Chapter 165: Ascension to Glory (1/2)

Chapter 165: Ascension to Glory

The night went by in the blink of an eye

Chen Rong got up from bed even before the sun had risen, for today was her first court session as Grand Chamberlain

She hadn’t a court outfit, however, or a horse drawn carriage, shoes, or hat, so on and so forth, that befitted her position It seemed that the emperor was also aware of it and felt no need to take seriously the position he had appointed her

Even so, thisthe bronzefinally put on a dark gray h time to order new clothes – they had all been sent by Sun Yan Besides these, there were es, both men’s and women’s, in various styles and colors She wondered how the boy knew her size just fro, because the clothes fit her as if they had beenthe tailored robe, with her hair worn high and a sword at her hip, the pretty girl in the bronze mirror suddenly transformed into a handsome lad But because there left a trace of beauty she could not erase, she looked just like a virgin boy

Chen Rong frowned at her reflection

Staring at her, Nurse Ping stath, “You look quite like one of the aristocrats’ companions”

The co, whoe to enjoy Besides good looks, they raphy, poetic ability, creativity, or extraordinary martial arts to intercept assassins on their masters’ travels Each of their sar

In an era where ‘no poor scholars hold the highest positions and no noblemen hold the lowest ranks’ it was difficult for poor scholars to h sheer talents Since they had no other means, those ere superior in looks would adopt thean aristocrat’s companion

They followed the rich and powerful and joined the the etiquette of the upper class, as well as knowledge that was out of reach for the poor gentry After a few years, they were highly likely to be recommended by their lovers In cases where they were not, the ained over the years could still help them find a sh, there were not ht after; for this reason, co the upper class and a fascination to all

Speaking of which, wang Hong and Sun Yan were beautiful lads themselves, but no matter how they may dress, no one could ever mistake theround They were from century-old aristocracies whereby self confidence ran in their bloods and bones No matter what they did everyone would see excellence in theround

As she stood in front of the bronze mirror at this moment, for example, sharpness and coldness existed in her eyes, but one could not see an aristocrat’s ease and grace reflected

Perhaps this wasn’t souish, but the scholars and clan elders could see it at a glance

But then again, although Chen Rong did not possess an aristocrat’s grace, her conte with her coldness and solitude, ely cold and beautiful

A te’s was unique in the world she lived

Nurse Ping hesitated for a while and at last couldn’t help herself froe into another outfit?”

Chen Rong looked down in contely replied, “No” She looked back at her nurse to say: “People like pretty young men This will reduce their hostility towards me” Looks and manners in this period were more noticeable than education and character At the ih positions while talented men were left at home due to their unattractive looks

Because the entire country paid attention to outer appearances, there was no shortage ofwho applied powder, wore sachets, and dressed in their finest

This translation belongs to the one and only haee wheels rolled on the ht and headed for the palace

It was still early There were not oing in the sa the palace, very few carriages were seen around

Slowly, they pulled up to the palace entrance

The gates weren’t open

“Priestess, what should we do?” asked the driver as sent by wang Hong

“Let’s wait,” replied Chen Rong as she leaned back

“Aye”

Their wait took two quarters of an hour, by which tian to show up

“Open the gates!” souard at once responded with a nod and laughter “Why are you here so early today, lanced at Chen Rong’s carriage

Detecting his glance, the doorhed and volunteered, “That person has been here for a long time but does not call the door He just waits there”

The man told his driver to stop, at which time several other courtiers arrived at the scene

When he saw Chen Rong’s coachain, he turned to their vehicle and called, “A ive nize which family you are from”

His words drew the courtiers’ attention For the tie

Just then, another carriage caught up, its oas a young aristocrat He glanced at Chen Rong’s vehicle and beahed “It must be the new Grand Chamberlain as appointed by His Majesty yesterday It is said that she is a beautiful nun”

His words caused the others’ attention to turn this ith so was no longer able to go

She didn’t want to go either She already knew this would happen

She reached for the curtain and drew it open, appearing in front of the crowd