When the Emperor arrived, he was indeed very pleased upon seeing Gao Jieyu's attire. Holding her hand, he laughed and said, "Beloved concubine, your outfit today is refreshing and elegant, truly beautiful. No matter how you adorn yourself, you are always lovely."
Gao Jieyu blushed, lowering her powdered neck, and said, "The Emperor's praise leaves me at a loss. There are many beautiful women in the harem, and my appearance is merely passable. It is only your enduring affection that makes you still find beauty in my face, which is nearing old age and fading."
The Emperor laughed heartily, "My beloved concubine, you truly have a way with words. If you are aging and fading, then where would we find any vibrant beauty in the harem?"
