Arrogant and domineering because of his good looks: His Majesty always pretends to be righteous

The woman simply looked at everyone with indifferent eyes, as if she hadn't heard a word they said.

She simply looked closely at the embroidery in their hands, lingering for a few seconds in front of each person.

Wanqing was filled with anxiety, her little heart pounding wildly in her chest. At this moment, she had long since given up any chance of winning.

She knew better than anyone that she was just a beginner and had no talent for embroidery.

Yesterday I embroidered such a simple peony flower, and my hands are already all bruised and battered. My palms are still covered in mottled blisters.

In terms of financial resources, I can't compare with others at all, but even so, I still want to give it a try, just in case there's even the slightest possibility.

She was incredibly nervous; her breathing became rapid, her forehead was covered in glistening beads of sweat, and even her palms were soaked. Those few seconds of waiting felt like an eternity.

"Your hand is cut?"

A cool and indifferent voice suddenly entered my ears.

Wanqing shivered in fright and stared at her with terrified eyes.

She was momentarily stunned by the unexpected question and didn't know how to answer.

"I……"

She stammered for a long time, but it was as if her throat was locked, and she couldn't utter a single word.

Li Muling saw all of this and smiled with delight.

"Do you really want to become my last disciples? My requirements are very strict. I don't know if you can endure the hardships I'm in."

"For those who want to become my disciples, I charge two hundred taels of gold, and they will have to go through a period of assessment. Only those who pass the assessment will have the opportunity to become my last disciple."

The crowd fell silent instantly, exchanging glances before breaking into quiet murmurs.

Upon hearing these words, Yang Wanqing felt as if she had been struck by lightning, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her from head to toe.

Two hundred taels of gold... That's no small sum. Even if I sold myself, I probably couldn't raise that much money.

If this were a wealthy heiress from an ordinary family, this amount of money would really be a drop in the ocean.

Yang Wanqing returned home dejectedly, her heart filled with despair.

When I pushed open the door, I saw Xia Rongliu and Xia Zhanxin playing around and eating osmanthus cake. The two of them had very bright smiles, and the golden sunlight made their little faces look beautiful.

"Why are you here? What happened? You look unhappy."

She remained silent, finding it difficult to talk about what had happened today. Tomorrow was the day for selecting apprentices.

But she knew better than anyone that she definitely couldn't raise the money.

Over the years, the Xia family has raised me for so long, and although I am unwilling to speak out, I absolutely cannot let my mother know about this matter, otherwise she will probably really break my legs.

"Nothing, I'm just feeling a little tired..."

She forced a faint smile to hide her inner disappointment.

She arrived at the shop early in the morning.

"Boom...boom..."

"Who is it..."

The young maid, dressed in red and green, slowly pushed open the door and said with an annoyed expression.

"I'm sorry to bother you so early, young lady. I really want to meet your master!"

She glared at Yang Wanqing from head to toe with a hint of annoyance, her lips involuntarily curving downwards.

"Wait here..."

After a long while, Wanqing cautiously entered the shop.

The shop's interior decoration is both luxurious and elegant, with a touch of antiquity.

Moreover, a faint sandalwood scent permeates the entire room, making one feel relaxed and peaceful with just one sniff, as if the soul has experienced an unprecedented sense of tranquility.

She spotted the woman sitting on the bed at a glance, but the woman's face was veiled, giving her a mysterious air, and it was impossible to tell whether she was happy, angry, sad, or joyful at this moment.

"Why did you come to me?"

"I haven't started selecting apprentices yet, young lady, you'd better leave."

That cold voice was like a knife plunged into my heart, catching me completely off guard and seemingly giving me no chance to react.

“Girl, I know you are very famous, and I know you want two hundred gold! A girl like me, of humble origins, can only admire you for the rest of my life.”

"But I beg you to give me a chance. I will diligently serve as your apprentice! Although I cannot afford that much silver, I really do not want to give up this opportunity..."

As she spoke, she took out a delicate little box from her bosom containing several ingots of silver, which were clearly the result of painstaking efforts to save up.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. In fact, she already knew the outcome, but she still wanted to give it a try.

She knew very well that this was the only way to change her fate, and if she waited any longer, she might really miss this opportunity.

Only by learning a skill from this girl, using it well, and earning money to repay the Xia family's kindness in raising her, can she establish herself and have some value. Perhaps then Old Madam Xia won't kick her out of the house.

Old Lady Xia probably doesn't think that all these years she's raised a money-losing child.

"Do you think such a small amount of silver can change anything?"

"Is this all the money you have to give to a beggar? Get out of here, get out of here..."

"What an unlucky time of day! You don't think it looks bad, but I do."

Even the little girl standing to the side couldn't stand it anymore and wished she could kick this person out immediately.

Having followed the girl for so many years, I have never seen anyone think they could become her apprentice with just a few coins. If word got out, they would be laughed out of the house. Just thinking about it makes me realize that it is a huge joke. How could that be possible?

Yang Wanqing was pushed into the car by the little maid and walked out, and she tried her best to resist with all her might.

"Although I am very poor, I really want to learn a trade! I know that you only take on one apprentice every three years, and it is indeed a bit difficult for you to accept me so abruptly, but I am here to visit you sincerely."

"But I hope you can see my sincerity. If you are willing to take me as your apprentice, I am willing to start from the bottom."

"I'm willing to serve you like a slave, sincerely following you by your side. I will absolutely not let you down!"

Yang Wanqing blurted everything out, but it was like throwing a stone into the sea; she received no response from the bank, and they couldn't discern the woman's expression.

"Get out of here!"

"So poor, yet you want to become our young lady's apprentice? You're really making me laugh."

The maidservant coldly uttered a few words, then threw the few taels of silver to the ground and strode away.