In the bronze mirror, the woman appeared with skin fairer than snow, flushed with a natural glow, resembling a youthful beauty in her pri. Her eyes, like a clear pool, exuding an elegant and noble temperant that captivated others, making them feel ashad and unworthy of desecration. Yet there was a bewitching allure in her cold arrogance and lively spirit, entrancing the souls of those who beheld her.
"Miss Situ, your skill is truly marvelous!"
The Empress Dowager, surprised and delighted, couldn’t help but repeatedly praise her.
Initially, she had only a casual intent to let her try, not expecting this young girl to truly amaze her.
The Empress Dowager, aging day by day, despite her diligent care, faced sagging skin and a lack of luster compared to younger won. Everyone has the desire for beauty, especially her, the Empress Dowager, naturally more concerned about her appearance.
With Xuexue’s touch, the Empress Dowager seed ten years younger, her mood instantly uplifted.
"Nanny Li, bring out my jade bracelet and reward Miss Situ. Oh my, this craftsmanship is so excellent; today I feel as if I’ve returned to a decade ago."
The Empress Dowager joyfully admired the beauty in the bronze mirror, ceaselessly praising Xuexue.
Nanny Li felt extrely jealous internally. She dressed the Empress Dowager every day, yet had never been rewarded with any valuable jewelry. As soon as Miss Situ arrived, the Empress Dowager rewarded a jade bracelet, an invaluable treasure.
At this mont, Nanny Li’s heart was very unbalanced. However, she dared not disobey the Empress Dowager’s order and imdiately turned to fetch a jade bracelet from the cabinet, handing it to Xuexue with a smile: "Miss Situ being favored by the Empress Dowager is truly fortunate."
Her words were filled with jealousy.
Xuexue did not want to unwittingly gain an enemy and smiled: "It’s just a minor skill. If Nanny Li wants to learn, I can teach you. It would be convenient for the Empress Dowager’s makeup in the future, wouldn’t it?"
Nanny Li, upon hearing this, widened her eyes, incredulously looking at Xuexue: "Young lady, are you sincere?"
"Of course."
"Oh! Empress Dowager, look at how generous Miss Xuexue is, possessing such a wonderful skill and willing to teach it to a maid without reservation. This... this... I’m so grateful!"
Xuexue replied with a smile: "Nanny Li, serving the Empress Dowager for a long ti, once learned, the Empress Dowager can remain youthful every day. If the Empress Dowager is happy, Nanny Li is happy, everyone is in harmony, why not?"
These words greatly pleased the Empress Dowager, making her remark, "Miss Situ truly is sensible."
Imperial Garden.
Though it was winter, the flowers were blooming splendidly, especially the i Hua, which was in full bloom for the season.
The noble ladies, having received the Emperor’s invitation, entered the Imperial Palace excitedly, for the palace to them was the beginning of glory and wealth.
For the mont, only the noble ladies were present in the Imperial Garden; the Emperor and the Empress had not yet arrived, allowing everyone to act without much restraint...
"Hey, isn’t that the Second Miss Situ? How does a concubine-born daughter have the right to enter the Imperial Palace?"
"Who knows, such a disgraceful thing? Did you know, it’s said that she stole sothing at the Celestial Master’s Mansion?"
"That kind of scandal has long spread throughout the Capital. Who doesn’t know? This woman is so shaless, daring to co out and disgrace herself."
"Indeed! It’s said she tried to fra her elder sister after stealing the Wife of the Celestial Master’s jewelry. But, as they say, evildoers will et their end, and in the end, it was found on her when searched publicly. It was truly humiliating."
The noble ladies pointed knowingly at a woman in the distance, gossip openly, their voices loud, without fear of being overheard by the other party.
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