The empress gracefully lifted her wine cup, her presence commanding yet elegant. With a voice that carried both authority and poise, she announced, "Today, we have all gathered here to celebrate the grand victory of Miss—"
The empress's words were deliberate, her gaze flicking momentarily towards Jiho, who understood the veiled insult hidden within that single word.
The empress's choice to address her as "Miss" was no accident. It was a subtle, yet sharp reminder of Jiho's place in society. In the modern world, being called "Miss" or "Young Lady" might seem insignificant, but in this realm, it carried a profound connotation.
"Miss" implied a daughter of wealth, not necessarily of noble blood. It could denote the daughter of a prosperous commoner or someone who had amassed enough fortune to be considered wealthy.
On the other hand, "Lady" was a title reserved exclusively for the heir of a noble family, a mark of prestige and lineage.
