"Some girls are stunning but not enduringly attractive, while others are appealing for a long time but not quite breathtaking. The Countess of Shengping is both stunning and enduringly attractive."
Afterward, under the guidance of Han Xinran, Daohua and the three Yan Yihuan greeted the other madams present, then found a seat at the lower end and quietly observed the people in the room. She matched up the information she had gathered from Zhao Yongwang and the news from her sister-in-law with the individuals around her.
Although she did not enjoy such socializing, it was crucial to keep a clear understanding of the relationships among officials and nobility in Beijing.
In the adjoining room, Kang Naixin was hosting the young ladies of various families. Upon learning that the newly titled Countess of Shengping had arrived, she immediately pulled her friend Wu Xirong over to have a look, "The one in blue clothing is the Countess of Shengping."
