Chapter 5

Chapter 5

This day, I was sweeping the fallen leaves by the pond.

Suddenly, a brute force collided with my shoulder, causing intense pain that made me frown, but I remained silent.

"Watch where you're going! How dare you not make way for Princess Miranda!?" a voice scolded.

I kept my head down, trembling as I knelt on the ground, looking frightened.

Princess Miranda had styled her hair in an intricate and delicate manner for today's banquet hosted by the official's wife.

People around her hurriedly adjusted her hair, while Princess Miranda, looking somewhat impatient, brushed a few stray strands from her forehead.

She looked down at my trembling figure and coldly uttered, "Throw her into the pond."

As soon as she spoke, I immediately bowed deeply. "Your Highness, perhaps I can make amends."

Princess Miranda sneered, "You? You've wasted my time. What could you possibly offer in return?"

I took a deep breath and, gathering my courage, said, "Your Highness, why not give me a chance?"

Suddenly, Princess Miranda cried out in pain. The young maid beside her had accidentally pulled her hair, and a flash of anger appeared in her eyes.

Her personal maid immediately stepped forward and slapped the young maid, causing her face to swell instantly.

Amid the young maid's sobs, I heard Princess Miranda say, "If you can't fix it in fifteen minutes, you'll be in big trouble."

I quickly responded in a low voice and stood up to approach Princess Miranda from behind.

When I was younger, to please Valerie, I had learned hairstyling from the most skilled servant in the residence, mastering the craft.

I was not only familiar with the popular hairstyles of the time but had also created many innovative styles.

Unfortunately, I could no longer style Valerie's hair.

Soon, Princess Miranda's messy hair was transformed into an elegant hairstyle under my skillful hands.

Seeing this, the maid beside her quickly handed over a small bronze mirror.

Princess Miranda looked at her reflection in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

She gently touched the tassels on her head and then turned her beautiful eyes to me, who was standing humbly by the side. "You did well."

"What's your name?" she asked.

I respectfully replied, "Your Highness, my name is Karlee."

"Karlee..." Princess Miranda softly repeated my name.

Then she handed the bronze mirror to the maid beside her. "From now on, you will serve in the inner courtyard."