Yu Ying found it hard to accept and did not agree, only saying that she still needed to consider it.

The following evening, after dinner, Yu Ying bathed and changed her clothes. Dong Ling patiently persuaded her for a long time before finally convincing her to change into those clothes.

After changing, Yu Ying felt very awkward, because when she lowered her eyes, she could see a patch of snow-white skin. Her face flushed involuntarily, and she wanted to pull it up a little. However, Dong Ling said that it was just right now, and if it was covered up too much, it would lose its charm.

Yu Ying had never worn such clothing before. "The outer gauze is so thin, my entire shoulder is exposed. It's not appropriate for my status. Should I change back?"

Looking at her mistress's new attire, Dongling smiled and praised, "Your Majesty looks beautiful in this! It has a unique charm that the Emperor will surely be captivated by."

"But what if... what if he doesn't like it?" Yu Ying felt that she didn't know Hongli very well, so she didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

"If His Majesty likes it, great; if not, so be it. It's just a change of clothes, nothing too serious. Your Majesty, please don't be nervous, just relax."

Just as Yu Ying was hesitating about whether to change, a voice announced from outside, "The Emperor has arrived!"

Oh no! The Emperor is here; it's too late for her to change her clothes.

As the footsteps drew closer, Yu Ying grew increasingly nervous. She couldn't help but wonder what Hongli's reaction would be if he saw her dressed like this.

Surprise, delight? Or indifference?

Her heart pounded in her throat, awaiting the unknown judgment.

As usual, Hongli lifted the cotton curtain and walked in. He walked around the screen and caught a glimpse of a figure sitting by the tent. He stopped in his tracks.

In the past, the Empress usually wore a plain-colored cross-collar undergarment, which covered her up very tightly. But today, she changed her habit and wore a light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) that reached her chest. A thin moon-colored gauze draped over her slender shoulders, adding a sense of mystery.

This outfit is clearly Han Chinese attire!