Fear

She believed that only her cousin, who possessed intermediate talent, met her standards. However, the Xie Family held a different opinion about her.

Undeterred, she resolved to venture into the capital without hesitation. Only individuals of noble birth were deemed suitable in her eyes.

Her confidence in her allure and intelligence led her to envision herself in the Fourth Prince's residence, not merely as a concubine, but as the instigator of greater accomplishments.

Buoyed by the conviction that her beauty and wisdom would inevitably captivate the Fourth Prince, she anticipated achieving all her desires. A bright future lay ahead!

Yet, reality proved harsher than her expectations. Initial attempts to justify her efforts were met with skepticism. Perhaps her approach was overly audacious?