Li Mei: whispering Youuuu think we can survive this palace mess, huh? smirks Or are we just fooools in love?
listening carefully Yeah, love's a luxury we can't afford here. Just focus on surviving, alright?
rolls her eyes Oh, don't worry about me, Your Highness. I've been surviving in this crazy place for years.
softly I know you're tough, Li Mei. But we need more than toughness to make it out alive.
scoffs Well, congratulations, Your Highness. You won yourself a lecture on survival 101.
chuckles lightly Alright, alright. Keep your sarcasm in check, and maybe I'll actually learn something.
crosses her arms Fine, if you're so eager to learn, then listen up, Your Highness. First rule of survival in this palace: stay invisible.
nods slowly Invisible, huh? That's easier said than done when everyone's watching our every move.
smirks Trust me, Your Highness, I've had plenty of practice being invisible. You just need to blend in, play nice, and never draw attention.
squints suspiciously Play nice? With these people? You've got guts, Li Mei. But okay, I'll trust your judgment. For now.
snickers Trust my judgment? Well, aren't you a trusting soul, Your Highness? But fine, I'll give you a few tips. Rule number two: know your enemies.
leans forward, intrigued Enemies, huh? So who should I be keeping an eye out for?
smirks Oh, you have no idea. There are snakes slithering through this palace, ready to strike at any moment.
sighs Snakes, huh? Got any specific targets in mind, Li Mei? Or are you just trying to spook me?
raises an eyebrow Spook you? Oh, trust me, Your Highness, I'm not trying to scare you. I'm just giving you a taste of reality.
softly Alright, Li Mei. Give me a name. Who's the biggest snake we should watch out for?
smirks Well, Your Highness, the biggest snake you should be watching out for is none other than the Imperial Advisor.
raises an eyebrow The Imperial Advisor? Seems like a pretty powerful figure. What's their angle?
leans in closer, lowering her voice Oh, you have no idea, Your Highness. That snake is always scheming, plotting, and slithering their way to power.
chuckles lightly Sounds like a real charmer. Any idea what they're after?
rolls her eyes Oh, you know what they're after, Your Highness. Power, influence, and a fat pocket filled with gold coins.
laughs Gold coins, huh? Well, I suppose that's a universally language. Alright, Li Mei. I'm starting to get the picture.
grins mischievously Well, Your Highness, if you're looking for a way to deal with the Imperial Advisor, then I have a little trick up my sleeve. Rule number three: find their weakness and exploit it.
intrigued Ah, a weakness. And how exactly do you propose we find it, Li Mei?
smirks Oh, it's quite simple, Your Highness. You see, everyone has a hidden talent or secret passion.