Yuan Niang clearly knew who was being referred to and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Graceful as a slender willow in the wind, radiant as the bright moonlight. Bright-eyed and white-toothed, with a radiant and resplendent gaze. She's a national beauty and a celestial fragrance, indescribably stunning." She chuckled and shook her head, "I've seen all kinds of beauties in my lifetime, but I never expected to encounter such an extraordinary and rare beauty here today. Her name is Su Mo'er, right?"
"Barring any unforeseen events, she is probably the one with the most potential, other than the exceptional Miss Liu," remarked Yang.
However, she furrowed her brow and added, "But the Crown Prince..."
Yuan Niang then laughed, "If he's a normal man, it's impossible for him to avoid women. You can rest assured."
Hearing this, Yang breathed a sigh of relief. She trusted Yuan Niang's judgment. She had taken charge of the entire affair, and if it didn't go well, the blame would fall on the captain, which she simply couldn't afford.
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As all the trainees were being instructed in the same place, they lived in the same compound.
Upon returning to the compound with the intention of going inside, Su Mo'er had originally wanted to greet the other young women and get to know them. However, they didn't even spare her a glance and simply turned their heads and walked away with a slight snort.
Su Mo'er was taken aback, realizing what was happening. She couldn't help but feel a bitter smile forming in her heart. She hadn't done anything yet, and she was already considered a thorn in their eyes.
At this realization, she felt a tinge of heaviness, but it only lasted a moment before she let it go. After all, she wasn't here to make friends, so why care about them?
If they think that isolating themselves can make them back down, then they are utterly wrong.
At this moment, a light voice sounded behind her, "Miss Su, wait for me."
Su Mo'er turned back in surprise and saw a round-faced girl walking towards her. The girl was not conventionally beautiful, but had a pleasant voice, and her presence was very comfortable and appealing.
Su Mo'er asked in confusion, "Who are you?"
The girl smiled and said, "My surname is Li and my name is Ling. You can call me Ling'er."
"Oh..." Su Mo'er couldn't understand her inexplicable enthusiasm, so she could only nod and say, "Thank you for the exaggerated praise, Miss Li..."
Li Ling'er waved her hand and said, "Oh, I'm not exaggerating, I genuinely think you are beautiful! You are the most beautiful person I've ever seen! And, they all say I can call you Ling'er!"
Unable to resist her strong request, Su Mo'er had to call her Ling'er, which made the other person very happy. "If others knew that my friend is such a beautiful person like you, they would definitely be jealous..."
Li Ling'er talked a lot along the way and shared a lot of information with Su Mo'er.
For instance, they were the last group of girls to arrive at the Deputy's Mansion. There had already been three groups before them. In total, there were nine girls who had come to the Deputy's Mansion this time.
Also, she heard that there was another girl among them from a noble family, extraordinary in appearance, but with a particularly bad temper. However, many people said that this girl was definitely the one most likely to be chosen by the prince.
Speaking of this, Li Ling'er sneered, "I think compared to Miss Su, she is far inferior..."
Listening to her descriptions, Su Mo'er felt a vague uneasiness, as the description of a girl with a noble background, bad temper, and extraordinary appearance sounded familiar...
She hurriedly asked, "Do you know the name of that girl, Ling'er?"
Li Ling'er hesitated for a moment and then wrinkled her brow, "Oh, I remember, it seems her surname is Liu..."
Liu? Su Mo'er's heart skipped a beat, unable to help but nervously bite her lip.
Just then, as the two walked through the corridor and entered the courtyard, they heard a group of girls chattering.
They were surrounding a girl in white, chattering about something. Su Mo'er faintly heard her name being mentioned, which increased her anxiety.
Sure enough, when Su Mo'er and Li Ling'er entered the courtyard, the commotion from earlier instantly quieted down.
After a moment, a girl suddenly pointed at Su Mo'er and said to the white-clad girl who was surrounded, "Miss Liu, look, it's her! It's her, who was specially praised by Madam Yang and admired by Sister Yuan!"
This girl's words were clearly exaggerated, but no one clarified.
Because of Su Mo'er's appearance, which was already perceived as a threat, and the special treatment from Madam Yang, although it was exaggerated, it did happen.
The purpose of this girl's words was obviously to make Su Mo'er the target of everyone's envy and vigilance.
Su Mo'er's gaze slightly narrowed as she stared at the white-clad girl.
In an instant, she recalled the words that Liu Yanzuo had said when she left, and understood the hidden meaning behind those words.
So, it was here after all!
The girl in white looked coldly at Su Mo'er, and when she saw Su Mo'er, a faint smile appeared on her beautiful and aloof face, her voice carrying a hint of coldness, "Su Mo'er, I didn't expect that you would dare to come here."
As the words of the girl in white came out, the girls in the courtyard fell silent.
The girls standing by the side of the white-clad girl looked at Su Mo'er with visible schadenfreude, eagerly anticipating the drama.
A few of them, with calm expressions, were hard to read.
The white-clad girl, however, paid no attention to what others thought. She slightly raised her chin, exuding an arrogant demeanor, and her gaze appeared indifferent.
Although she was sitting there, the feeling of superiority was unmistakable.
Upon hearing the words, Su Mo'er's expression changed slightly, then she bit her lip and returned to her normal composure.
Although she had already had vague suspicions in her heart, the intense feeling of encountering the other party here was even stronger than expected.
She fixed her gaze on the white-clad girl, gently took a breath, and said softly, "So it's Miss Liu. I never expected that the eldest daughter of the prestigious Changzhou Liu family would vie for a mere dancer's spot at the Deputy's Mansion and hurried here eagerly. It's truly unexpected."
Su Mo'er's gentle words carried a hint of sarcasm and understatement, revealing a surprising amount of information, which astonished those present who were unaware of Miss Liu's identity.
The name of Changzhou Liu family was not one that an ordinary Liu family could carry in this place.
In almost an instant, everyone understood the identity of the white-clad girl.
The eldest daughter of the Liu family was not just anyone; she was the outstanding and remarkable Liu Feifei!
Suddenly, everyone's expressions changed, some trying to please Liu Feifei in a moment, while others felt a strong sense of wariness towards her.
After all, everyone who came here had come for the same purpose, aiming for the prince.
Originally, everyone thought their backgrounds were similar, coming from humble origins.
But unexpectedly, even the influential Changzhou Liu family had arranged for their eldest daughter, Liu Feifei, to come.
With her outstanding talent and extraordinary appearance, it was clear whom everyone would choose.
Since she was here, did it not mean she had a greater chance of competing with the other girls?
Seeing Su Mo'er lightly and pretentiously speak, Liu Feifei redirected everyone's attention and stood up with a slightly lowered expression. She sneered and said, "Long time no see, you are still as eloquent and sharp-tongued as ever!"
Su Mo'er showed a faint smile, softly retorting without backing down, "Miss Liu, you flatter me. Compared to your sharp and cunning nature, Su Mo'er is truly inferior."
This statement was somewhat inexplicable, others were not clear, but Liufei knew very well and immediately changed her face a little.
Su Mo'er saw this, and didn't bother with her, just nodded shallowly and said, "I've rushed all the way, and I feel very tired, so I won't chat with you all, I'll take my leave first."
When she walked closer, Liufei's face approached her with an uncertain expression and whispered, "Su Mo'er, if you hadn't come, you would have obediently married my brother earlier, and you could have enjoyed wealth and a worry-free life. But you don't appreciate it and insist on coming here. I don't understand? If you know what's good for you, leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you later."
These words stirred Su Mo'er's heart, reminding her of events from many years ago.
But then she reacted, chuckled, and looked back with a lift of her eyelids, "Not being polite? How so? Could it be the same tricks as in the past? If so, come at me with all you have. Liufei, I saw through you once, and I can do it twice, three times. Don't speak too soon. Who ends up with the last laugh is not certain yet."
After these words were spoken, the two looked at each other for a moment, then quietly turned and walked away.
Several girls quickly surrounded Liufei, chattering around her, "Miss Liu, look at her arrogant appearance! Isn't it just because she has a charming face that caught the attention of Yang Mama and the others! What's so great about that!"
A back-and-forth ensued, and eventually fell silent under Liufei's increasingly cold expression.
Liufei stared closely at Su Mo'er's departing figure for a while before sighing lightly and gritting her teeth, "Some people want to change their fate, but they don't look in the mirror to see if they deserve it! Do they really think a sparrow flying onto a branch can turn into a phoenix? Ridiculous!"
After these words were spoken, the other girls around her also appeared somewhat uncomfortable.
Despite knowing who her words were directed at, everyone present, except Liufei herself, was not much different from Su Mo'er in terms of background.
After Su Mo'er quickly left, feeling that she had distanced herself from those people, she breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense body and mind relaxed slightly.
Thinking of Liufei, a trace of sadness appeared between her eyebrows.
Seeing this, Li Ling'er asked, "Sister Su, did you already know that Miss Liu?"
Su Mo'er paused and then smiled, "Sort of."
In fact, it was not just an acquaintance. Before she turned fifteen, because of Liu Yanzai, she had known Liufei.
Although Liu Yanzai was a threat, at that time, she and Liufei were indeed good friends.
Unfortunately, all of this was shattered on the night of her fifteenth birthday.
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The next chapter is coming soon for the noble prince who is not fond of laughter, as cold as ice, and surrounded by women～