The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"Of course not. Shoes are the most worn out during marching and fighting. The stitches have to be densely sewn to make them durable. We women have nothing to do, so we just make shoes at home. It's not tiring. I can make several pairs of cloth shoes like this in a day." Yuhua's little hands were very fast, and talking did not delay her progress in making shoes, but Shang Xi did not have that ability. Her hands and needle were always out of coordination.

"Can I make several pairs of shoes like this in a day? I've budgeted it. With my speed, I can sew one and a half pairs of shoes a day. More than that is definitely not possible."

"That's because you're slow and can't make a good job. People like us who are quick and have been doing needlework for years can make several pairs of shoes in a day!"

"hiss……"

"What's wrong? Did you prick your hand again? You... are so stupid!" Yuhua looked at Shang Xi's ten fingers that were pierced by needles and was speechless.

Shang Xi sucked her fingers with her mouth and was not discouraged: "I'm still not skilled. This is much easier than embroidery."

Yuhua snatched the needle and thread from Shang Xi's hand and threw it aside. "Take the scissors and cut shoe patterns for everyone. Do whatever you can. Even though we are few in number, as long as the division of labor is reasonable, the shoes can be made quickly."

Yuhua is right. This job needs to be divided up. If everyone does what they are good at, then there will be no problem in making the shoes.

Nowadays, we are no longer making shoes to complete tasks, but to provide shoes for the soldiers at the border.

Three days later, more than ten women came to the gate of the palace. There were young wives in their twenties and old women in their fifties and sixties. They were dressed in ordinary clothes, but they were neatly dressed.

The gatekeeper ran to Shang Xi and said, "Princess, there's someone at the door looking for you!"

"Who is it?" Shang Xi was busy. She had just gotten used to this job.

"I don't know them. They are a group of women, about a dozen in number. They are all here to look for the Crown Prince's wife."

The words were so vague that Shang Xi couldn't guess who the person was. If someone came to the door, there must be something wrong. She put down the scissors in her hand and said, "I'll go take a look."

When Shang Xi got to the door, he saw that none of these people had been seen before. They were all strangers. "Who are you?"

"Princess, some of us are from the weaving workshop, some of them are from the cigarette factory, and they are from the sugar factory."

It turned out to be workers in the factory. Shang Xi nodded to show that she understood. They could find Prince Pang's mansion, so they must have encountered trouble. Shang Xi was kind-hearted. As long as it was about the workers, she would try her best to help: "Why did you come to see me?"

"Princess, we are here for no big deal. We are from the same village and it happens to be a day off today. We heard that the princess was making shoes for the soldiers at the border, so we wanted to come and help her. I wonder if we can help you."

And helping out, this is a bit of a compliment to Shang Xi, saying that someone's needlework is better than Shang Xi's.

Shang Xi saw the dozen people in front of him as if they had seen a savior, and immediately made way for them, "Please come in, we are worried that we can't find someone to make shoes!"

When everyone saw that the Crown Princess welcomed them, they grinned and followed Shang Xi.

"Princess, we heard that the Qian Mansion and the General's Mansion are also making shoes, and they want to make 2,000 pairs. We are afraid that you don't have enough manpower, so we are here."

"You arrived just in time. What we lack now is manpower. And our Prince Pang's Mansion plans to make more shoes so that the soldiers at the border will have shoes to wear."

"Princess, is it hard to fight at the border?"

"It's hard. The food and shelter are not as good as ours, but our beggar soldiers will not lack food or clothing, and military supplies are also available."

"I heard that the granary at the southern border was destroyed a few months ago!"

Shang Xi nodded. Unexpectedly, the disappearance of the people was also very well-informed. "Yes, the Southern Yan Kingdom is cunning and has destroyed our Fengqi granary. However, we Fengqi has food and are not afraid of them. The destroyed food was replenished in more than ten days. Now the court has ordered that all the prefectures and counties in Fengqi are building granaries, and the land is constantly being improved. Therefore, we Fengqi will not lack food, don't be afraid."

At this time, a woman said, "Princess, my son is fighting at the southern border. He would send a letter home every few months, along with a few taels of silver. He has been fighting all year round, and I don't know if he has been injured. Princess, when you were delivering food to the southern Yan Kingdom, did you see my son? He is a centurion, an official."

"Sister, there are tens of thousands of people in the military camp. Even if I see your son, I can't tell which one it is!" What's more, she didn't even know the woman's son's name or what he looked like.

The southern Yan Kingdom sent out the Giant Army and the Tumi Tribe, and suffered countless casualties. The one who survived to the end showed that his son was very powerful.

The woman hoped that her son would be safe. Shang Xi had just returned from the military camp, and she did not want to miss the opportunity to inquire about her son's news, so the woman insisted and insisted: "His name is Dali, he is very tall, with dark skin, and he is in charge of hundreds of people. He is quite promising!"

A centurion is an official of medium or small status in the military camp, but there are so many centurions in the military camp that Shang Xi cannot count them all. As for this name, it is also very common. The eldest son of the village chief of Xiaozong Village in Mochun County is also called Dali. That man also served in the army in the past. However, that Dali was very unfortunate. When Shang Xi heard this name, he had already become a martyr.

Shang Xi could only silently wish that all the soldiers at the border were safe.

"Sister, your son can become a centurion, which means he is very capable. Those who join the army to fight are all patriotic heroes. We Fengqi also pay special attention to the soldiers at the border. The weapons and equipment they use can be said to be the best. Recently, there is good news about victories at the border, so we pray for them silently. May the war end soon and let the soldiers who have not returned home for several years return home soon. Promotion to a higher position, title of nobility, and joining the army are the fastest ways. When your son returns, it will be the time for your son to bring honor to his family and fame. Sister, your good fortune is all in the future, you just wait to enjoy the blessing of your son."

The woman smiled and nodded repeatedly, but her eyes were slightly red. She was proud of her son, but also worried about his comfort. "Yes, I burn incense and pray to Buddha every day, just for my son to come back safely. I came here when I heard that the Crown Prince's wife made shoes. I will definitely make a few more pairs of shoes for the soldiers at the border. Who knows, my son might wear the shoes I sewed with my own hands!"

Others also expressed their willingness to contribute. Shang Xi was happy to see their enthusiasm. "You are right. Although there are special departments to provide military supplies, we still want to do our best for the soldiers at the border."

Shang Xi absolutely could not say that she was confined to her home to make shoes as punishment by the Emperor, otherwise her image as a virtuous Crown Prince's Consort would be completely ruined.