Chapter 2

The Dragon King's wedding is a matter a hundred times more important than our own search for a husband.

My sister and I have been taken to the Dragon Palace, forbidden to step outside.

We are focused on preparing for all aspects of her pre-wedding arrangements.

As I caress the cursed jewel sent by Corynn, my heart remains unaffected.

Despite its beauty, to me, it resembles a sinister omen.

In my previous life, I was promised a life a hundred times more glamorous than my sister's, with my every action being copied eagerly by women across the worlds of existence.

Yet, only I know the hardships I endured to give birth to the child within me.

Before I could touch the items on the table, my sister's maid rushed to me, saying, "Miss, our lady requests your presence."

Me?

At this moment, shouldn't my sister be preparing her wedding attire?

Why would she think of her inconsequential sister now?

Despite my doubts, she is now the Crown Princess, and I cannot defy her orders.

As I reached my sister's room, I saw Corynn emerging with a satisfied smile, his clothes slightly disheveled.

I quickly lowered my head; he didn't even glance at me.

His scent was all too familiar-the distinct scent of dragons.

I knew my sister had consummated her marriage with him.

It's inevitable; once snake women reach adulthood, they lose control and gravitate toward men, a fatal flaw.

My sister lay half-reclined on the bed with only a thin sheet barely covering her perfect figure.

Her expression darkened the moment she saw me enter.

She lazily extended a finger toward the embroidery design on the table, "Did you stitch this? Very well."

I dared not move; throughout my life, she has been quick to anger and violence, so why this sudden praise?

Especially recalling how she pushed me off a cliff in our past lives, my heart raced uncontrollably.

Seeing me frozen, she abruptly sat up and grabbed a jade ceremonial scepter nearby, hurling it at my head.

Blood blurred my vision, and I suppressed my inner fury, kneeling on the ground.

She seemed satisfied with my response and spoke languidly, "I summoned you here to show you how I climbed to this exalted status step by step. You'd better curb any rebellious thoughts and stop lingering around the Crown Prince, or else... "

I met her gaze and replied, "I dare not defy the Crown Princess."

My words seemed to momentarily shock her, but she quickly stepped forward, yanking my hair, "Mengsi, did you think I wouldn't know you've been reincarnated too?"

At the mention of reincarnation, a shadow flickered in my eyes.

She sneered, throwing the embroidered design at my face, "How could someone from the snake clan produce the exclusive design of the dragon empress? You dare deceive me!"

I sighed softly, rising from the ground while clutching my forehead, "Sister, I never intended to compete with you, nor will I appear before the Crown Prince."

Her disdainful chuckle was dismissive, her fingers brushing my face, "Do you think you stand a chance against me? Even if you wish to compete, you wouldn't stand a chance against me."

I fell silent.

Some things are left unchallenged because I desire a longer life.

Only fools cling to worthless pursuits.