She had her hair styled in a bun, topped with a few lifelike peony silk flowers, a pair of coral dragonfly-patterned hairpins, and a pair of gold-inlaid jade and emerald pearl hairpins on either side of the bun. The hairpins hung to the tips of her ears, swaying slightly with her movements.
She applied a layer of powder, drew her eyebrows into round shapes, painted a peony flower on her forehead, and lightly applied rouge and lip balm.
She was dressed very charmingly today. Her every frown and smile was as gorgeous as the peonies on her temples and skirt. When she raised her eyes and lowered her brows, she was as dazzling as the red plum blossoms in full bloom. Against the backdrop of the white snow, she was the most eye-catching person just standing there.
"Ling'er didn't dress up much today, but she is still so beautiful." Cheng An said with a smile.
Wu Wanying walked over gracefully, tilted her head and smiled, saying, "Let me see who these two fairy-like people are?"
Several people laughed and waited for the palace gate to open and the palace servants to lead them into the palace to attend the banquet.
"Master Zhou."
Suddenly, a greeting came from the side, and Jiang Ling and others looked in the direction of the voice.
Zhou Jing'an dismounted from his horse. He was wearing a bamboo green round-necked robe, a round jade pendant around his waist, and a black cloak. He was tall and straight, handsome and unrestrained, elegant and dignified, cold and outstanding, with a gentle smile on his lips. He was indeed a unique young man in the world.
Xiao Xiao Su Su, cheerful and clear. ①
Jiang Ling took two steps forward and saw his eyes looking at her, with gentle ripples and tenderness, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corners of his mouth.
She bowed softly, looking up at him, her voice clear, pleasant, and soft.
"Greetings, Lord Zhou."
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① Describes a man with a graceful and serene demeanor and a bold and elegant temperament. From Liu Yiqing's Shishuo Xinyu: Appearance and Behavior.
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