Mama's Princess is Daddy's Beloved

While other people around even went to control their breaths, the old lady stared at Li Xue who was standing there with ease. Her expression turned more intimidating than before. 

"How much do you know? I have tasted more salt than you have eaten rice. Do you think that your words could be more experienced than mine?" Old lady Zhao said, almost making all the young girls jump in fright. 

But Li Xue still stood there with ease as if any of the lady's words has not wavered her confidence. Putting a polite smile over her lips, she bowed a bit with respect to say. "How could I dare to say that, Lady Zhao? What I intended earlier was just a piece of knowledge that I have earned in my small life. You may be far more experienced than me but you would also agree that no matter whose experience it is, it's always valuable." 

She said and her words came so soft that almost none felt that it was offending. Rather now they seemed more agreeing to her. On the side, Li Na wanted to crush her own self. Earlier when she has to defend for something like the same in front of Her Highness, she had almost felt her body devoid of soul. Then how was it so easy for such a plain simple girl?

Though people have agreed to the point of Li Xue, still none of them dared to come and support her in front of the old woman. They only prayed in their heart that the old lady gets a bit mild to the girl. 

Chen Rui also looked at the old lady with some seriousness. Though her expressions weren't revealing much, there were still some hints on her face that were evidencing her worry. But was it real or just her pretensions? – that was hard to tell. 

"Her Highness, don't you feel the girl has been quite sharp-tongued to say all that so politely on my face?" Mrs. Zhao said and others almost felt that Li Xue has lost her opportunity. But just then a smile covered the lady's lips before she added in a completely opposite tone, before turning to look at Li Xue. "Her politeness holds the exact sharpness that the royal personality of Chiboa would hold. So, it's a yes for me as well." 

She said and Chen Ruin instantly smiled like a proud mother, looking at Li Xue with a proud smile. When felt the gaze of the royal queen at herself, Li Xue as well turned to reciprocate to her. 

Others whispered among themselves. Though some were happy, many faces didn't look too favorable of the decision. Most of Shen Bingling's girls were upset with it and couldn't help but grit their teeth in envy. 

"Sister Bingling, this Li Xue is now turning an eyes-sore for us. Will we be accepting the defeat?" Someone in the group whispered, but Shen Bingling didn't reply anything to her. She was already feeling her nerves aching hearing everyone praising and supporting Li Xue

"What are you talking about? Stay quiet. Don't make it more worst for Sister Bingling." Li Na chided, supporting the princess. Although she has already lost publicly to Li Xue today, they would still have their chance until Shen Bingling was standing by their side. Later, definitely, she would make her pay for the embarrassments she has faced today. 

"Mrs. Zhao, your opinion has always been very important to me, and finally seeing you showing the green flag to this plan has made me satisfied." Chen Rui said, turning back to the old lady with a smile. 

Old Lady Zhao nodded as well. "Yes, I have agreed to the plan today. But I hope Her Highness would understand that my agreement is still not the final confirmation. We have to see the performance of the girl first. Only after she satisfies the whole of the schedule, we would process it. After all this annual project is the representation of our nation on the international line. We can't be too reckless in taking the risks." 

She said and Chen Rui nodded. "Absolutely. We all have the same concern. Don't worry. I will let the association council confirm it again when everything completes. And if you all still have doubts, once in a while, you all can come to overview the progress of the things here." She said, suggesting the remedies to everyone. 

Members agreed to the suggestions and immediately were satisfied. Today, the schedule was just a simple introduction to the whole of the project and idea. So soon after Chen Rui talked with everyone, she commenced the people to walk around and socialize. So that later when they come together to work, they all get accustomed. 

Though Shen Bingling was already embarrassed from earlier, she still didn't keep it too evident on herself. She walked around and greeted other association members one after the other. Since all of them has known her before, almost everyone showed her their respect and concern which further pricked her. But keeping the smile, she walked around nodding to everyone's words. 

Only if today, she hasn't been this pitiful …

"Sister Bingling, don't worry. We have just lost a small battle today; the war still has time." Seeing the princess getting depressed, Li Na tried to cajole. "Furthermore, didn't you hear what Mrs. Zhao said earlier. Li Xue has not been confirmed in the project yet. If she doesn't perform well, she would be made to quit. Then it would be your chance." 

The princess' eyes turned sharp as she glared at the girl. "Li Na, are you asking me to become the second choice. Don't you know, I am the only princess of Chiboa's royal family. And princesses could never be the second choice for anything." Already feeling pained from previous things, Shen Bingling couldn't hold for long. Snapping Li Na, she almost vented out herself. 

Li Na shook her head. "No, no, Sister Bingling. You are taking me wrong. That Li Xue isn't capable to stand in your league. How could you be the second choice in front of her? What I am saying is that if later Li Xue fails to meet the expectations of this project, we can make her embarrassed and leave the project. At that time everyone would only have you as their choice because you are the best. Do you get it?" 

She said and Shen Bingling suddenly felt optimistic about it. After all, she was the best in everything and not everyone could match her.. Later, when they would have to show their royal skills and education, there would be no way Li Xue would be able to compete with her.