When Beauty Zhao heard this, she felt as though a weight had been lifted; she had exchanged the jewelry out of desperation, not out of desire, and now she could account for it.
Changzai Zhou stood beside her, seemingly deep in thought.
For such a grand banquet, wearing plain attire was not just a matter of looking bad, especially for the Longevity Event. Even the common folk would spontaneously dress in festive clothing on this day. If the women of the Harem dressed too simply, and especially if they were stripped of all their jewelry on their heads, hands, and waists, looking completely bare, worse than if they were mourning, it would be utterly disrespectful.
Moreover, the dresses and adornments of the Concubines were all matched with their jewelry. At this moment, it was utterly impossible for them to go back and change their outfits.
