Mama's Princess is Daddy's Beloved

Inside, almost everyone was dumbfounded. Moments ago they were all talking to each other in the act of socializing but after they heard the melodic chuckle from outside, they couldn't help but pause for a second. 

"What did you say? Is it really Her Highness outside?" Not believing, someone asked from the group. He was an aged member of the Royal Association Club who has never heard of the royal queen laughing like that. Then what happened today actually?

"Yes, yes, I am sure that it's Her Highness outside. When earlier I was coming in, I saw her as well." The other one confirmed before searching for someone in the crowd. "Right, Ms. Shen? You were also out with her at that time. I saw you there." 

Shen Bingling hands clenched on the sides, while her lips slightly pouted in displeasure. When saw her like that, Li Na shielded her, replying to the person instead. "Haha … I don't think so, Mr. Hu. As we all know, Her Highness always carries herself with elegance. She would never laugh like that in public. It must be that other model, Li Xue. She doesn't have a royal background like us. So might be …" She didn't complete her words meaningfully, leaving others to assume on their own. 

But little did she expect that the assumption of the people would not go in the wrong way, rather others would only start thinking of Li Xue more favorably. Her face turned ugly when she heard them again talking. While Shen Bingling got more embarrassed. 

"Oh yeah. I have also heard of that model. Her Highness has personally asked her to join this year's annual project. She had different plans in her mind for this time." 

"Li Xue. Yeah, I have heard a lot about her in recent days. All her projects have been a success and in the modeling industry, her value has risen drastically. After doing Aurora, she has bagged a famous brand of perfume, Elegance, and has received an international offer of Jewellery brand, Treasure Casket." 

"I must say Her Highness has got a splendid choice." 

"But has she ever done a traditional modeling session? I mean we all know that what we conduct here in the Royal Association is a lot different than what those industry people do. What if involving her can bring the team to failure? After all, she is still inexperienced in this field." After some time, giving some really good thought to the things, one of the association members showed her concern. She looked old, and her age and the maturity on her face was presenting the experience she had in the field. 

So, when others heard her say that, they couldn't help but pause in their thoughts to analyze the risk. And seeing them think like that finally Shen Bingling felt her heart at ease. All this while she wanted to let people realize that one thing but none of them thought to give thought to it. But now that they have given, she was relieved. 

Li Na also smirked when she felt the people getting silent. Otherwise, all this while her foot was itching to walk away. Just because she was just a minister's daughter of the royal court, she couldn't dare. Her privileges come from following after Shen Bingling and to keep it always like that she has to put a show of being the princess' subordinate. 

"Sister Bingling, now I am sure Li Xue wouldn't be able to take your place. Just wait and see. These members would themselves make her quit the project." Li Na murmured beside Shen Bingling who in turn gave a positive smile. Of course, she believed the same. She was more suitable and given her experience from all these years, how could Li Xue even compare to her?

Looking at the girl beside her, Shen Bingling said, "Make them believe it with more facts." And Li Na understood it immediately. Nodding, she turned to look at the table where association members were sitting. 

"Dear respected members, I know I have no position to say. But being a part of this cultural association project for more than three years now, I feel making Ms. Li Xue the chief model could be highly risky. After all, she has yet to gain experience in our field." 

"She might be very capable in her stream, but the royal pond only holds the fishes with royal blood that knows well to keep the honor of the royal family and country. What if tomorrow, she doesn't get the grace that's needed for the show. Won't it ruin the whole of it?" 

"Furthermore, Sister Bingling has been the best in our field. From all the past years we all have witnessed it. She would definitely bring our team once again to success." 

Li Na said and her words like that really seemed effective on the association members as they all got into deep thoughts. 

On the side, Shen Bingling was satisfied in her heart. But on the surface, she showed herself to be modest. "Li Na, what are talking about? Her Highness must have her plans. Let's not interrupt her thoughts. Furthermore, I will also be there participating in the project. Whenever the association finds me fit, I will obey their orders." She spoke. 

Though her words came out sweet. The indication it held behind was quite understandable to everyone. And all of them really felt sympathetic towards her. After all, princesses were habituated to be the first choice of everything. Now seeing the girl accepting being the second choice was aching everyone's heart. 

Shaking her head, Li Na further added reality to the white-lotus show. "Sister Bingling, how could you say that? Don't you …" 

Before she could get to complete, a soft yet intimidating voice from the entrance halted her in the middle. "Li Na, I heard all your words. Have you really grown that experienced in your profession and life to doubt my plans and decisions?" 

The voice came and it instantly made everyone in the garden stand up in the honor of the lady. 

Li Na's back stiffened. Though all this while she has been speaking, she was particularly keeping in mind that her words don't reach the ears of the queen. She was keeping the watch at the entrance.. But little did she expect that the moment she would turn away for the first time, she would be caught.