Selena pondered as she followed the two maids into the grand hall. The doors were wide open, and several guards in armor stood with their heavy iron swords at their sides. Meanwhile, numerous nobles dressed in fine attire entered in pairs along the red carpet.
The two maids led Selena to a room on the second floor. "Your Highness, there is still half an hour before the banquet begins. Rest here for a while."
This banquet was held specifically for Selena, and she naturally had to make a grand entrance. Standing at the balcony on the second floor, Selena peered through a gap and observed what was happening below.
The palace was decorated extravagantly with various colored crystals covering its floors; walking on them felt like being surrounded by colorful halos of light. Looking up revealed nothing but ornate carvings and paintings.
Selena's gaze fell upon a group of noble girls who were dressed beautifully and holding luxurious fans.
"Does Madam recognize this righteous lady? Is she really similar to Her Majesty?" one girl asked another.
"She should be similar, right? After Her Majesty passed away, many people tried to imitate her appearance but failed; only this one managed to gain favor from His Majesty... she must have some extraordinary qualities," replied another girl.
"Can someone really win favor just by having a face that resembles Her Majesty's?" scoffed another girl.
"Hmph! Her Majesty had countless dignities; how dare an outsider try to replace her just because of her face? It's simply ridiculous!" exclaimed yet another girl.
"You're right! How much has Her Majesty contributed to our central city? She is irreplaceable! Now that someone dares defile her memory like this, we must give this new princess an opportunity to understand her true identity..." said one maid nervously as they watched these young ladies recklessly probe around dangerous territory.
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