Chapter 56.1
He wanted to leave but Zi You stood up and halted him . “Father, don’t go yet, okay? You’er prepared gifts for grandfather, father, and uncle . The last time at the market, You’er only bought presents for mother and aunt, but not for grandfather, father, or uncle . You’er has been uncomfortable about that . Taking advantage of this harmonious family festival today, You’er prepared song and dance for grandfather, father, and uncle . Wishing grandfather, father, and uncle good fortune and all the best!”
She had someone bring out the Indian musical instruments and she went to change outfits .
When she came out, her new outfit made everyone stared .
An ice-blue sari molded her graceful jade-like figure . Her fine black hair was braided into one big braid with circlets of white silk jasmine flowers wrapped around it . Circlets of brilliantly sparkling diamonds wrapped around her slender wrists and ankles . A jeweled flower shimmering blue was between her eyebrows . A sparkling sapphire drop-shaped chain hung from her forehead . There were even diamonds attached above her eyebrows .
Long butterfly-wing lashes, silver-blue eye shadow, ruddy petal-like lips made her as elegant and glamorous as the moon .
Her deep purple pair of beautiful eyes in the night underneath the moonlight was especially beautiful, like amethysts in the water . They were translucent, shiny, and crystal clear .
Zi You picked up the WeiNa Zither and sat in front of the percussion instruments . She nodded lightly to ShiYun who was dressed in a white sari . Then her soft, jade-like hands started playing the Zither .
For a time, exotic music filled with feelings echoed throughout the garden . Along with the music, Zi You sang an Indian song .