After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 164: No Need for Gilding the Lily

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: No Need for Gilding the Lily

For the second set of makeup and costume, unexpectedly, Yun Ping personally took charge.

Jiang Lingxi could tell from the astonished expressions of the makeup artists under her that it was a rare occurrence for her to personally get involved.

The twelve-jeweld headpiece concealed the brilliance in her eyes, and the scarlet Dragon Robe trailed longer than the Empress’s Phoenix Robe, with a black gold jade belt cinching her slender, resilient waist.

When Jiang Lingxi first saw this Dragon Robe costume, she noticed that it was identical to the one on the cover of the script.

In Dayin, scarlet was considered the most esteemed, yellow followed, and only the foremost Minister could wear a purple ceremonial robe.

After meticulously examining the makeup and costume she had personally worked on, Yun Ping nodded in satisfaction, recalling the suggestion made by the young lady earlier, and casually asked, "Any opinions on this makeup and costume?"

Beside the makeup table, Wei Minmin and She Man had already returned for their second set of makeup. They were already surprised enough to see Yun Ping personally doing Jiang Lingxi’s makeup, and now, hearing Yun Ping’s words, they couldn’t control their expressions.

Wei Minmin’s thoughts wandered: Is Teacher Yun being challenged in her career after meeting Sister Lingxi?

Indeed, Jiang Lingxi had an opinion.

"I think the lipstick color is a bit too dark."

The lipstick wasn’t personally applied by Yun Ping but by the original stylist.

Upon hearing her words, Yun Ping frowned slightly, "This bright red is the most commanding shade."

Jiang Lingxi, after putting on the scarlet Dragon Robe, didn’t sit back down, but glanced downward, "Sometimes, adding extra embellishments isn’t the best."

Yun Ping was thoughtful, "Then what shade do you think would be better?"

Jiang Lingxi scanned the row of lipsticks and finally picked up a shade closest to her natural lip color, "This one."

"But this color doesn’t..."

Yun Ping cut off her subordinate’s words, "Wipe it off and try this color."

Jiang Lingxi took a makeup remover wipe, removed the original lipstick color, and applied the one she chose, feeling much more comfortable when she looked in the mirror.

Though the bright red was indeed the most commanding, since her ascension, she had never used a bright red lip color.

Is it really that without this shade of lipstick, one can’t appear commanding?

She simply didn’t need such embellishments!

Yun Ping stood behind Jiang Lingxi, looking at the mirror with her.

Without that striking lipstick, the makeup on her face appeared a bit plain.

But when she met those eyes beyond the twelve-jeweld headpiece, her breath caught sharply.

It was suddenly clear why the Emperor deliberately concealed their eyes and face, so people couldn’t see them clearly. It seemed that only this way could someone facing the Emperor calmly think without being intimidated by such a gaze.

She was silent for a moment and then decisively said, "Let’s go with this color."

She also suddenly realized that the Emperor didn’t need vibrant colors for adornment. Just standing there was imposing and authoritative enough.

Wei Minmin took a deep breath, and when Jiang Lingxi went out to shoot the second set of costume photos, she discreetly gave her a thumbs-up.

Being able to make Yun Ping change the initially set makeup twice in a row, she could only say: Impressive!

As Jiang Lingxi reached the door of the photo studio, she happened to bump into Lin Xuefei coming out.

Their eyes met for a moment, and Lin Xuefei instinctively sidestepped to make way for the studio’s large door.

Once Jiang Lingxi passed by with two makeup artists assisting her robe, Lin Xuefei then realized what she had just done.

She had voluntarily made way for Jiang Lingxi!

And she did it without even thinking!

She must have been out of her mind!

Not mentioning Lin Xuefei leaving with a dark expression, as soon as Jiang Lingxi entered, she was met with the gaze of everyone in the photo studio.

Seeing Jiang Lingxi in the scarlet Dragon Robe, Wei Xiao felt the mood, which had been sour due to Lin Xuefei’s unsatisfactory photoshoot earlier, instantly brighten up.

"I was worried you wouldn’t carry off this scarlet, but now I see I was worrying too much."

Not only did she carry it off, but the Dragon Robe didn’t overshadow her presence, in two words: perfectly suitable!

The subsequent shooting process went as smoothly as before.

Jiang Lingxi didn’t remember how many times she had worn a Dragon Robe before, and in her previous life, the real Dragon Robe she wore was much heavier and more elaborate than the one she currently wore.

The feeling of wearing it could only be described in four words: effortless grace.

The photographer, meeting those eyes through the lens, hidden behind the headpiece, impulsively pressed the shutter.

The director, seeing me kneeling to take the photo, asked why. My answer: Weak knees!

"There’s only one set left," Wei Xiao said, as he watched Jiang Lingxi, who had finished the shoot, walk over. He originally wanted to pat her on the shoulder to encourage her to push on, but when his hand was halfway out, he happened to meet Jiang Lingxi’s gaze and immediately withdrew his hand quietly, "Go rest after lunch, at this pace, we’ll probably be done by three or four, and you can rest at the hotel."

This was way less time than he anticipated, so smooth that it felt almost unbelievable.

Back in the makeup room, taking off makeup halfway through, someone from the crew came by with boxed lunches.

It was distributed per headcount, and everyone paused their tasks to eat while the food was still hot.

Though the outside was chaotic, they could only eat in the makeup room.

While eating, they started chatting.

"By the way, have any of you seen the actor playing the lead male role? I’ve seen many people going in and out of the studio all morning, but none seemed like they were here to play the lead." She Man asked, looking at Yun Ping, "Teacher Yun, are you also responsible for the makeup for the male actors? Have you seen the actor for the lead?"

Yun Ping shook her head, "I’ve assigned my apprentice to handle the male actors’ makeup, but the one playing the lead male role seems not to have shown up."

"Not shown up?" Lin Xuefei widened her eyes in disbelief, "Not even for the day planned for costume photos?"

Thinking of the effort she put in to get there, knowing other actors simply didn’t show up was aggravating to her.

Because of Lin Xuefei’s tardiness, Yun Ping’s attitude toward her had been lukewarm all morning, so she just lightly replied, "You should ask your director about that. I only handle your makeup and costume, not responsible for the comings and goings of the actors."

Lin Xuefei felt a stiffen at her words, "Teacher Yun, I’m just surprised. None of us know who the actor for the lead male role is, and now they’re not even here for costume photos, which makes me curious."

However, Yun Ping showed no leniency, "If you’re curious, go ask your director. I’m the wrong person to ask."

Lin Xuefei no longer wanted to speak, lowering her head to eat quietly.

Wei Minmin discreetly winked at Jiang Lingxi.

Even she wasn’t fully aware of the situation, but her intuition told her that Lingxi knew something about it.

After all, the person was recommended by Lingxi!

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