Published at 23rd of December 2020 03:40:04 PM
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Chapter 158: Genius Actor
As a favored concubine, she had always looked down on everyone, but today, she saw a palace maid with a pretty face on the side of the path .
Her gaze stiffened .
Xue Ning was wearing a palace costume and a simple flower . She was kneeling there with her head lowered, and hadn’t noticed anything unusual . She thought that was just the same routine every time she knelt down, and she would stand up and continue to sweep the path after the concubine passed by .
She only realized something was wrong when she saw a pair of exquisite shoes in front of her .
Then, a dignified woman said nonchalantly, “Lift your head and let me have a look . ”
Xue Ning was a tad surprised . She looked around and ascertained that she was being talked to .
She raised her head carefully but kept her gaze on to the ground .
“What’s your name?”
“Your Highness . I’m Xue Ning . ”
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“How old are you?”
“17 . ”
“You are rather pretty . ” Cheng Wan surveyed her, but there was no warmth in her eyes . It was as if she wasn’t a person, just a piece of beautiful jewelry . “What a good looking face . It’s so unfair that you have to sweep the floor here . ”
Xue Ning shivered .
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She had a clear understanding of her appearance, and she had realized something after hearing only two simple sentences from Cheng Wan . Those who could survive in the palace were no fools .
She looked terrified . “No… It’s no pity, it’s my duty . ”
“Not bad . ” Cheng Wan smiled and gave her a sidelong glance . “I wanted to reward you, but do you agree?”
“I don’t want to let you down, Your Highness . ” She tensed up and tried to keep her voice calm, but her hands on the ground were already in the mud .
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At that moment, all the crew members held their breaths, including the male lead, Qin Youhui .
Performing was an art that depended on talent . An outstanding actress could perform multiple emotions required by the director, but a talented actress needed something more .
This could be understood as an aura, and also as performance strength . You might not think any of her details were extraordinary, but would find yourself unable to look away from her . You would think she was Xue Ning herself, from her tense body, her hands’ movements, every single movement of her voice, and even the shaking of the beads . You could tell how terrified and hesitant she was, as well as that unnoticeable ambition .
She was terrified . It was a trap, and she would die if she didn’t think about it, but she was also asking herself whether she should reject this chance . As the lowest rung of the biological chain in the palace, she knew how despicable human lives were . She had seen too many of her friends being crushed like ants, and this opportunity gave her a chance to get out of this situation where anyone could easily crush her to death .
The struggling sense of survival was Xue Ning’s charm . And this sort of charm was enough to prod everyone’s heart . Compared to that, Su Han’s performance wasn’t bad, but compared to Ye Shengge’s amazing performance, she seemed inferior .
There was still silence when Xu Xiangjie yelled to cut .