Royal princess

Chapter 2: Preparations

The rising sun cast a warm glow, refreshing those who woke early.

At 7 a.m., Liuyue sat at the dining table, savoring the breakfast her mother had lovingly prepared for her early that morning. She ate slowly and elegantly, making the simple act of eating a sight to behold.

"Your Highness, here is the information you requested," Lin said, handing over a document. "There was a lot of material on the academy, so I compiled the most important parts."

"Okay," Liuyue replied, wiping the corners of her mouth with a napkin before taking the document.

Royal Academy, established seventy years ago, is the most prestigious noble school. It not only hosts heirs of prominent families but also top students admitted through their own merit. The current student council president is Nangong Yunchen, with members Lu Shaoming, Xiao Shuo Xi, Gu Xu, Liu Nuoyang, and Xu Haokai, who are also known as the six most handsome boys in the academy...

"Handsome boys..." Liuyue muttered softly.

Liuyue's father had left early to avoid her, and her mother had disappeared too, leaving only the robotic-like servants, bodyguards, and the butler in the vast palace.

Wait, where is the butler?!

Liuyue suddenly remembered that the butler had also vanished early in the morning! What's going on? Why is everyone avoiding me as soon as I return? Am I that scary? The more Liuyue thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.

"Lin, have you seen the butler?" Liuyue asked.

Lin replied earnestly, "No, I haven't."

Sigh! Where has everyone gone?!

"Your Highness, you need to report to the academy tomorrow," Lin reminded her.

"Okay," Liuyue said, pondering. She didn't want to let her father's plans succeed; she wasn't interested in finding a boyfriend just yet. "Lin, accompany me out."

Liuyue had Lin drive. "To 'Golden Scissors'!" she said, closing her eyes to rest.

Golden Scissors was a high-end hair salon owned by Liuyue, staffed by members of her Fog Moon Palace. The clientele consisted of the wealthy and celebrities, as Liuyue demanded not only high technical skill but also excellent service. The salon was very popular, with a great reputation and long waiting lists for appointments.

Twenty minutes later—

"Your Highness, we have arrived," Lin gently woke Liuyue.

"Welcome, Palace Master!" The staff at Golden Scissors recognized Liuyue immediately, greeting her in unison.

There were five customers present, and seeing how respectfully the staff treated Liuyue, they all turned to look at her. Her exquisite features left them in awe. Hearing the staff call her "Palace Master," they realized that despite her young age, she owned such a high-end salon. Truly impressive!

"Okay," Liuyue responded, "Everyone, carry on with your work. Jin Liu, come here," she called out.

Jin Liu, a young woman trained by Liuyue herself, had a sweet smile with deep dimples and a strong, responsible attitude, which had earned her Liuyue's trust to manage Golden Scissors.

"I missed you so much, Palace Master!" Jin Liu exclaimed, almost rushing to hug her but remembering Liuyue's habits and stopping herself. "Are you here for a haircut?" she asked, smiling sweetly.

Liuyue looked at herself in the mirror, brushing her bangs aside. "Cut my hair shorter and find me a short male hairstyle wig."

Jin Liu was momentarily surprised but proceeded to cut Liuyue's waist-length hair to shoulder length as instructed.

Fifteen minutes later—

Jin Liu put away the scissors. "It's done, Palace Master."

Liuyue slowly opened her eyes. With her long hair gone, her look changed from a mature beauty to a pure and aloof style.

Liuyue nodded in satisfaction. "You've improved."

Jin Liu couldn't help but smile widely at the praise. She carefully selected a suitable wig for Liuyue.

Liuyue tried it on and found it looked quite realistic. However, the wig couldn't withstand vigorous activity or being pulled, as it might fall off.

Liuyue decided to wear the wig to get used to it.

Lin, waiting at the entrance, was surprised to see Liuyue with short hair. "Your Highness cut her hair so short?!"

Noticing Lin's gaze, Liuyue said calmly, "It's a wig."

"Oh," Lin replied, still puzzled. Why would Her Highness wear a wig? But she looks quite handsome!

Lin still didn't understand Liuyue's intentions until she saw Liuyue prepare everything, then she realized what Liuyue was planning.