The King's sudden inquiry was akin to a bolt of lightning that shattered the intense and passionate atmosphere brewing in the ballroom. The music abruptly ceased and all eyes fixated on Jin Jiuchi's feet where the unmistakable gleam of glass slippers could be seen. A wave of fervent murmurs rippled through the crowd.
"Goodness, I almost couldn't believe my eyes. Is that truly a pair of glass slippers?"
"Isn't it said that only the Queen of this nation is allowed to wear them?"
"Where did she get them from, then?"
"The audacity…!"
"Wait, does this mean that she is God's chosen one to become the future Queen?"
"Look at how furious His Majesty is! I dare to bet they're nothing but cheap knock-offs! How dare she break our sacred tradition!"
