediately send someone to inquire." She did not ask Su Nuannuan what she wanted the duck feathers for, but simply accepted the order and left.
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan nodded in satisfaction, then called out loudly towards the door, "Li Desheng!"
"Your servant is here!" Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's call, Eunuch Li hurriedly ran into the room and bowed respectfully.
"Quickly send someone back to the capital, or spread the word in the villages around the capital, that I am buying duck feathers, and I need the softest feathers from the duck's belly," Su Nuannuan quickly instructed Li Desheng.
Li Desheng quickly replied, "Yes, this servant will arrange for someone to do it right away." Like Jinse, he didn't mention a word about Su Nuannuan's reason for collecting duck feathers and accepted the task without hesitation.
After Jinse and Li Desheng left, Tingxue finally couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. She blinked her big eyes and asked with a puzzled look, "Your Majesty, what do you need so many duck feathers for?"
Su Nuannuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. She turned around and answered softly, "Of course, it's to make clothes."
Upon hearing this, Tingxue's eyes widened even more, as if she had heard something unbelievable, and she asked incredulously, "Make clothes? Can duck feathers be used to make clothes?"
Su Nuannuan found it amusing to see Tingxue's surprised expression. She nodded and said confidently, "Of course! And clothes made of duck feathers are much warmer than cotton-padded jackets. Most importantly, they are very lightweight and not bulky at all."
Hearing Su Nuannuan say this, Tingxue's curiosity grew even stronger, and she quickly asked, "Really? Then Your Highness, please tell me quickly, how are duck feathers used to make clothes?"
She was genuinely curious about clothes that were lighter and warmer than a cotton-padded coat.
"I don't really remember the specifics of how to do it, but I can give you a general direction and steps. Listen carefully and see if you can get some inspiration from it, and then try to do it yourself."