The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Yun Yao was immersed in cultivation day after day in the small courtyard of the palace. The ancient book obtained from the mysterious box was like a beacon in the darkness, guiding her on the difficult path of cultivation. Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone in the corner of the small courtyard, Yun Yao had already begun her cultivation. She sat cross-legged on the simple bed, following the exercises recorded in the ancient books, guiding the weak spiritual energy in her body to flow slowly.

As time went by, Yun Yao could clearly feel the changes in her body. Her body, which was originally a little weak in this world, began to gradually become stronger. Her arms and legs, which used to be sore and weak from doing rough work in the palace, were now full of strength. She could easily move the objects in the courtyard that were once heavy for her. And when practicing, absorbing spiritual energy was no longer as difficult as it was at the beginning. In the past, the spiritual energy was like a naughty elf, always slipping away quickly when she tried to capture it, but now it was like a gentle stream, slowly gathering into her meridians.

This change did not happen overnight, but was the result of Yun Yao's countless days and nights of hard work. During her practice, she constantly recalled every word and sentence in the ancient books, carefully pondering the deep meaning. Sometimes, just to understand a small trick in the practice, she would spend a whole day thinking and trying. Every time she failed, she did not get discouraged, but learned lessons from the failure and adjusted her practice method.

The servants in the palace gradually began to notice Yun Yao's difference. In this palace with strict hierarchy, the servants' lives were busy, but they also had keen observation skills. Especially the maids and servants who were responsible for cleaning the area around Yun Yao's courtyard. Every day they would see Yun Yao coming in and out of the courtyard, or sitting quietly in the house to practice.

At first, the servants didn't pay much attention to this unfavored princess. In their eyes, Yun Yao was like a transparent person in the palace. Although she had the title of princess, she had no real status or power. However, as Yun Yao's physical and temperamental changes became increasingly obvious, the servants' discussions began to be heard in every corner of the palace.

Several cooks were busy chopping vegetables and talking quietly in the kitchen. One of the older cooks said, "Have you noticed that Princess Yunyao is a little different recently?" A young cook next to her asked curiously, "What's different? I'm busy cooking every day and didn't pay much attention." The older cook said mysteriously, "Look at the way she walks. She's much lighter than before, and she looks more energetic. She always lowered her head and looked sick before, but now she's different."

The gardeners who were pruning branches in the palace garden also talked about Yun Yao during their breaks. An old gardener put down his scissors, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, "I heard that Princess Yun Yao seems to be practicing some kind of martial arts, and it's quite effective." Another young gardener snorted disdainfully, "Her? What can a princess who is not favored do? Maybe she is just pretending." The old gardener shook his head and said, "I don't think so. Her changes are real. Who can be sure about the things in the palace?"

In the stables of the palace, the grooms who were responsible for taking care of the horses were also chatting. One groom said while brushing the horse's hair: "Do you know? Princess Yunyao seems to have become very powerful recently. I heard that she is very strong now, and her body is much healthier than before." Another groom smiled and said: "No matter how she changes, she is still the unfavored princess in the eyes of the prince. In this palace, being favored is the most important thing."

These discussions were like a breeze, slowly spreading in the palace. The servants' topics gradually evolved from initial curiosity to various speculations. Some people thought that Yun Yao might have had some kind of adventure, such as finding a precious elixir or magic weapon in a corner of the palace. Others thought that Yun Yao might have been helped by a master behind the scenes, or that a mysterious cultivator might have taken a fancy to her and secretly taught her to practice.

Yun Yao was not completely unaware of the discussions of the servants. Although she spent most of her time focusing on her cultivation, she could also sense the strange looks and occasional whispers from the people around her. She knew that these changes in her would inevitably attract the attention of others, which was both an opportunity and a danger in this palace full of complicated interpersonal relationships.

On the one hand, her small success in cultivation might improve her status in the palace. If she could continue to maintain this speed of cultivation, perhaps one day she would have enough say in the palace and no longer be bullied at will. But on the other hand, she also knew clearly that this change of hers might cause jealousy and resentment from some people. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, jealousy often leads to countless conspiracies and intrigues.

Yun Yao knew that she had to be more cautious. In addition to practicing, she began to pay more attention to the various interpersonal relationships in the palace. She observed everyone's expressions and behaviors, trying to judge their thoughts from their subtle details. She knew that she could not be dazzled by the small achievements in front of her, and she had to stay vigilant at all times to survive in this dangerous palace.

However, despite her extreme caution, these changes inevitably aroused the jealousy of some people. The most obvious one was Liu Yan'er. Liu Yan'er had always been a favored person in the palace. She was used to being the focus of everyone's attention and enjoying the various privileges in the palace. When she heard the people's comments about Yun Yao, the fire of jealousy in her heart spread quickly like a piece of dry wood that was ignited.

Liu Yan'er began to pay closer attention to Yun Yao's every move. She no longer looked down on Yun Yao as she did before, but instead saw Yun Yao as a potential threat. She paced back and forth in her room, constantly thinking about how to suppress Yun Yao and make her return to the position of being ignored.

Yun Yao noticed that Liu Yan'er's eyes had become sharper and more hostile, but she was not intimidated. She knew that the conflict between her and Liu Yan'er would break out sooner or later, and what she had to do now was to constantly improve her strength to cope with the upcoming challenges. She continued to immerse herself in cultivation, like a pupa silently accumulating strength, waiting for the day when she would emerge as a butterfly.

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