Feng Yunshu looked at the brand - new dress in front of her and couldn't help but say, "Is this dress new? I don't remember seeing it before."
Zilan and Axi nodded with smiles, "Yes, Princess. This dress was ordered by the prince from the best Jinxiu Pavilion in the capital earlier. It took more than a month to make. The finest brocade was used, and these embroideries were done by dozens of embroiderers day and night for several months!"
"Yes, yes. Princess, look at this dress. It's so gorgeous. The prince wants the princess to wear this beautiful dress and go out for a stroll on the Mid - Autumn Festival!"
Probably no girl could resist such a beautiful dress, and Feng Yunshu was no exception. Although she didn't usually pay much attention to beautiful dresses and ornaments, she fell in love with this dress at first sight.
No matter what had happened before, today was the Mid - Autumn Festival, a great day for reunion, and also the day when Helan Yanting promised to take her out for a stroll on the street. She should put aside all her troubles and enjoy herself happily.
"Zilan, help me put on this new dress and do a beautiful hair accessory for me."
Zilan nodded quickly with a smile, "Don't worry, Princess. Axi and I will surely dress you up beautifully, making you the most beautiful woman in the whole capital!"
"Yes, yes. No one can be more beautiful than our princess!" Axi quickly chimed in with a smile on the side.
"Are you two acting like a comedy skit?" Feng Yunshu looked at the two girls in front of her and couldn't help laughing.
"Princess, what is a... comedy skit?" Zilan and Axi looked at Feng Yunshu in confusion.
Feng Yunshu shook her head, "It's nothing. It's like performing an opera."
After a meticulous dressing - up, Feng Yunshu walked gracefully into the hall to meet Helan Yanting.
"My prince."
As Feng Yunshu spoke, Helan Yanting, who had been waiting in the hall, had already noticed her footsteps. He turned his head and looked towards the door. The graceful figure of the woman suddenly appeared in the light and shadow, so beautiful that people couldn't help holding their breath.
She was wearing a short jade - vortex - colored gold - embroidered jacket, a long flowing bright - red gold - engraved peony - embroidered Huahua brocade Liuxian skirt, and a frilled sheer veil. Her raven - black hair was coiled into a charming Wangxian hair bun, and in her gently arranged hair, there was a green - jade - and - gold - twisted hairpin.
On her fair - as -凝脂 hands, she wore a cloisonné bracelet. Her waist was tied with a lake - blue lotus - embroidered sachet, and on her feet were light - blue gold - threaded double - colored lotus - embroidered brocade shoes. She was truly charming and elegant.
Since Helan Yanting rarely saw Feng Yunshu dressed up so grandly on weekdays, his eyes couldn't hide his amazement.
Feng Yunshu felt a bit embarrassed under his gaze, "My prince, why do you keep staring at me? Is there something wrong with my clothes? Or is there something dirty on my face?"
Helan Yanting came back to his senses, shook his head with a faint smile, and said, "My lady is so beautiful. I just feel that it's really a blessing of three lifetimes for me to marry you."
"Pfft..." Feng Yunshu gave him a disdainful look, "According to what you said, my prince, I'm only beautiful today and not usually? Sure enough, men are all superficial creatures who judge people by their appearance!"
"Hehe," Helan Yanting laughed, got up, walked up to Feng Yunshu, and leaned over to look at her, "My lady is also beautiful on weekdays. You look beautiful in anything, especially—"
Half - way through, Helan Yanting leaned close to her ear and lowered his voice, "Wouldn't you look even better without anything on?"
"Helan Yanting!"
Feng Yunshu's mind exploded. She was so annoyed by his teasing that she gritted her teeth and really wanted to bite him!
"Haha... My lady, don't be angry. I'm just joking."
Helan Yanting opened his arms and hugged the furious Feng Yunshu tightly. He looked directly into her eyes at a very close distance, "I've always liked you, my lady. What does it matter with your appearance?"
"Um..." Although this sounded like a cheesy sweet talk, why did it sound so nice?
Feng Yunshu wanted to hold back her joy and didn't want to let the man in front of her be proud, but the corners of her mouth always involuntarily rose high, accidentally revealing her little excitement.
"My prince, did you secretly smear honey on your mouth today?"
Helan Yanting shook his head innocently, "No. You know I don't like honey, my lady."
"That's strange. Why are you so sweet - talking? It sounds like you're very experienced. Have you said such things to other women before?"
"Absolutely not! My lady, you've really wronged me! I swear to heaven that I've never said such things to a second woman except you!"
"Hmm? A second woman?"
"No, what I meant was..." Helan Yanting, rarely, got anxious. He wanted to explain but was a bit incoherent.
Rarely seeing Helan Yanting being at a loss for words because of her words, Feng Yunshu instantly felt in a great mood, "Haha... My prince, aren't you always good at bullying me? There's also a time when you stutter. Today is really a great day."
After saying this rather annoying words, Feng Yunshu didn't wait for Helan Yanting to react. She immediately turned around and walked quickly out of the hall. After walking some distance, she turned around and looked at Helan Yanting who was still standing there in a daze.
"My prince, hurry up and follow me. If it gets any later, there will be more people on the street!"
Helan Yanting looked at the woman not far away, who was turning around and smiling sweetly at him, with bright eyes and white teeth. His heart rate accelerated, as if countless vines were quickly sprouting from the bottom of his heart and rapidly growing into lush towering trees.
"Slow down, my lady."
Before going out, Helan Yanting took out a silk scarf from his wide sleeve and carefully tied it on Feng Yunshu, covering most of her stunning face.
Feng Yunshu frowned and looked at Helan Yanting in confusion, "My prince, I got up early this morning to carefully put on my makeup. You've covered it all. What's the point of my makeup then..."
As the saying goes, everyone has a love for beauty. Rarely did she dress up so grandly today, and besides, the man beside her had an extremely handsome face. Feng Yunshu thought that she must show her stunning beauty to dispel other women's coveting for her prince.
"Why has my lady's mind seemed a bit dull these days?" Helan Yanting took her hand and smiled softly.
"There are many people and complex situations on the long street. Although I've already sent secret guards to protect us, our identities are special. Especially my lady is so stunning. If someone takes a fancy to you, won't I be under more pressure?"
"My prince is afraid that someone will take a fancy to me?" Feng Yunshu immediately smiled, extremely happy.
Helan Yanting nodded seriously and tightened his grip on Feng Yunshu's hand, "Yes, I'm really afraid."
Feng Yunshu turned to look at Helan, who was pretending to be serious. She thought he seemed even more handsome today. He was really full of sweet talk today.
It was still early, but because it was the Mid - Autumn Festival, there were already many pedestrians coming and going on the long street. It was very lively.
"My prince, there are quite a lot of carriages on the long street today. I don't usually see so many. Is there something going on?"
As Feng Yunshu was walking, she saw several carriages coming towards them and was a bit puzzled.
"The Mid - Autumn Festival is also a reunion festival. Travellers from afar will return home to reunite on this day."