I Was Supposed to Be the Villainous Consort

Chapter 102: Chapter 55: What an Unfortunate Persona Clash

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’The Eldest Madam has planned so much for me. If I get eliminated and have to go back, she’ll probably be very disappointed.’

Song Yexi noticed Song Yunzhao’s strange expression and, assuming she was just being shy, said with a smile, "It’s just a small token from my mother. We didn’t give it to you earlier because we were afraid of causing you trouble. This golden hairpin was made by a famous artisan in the Capital City. It will suit you perfectly."

Song Yunzhao felt as if the brocade box weighed a thousand pounds. She looked at Song Yexi. "Ms. Xi, I can’t accept this. I’ve already prepared my own things, so please don’t worry."

"Just take it. A Beauty like you should be wearing jewelry like this. It would be wasted on me." Song Yexi left the brocade box behind. "Get some rest and build up your energy. Tomorrow is the final round."

Before Song Yunzhao could refuse, Song Yexi had already run off.

She didn’t open the brocade box. Instead, she placed it on her vanity, washed up, and lay down to sleep.

But she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She couldn’t help but feel anxious, as if things were veering off track, and she had no idea how to set them right again. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

She drifted off in a daze, unsure when she finally fell asleep. It wasn’t until she heard Yiyue calling for her to get up that she blearily opened her eyes.

"It’s rare to see you wake up late, Miss. Please hurry and get up, we mustn’t miss the hour." Yiyue deftly mixed water in the copper basin, then brought over clothes to help Song Yunzhao get dressed.

Song Yunzhao had already chosen her outfit: a goose-yellow pleated skirt, a peach-red narrow-sleeved blouse, and a light green half-sleeved jacket over it. The color combination was... questionable. Red and green together usually looked awful on most people.

Yiyue studied her for a moment, then said hesitantly, "Miss Song, I see you have a jade-green dress. Why not wear that one instead?"

Song Yunzhao shook her head and slipped on the light green jacket. ’This tacky combination is exactly what I’m going for.’

Yiyue wanted to persuade her otherwise, but once the jacket was on, she suddenly fell silent.

On anyone else, red and green would be utterly gaudy. But Miss Song’s skin was as smooth as cream, her nose high-bridged, her lips red, and her eyes sparkled with life. She somehow managed to turn the tacky colors into a unique and striking kind of beauty.

’No wonder Miss Song chose this outfit. It really does look good on her.’

"Shall I do a new hairstyle for you, Miss?" Yiyue asked with a smile.

"You don’t have to trouble yourself..."

"How could it be a bother? It’s my duty," Yiyue said, picking up a comb and slowly brushing the hair. It was so smooth from root to tip, clearly well-cared for, jet-black and glossy.

"What kind of style?" Song Yunzhao asked casually, not wanting to refuse Yiyue’s kind offer.

"The Startled Swan bun. Have you heard of it, Miss? It’s just become popular recently and looks especially beautiful."

’Startled Swan bun?’

’Isn’t that the style shaped like a bird spreading its wings?’

She thought for a moment. The mental image was so over-the-top she could hardly bear to picture it.

’The shoddy hair and makeup from historical dramas of a later era had left her with a lot of bad memories. She’d seen this hairstyle before—it looked like airplane wings, and it was truly hideous.’

’She might be beautiful, but even she couldn’t pull off a look like that.’

But in the moment she hesitated, Yiyue’s nimble hands were already weaving her hair strand by strand. The bun slowly took shape. She had no idea how Yiyue did it, but while it still looked like airplane wings, it was also... strangely attractive?

Song Yunzhao’s gaze fell on the brocade box from Song Yexi. After a moment’s thought, she opened it. Resting on the red satin lining was a red gold inlaid with gem butterfly hairpin. The butterfly’s body was a base of gold filigree set with a single Ruby. Its wings were inlaid with two rubies and two tourmalines. The antennae were made of pearls, and when she lifted the pin, they trembled and swayed, as if the butterfly had come to life.

’Butterfly hairpins are common, but I’ve never seen one this exquisite and unique.’

"Miss, this hairpin is gorgeous! Let me put it in for you. It will surely look beautiful." Yiyue’s eyes lit up. ’Even in the palace, it’s rare to see antennae crafted so delicately.’ freёwebnoѵel.com

Song Yunzhao handed it over. ’Song Yexi will definitely be watching me. I can’t disappoint her mother’s kind intentions.’

Yiyue also selected a pair of unique lantern earrings and two silver jade rabbit with immortal grass temple ornaments from Song Yunzhao’s jewelry box. After a careful look, she decided against adding more. ’Miss Song has such a delicate and vibrant beauty,’ she thought, ’too much jewelry would just be overwhelming.’

When Song Yunzhao looked in the mirror, she was momentarily stunned. ’Yiyue’s skills are just too good.’

Seeing Miss Song’s expression, Yiyue couldn’t help but smile. "Miss, are you satisfied?"

’Not really,’ she thought. ’I was trying to tone down my looks.’