"My Lady, the auspicious attire has been brought back. Do you still wish to see it?" Ah Ling approached and asked.
"Of course, I do. I didn't have a close look earlier, bring it here for me to see," Ye Zao replied with interest.
She thought to herself, she was only a concubine and even after being promoted, she would only be a Guipin. Why bother comparing herself with the Empress? The Empress merely intended to make them recognize their status, but hadn't she also struck back?
Nowadays, one shouldn't feel discontent with their own status, should they?
It was also hung on a bamboo pole when brought in, with a base of orange-red, not as bright and vivid as true red.
However, Ye Zao felt that it was somewhat excessive on closer inspection.
If this were for a consort's rank, it would have been acceptable. It wasn't even for that rank yet. His Majesty must be doing this on purpose, right?
