Designing in Ancient Times

Shen Miaomiao, a celebrated all-around designer in the fashion world, transmigrates into Shen Yuzhao, the beloved youngest daughter of the Right General of the Great Yu Kingdom.

She barely gets to enjoy her comfortable life before disaster strikes. To save her second brother from execution, she has no choice but to repair and remake the nine-pheasant, four-phoenix crown originally meant as an offering to the Noble Consort.

When the precious crown is presented at a royal banquet, the imperial consorts are dazzled, and the emperor is delighted.

From then on, word spreads of Third Lady Shen's nimble fingers and dazzling skill. Before long, consorts of the imperial harem, noblewomen of the imperial clan, and the wives and daughters of court officials are all rushing to bring Shen Yuzhao the gold and jewels from their dressing cases, begging her to fix them up.

Now, Shen Yuzhao, who was jilted and left unwanted, has become the most sought-after young lady in the capital.

But this infuriates Du Yan, a principled and refined Vice Minister of State Affairs and Administrative Councillor.

At that time, Du Yan is angrily submitting a memorial urging the emperor to rein in extravagant indulgence: "Squandering gold and silver! Spending beyond measure!! Defying all rules and order!!!"

Later, after rising to the rank of Chancellor, Lord Du knocks on her door late at night. "Miaomiao, the hairpin on my crown is damaged. Could you fix it for me?"

Shen Yuzhao, rubbing her sore waist: "Get lost!"

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Everyone says that Third Lady Shen, the youngest daughter of General Shen, is delicate and lovely, as gentle and pure as jade. She was only just fifteen when the second son of Prince An broke off their engagement. Zhao Boxi, who spends his days chasing pleasure, is truly heartless.

Later, Third Lady Shen saves her brother at great personal cost, earning a fine reputation. Her exquisite skill at crafting hairpins also makes the noblewomen of the capital flock to her.

But when everyone finally gets to see Third Lady Shen in person, they find Shen Yuzhao's eyes shining with excitement as she looks at the beautiful women.

"Miss, you should sweep your bun low on the right. It would suit your lovely oval face."

"My lady, you should take in the sleeves of your jacket. That would fit you better."

"Oh my, my lady, with your height, you could model anything! Would you be willing to try this outfit on?"

Later, every young lady in the capital, from sixteen to sixty, becomes smitten with Third Lady Shen.

Du Yan: "This is so hard for me..."

Theme: Physical beauty can please people for a time, but inner beauty lasts forever.