Bai Lu uses a risky move, sparking controversy by directly confronting her junior, Wang Chu Ran.

Bai Lu's move to release a powerful set of historical-themed photos at the same time Wang Chu Ran is creating a sensation with her portrayal of Wang Zhao Jun has led netizens to speculate about a potential fierce beauty rivalry between the two top actresses.

Recently, Chinese social media was abuzz again when Bai Lu released behind-the-scenes photos of her latest historical costume. Not only did she impress with her enhanced beauty, but the actress also received a "shower" of praise for her ability to seamlessly transition between two completely contrasting looks: regal and sophisticated, and pure and ethereal.

From a proud and powerful court lady

In the first set of photos, Bai Lu left fans in awe with her appearance in a costume that exuded a regal aura. The actress wore outfits in a predominantly dark red tone, a color that is often difficult to pull off, but which perfectly highlighted her elegant demeanor.

The highlight of the outfit lies in the dense, exquisite hand-embroidered details on the bodice, combined with a multicolored chest belt creating a powerful visual effect. The collar, edged with metallic floral patterns, and the elaborate jewelry on the chest further enhance the character's regal appearance. To complete the look of a noble beauty, the team chose an elaborate high bun hairstyle adorned with gold hairpins and jade flowers. The makeup, emphasizing her porcelain skin and featuring a floral mark (a "field flower") on her forehead, gives Bai Lu a sophisticated, serene, yet authoritative beauty.

She was a pure and gentle beauty, like morning dew.

Immediately after stunning viewers with her sharp and sophisticated look, Bai Lu surprised everyone again by completely changing her style in the remaining photos. This time, she opted for soft colors like white and light blue, creating an overall look that was incredibly pleasing to the eye.

The soft, flowing fabric and the thin, wide-sleeved outer garment create an ethereal, fairy-like feel. Unlike the elaborate designs of her previous outfits, the embroidery on this dress is more subtle and delicate, adhering to traditional aesthetics. Accessories are also kept to a minimum, mainly consisting of a jade hairpin and a delicate necklace to complement her neatly styled updo. Her fresh, natural makeup further enhances her pure and dignified beauty, making it difficult for viewers to look away.

Is Bai Lu subtly asserting her position against Wang Chu Ran?

Amidst the social media frenzy over Wang Churan's ethereal portrayal of Wang Zhaojun, Bai Lu's unexpected release of a series of photos in contrasting ancient costumes immediately sparked comparisons. Many netizens believe this is a subtle attempt by the 90s-born actress to subtly compete, choosing a regal and sophisticated style to counterbalance the elegant and classic look that is currently trending among her junior, Wang Churan.

The coincidence in the timing of the photo shoot's release led fans to speculate about a fierce beauty contest to assert the title of "ancient costume goddess" on media rankings. However, this was actually just an interesting coincidence and a misunderstanding on the part of the online community, as these photos were part of a promotional campaign for a new film project that Bai Lu is collaborating on with her protégé Wang Jingyue.

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