Because of this, Vermilion Pearl Grass was regarded as a treasure by Qu Luo Kingdom and was not easily shown to others. When the king of Qu Luo Kingdom heard that the Empress of Great Jin Nation adored plants, he generously presented her with one, and it was cherished and cared for by Empress Dowager Mo within the Jade Palace. She displayed it for everyone's admiration only once a year on her birthday, and was reticent to reveal it on ordinary days.
The Vermilion Pearl Grass was extremely beautiful, and just a single glance each year was enough for the High Concubines, Princesses, and Royal Consorts to remember it vividly. Its leaves were lustrous and green, with veins clear and distinct as if carved from jade, and its roots were white like jade. Set against that eye-pleasing tender green, it was truly beautiful.
Regrettably, Empress Dowager Mo's own Vermilion Pearl Grass had not yet grown or bloomed when it was destroyed by the order of Jin Guifei.
