i think og fl was just trying her best to be on top of social circle due to perfection complex that developed during her childhood. she didn't bully nor let other girls bother our fl during the tea party so i think she's not that bad. she probably keeps ml at arm's length to maintain connections due to empress' orders.og fl smart so she probably already thought thay keeping her position on top of the social circle will have benefits that she could use to help og ml ascend the throne
i think og fl was just trying her best to be on top of social circle due to perfection complex that developed during her childhood. she didn't bully nor let other girls bother our fl during the tea party so i think she's not that bad. she probably keeps ml at arm's length to maintain connections due to empress' orders.og fl smart so she probably already thought thay keeping her position on top of the social circle will have benefits that she could use to help og ml ascend the throne