However, in the days that followed, every time I stepped into the place where the Sixth Prince was, my heart would beat uncontrollably, and tension would cling to me like a shadow.
When I saw that familiar figure of the Sixth Prince, I had to adjust my expression in an instant, fixing a false smile firmly upon my face like a mask. That smile had to appear flattering yet natural, and my eyes needed to reveal just the right amount of ingratiating warmth, without the slightest trace of hesitation or doubt.
"Sixth Imperial Brother, you truly look full of vigorous spirit today, unmatched by anyone," I said with a beaming smile.
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