My Scheming Little Devil

"Although I also find it distasteful, I guess it would be her. Riding on Third Young Master Jun’s fame, she is also able to bask in his glamour."

This is truly infuriating. If that foul woman were to be received by the queen, she would definitely become arrogant and steal the spotlight.

But being annoyed is useless; anyhow, it will never be my turn anyways.

Unexpectedly, the attendant did not head towards Bai Sijia, but instead moved towards Ye Lu, standing in front of Ye Lu.

"Miss Ye, the queen invites you to see her."

Bai Sijia’s face changed instantly, her face filled with disbelief. How could this be possible? Why is it not her but instead this despicable, lowborn person who gets such great honor?

"Me?" Ye Lu was taken aback. Why would it be her? She had neither status nor significant contributions.

But all the other women looked at her with envious eyes. Everyone was waiting for her. She was sweating nervously, stuck in a quandary.

She was completely unprepared. She wouldn’t embarrass herself, would she?

"Yes, this way please, Miss Ye."

"Mummy, you’re so lucky, you can touch the Queen’s hand." Ye Yuan smugly chuckled.

Ye Lu shot him a glance, and tremblingly followed the attendant to the queen. Third Young Master Jun was already standing there, having just shaken hands with the queen and was having a polite conversation.

When he turned his head and saw Ye Lu, he froze, narrowing his eyes in surprise.

Ye Lu was originally rather nervous, but seeing him stirred her pride, and she returned his gaze indifferently. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Although there was a huge gap in status between her and Third Young Master Jun, at that moment, they were equals. She had no need to act meek in his presence. He had abandoned her, so she should show him that she can shine on her own.

"Ye Lu...." Bai Sijia kept her gaze fixed on Ye Lu, her heart filled with jealousy and anger. She could not accept that she hadn’t been received by the queen but Ye Lu was.

Another lady tried to comfort her, "Sister Sijia, don’t be angry. What if she gets received? She is sure to cause a scene. Don’t forget, proper court etiquette is required for a royal audience. If she goes forward to shake the queen’s hand in a careless manner, she will surely be ridiculed."

Bai Sijia thought about it and agreed. Ye Lu, a woman like her who doesn’t even understand the etiquette of high society, let alone court etiquette, would surely make a big fool of herself. Even if she herself didn’t receive the honor, it would be satisfying to see Ye Lu embarrass herself,

"Miss Ye, welcome." The dignified queen stretched her hand towards Ye Lu - a semi open gesture that did not completely encompass Ye Lu’s hand, quite meticulous.

Ye Lu was taken aback the moment she saw the queen’s hand.

She realized that she definitely couldn’t just simply shake the queen’s hand because the royal family is very particular about these things. However, she didn’t know a thing about the proper procedure since she had never been trained nor informed.

Oh no, what should she do now?

This slight pause drew the attention of everyone around her. The queen’s hand was still suspended in mid-air, and Ye Lu couldn’t let her keep it there, that would be even more disrespectful.

"Ha, this woman is at her wit’s end, she’s actually leaving the queen hanging, what a disgrace." Bai Sijia looked pleased.

As long as Ye Lu hastily grabs the queen’s hand, it will definitely make tomorrow’s headlines, what a shameful blunder.

In the midst of everyone’s bewilderment, Ye Lu suddenly bent her knee, slightly lowered her head, and gently grasped the queen’s hand, completing a not quite standard, yet graceful curtsy.

Bai Sijia almost chomped her teeth to dust.

Once Ye Lu finished and heard no murmuring from the crowd, she heaved a sigh of relief.

It seems she did alright; she really had no idea what to do.