The prince’s heir acquired a famous sword.
A fine sword deserved a beautiful woman.
My looks earned me the position of his sword-bearing maid.
Later, he took me to Taicang for the Sword Trials.
Someone saw me and remarked, “Baseborn to the bone.”
Everyone roared with laughter.
Only years later did they understand.
What the man had actually said was, “Blade-born to the bone.”