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Chapter 163: Costume Fitting Photo

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Costume Fitting Photo

If Jiang Lingxi knew what Lin Xuefei was thinking at this moment, she would only want to tell her: Don’t say you don’t want me to play the older sister; I don’t want you to play the younger sister either.

However, since Lin Xuefei had already passed the audition, it proved that Director Wei approved of her acting skills, and naturally, Jiang Lingxi wouldn’t and couldn’t say anything.

Time slipped away in this subtle harmony.

Jiang Lingxi looked at herself in the mirror as her makeup and costume were gradually completed, lost in reminiscence.

Yun Ping had mentioned earlier that today the female lead would have three sets of makeup and styling, corresponding to Emperor Yuan Zhao’s girlhood, the period when she ascended to the throne as the emperor, and the time she donned armor to battle on the fields.

The styling she was currently undergoing was that of her most distant memory—her girlhood.

The makeup was fresh and delightful, and the delicate golden phoenix tail crown didn’t overshadow the girl’s charm; instead, it added a touch of solemnity and composure.

Jiang Lingxi closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her gaze turned more lively and vibrant, a unique attribute of youth, embodying both the grace and dignity of a royal princess.

As she draped on the tailor-fitted silver-red palace costume, even she had to admire Yun Ping’s keen judgment.

This costume combined with the makeup and styling resembled her past self as a princess to about nine-tenths, if not completely.

"Right, there’s also the earrings."

The stylist, after a moment of admiration, hurriedly retrieved the matching earrings, but Jiang Lingxi raised her hand to stop her.

"Emperor Yuan Zhao doesn’t wear earrings."

"Huh?" The stylist paused in her actions, glancing at Jiang Lingxi, then looked helplessly towards Yun Ping, who was directing Lin Xuefei’s styling on the other side.

Upon hearing the exchange, Yun Ping turned her head, hesitating upon seeing Jiang Lingxi, "Who said Emperor Yuan Zhao doesn’t wear earrings?"

Jiang Lingxi met Yun Ping’s mildly displeased gaze, explaining calmly, "Emperor Yuan Zhao, since adolescence, followed her father and brothers into battlefields and never wore earrings, finding them cumbersome, even when she returned to her boudoir."

Her words left several of Yun Ping’s stylists looking at her as if seeing a warrior.

It was their first time hearing someone dare to refute Boss Yun’s decisions in styling.

Wei Minmin glanced sideways at Jiang Lingxi, signaling with her eyes. If wearing them is required, why be so stubborn!

She Man raised an eyebrow, indifferent and unaffected.

Lin Xuefei could barely suppress her laughter, thinking, who gives her the courage to even contradict Yun Ping?

Tong Yue was already prepared to step in and mediate.

In this strange silence, a light chuckle suddenly broke through, "Haha, you’ve reminded me, let’s not wear them then."

Everyone, except Jiang Lingxi, was stunned again.

Not only because Yun Ping actually laughed, but also because she indeed adopted Jiang Lingxi’s suggestion.

Among them, She Man was the most shocked, recalling her last collaboration with Yun Ping where an actress modified Yun Ping’s designed look without approval, which led to her being blacklisted by production teams and adversely affected her career path. It had been years, and she was still struggling on the fringes.

From then, she understood one thing: Never underestimate the influence of a top-tier stylist!

The makeup and styling for Wei Minmin and She Man were completed shortly after.

Wei Minmin donned what seemed to be a heavy set of silver armor, her hair tied up with red tassels, embodying the image of a valiant female general.

She Man wore a floor-length gown in autumn chrysanthemum yellow, a phoenix hairpin poised to take flight atop her head, emanating an aura of nobility, befitting an empress.

Both were very satisfied with their looks, and She Man couldn’t help but praise, "Teacher Yun truly deserves the title of a top makeup artist, I hardly want to change back after seeing myself in the mirror."

Wei Minmin lifted an arm, muttering quietly, "I think I need to strengthen my training, this armor is heavier than I imagined."

Jiang Lingxi patted her shoulder, "The purpose of armor is to protect the body, the weight is necessary."

Surprisingly, Yun Ping nodded in agreement after hearing her, "If you want to pursue authenticity, you can’t be afraid of weight. Wearing it more will help you adapt."

She Man took another brief look at Jiang Lingxi, maintaining a smile.

Since Lin Xuefei arrived late, her makeup and styling weren’t completed yet, and she could only watch as the three walked out of the makeup room to the photographic set, which had just been assembled, to take their character shots.

According to the sequence of their roles, it should have been She Man, a former Actress, to shoot first.

But since Jiang Lingxi was playing the leading role, Wei Xiao contemplated for a few seconds and waved at Jiang Lingxi, "Jiang Lingxi, you have three styles, one more than the others, you go first for the shoot."

She Man discreetly retracted the foot she was about to step forward with.

Standing in front of the all-white backdrop, the photographer and lighting assistants were ready.

Wei Xiao, wanting to guide on what pose to strike, saw Jiang Lingxi adjust her sleeves and casually pose, resulting in a ’click’ sound of the shutter.

He instinctively turned to glance at the computer screen connected to the camera.

Although the backdrop was plain white, the girl in the silver-red palace costume was undeniably the most striking, exuding a maiden’s clarity in her eyes, a bright and beautiful face, yet retaining the pride of a noble lady.

The cameraman, accustomed to candid shots, had instinctively pressed the shutter as those eyes swept over, and now having checked the image, he quietly asked Director Wei, who was also looking, "Director, should we take a few more shots?"

Wei Xiao wiped his face with his hand and shook his head slowly, "No need, this one shot is sufficient."

Although three sets of makeup shots were to be taken, only one would be chosen for promotional purposes.

Originally, he planned on using the actor’s set in a bright red dragon robe, but his decision wavered now.

This set from the girlhood period was surprisingly impressive!

"Alright, Jiang Lingxi, change to the second outfit, next will be the Empress’s turn."

As soon as Jiang Lingxi left the photoshoot area, she was stopped by Tong Yue and Lu Zhengzheng, "Wait, don’t change yet, let us take a couple more pictures with our phones."

Previously in the makeup room, neither dared to speak, fearing to displease Yun Ping, but now they no longer had to keep quiet.

"No wonder it’s Yun Ping, this styling is stunning." Tong Yue kept snapping away while speaking, "I initially planned to leave after seeing your first look, but now I’ve decided to stay on, I can’t miss your next two styles."

Lu Zhengzheng glanced around and whispered, "I’ve decided, from today on, the number one beauty in ancient costumes is Sister Xixi."

Jiang Lingxi stood helplessly in place, waiting for them to finish, "Don’t spread these out, okay?"

"No need for your reminder, it’s just for us to see."

Back at the entrance of the makeup room, they encountered Lin Xuefei, who had just finished her makeup and was rushing to take her character shots.

Jiang Lingxi paused for a moment, looking at the ’delicate girl’ fresh from makeup.

Judging from her, Wei Minmin’s and She Man’s styling, Yun Ping’s skill was evident, just as on Lin Xuefei, leaving little to be desired.

A pale green palace dress, with simple jade hair ornaments, matching her younger sister’s known penchant for uncomplicated and comfortable fashion.

The only flaw was that Lin Xuefei’s eyes were far from the clear depths of her younger sister’s.

Since filming hadn’t officially begun, not even needing pretense, when her eyes met with Lin Xuefei’s, Jiang Lingxi felt a strong sense of discord.

She wanted to cleanse her eyes!

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