"That's right, Sister," the eldest daughter chimed in, her voice light and eager. "I have mastered the arts—I can teach you everything you need to know."
"And I have studied history," the second daughter added, her tone honeyed. "With the two of us by your side, your days in the palace will never be lonely. We will assist you in every way possible."
Assist me? Xue Li smiled gently, the very picture of elegance and grace. But deep inside, she scoffed. Get to know me? My ass.
Where was this supposed sisterly affection before? When I was toiling away in the castle doing servants work.