As her voice faded, Chu Yun approached step by step, the appraising look in her eyes unwavering.
She said,
"When my fifth brother told me about you, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of woman could be so arrogant, so proud, that she'd even dare to refuse a decree from my father, the Emperor."
She paused.
Then she continued,
"You're not bad looking. But beautiful people are the one thing the Imperial City isn't short on."
As she said this, she looked at Ran Chen.
Placing a hand on Ran Chen's arm, she suddenly asked,
"Am I right, Ran Chen?"
Ran Chen responded,
"The Princess is right."
Hearing Ran Chen's agreement, a genuine smile finally graced Chu Yun's face.
"Alright, let's head into the auction. It's been a while. I hear there are some interesting items up for bid today."
Without another word, she brushed past Su Ye and walked into the auction hall.
Su Ye watched the pair enter the auction hall, her eyelid twitching.
