Empress Dowager Sun’s hair was already half white, dry, brittle, and prone to breaking. She had to be extremely careful when styling her hair, trying to prevent any hair from falling out. If she noticed fallen hair, she would glare without discussion or have you suffer ten spanks, with no permission to cry or call for help.
However, Wan Zhen’er was clever and quick-eyed. She would often secretly collect the fallen hair into her sleeve when the Empress Dowager wasn’t paying attention, and then discreetly dispose of it.
Such an unreasonable life.
While combing her hair, Empress Dowager Sun called: “Little Attendant.”
Wan Zhen’er respectfully replied: “This servant is here.”
Empress Dowager Sun asked: “How was my imperial grandson when we went to see him yesterday?”
Wan Zhen’er combed the Empress Dowager’s hair while answering: “Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the prince is very smart.”
Empress Dowager Sun looked puzzled: “My imperial grandson is strange. He cries when strangers hold him, but he smiles when you hold him.”
Wan Zhen’er was startled: “Con-connection?”
Empress Dowager Sun narrowed her eyes: “Yes, a connection.”
Wan Zhen’er didn’t understand what connection she could have with the prince and couldn’t be bothered to think about it. The prince was so tiny, still unable to control his bodily functions. Because he was the current emperor’s firstborn son, he was considered especially noble, and everyone treated him like a sacred Buddha, afraid of offending him.
The Empress Dowager’s hair was quickly styled by Wan Zhen’er into a popular golden thread bun. The bun was like dark clouds with silver threads emerging, majestic in appearance. The Empress Dowager looked in the mirror, examining herself from all angles, quite pleased. Because she was short and thin, this hairstyle made her appear taller.
Sometimes, Wan Zhen’er had nothing to do and liked to run in front of the mirror.
Although not stunningly beautiful and far from being a supreme beauty, her body was full and curvaceous, with perfect proportions – majestic from one angle, peak-like from another, with ample curves in the right places. Her most captivating feature, and the source of her greatest pride, was her eyes – long and narrow, becoming a mere line when she smiled, seductively alluring.
