It was undeniable that Chen Mengyan was more outstanding than any of the previous models. She had no trace of foundation but was still beautiful; she overshadowed the previous models.
"This thumb ring is made with a first-rate imperial jade..." The host began to talk non-stop about the origins of the thumb ring in Chen Mengyan's hands...
The thumb ring had been regarded as a symbol of power since ancient times. Many people thought that the thumb ring became popular after the transition from Ming to Qing. In fact, it was misled by the TV series.
In the TV dramas of the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, there were few appearances of thumb rings. However, in the Qing shows, thumb rings were very common. It was often seen when the emperor rewarded the minister with a jade thumb ring, while some royal aristocrats used to wear thumb rings when they went out.
