Celestial Serenade Dance part 2
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Yun Ling's frustration simmered.
"I am but an ordinary gatekeeper," he confessed. "To speak against the phoenix tribe would jeopardize my position and perhaps my life. Forgive me."
"Alright."
"If you see something like this again," she instructed, "just inform the Heavenly Emperor."
"Yes, cloud fairy Yun Ling," he replied, his voice a whisper of gratitude.
And amidst the courtly intrigue, Naihua stood—a vision of crimson and gold. Her blouse adorned with golden particles shimmered like stardust. A golden waist belt cinched her slender form, and her hands sparkled with bangles and finger rings. Jhumkas graced her ears, their delicate curves echoing ancient melodies. A gold necklace embraced her throat, and a heavy nose ring dangled—a testament to tradition and lineage.