The Glass Slipper (Part One)
The ball gradually came to an end after Cinderella and the Prince danced. Glancing at the time, Cinderella knew she had to leave, so she bid farewell to His Highness the Prince, and unsurprisingly, he asked her to stay.
If the dress she was wearing was real, then Cinderella might actually stay. If she did, she would likely end up in the Prince's bed after the ball, and after just one night, her title as princess would be sealed.
But if the clothes are fake, not to mention the Pumpkin Carriage parked outside the palace, if the guards see the carriage turn into a pumpkin, she's doomed. Even if she successfully gets into the Prince's bed, if she wakes up and her clothes and shoes have turned into leaves and branches, she'll still be labeled Witch.
So Cinderella had no choice but to leave. Cinderella ran away again and boarded the Pumpkin Carriage. The Prince hurriedly chased after her and almost burst out laughing, since in his eyes, Cinderella's props were all exactly as they were.
A young woman, draped in Hazel Tree and standing on two branches, sat naked on a large pumpkin. A mouse scurried away in front of her, disappearing in a flash. The scene was quite amusing.
Suppressing a laugh, His Highness the Prince said to a guard beside him, "Send men to follow that carriage and find out where Miss Cindy lives."
Prince Highness then returned to the ball, bringing it to a close once more. Lu Li saw him again on the balcony.
"You're really something, actually elevating this collection to a whole new level." The Prince uttered these startling words, his eyes seeming to pierce through all barriers as he gazed at Cinderella in the distance. This was quite a haul.
"I'm looking forward to your performance tomorrow night. I haven't been this happy in a long time." With that, Prince Highness turned and left.
Lu Li pondered some questions once again, looking at the starry sky. He felt that this world was strange, and Prince William also gave him a sense of déjà vu. This feeling did not mean that Lu Li had seen him before, but that Prince William's current behavior gave him a sense of familiarity.
"The first thing we can confirm is that this country is not William Prince's original home country." Lu Li began to analyze step by step. "William's status Prince was imposed on this country, and his past experiences and reputation have been spread in this country in the form of rumors."
"The other thing is this ticket qualification." Lu Li took out the ball of light that was sealed by the curse, and a thought came to his mind. This first stage of the task was not too difficult, especially since the Prince knew him and was willing to help. Making Cinderella a princess would be very simple.
"Wait a minute." Lu Li suddenly remembered something and looked up at the sky again. The false stars were still shining in the sky. Some guesses appeared in Lu Li's mind. If that was really the case, it would be quite interesting.
The Prince out returned and reported that they had not found the exact location, but could only determine a general area. The Prince waved his hand dismissively and took out a book to read.
Finally, the third night of the ball began. Upon seeing Cinderella arrive, the Prince immediately went to greet her. They had another pleasant conversation. As time was running out, Cinderella excused herself again and hurriedly ran towards the door.
When the Prince arrived at the door, he found a Glass Slipper lying there. He immediately ordered his guards to give chase, saying, "Chase after them! The owner of this shoe is my queen!"
The guards returned shortly afterward, and the lead guard apologized to the Prince, saying that he had lost them again.
The Prince, holding the Glass Slipper, returned it to the branch, glanced around, and then said with a smile, "This Glass Slipper is so exquisite; only a princess could wear it. Therefore, tomorrow we will hold a test in the same area as yesterday. Whichever lady can wear this Glass Slipper will be my princess."
After the ball ended, the news spread, and all the ladies were excited. They believed that Miss Cindy's repeated attempts to escape had finally angered His Highness the Prince, so he had released the position of Prince.
It's just putting on a shoe, how difficult could it be? The noble ladies, who originally thought they had no hope, thought this way, dreaming that they could become princesses.
Meanwhile, Cinderella, back at the Baron's house, looked somewhat ferocious as she questioned Lu Li, "Why did you leave my shoes there? Don't you know that after midnight, those things will revert to their original state?"
Seeing Cinderella shouting and yelling in front of him, Lu Li's shadow flashed behind him, striking Cinderella in the stomach. Lu Li stepped forward and said coldly, "Remember, you are not a princess yet, so you need to be polite to those who help you."
"Now listen carefully? Your chance is tomorrow, seize it, then you will be the princess!" Lu Li pointed into the room, where Charlotte and Katie's excited voices could be heard.
"That Cindy is so foolish! She kept running away, letting the Prince say that whoever can wear the Glass Slipper will be the princess," Katie said excitedly, looking at her feet with confidence. "It's just a Glass Slipper, I'm sure I can wear it, and then I'll be the princess!"
"You're dreaming. Even if we're going to wear it, I'll be the first. You, as the younger sister, will only be at the back of the line. I am the true queen," Charlotte said directly.
"With your big feet, how could you possibly fit into those?" Katie retorted immediately.
Early the next morning, the Prince, accompanied by his guards and the Glass Slipper, arrived in the area by carriage and began to go from house to house asking the ladies to try on the shoes. But strangely, the Glass Slipper seemed to have a magical power; no matter what size feet the wearer's feet were, the shoes always seemed to be too big or too small.
As time passed, the Prince's party finally arrived at the Baron's house. A flock of Turtle Dove flew by outside the window and landed on the open window. The Prince glanced at the Turtle Dove with a strange look, then looked at Charlotte and Katie across the way, who looked fervent. He then knowingly took out the Glass Slipper.
"I'm the older sister, I'll go first." Charlotte pushed Katie aside and quickly stepped forward to take the Glass Slipper, but her expression changed the next moment. She knew her foot size and found that it was too big to fit in.
The Turtle Dove perched on the window stared intently at Charlotte. Charlotte, her eyes red, said, "Prince Highness, I'll go inside and change my shoes. I'm sure I can put them on."
The Prince glanced at the Turtle Dove on the window and nodded; Charlotte's sanity began to crumble.
Seeing her sister Katie's mocking gaze behind her, and the Baron's indifferent expression, Charlotte went into the room.
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