The morning in the palace began with the golden sunlight streaming through the sheer curtains, falling on Yun Che's face.
Today, she would begin the series of tests to become the crown princess, feeling both anticipation and a hint of nervousness in her heart.
In the spacious hall, Grandma Lan, an elderly palace maid, was already waiting for them. She scrutinized each candidate sternly, her eyes revealing an unwavering pursuit of perfection.
"From today, each of you will learn how to become a qualified crown princess," Grandma Lan's voice was solemn and dignified.
Yun Che stood in a neat row with the other candidates. She looked down at her clothing, this was the first time she had worn such a gorgeous palace dress.
Wu Ling and palace maid Chin'er stood to the side, looking at Yun Che's magnificent palace dress, and exchanged a surprised glance. Wu Ling smiled slightly and whispered to Chin'er, "Look at Yun Che, this outfit is simply unrecognizable."
Chin'er nodded, with a look of astonishment in her eyes, and replied, "Indeed, she appears both noble and mysterious in such attire."
Yun Che: "Hey, what are you two talking about? Even if I were to become a woman, my looks would still be stunning."
Wu Ling couldn't help but chuckle, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes: "Enchanting beauty? No wonder the flowers in the palace pale in comparison to you."
Chin'er also couldn't help but chuckle, then quickly resumed a serious expression, reminding, "Yun Che, however, today's test has just begun, we still need to be careful in our response."
Yun Che nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. She knew that this crown princess selection was not just a competition of appearance, but also a test of intelligence and ability.
Grandma Lan cleared her throat, interrupting their relaxed atmosphere, and announced, "The first test will be a test of deportment."
Grandma LanFirst, she taught them how to walk correctly, "Place a book on top of your head, walk with light and steady steps."
She demonstrated the correct walking posture, "Place a book on top of your head, walk with light and steady steps."
Then let each candidate take turns to try. She asked them to walk with a book balanced on their heads to test their stability and grace.
Yun Che As she walked, she felt the book on her head start to sway. She frowned, trying hard to maintain her balance, but ultimately failed.
The book slipped from her head and made a soft sound as it fell to the ground.
"Not bad, but it still needs practice," Grandma Lan commented calmly, without reproach.
Wu Ling stared at Yun Che without blinking, a comforting smile in her eyes. She jokingly said in a soft voice, "Yun Che, you're really enduring a lot in the palace with all these rules."
Chin'er stood by, looking at Yun Che with concern, nodded and responded, "But Yun Che has always had excellent adaptability. I believe she will soon adapt to these rules."
Yun Che heard their words, frowned slightly, and couldn't help but feel a little pressure in his heart. However, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he jokingly retorted, "Of course, you two are relaxed, you don't have to face such a test."
Wu Ling chuckled lightly, "Who said we don't have the beauty of Yun Che?"
Chin'er echoed, "That's right! We can't compare to Yun Che."
Yun Che casually tossed his hair and said, "Alright, since you all say so, I'll put in a little more effort to impress the beauty."
After listening to this, I couldn't help but walk over and playfully pinch Yun Che's cheek, saying, "Come on, Yun Che, you can do it with this beautiful face of yours!"
Yun Che wrinkled his nose and pretended to be angry, saying, "It really hurts, Wu Ling, stop teasing." She took a deep breath, stood up straight again, determination shining in her eyes, ready to face the challenge once more.
Grandma Lan looked at her with a hint of admiration, "Yun Che, your mental resilience is strong, which is your advantage. But remember, life in the palace is not just about appearances, but also about inner cultivation."
Yun Che nodded in understanding. "Thank you for your encouragement, Grandma Lan. I will heed your teachings carefully."
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As Yun Che completed her trial walk, it was Chuan Yun's turn next.
Chuan Yun walked with grace and stability, the book on her head hardly moving at all. Her performance earned a nod of approval from Grandma Lan: "Very good, Chuan Yun, your self-control is excellent."
Cuiyu quickly took the stage, her eyes revealing a strong sense of competitiveness. She walked carefully, but due to nervousness, the book on her head wobbled precariously.
In the end, the book still slipped from her head. Cuiyu's face turned slightly red, seemingly feeling ashamed of her mistake.
Lian Yin stepped forward, a confident smile playing at the corner of her mouth. She walked gracefully, though the book on her head wobbled a few times, she ultimately completed the test successfully. She glanced smugly at Cuiyu, seemingly hinting at her own superiority.
Wan Rou, on the other hand, appeared somewhat nervous. She let out a quiet breath and began to walk cautiously. Her movements were a bit clumsy, but she ultimately succeeded in completing the test.
Grandma Lan encouraged her: "Not bad, Wan Rou, you just need to practice more."
Red plum blossoms performed unexpectedly well. She walked in a natural and unpretentious manner, with a boldness in her steps that showcased a unique style.
Grandma Lan smiled and nodded, "Your performance is very distinctive, Red plum blossoms."
Lan Qing appeared even more at ease. She moved her steps skillfully, and the book on her head was as steady as a rock. Her performance won the praise of everyone.
Finally, it's Bai Chu. She walks calmly and gracefully, displaying her knowledge and temperament. Although she may not be the most eye-catching, her performance is the most stable and mature.
As the etiquette test comes to an end, Grandma Lan expresses satisfaction with all the candidates: "Today's performances were all very good, but this is just the beginning. The upcoming tests will be even more challenging, and I hope everyone will continue to work hard."
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