X Dynasty~Concubine Selection part 1: Let The Fight Begin!

Princess Nana's POV

I woke up and prepared earlier than my usual routine since this is the first day of concubine selection, I have to welcome guests and scholars, in short candidates for the Prince's future imperial harem.

Strolling at the gates I can already notice few distinguished ladies brought by elegant wagons before the palace where the selection will be held. Glancing at them, I barely know them because I never have an interaction with noble ladies before....just my aunties and mother.

Walking past them, they just watched me and showed no respect to me. Maybe they just don't acknowledge me or they simply don't prefer me as the Crown Princess—I will be the future Empress after all. After all, what kind of girls they are if they will just admit their defeat just because I came here first.

I just ignored them, I don't want greetings from such impolite noble ladies. All they do is just put makeup on their faces and act nice.

"Princess, why don't you let them greet you? After all, you have the highest status of all lady here." Yuu whispered to me. Even she, a servant, feels that they are looking down on the Crown Princess.

I was about to answer when I heard the voice of the head of the Palace butlers. "Ladies, that's humiliating! At least greet and bow before the Crown Princess, after all, she has the highest status among the ladies in this palace!" The head of Palace butlers, steward Jin yelled at them.

The noble ladies stopped and head towards the old steward. "And what are you gonna do if we don't do it, disqualify us? Like you have the power to do it!" The lady of Kizukus, Carmen Kizuku.

Carmen Kizuku, a year younger than the Prince is the honorable lady of Kizukus. Kizukus have been abiding in the North for at least a decade now. Their family crest is a heart shape, which means their family is full of love.

Carmen has black long hair, stunning opal eyes, snow-white skin with an average height. She is also skilled at dancing since her mother is a former head of dancers at the Palace during Emperor Kazu's term. That explains why she has a slender body and fingers. She occasionally is described as the clan's model to their ladies.

Dressed in a bright purple dress, she looks so fabulous. Then they added adornments on her hair and make-up on her face, making her very pleasing to look at.

But look at Carmen. Haiz, she's so mean to the poor steward. It's time to step in since the steward alone, for sure, will be tormented by the ladies at the end.

"Lady Carmen, I think that's enough. Don't behave toward the steward like that. Let him go, he is right. You could have at least....greeted me like we know each other before." I said with a calm voice, still unfazed with their raged expression.

"Huh, so arrogant. Don't think highly of yourself. You will just end up being a lowly maid if I will become the Crown Princess." The other lady wearing a red slightly slutty cloth, just covering her shoulders with yellow lace. Her hair is adorned with gold lily hairpins. She has short ginger hair and a stunning voice. Her face is also beautiful, the red lipstick of her can turn people's interest in them. She is gorgeous, but her soul is not!

Her loud voice bothered the people and other distinguished ladies who just arrived, forming minor gossips and circles before the entrance of the palace.

"Who is she?" I murmured to Yuu, well I don't even recognize her. How dare she denounce me.

Yuu leaned, slightly yanking me out from the circle that has been formed.

"Princess, she is Lady Haruna Rou, the young miss of Rou family....just three years ahead of you. Has the family crest nightingale since it is acknowledged that their clan's voices are the best of all. All of them can play at least three instruments and sing gracefully. Every people in their family, young or old can do that." Yuu finished her brief introduction with the girl standing across from me.

I raised my brow at her and with all the glory I have, I behaved as a glorious Crown Princess. "Well, keep on dreaming lady. The Crown Prince has already his Crown Princess. I recommend you reduce your ambitions. Your ambitious mind might take you to your downfall. I recommend you to take a view at yourself first, the Crown Prince does not prefer you." I finished it up with a closed-eyed smile, but on the inside, I am kind of afraid of what their family will do.

"Ahhhh, I see, the Crown Princess is very presumptuous. Tsk I advise you to lower your ambitions too, kid. You are just a random kid here, I can eradicate you whenever I want." Rina Luna, miss of the family that holds the crest of the moon spoked mockingly. Well, she can say whatever she wants since her family is the second richest family in the capital, just below the Kagurakaza clan. That clarifies why even her dress and shoes are like it was made up from sort of gold and various expensive cotton, satins, and silks.

Lady Rina Luna is the same age as the Crown Prince, we grew up together with Hana. For over the years, her purple hair has grown long, reaching up to her ankle when being untangled to her golden hairpins placed at top of her hair. I can also say that she has a perfect appearance; big boobs, small waist, tall appearance and all.

I was about to say something when the Prince interrupted me. "You are being disrespectful to the Crown Princess, do you need me to write a disqualification letter then send it to your respective clan villages or bow and greet the Princess?!" The Prince asked angrily.

'Phew nice recoup, I don't even want to start a fight with them. But bullying people lower than your status is disrespectful.' I exhaled, now feeling secure.

"G-greetings, Prince and Princess, w-we were very sorry for what have we done. Please forgive us." The three of them said, slightly frightened then bowed before me and the Prince beside me.

Prince Ruka's butler, Ru Wei, came then declared something that cut the commencing fight. "Palace orders! Palace orders! Candidates, please move to the inspection room, you will be examined there before entering the hall." He declared.

Both I and the Crown Prince walked on the entrance of the gate. Entering to the inner hall where they will be anticipated to arrive after the body inspection.

While walking, I decided to communicate with the Prince. "Nice save Prince, thank you for the help!" I bowed down.

He ruffled my hair. "No problem, if you need my help I'm just right here. Oh by the way I'm satisfied with how you act a while ago, how about help me later at the concubine selection by acting as a full of glory princess?" He asked, entirely altering the topic. Now he needs my help, I'll help then!

"Sure Prince, notify me when to act! Then I will instantly arrange my little plan." I replied, grinning at the Prince beside me.

The Prince chuckled. "Yes, yes, I'll notify you!"

'I still have unsettled business at those three, let the fight begin!'