THE SUBSTANCE: Beauty is Horror

Beauty is a woman's most valuable currency. This is an idea that has been spoonfed throughout societies for centuries. Ancient China depicts numerous female characters in the classic Three Kingdoms, all of them known for their extreme beauty. Diaochan specifically was one that I was drawn to, although being described as an amazingly talented artist from a young age, her appearance became her legacy and is the most important trait of her character as her story arc became known as one of the earli