As the story goes, Yang Yuhuan planted a pomegranate tree by the Hua Qing Hot Spring. It was her favorite blossom and color. The Emperor's favor was all centered on this charming concubine. Wallowing in the pleasure of the flesh however, he neglected his court. The ministers thus got furious, pointing their fingers at Yang.

When the Emperor asked her to dance at a toot one day, she told on them. Infatuated with the concubine, the Emperor ordered the minister to kneel down in front of Yang's pomegranate skirt. What a scene! The saying of "kneeling down in front of pomegranate skirt" has been used to show the admiration for a woman.

She melted him down and made his knees buckle.

Girls love jeans today. It's casual and comfortable. But ever thought about kneeling down in front of a girl's jeans? Hard to imagine!

  More than Skin deep

Every bit of stress and strain is reflected on the skin. Mere cosmetics and ornaments could not present a beauty inside out. Are you on a quest for balance in life between body and soul?

The Tang Dynasty was open and women confident. Rather than chastening themselves to please others, they would put on loose and translucent apparel and sit there looking up as if among fragrant flowers and singing birds. It's a matter of attitude and the state of mind we want.

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