To Impress Nobody
Complaining that her hair was already heavy enough, Hwayeong continued to wave off Sohwa’s concerns. But Sohwa persisted.
“Please, can’t you wear just one more? I’m worried you’ll look too plain. I’ve heard that in the capital, people judge each other’s status by their clothes and accessories... And since people already look down on Hwacheon as a rural backwater, you should at least consider—”
“That’s even better. Make me look as rustic, childish, and unsophisticated as possible. Like a complete country bumpkin.”
One of the criteria in the Crown Princess selection process was an appearance that exuded elegance, grace, and virtue.
Hwayeong’s instruction to make her look as unrefined as possible left Sohwa feeling defeated.
“Miss....”
“It’s fine. No matter what I put on my head, I’ll still look the same. Just keep it simple.”
“...I really don’t know what to do with you.”