Arc 1: Part 50
Lan Shuer was already leading with her dazzling brilliance. As long as Xi Tong Su's display was merely average, she'd be completely overshadowed by Lan Shuer immediately.
Countless cameras were pointing at the dressing room door.
A curious, sarcastic, expectant, malicious, or merely excited, a complex blend of gazes were entangled and difficult to distinguish. They overwhelmed like a tidal wave, waiting only to swallow Tong upon the slightest mistake.
Noticing the hostile atmosphere, Tong Su smiled faintly. With a dignified walk, she carefully adjusted her dress, stood straight, and walked out.
Dressed in a stone blue cloud pattern shirt, her large fluttering sleeves and numerous decorative layers looked elegant and dignified. Her multi-layered amber skirt trailed behind her gracefully. Her luxurious hair was tied up into a high bun, adorned with a golden ornament and a hairpin with pearls.
As the woman slowly walked out, her expression was cold and serious, her posture steady and graceful. The earrings, full of precious gems, were perfectly still, and the jade step inhibitor around her waist subtly rang with a measure of urgency and grace. The delicate sound was controlled to perfection.
Director Zhang's eyes were filled with surprise and delight. He commanded the cameras to follow Tong Su closely, determined to capture this behind-the-scenes footage.
The assistant, entranced by the sight, didn't even notice the scrolling comments on the live-stream webpage.
"Xi Tong Su has a strong foundation!"
"What does that mean, strong foundation?"
"I'm interested in ancient etiquette and have done some research. Let me explain. The grand jade ornament worn on Xi Tong Su's waist is called a 'step inhibitor,' which was used to remind the ancients about proper behaviors."
"Can you simplify it? I don't understand!"
"If she walks too fast or abruptly, the sound it makes will be disorderly. But look at Xi Tong Su, as she moves, there are absolutely no ripples in her skirt from being kicked or brushed against. This is something that can't be achieved without putting a lot of effort into etiquette training."
The online commentary erupted. The knowledgeable commentator quickly added: "I don't speak about her acting skills yet, but just based on Xi Tong Su's etiquette, you can tell she is very dedicated to this scene, much better than the awkward Lan Shuer."
After his praise for Xi Tong Su, Lan Shuer's fans became upset: "You're starting a fight! It's just walking, isn't it? Who cares if one is dedicated or not, stop looking for trouble! Manager, ban him!"
The admin took immediate action. Just as the expert had done explaining, he was muted. Frustrated, he turned to Weibo to vent.
By the time the assistant returned over, the comment section had returned to harmony.
When Xi Tong Su made her entrance, it was as if a real empress had arrived. In contrast, even Lan Shuer's enchanting gimmicks now looked nothing more than trivial amusements.
"Tong Su, your makeup looks pretty. You need to keep up the good work for the upcoming scene," said Lan Shuer.
Upon noticing the awe-stricken expressions directed at Tong, Lan Shuer became flustered. Her jealousy-filled gaze swept over Tong Su as she managed a complimenting remark through a forced smile.
She didn't hide anything, but the character she was playing was like this, so no one paid much attention.
Ji Yu spoke with a serious face: "Everyone's here; Director Zhang, shall we start shooting soon?"
He spoke in a hurry, intending not to give Tong Su any chance to adjust her state.
Director Zhang looked at Tong Su, who scanned over the entire set, memorizing the lighting and the position of cameras. She nodded without saying a word.
Director Zhang announced, "All right, everyone prepare!"
"The Emperor", first scene, first act, action!
It was late at night, the winter wind biting cold. The secluded King of Shun'an's Manor was surrounded by numerous guards, silent as a wasteland. However, deep within the manor, a decadent melody of old tunes was heard.
The guards were indifferent to the peculiarity.
The ruler has changed hands, and the new emperor has only been on the throne for less than half a year. Naturally, the deposed emperor from the previous dynasty could only be reduced to a pet.
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