"That's right, Sister," the eldest daughter chimed in, her voice light and eager. "I have mastered the arts—I can teach you everything you need to know."
"And I have studied history," the second daughter added, her tone honeyed. "With the two of us by your side, your days in the palace will never be lonely. We will assist you in every way possible."
Assist me? Xue Li smiled gently, the very picture of elegance and grace. But deep inside, she scoffed.Get to know me? My ass.
Where was this supposed sisterly affection before? When I was toiling away in the castle doing servants work.
It was obvious—they had no interest in her until now. Now that she was on the cusp of becoming Empress, they saw an opportunity. If they entered the palace as her attendants, they would have a direct path to the Emperor's notice, a chance to seduce Han Feng and secure a higher place for themselves.
