Madame Liu is a celebrated and authoritative fashion visionary in Lucheng, whose reputation extends across the oceans. Her multi-room studio is luxurious yet vintage, reflecting a timeless sense of style. She is a figure of immense confidence and command, so established in her status that she dismisses royal formalities, ordering Guiying to “try it on” without using her title. She is not one to be dictated to; instead, she dictates conditions herself, wielding a fan to add allure and mask her strong personality. Her expertise is undeniable, and she works with a detached, nonchalant efficiency, promising to tailor the dress “this evening.” She is a shrewd businesswoman as well, graciously gifting the Empress headbands as a “token of my utmost appreciation,” understanding the value of royal patronage. Madame Liu embodies the powerful, independent career woman who has mastered her craft and operates entirely on her own terms, existing as a force unto herself in the glamorous world of Lucheng fashion.
