She is said to be a peerless beauty and not just beautiful but also a superb singer and dancer. So passionately in love with her was the king that he was ready to do everything to please her. Yet Xi Shi often looked unhappy.

• 西施堪称绝色，艳如仙子，又善歌舞，实令吴王销魂； 而吴王则尽其所能以博取西施欢心，但西施却总是悒郁不乐。