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0074. L'interpretation d'une impratrice (Interpretation of an Empress)

0074. L'interpretation d'une impratrice (Interpretation of an Empress)

In the Astorian Empire, men and women born to upper-class social strata—noble families or imperial families were always distinguished by the way they dressed, making them easy to recognize. Both men and women, they have their own characteristics to highlight the identity of royalty. For women, one example is the color of traditional Astoria clothing that looks like Hanbok, inspired also from Hanfu— ancient Chinese traditional clothing—with appearance supporting accessories inspired from traditional Korean accessories. Each color, symbol, and shape has its own philosophy.

For example binyeo or konde puncture used to hold the braid of hair or crown by inserting it into a putty or hair roll. The material used to make this one skewer is determined based on class or social strata. Nobles used to use gold, silver, or jade-based binyeo. While ordinary people use wood, natural stone, or iron.

Again with the widowed women, they will use black wood and animal horns. At the tip of the binyeo there is usually an artistic design in the form of flora or fauna, called jamdu. This jamdu is believed to repel evil spirits, attract wealth, fertility, and long life. The various forms of the jamdu symbolize the deep meaning, class, and social status of the wearer.

For the noble ladies, their konde stitches were made differently from ordinary folk. A gold konde skewer for noble women is called a clock. Where the shape and material is more luxurious than binyeo. Usually the shape of the clock is diverse, such as the shape of a dragon and a phoenix. A dragon-shaped clock with an open mouth is called a yongjam, while a phoenix-shaped clock is called a bongjam. Long hours are used by the bride. While dragon and phoenix clocks are often used by the Queen or Empress.

There are also*****cheopji****** which are traditional Korean accessories. Cheopji is worn over the head, precisely on the hemisphere of the hair. Each form of cheopji symbolizes the status and social rank of its users. A Queen uses a golden dragon-shaped cheopji, the Empress and Crown Princess wearing a phoenix-shaped cheopji. The ministers' wives used cheopji in the form of frogs made of nickel. These accessories are pinned when noble women use the meorin jjokjin hairstyle, which is a hairstyle in which women split the middle of their hair and make a bun behind the head.

...(example the use of bongjam and cheopji when using the meorin jjokjin hairstyle)...

As for girls from unmarried noble families—Young Dona, usually use accessories in the form of ****dwikkoji****** and ***daenggi**. Dwikkoji* is a hair accessory that is attached to the bun on the side. Just like binyeo, this Korean traditional hair accessories material—dwikkoji— is differentiated based on rank or social status. Young Miss from noble families usually used dwikkoji made of jade or agate, while the palace girls used dwikkoji of gold material.

...(dwikkoji example)...

The motives of dwikkoji are also diverse and have deep meaning. These accessories also symbolize the desire of girls to maintain virtue and have a happy family. Therefore, the symbols on dwikkoji hair accessories become important. For example, the lotus flower motif, usually symbolizes purity. The chrysanthemum flower symbolizes loyalty, and the butterfly symbolizes harmony.

While daenggi is a ribbon-shaped accessory that is pinned on the ends of braided hair. Daenggi is usually red, but it can also be present to hear other colors, depending on who is wearing and what ceremony is present. The types of daenggi also vary, and differentiated users based on age, purpose, and social class.

“Are you a future mother who is pregnant with a future King?”

Kayena probably did not know the underlying reason for Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother when asked so. However, to Emperor Kwang Sun's own grandmother, he asked because he saw Kayena's appearance.

Kayena looks very beautiful with traditional Astoria dress in yellow and white. Decorated with a phenoix bird motif in several parts, as well as gold thread embroidery that accentuates the luxurious aura in the frame of simplicity. His long hair is styled in such a way, decorated by bongjam—tusuk konde with a phoenix pattern made of gold. On the top of his head is also embedded cheopji form phoenix— type of traditional accessories that are often used by an Empress. No wonder Kayena's arrival was greeted with respect. It looks like an interpretation of the Empress.

Reporting from China Highlights, the Chinese uphold the dragon, so the symbolism of the dragon is very prevalent in Chinese culture. Including in Astoria which still has a mix of cultural cultures from China. Dragons are considered to hold an important place in Chinese history and mythology as supreme beings. Combining nature's greatest aspects with supernatural powers. An Emperor used a dragon robe in court and a daily dress as a symbol of his supreme status and absolute sovereignty. Dragon embroidery and dragon related patterns are exclusive, only allowed to be used by the Emperor and the royal family.

On the other hand, the Empress, Queen, or Consort herself wore a phoenix motif. Dragons and phoenixes are considered natural animal pairs in Chinese culture. The Phoenix was used as the exclusive symbol of the Empress and Consort of the Emperor. The higher the female rank, the more the phoenix is embroidered or decorated on her dress or crown.

The selection of traditional yellow and white clothing also has its own meaning. The yellow color represents the earth as the central element of the universe. Yellow is also found in silk and satin, so it is commonly used or owned by upper-class families. That said, this color should not be used carelessly, only the royal family or officials, as well as respected people who can use it.

While the white color symbolizes the metal element, where it is commonly used by married people. White is also believed to be a color that symbolizes purity and purity of the soul. White also symbolizes humility. This color also means that anyone can wear white, regardless of one's status.

While the Young Misses who were there, performed properly. They wear traditional clothes that accentuate their identity as Young Miss, complete with hair ornaments in the form of dwikkoji and daenggi made of various materials. There are also those who use Ji or Chai, which is the common name for hairpins in China. The forms and materials of Ji or Chai are also diverse, distinguished by the social status of the wearer. Starting from jade materials, gold, silver, ivory, bronze, bamboo, carved wood, turtle skin, bones, horns, and so on.

“I ... indeed is pregnant,” Kayena replied later.

The shocking information certainly made Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother instantly speechless. Similarly, the Young Misses who actually came to this place to get closer ties with the imperial family.

“And about what I wear from head to toe, all is a gift from His Majesty the Emperor,” Kayena added. “I have had time to express my objections, but His Majesty the Emperor cannot be denied when he has lowered the command.”

Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother agreed with Kayena's last words. The man was indeed difficult to argue when he had lowered the command. “Alright,” response later. “Let's sit here, Miss Kayena.”

Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother showed him a seat on his left side that was empty. It was directly faced with the Young Miss of the Min family who was born with an oriental beautiful face, typical of Asian women. Adjacent to the Young Miss of the Kim family reminds Kayena of the face of a Queen from a land called Joseon. Both are beautiful, elegant, and look educated. No exception to the other Young Misses.

“Please enjoy the meal that has been prepared,” said the grandmother of Emperor Kwang Sun. invite them to enjoy the snacks that have been prepared, along with warm tea that has been brought from various parts of the country.

“Nona Kayena.”

“Iya, Your Majesty?”

“Do you also like tea?”

Kayena nodded small. “Of course, Your Majesty. Almost all types of tea I like, ranging from earl gray, smoky earl gray, green tea, chamomile, cheonil red tea, rooibos tea, rye tea, oolong tea, oolong tea, and many others, sakura tea is the first time I drink in Astoria, and many more types of tea that I can not mention one by one.”

“His knowledge of Miss Kayena about tea is quite extensive.”

“I with most of the tea produced by the Astoria Empire also sold there,” sahut the grandmother of Emperor Kwang Sun. “It just so happens to be Miss Young Min's oldest sister who takes care of the biggest tea plantation in Astoria.”

The owner of the name was polite. “Yes, Your Honor. Therefore, my brother often travels abroad. As long as Brother left, I was the one who helped manage the administration of the estate.”

Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother smiled faintly after sipping tea in her cup again. “Then it is no wonder that Young Miss from the Min family is famous for being very clever and capable in managing the administration,”. “Young Miss Kim and other Young Miss are also in their respective fields. I've often heard flattery pinned on all of you.”

The Young Misses responded with thanks, thanks to the praise from Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother. As for Kayena who was still trying to digest the situation, this meeting seemed to be shown to show the superiority of each Young Miss who attended the event. Indirectly, the Emperor's grandmother was conducting a closed selection.

“If you may ask, I would like to know more about Miss Kayena,” said Young Miss from the Kim family, dare.

The action was apparently expected by the grandmother of Emperor Kwang Sun. Before Kayena replied, Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother had already attracted attention first.

“Nona Kayena is from a country called Robelia,” she said. “His father's name is very famous in Robelia, even to the United Kingdom.”

The Young Miss of course gave a different response. Seeing how Kayena first looked, they could already guess if Kayena was not an ordinary person.

“Nona Kayena was born as the youngest daughter of three brothers. Isn't that so?”

Kayena nodded small. “I have two Big Brother. My first brother settled in Edinburgh, serving as Duke of Edinburgh and Major in the Navy. My second brother has been living in Higrya since he got married. He served as Duke, as well as concurrent war commander,” the story. “I happen to be born in a military family. Almost all the men in our family entered the military, including my Dad.”

“It turns out Miss Kayena comes from a military family. Definitely Miss Kayena lives with great discipline,” commented one Young Miss.

In response to the comment, Kayena smiled faintly. “It is precisely that I never feel alive under excessive pressure. I was required to live a disciplined life, but all that benefits for myself. Dad, as well as my Sisters actually really pamper me.”

“It must be fun to be the only princess in the family. Like Young Miss Min and now Miss Kayena. Young Miss Min is very dear to her Father, Mother, and Brother. While Miss Kayena is very loved by Father, as well as Her Sisters.”

The view of people when they know its origin as a mere princess Khiev de Pexley puppet must be so. Kayena is indeed living with the abundant affection of the three men surnamed Pexley. However, it would be a lie if he never missed the presence of a mother figure in his life. Although the father always tries to be a mother figure for him, but there are still less.

“If you have anything to ask about the imperial household budget, you can all ask Miss Kayena.”

Hearing her name suddenly being carried around, Kayena was instantly on standby. He had guessed that there was a hidden intent from the invitation of Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother.

“Why is that so, Your Majesty? Young Miss Min, Kim, and Kwang also studied the basic materials related to the management of the imperial household budget?” one of the Young Ladies asked. More precisely representing the aspirations of another Young Miss who was curious about the intentions of Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother.

“Because Miss Kayena is more experienced,” replied the grandmother of Emperor Kwang Sun with her hands ready to lift the cup containing tea. “Not just a theory, Miss Kayena has even practiced and implemented all the basic materials related to the management of the imperial household budget.”

“True, Miss Kayena?”

This time all the attention was on Kayena who had chosen silence since. Apparently this was the intention of the invitation of Emperor Kwang Sun's grandmother. Undaunted, Kayena then revealed a faint smile on her lips. Then in a graceful voice full of dignity a Queen Consort, he answered the question. “I have been awarded the title of Crown Princess since I was fifteen years old. Seven years later, I married and was awarded the title of Imperial Sun Companion. Since it was more precisely not even three years ago, I was awarded the title Queen Consort.—

Tacit. All the Young Miss in the venue compactly silenced her mouth. Only their eyelids twitched, between agitation and overwhelming shock.

“However, about eight days ago, the title was officially revoked. Now, I'm just a woman who's back to using her surname as an identity. If there is anything that the ladies would like to ask, I will let you know. Even if I am no longer a Queen, at least I still have an understanding of the tips to be a good Companion and worthy for a leader.”

Rather than others passing on her status, Kayena chose to reveal it herself. Whatever their response is. At least Kayena has been trying to follow the game of Kisar's grandmother Kwang Sun.

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