The women who partake in the competition to win the crown prince's heart have a glimmer of hope when they hear the conversation between the countess and the queen. The countess's and the queen's conversation reveal a potential opportunity for the women competing for the crown prince's heart.
They did not need to solve the matter of the crown prince having an interest in a servant, a commoner, since the queen will take on the job of managing the situation and ensuring the women are suitable candidates.
All they have to do is focus on impressing the crown prince and proving their worthiness to him. Be it through showing their skills worthy of a queen, through their beautiful appearance, or even sexual attraction, the women must do whatever it takes to win his favor.
