Tong Xiyang wore a crimson overcoat with gold-edged entwined patterns, paired with a pink gauze skirt. Adorning her head was a golden hairpin inlaid with green enamel, alongside a jade-colored comb. As she gracefully walked in, for a brief moment Xiqiu felt as if they were still in the Tong Mansion, living in the Zhiqu Courtyard, as if Tong Xiyang were just as she used to be.
But as she walked closer, Xiqiu suddenly noticed her bluish complexion despite the thick rouge applied, unable to conceal her haggard appearance.
"Sixth Sister." Tong Xiyang smiled as she entered, greeting Xiqiu. Although the smile didn't reach her eyes, her expression appeared sincere. Her gaze fell upon Xiqiu, noticing her in a simple household hibiscus-colored half-old plain overcoat, with hair casually tied up, her face free from makeup, adorned with only a plain Mutton Fat Jade hairpin — just as before, comfort was her priority at home, not caring for dressing up...
