Metamorphosis of an Ugly Girl – Part One

Ya Fu, of course, would smile; which woman wouldn’t appreciate a man’s attentiveness, especially when that man is the most noble in the land? Li Qin looked quite proud, asking, “How about it?” The women sighed in admiration, but Qing Qing felt both sorrow and pain. How could she see this as the same Crown Prince who had once spoken to her by the river about “diligently governing the people”? “Please, take your seats,” Li Qin said, oblivious to Qing Qing’s discomfort, only focused on the admiration in Ya Fu’s eyes. Speaking of beauty, Ya Fu couldn’t compare to Yu Zhen, and Li Qin had known her longer, yet for some reason, he found himself drawn to the still childlike Ya Fu. Suddenly, Qing Qing said coldly, “The Crown Prince’s hospitality is too grand for me; I must take my leave.” Watching Qing Qing about to leave, Li Qin’s earlier joy vanished instantly. He asked, “In what way has this Prince failed in his hospitality to offend Miss Lin?” Qing Qing remembered her father’s words from the night before, not daring to overstep any bounds further. Seeing that the Crown Prince seemed quite displeased with his disdain and even showed a hint of contempt, Qingqing could no longer hold back. She pulled a cold smile at the corner of her mouth and said, “Your Highness, you spend gold like dirt and waste precious things. Have you forgotten the large number of refugees outside the city?” Li Qin, instead of getting angry, laughed, “Should I, the dignified Crown Prince, compare myself with refugees? You must understand, in the future, the entire world will be mine, let alone a few simple meals?” His expression was arrogant, subtly exuding the aura of a monarch.