The female cannon fodder in the book, the villain instantly turned into a pitiful and coquettish gir

There is no Liu Yaoyao, the "mobile reservoir", who always provides temptation at critical moments.

The relationship between Liu Jingshu and those noble ladies was like a flower that had lost its water, gradually losing its former brightness and vitality.

These women who claim to be ladies from noble families appear gentle and elegant on the surface, but are actually complex and changeable inside.

They were curious and jealous of Liu Jingshu, a woman who came from a small mountain village but suddenly became a princess, but also felt a deep rejection and disdain.

Without Liu Yaoyao's magic water as a buffer zone, Liu Jingshu had to face these complex emotions and the challenges that came with them.

On this day, Concubine Ning hosted a banquet for the ladies of noble birth to appreciate the lotus, and this was the turning point that led to the breakdown of the relationship between Liu Jingshu and the ladies of noble birth.

As soon as they arrived at the palace, the ladies gathered in groups of three or five, and the subject of their conversation was the grassroots princess Liu Jingshu.

"Haha, without the 'magic water', our Princess Han would have turned into Cinderella, anxiously looking for the pumpkin carriage before the stroke of midnight!"

Lady A covered her mouth and chuckled, with gossipy gleams in her eyes, as if she had already seen Liu Jingshu's miserable appearance.

"Yes, yes, yes. Without that golden coat, won't her true colors be exposed?"

"Then we'll see how this delicate flower in the greenhouse sways gracefully in the storm. Oh no, it's more like being messed up in the wind!"

The ladies took over the conversation one after another, with expressions of anticipation for a good show on their faces, as if what was about to be staged was not a farce among the aristocracy, but the best comedy blockbuster of the year.

"Oh, don't say that. What if our Princess Han is actually a hidden master, and without the 'magic water' she has unlocked new skills?"

Lady C suddenly interrupted, her tone was a little teasing, but also a bit serious.

Liu Jingshu was standing not far away, the tips of her ears moved slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

Humph, these fence-sitters really underestimate the strength of this princess.

Do you think she will be overshadowed without the 'magic water'?

What a joke! She has her own aura, lighting up the place wherever she goes.

The little theater in Liu Jingshu's heart has already staged a "Cinderella's Counterattack".

On the surface, she remained calm and walked slowly into the banquet hall, as if every step was following the beat of a confident drum, making the whispers automatically give way to her.

Humph, today I will let you see what it means to be 'real gold fears no fire'. Oh no, it means 'a true princess needs no magic water'.

At the banquet, the fragrance of lotus filled the air and the lotus leaves were in full bloom, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene.

But there was an undercurrent in the air, filled with a tense atmosphere of secret observation of Liu Jingshu and anticipation for a good show.

Liu Jingshu gently waved her folding fan with a smile on her face, and her demeanor showed her calmness, as if those rumors were just a breeze in the summer, blowing gently and leaving no trace.

"Oh, isn't this our Princess Han? Without the magic water, she looks even more fresh and refined. It really lives up to the saying 'a lotus emerges from clear water, naturally without any decoration'!"

A noblewoman who usually didn't get along with her deliberately raised her voice to attract everyone's attention.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingshu was not annoyed at all. Instead, she chuckled softly, her voice as clear as a silver bell.

"Oh, sister, you are really good at talking. I am embarrassed to accept this compliment."

"But then again, it's not that I lost the magic water, but I discovered the brilliance that I originally had. After all, real gold and silver, why does it need external things to set off?"

After she finished speaking, Liu Jingshu's smile was like the spring sun, warm but not dazzling, just right to illuminate the eyes around her that once were filled with scrutiny and disdain.

Her words easily skipped the trap of self-deprecation and landed gracefully on the other side of confidence.

It's as if he's saying, "See, even if I don't have that illusory 'magic water', I can still make your eyes light up."

The expressions of the ladies present changed from astonishment to subtlety, and then gradually turned into knowing smiles.

Their eye contact was filled with admiration for Liu Jingshu's witty response.

Someone patted his chest lightly, as if thankful that he had not been too presumptuous just now.

Some people quietly gave a thumbs up, expressing their admiration for the Princess Han's ability to respond.

"Oh, it seems that we all need to learn from Princess Han. The art of self-deprecation and self-confidence is not something that ordinary people can master."

Lady B sighed in an exaggerated manner, with a tone that contained both sarcasm and sincerity.

"Yes, yes, I was originally worried that without the 'magic water', our princess would not be able to adapt. Now it seems that I was worrying too much!"

A noble lady quickly agreed, with a smile on her face, as if the person who had just made sarcastic remarks was not her.

Liu Jingshu secretly laughed in her heart, but she also understood more clearly the survival rules of this aristocratic circle.

You must maintain your dignity and bottom line, and at the same time know how to use humor to resolve embarrassment in a timely manner, so that you can be at ease in complex interpersonal relationships.

She took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire, lowering her voice in a mysterious manner.

"Actually, the secret of my 'magic water' is to smile in front of the mirror every morning and tell yourself that you are the best! You can also try it, maybe the effect will be better than my imaginary magic water!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire banquet hall burst into hearty laughter.

Most of the ladies were completely conquered by Liu Jingshu's sense of humor and expressed their desire to imitate her "secret formula".

Liu Jingshu, in this laughter, successfully reversed the previous unfavorable situation and not only won respect but also gained friendship.

At the following banquet, Liu Jingshu was like a fish in water. Not only did she resolve one embarrassing situation after another with her wit and humor, she also cleverly utilized her talents.

She recited poems, painted pictures, and told interesting folk stories, making the originally dull banquet lively and interesting. Even Concubine Ning, who was always serious with her, looked at her with admiration.

"It seems that I have underestimated Princess Han. Your talent and bearing are not comparable to a mere bottle of 'magic water'."

Concubine Ning personally raised her glass to greet Liu Jingshu, her words full of praise.

Liu Jingshu smiled slightly, and that smile was like a flower blooming inadvertently in spring, gentle and a little cunning.

She raised her glass and shook it gently, then gracefully responded in the direction of Concubine Ning with a clear and pleasant voice.

"Your Highness, you are really overpraising me. I am only doing my job, so I don't deserve such false praise.

As for those external objects, strangely enough, they always like to come to me, as if they believe that my humble abode can give them a new lease of life, but in fact they are just little gadgets to add icing on the cake.”

When Concubine Ning heard this, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly. Although she was very dissatisfied in her heart, she maintained a dignified smile on her face.

He gently put down the jade cup in his hand, making a crisp sound. The force was so great that it seemed like a silent protest against his inner dissatisfaction.

She thought to herself, "Huh, what a sharp-tongued Liu Jingshu. Her words today were both humble and sharp. I really love and hate her."

As her thoughts turned, Concubine Ning's mind drifted far away, and Ling Jinhan's stern face appeared in her mind.

She sighed softly and complained to herself.

Ling Jinhan, that blockhead, must have been staying in his mansion recently to be intimate with Liu Jingshu, otherwise why wouldn't he have set foot in the palace for such a long time?

Doesn't he know that there are eyes in the harem waiting for him?

Thinking of this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed across Concubine Ning's eyes, but was quickly replaced by tenderness.

She gently stroked the jade cup in her hand, with a meaningful smile on her lips.

However, her performance today was not just to attract attention, but also to see how long Ling Jinhan could endure.

She just didn't believe that the changes in the harem would not attract his attention!

Just as Concubine Ning was thinking about how to further stir up the muddy water in the harem, the atmosphere at the banquet quietly changed.

The guests' conversations and laughter intertwined into a prosperous melody.

But beneath this harmonious melody, there is an undercurrent, just like the eve of a sudden thunderstorm on a summer afternoon, with an imperceptible subtlety and tension in the air.

Just when this subtle atmosphere was about to be ignored, a crisp and slightly disdainful snort, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, caused ripples.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the former Crown Princess Wen Yan'er with a half-smile on her face. Her eyes showed both reluctance to the past and infinite expectations for the future.

"Hey, this Wen Yan'er is really 'useless' but not discouraged, she lives a more lively life than us spectators."

Someone made a low-pitched joke, which caused a burst of snickers, but they quickly subsided. After all, no one wanted to be an innocent cannon fodder in this palace drama.

It’s strange to say, ever since the former Crown Prince was pulled down from the clouds into the dust by an imperial edict.

The position of the heir to the throne seemed to be cast under a spell, the old emperor was as stable as a rock, he neither appointed a new crown prince nor gave a title to the former crown prince, he let the word "crown prince" become a sword hanging over everyone's head.

What is the old emperor doing?

Is he hoping for eternal glory, or is he planning some big move?

The guests were guessing in their hearts, with gossip flashing in their eyes, but no one dared to say it out loud.

However, in the eyes of many people, the new crown prince is most likely the one who was deposed.

After all, Prince Chen has returned to serve as a prince obediently, so the prince's previous "sins" have become like a tree without roots and water without a source, right?

Therefore, there is a high voice for the Second Prince Ling Muxiao to return to the position of Crown Prince.

Everyone nodded silently, secretly calculating the power game behind this.

Wen Yaner, as one of the important characters in this game, naturally also attracted much attention.

Her activeness during this period is not only a declaration of her own identity, but also a declaration to everyone:

She, Wen Yaner, has never given up her dream of returning to the pinnacle of power.

So, when Wen Yaner glanced at Liu Jingshu with a provocative look, everything seemed to be natural.

The reason why she dared to confront Princess Han on the spot was not just because of her pride as a former Crown Princess.

It is also because she firmly believes that one day she will stand in that spot where everyone is looking up to her.

"Hey, isn't this our Princess Han? Why are you here to join in the fun today?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Wen Yaner's words, yet she remained graceful, as if she was engaging in an elegant contest.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingshu curled up the corner of her mouth into a faint smile. That smile showed her indifference to Wen Yaner's provocation, but also seemed to contain a bit of sarcasm.

"Sister Wen, what are you talking about? Jingshu just came here with her husband for fun. Sister Wen, on the other hand, is still as charming as ever. I really envy her."

These words neither offended anyone nor cleverly responded to Wen Yaner's provocation, making the guests present secretly admire Liu Jingshu's wit and composure.

No matter how Wen Yaner provoked her, Liu Jingshu still maintained that indifferent smile, as if everything was under her control.

The drama in the harem is even more exciting than she had imagined.

Liu Jingshu thought to herself, and a deeper smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she had foreseen the good show that was about to be staged.