NOVEL WEB Chapter 27: Lipstick for Princess Changle!
“This is lipstick. Apply it on your lips to prevent dryness and to add a glossy finish for a better look,” Xiao Ran explained.
Li Lizhi also knew that her lips tend to get chapped in winter. Because she trusted Xiao Ran, Li Lizhi cooperated willingly.
After applying the lipstick, Xiao Ran looked at the vibrant lips with satisfaction. “Done!”
Li Lizhi rushed into the bathroom to check herself in the mirror and noticed a significant difference.
Li Lizhi walked out with a smile, “I like it!”
Xiao Ran handed the lipstick to Li Lizhi, “Keep it with you. Use it when your lips feel dry for a little moisture.”
“Okay!” Li Lizhi took the lipstick, “I need to go quickly.”
Xiao Ran nodded, “Alright, Your Highness, take your time!”
Li Lizhi left the bedroom with breakfast in hand. Xiao Ran realized it was time to go shopping.
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Yushu anxiously waited outside the bedroom, hesitating to enter without Li Lizhi’s permission. Today was noticeably later than usual, causing Yushu to worry. Seeing the room door open, Yushu exclaimed, “Greetings, Your Highness the Princess!”
Li Lizhi nodded slightly, in good spirits.
“Go pay respects to the Queen Mother at the Lizheng Hall!” Li Lizhi instructed.
Li Lizhi handed the food box to Yushu, who noticed the change in Li Lizhi.
Li Lizhi noticed Yushu’s chapped lips and paused, saying, “Don’t move!”
Yushu stood still, not daring to move. Li Lizhi applied the lipstick to Yushu’s lips, making the dryness disappear. Li Lizhi was very satisfied. The lipstick worked wonders, especially in winter.
“How does it feel, Yushu?”
Yushu felt her lips and said, “They feel comfortable and smell nice, like a fruity scent.”
Satisfied, Li Lizhi said, “Let’s go! Don’t keep the Queen Mother waiting!”
“Thank you, Your Highness the Princess!”
Yushu, who had been with Li Lizhi since childhood, felt more like a sister than a servant. Though it wasn’t snowing, the wind was still cold.
Li Lizhi felt the benefit of the lipstick more outside Xiao Ran’s home. Li Lizhi also wanted Empress Zhangsun to try it. It seemed like a good product. Soon, they reached the Lizheng Hall. Empress Zhangsun had already gotten up and looked much better.
“Son pays respects to the Queen Mother!”
Li Lizhi could tell Empress Zhangsun had improved.
“The imperial doctor came this morning and said my condition has improved greatly,” Empress Zhangsun informed.
Li Lizhi was delighted and asked, “Mother, do you still feel cold at night?”
Empress Zhangsun shook her head, praising the warmth of the clothes and the hot water bottle Li Lizhi provided.
Li Lizhi took the food box from Yushu and sat next to Empress Zhangsun, embracing her. Empress Zhangsun mentioned how comfortable she felt and how her frostbite was healing.
Li Lizhi was grateful to Xiao Ran for his thoughtful gestures. She took the food box from Yushu.
Empress Zhangsun smiled, “It’s early morning; why bring a food box?”