霓裾翩跹 Opulent Splendor

刻晴的礼服装扮。于海灯节之良辰美景中，往日辛劳浓墨所绘的线条，交织成今夜轻盈而瑰丽的容姿。 Keqing's formal wear. Amidst the beautiful dawn of the Lantern Rite, the threads weaved by days of hard work intertwine into a light yet magnificent appea

遴选初放的霓裳花瓣，以古传秘法卷纬牵经，织成肌理上佳的绸缎。绛紫染料则从花色明净的琉璃袋提炼而来，以求古画般郁霭轻灵的色彩。别致的衣型融合了璃月与异域的格调，历经百天缝制，每道线条都如工笔细描。

Satins with an exquisite texture weaved with ancient techniques and made from carefully selected petals of half-blooming Silk Flowers; dye extracted from Violetgrass of purest mulberry, ideal for recreating the ethereality of ancient paintings; something Liyue and something exotic fused together to create a unique style, with interlaced threads sewn through a hundred days of work, fine like gossamer brush strokes across a canvas.

这身裙装或许是刻晴最为珍贵的衣饰，它的来历也尤为隽妙——

The dress is perhaps Keqing's most luxurious outfit. The story behind it is also rather fascinating—

就任「玉衡」以来，刻晴从未享受过这一职位的便利，反倒额外投入了不可计量的私人时间。为了提升工作的效率，刻晴平日所穿的裙装更加注重干练实用，仅仅维持着基本的美观与典雅。因此，以往的刻晴正逢殊丽的韶华，却与粉白黛黑绝缘。

Since her first day as the Yuheng, she has never enjoyed its privileges but has instead devoted much private time to her duty. To improve work efficiency, Keqing prefers a dressing style that prioritizes practicality and only keeps a minimum level of embellishment. Therefore, though like a flower she blooms, she used to dress simple.

先后与甘雨和凝光密切合作后，刻晴其实有了某种感触——

However, working closely with Ganyu and then Ningguang has given Keqing a sort of epiphany—

她见证了甘雨夜以继日的工作节奏，自知无法效仿那位半仙之血的秘书；她也了解凝光的作风。凝光常常在工作结束后沐浴更衣，从而「暂改心境」，忘却明日堆积成山的事务，完全放松身心。

Keqing accepts that she cannot work day and night like the half-adeptal secretary Ganyu. She also knows Ningguang's way well, who often takes a bath after work to withdraw from the moment. By temporarily putting the crazy agenda aside for the next day, Ningguang thus allows herself to fully relax.

刻晴明白，正是因为走在变革的最前沿，才不能只凭一股锐气行事，而是要怜惜自己的身体与心神，避免无形的衰损，稳稳当当地走下去。

Keqing understands that to lead the tide of change requires not impatient leaps and bounds but care for one's body and mind. Good maintenance keeps one going smoothly.

凝光在劝说刻晴时，也曾简单表达自己的期待：

Ningguang also gave Keqing similar advice:

「以往的节庆期间，你都以平时的装束示人，民众们早就熟悉了你的形象。如今璃月的格局已然不同，如果能以焕然一新的面貌出现在众人面前，必然能为民众们的欢愉增色，给他们极大的鼓舞。」

"You've never donned anything special for festivals, and people are used to your image as it is. But Liyue is different now. If you show up in front of the public in a new look, it will add to the merrymaking and inspire everyone greatly."

刻晴当然理解，她只是想安静地完成转变，别让同僚们过度担忧。

Keqing was aware of that, but she just wanted to transform silently so that she wouldn't worry her colleagues.

那就先从海灯节的礼服开始吧。

Her attire for the Lantern Rite would serve as a good start.

「这身礼服将是一道界线，象征着我的工作和生活互不干扰，让我能以稳定的步调领路，逐步接近璃月的崭新时代。」

"This attire marks the line between my work and life. By striking a balance between the two, I will find a comfortable pace at which I shall lead the way into a new Liyue."

当时的刻晴心中了然，特意委托凝光的私人裁缝，为自己量体裁衣，最终落成的设计依然遵循着「最低限度的奢华」。此后刻晴便重回工作，着手筹备海灯节的各项事宜。

Having made up her mind, Keqing had Ningguang's personal tailor make her a dress that still keeps luxury to a minimum. With the attire finished, Keqing threw herself back into the preparations for the Lantern Rite.

至于再度陷入极端忙碌的状态，只是偶尔失去分寸的小小意外。

As for how she ended up overworking herself again, accidents like that do happen, occasionally.

再次与旅行者在群玉阁上详谈时，听着耳边关切的嘱托，刻晴的思绪重归清晰，回想起自己不久前的决定，欣然浅笑。

While conversing with the Traveler again in the Jade Chamber, their caring advice reminded Keqing of the decision she had made not long ago. A faint smile formed on her face.

或许这就是一种默契吧，理想中的同行之人，总是有着不谋而合的心思。

Perhaps this is what they call the tacit understanding between ideal companions, who are always on the same page.

换上准备已久的礼服，迎上旅行者的视线，细语轻言，得到恰到好处的肯定后，迎向绽放的焰火。

She put on the long-readied attire and spoke gently to the Traveler, who looked her way. Having received generous praises, she turned to the blooming fireworks.

衣襟映照佳节的绚烂焰光，如虹霓初隐的星空，裙摆随刻晴的脚步飘摇，如风中翩旋的飞花。

The light of festive fireworks set her dress aglow like a star in a dark night. The hem of her dress danced at her steps like flowers flowing in a gentle breeze.