T R C L W (COMPLETE)

4

Leng shi didn't intend for her daughters to find potential husbands in Qing Zhou, but that didn't mean that she didn't want them to stand out from the rest of the crowd.

After all, they couldn't lose face for Duke Ding's fu.

By chance, Xie Zhen and Xie Xun recently had new clothes tailored for them, and the fabric had been brought over from the capital–exquisite satin that even the richest men in Qing Zhou couldn't buy. One bolt of fabric could be used to tailor two blouses, and when the girls tried them on, they fit just right. Apart from that, she gave Xie Zhen a matching cherry-patterned coral red skirt, and for Xie Xun she picked a pastel green skirt. After they had finished dressing, they went with the two maidservants, and it seemed as though the whole house had lit up.

Leng shi also had a new azure jin pao made for Xie Rong. As all of them were precious to her, she treated them equally.

Even so, if she hadn't made a set for Xie Rong, he nonetheless wouldn't have been petty towards his precious little sisters.

At this time, Xie Zhen and Xie Xun were both standing in front of the copper basin washing their faces. However, as both of them were not tall enough to reach the water in the basin, they had to leave the washing to their maidservants. Xie Xun finished washing up very quickly but Xie Zhen playfully sprinkled some water on her. While sprinkling, she laughed and said, "Younger sister is a flower, let me water the flower."

Left with no choice, Xie Xun could only wash up once more, angrily saying, "Evil sis!"

Although Xie Xun thought of resisting, she still repeatedly got bullied by Xie Zhen. Eventually, the two little girls ended up laughing and screaming together.

Washing one's face already took one quarter of an hour. If this went on, when would they ever end? Helpless, Leng shi signed and told Xie Rong, "Your father already went to call for the carriage and will be back soon. Go take a look at little lamb and Ah Xun. They're washing up."

Xie Rong nodded his head.

Upon the arrival of their elder brother, both of them immediately settled down. Xie Zhen went forward and pulled his sleeve, currying his favour and saying, "I won't be playful if elder brother helps me wash up."

In their eyes, although elder brother was strict, in the end he was still their biological brother. As long as they were not too outrageous, he would definitely agree to any request they had.

Sure enough, Xie Rong took hold of the half-drenched towel from Shuang Yu, squatted down and carefully wiped her eyes and nose.

"You shouldn't bully Xie Xun next time."

This time round, Xie Zhen was very well-behaved, making no movement whatsoever. With her pair of large black watery eyes, she said, "I didn't bully her, I was just playing with her." After which, she twisted her tender dumpling face to the side, looking at Xie Xun, "Aren't I right, Ah Xun?"

Xie Xun hummed and nodded her head in agreement.

At the crucial moment, they would still work together to trick him.

Xie Rong stayed silent, patted her head and continued washing Xie Xun's face. After washing up, he then taught them both of them how to use salt and peppermint to wash their teeth. Xie Zhen was very attentive in learning. In this aspect, she was different from other small children. She cared a lot about her body, having been vain since young, paying much attention to appearances.

Finally, they finished. Shuang Yu and Shuang Yan helped each of them tidy up and change into their new clothes, helping them pick out a matching pendant. As they were still young, there was no need for a elaborate hairstyle. A flower bun would be most appropriate, highlighting their cuteness. Shuang Yu and Shuang Yan weaved a flower gold chain on the flower buns, and at an unexpected whim, drew a cinnabar mole on Xie Zhen's forehead. As Xie Xun had bangs, there was no use for one.