Gu Sinian looked at Qi Zhenzhen pitifully, as if he had been abandoned.
Qi Zhenzhen said helplessly, emphasizing again, "Your Highness, my needlework is really not good. If you want a sachet or a handkerchief, I can still manage, or socks are also possible."
Sachets and handkerchiefs were of no use to him on the frontier. As for socks, were there only socks?
Gu Sinian felt that just socks were too few.
So he continued to stare at Qi Zhenzhen.
Qi Zhenzhen, intimidated by his stare, gritted her teeth and said, "If Your Highness doesn't mind, I can also sew two sets of close-fitting clothes for you."
There was no need for fancy styles. As long as the size was right and the stitches were fine, it would suffice. Even if the stitches were not presentable, they would be worn inside where no one could see them, as long as Gu Sinian was willing to wear them.
"Two sets are not enough to change," Gu Sinian said softly. Da Feng Novel Network
"There are five days left, and I will try to make as many as I can. I'm not very good at tailoring, and this requires assistance. Your Highness, please tell me your measurements, and I promise to sew them myself," Qi Zhenzhen said. "Also, I will make a few pairs of socks."
He was basically satisfied. It was enough that she was willing to make close-fitting clothes.
Gu Sinian blushed slightly, "And undergarments."
Qi Zhenzhen was embarrassed and nodded vaguely, "I know."
With half of his objective achieved, Gu Sinian was quite satisfied.
"There are basically no places to stay along the way, so you need to bring enough dry rations," Gu Sinian added. "I want to eat the fire cakes you made."
Qi Zhenzhen had previously made a type of hard-faced fire cake. Although it was hard, it tasted very good. In the summer, it could last for seven or eight days. Now that the weather was colder, it could be stored for even longer, making it truly excellent for eating on the road.
This was not a difficult task, and Qi Zhenzhen nodded in agreement.
"I will prepare some food that can be stored well for you."
"Thank you for your trouble," Gu Sinian said, very satisfied that his trip was not in vain.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. Time is tight," Qi Zhenzhen inquired.
Gu Sinian nodded, "Don't push yourself too hard."
After speaking, he signaled Gu Qing to hand over his measurements.
After receiving them, Qi Zhenzhen hurried to Chaohui Hall. Her courtyard had some fabric, but it was all bright colors for making women's clothes. There was no fabric suitable for men's close-fitting garments. She would have to ask the Old Madam to open the storeroom to get some fabric.
When the Old Madam heard Qi Zhenzhen's request, she told Fang Momo to take Qi Zhenzhen to the storeroom and take whatever she wanted.
"You don't need to accompany this old woman for the next two days. Focus on preparing the travel items for His Highness," the Old Madam added.
Qi Zhenzhen nodded and followed Fang Momo to the storeroom.
In addition to the cotton cloth for close-fitting clothes, she also took some soft fur. The capital was already quite cold, and the frontier would be even colder. Riding horses all the way, Qi Zhenzhen planned to make some protective gear for Gu Sinian.
With a pile of items placed on the couch, Erxi looked bewildered, "Are these for clothes? Don't we have the needlework room to make them?"
"They are to be made for His Highness," Feixu said.
Erxi blinked and stepped aside. She couldn't help with needlework.
Qi Zhenzhen unfolded the measurements and placed them on the table. Feixu called another maidservant from outside, and the two of them cut the fabric according to the measurements.
Qi Zhenzhen found some thick paper and, holding a charcoal pencil, drew exploded views of gloves and knee pads.
"Erxi, cut the leather for me according to these sizes," Qi Zhenzhen assigned Erxi a task. Although the leather was very soft, it was difficult to cut. Erxi had practiced martial arts since childhood and had strong hands, so this would be easier for her.
As Erxi cut, she asked curiously, "Miss, what is this? It looks strange."