You know my name?

Bu Yaolian was very surprised and happy to hear that a child admired her so much.

She then gave a dignified and elegant smile and tossed her hair.

"Who in the capital doesn't know the name of Sister Yaolian?" Yun Duoduo looked at her innocently.

I never imagined that my reputation as a talented woman would spread throughout the entire capital.

[That silly girl is laughing so happily; all she got was a piece of pastry, and she's this excited.]

Upon hearing this, Yun Duoduo's anger flared up.

[You say this princess is unsophisticated?]

[You're the one who's never seen the world! Your whole family has never seen the world!]

Do you know about large double-door refrigerators with smartphones, TVs, laptops, air conditioners, Wi-Fi, and more?

Have you ever tried instant noodles, spicy snacks, gummy candies, milk tea, smoked meat pancakes, takoyaki, cheese, or cream bread?

Yun Duoduo imagined all sorts of delicious food in her mind and told herself not to get angry.

Yun Duoduo angrily put the jade cake in her mouth and took a bite.

[Pshaw, this tastes less than one ten-thousandth as good as what we get in the palace!]

Since Bu Yaolian is convinced that she is naive and puts on a magnanimous act in front of everyone, why not play along?

She asked Bu Yaolian in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Sister Yaolian, these pastries are so delicious! And the hairpin in your hair is so pretty!"

"It looks different from the ones that other people wear."

"Truly a talented woman, even her jewelry is so exquisite!"

"I...I've never seen it before!"

Bu Yaolian was no match for Yun Duoduo. After being showered with praise, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She seemed to be floating on air, and her eyes were glancing around intentionally or unintentionally.

She was even happier when she noticed that many eyes were on her.

She looked at the little girl in front of her and found her more and more pleasing to the eye.

"Just pick whichever one you like!"

[A naive little girl like her probably only knows the value of the flower I just picked for her. What could she possibly know about anything of value?]

Bu Yaolian brought her head close to Yun Duoduo's.

"Really, Sister Yaolian? Can I really take what I like?"

"Take it all, I won't hesitate to take it!"

"Thank you, Sister Yaolian!"

Yun Duoduo stretched out her wicked hands, and with both hands reaching up, she removed all the jewels from Bu Yaolian's head.

Girl, this is the price you pay for mocking me.

Yun Duoduo had seen all sorts of good things. When tributes came from various countries, Yun Beiye would always send them to her first. And when her brothers occasionally acquired any rare or unusual items, they would naturally end up in her hands as well.

Although the jewels and ornaments on Bu Yaolian's head were beautiful, they were nothing special. She just disliked Bu Yaolian's arrogant and domineering manner, as well as her contempt and disdain for children.

"Thank you, Sister Yaolian. You truly deserve to be called the most talented woman in the capital. You are beautiful and kind-hearted!"

[It's just a hairpin, look at her shabby appearance!]

"Just take it, little sister..."

When Bu Yaolian raised her head and her gaze fell on the table, she lost her composure.

Bu Yaolian's face turned green instantly. She raised her hand to hit Yun Duoduo, but suddenly realized that there were many people watching.

He could only grit his teeth and say, "You... sister, if you wear all these jewels on your head, it will be very heavy."

"Is it heavy? But Sister Yaolian was wearing it on her head just now!"

"Does your sister find it heavy?"

Yun Duoduo's face was innocent and carefree. Bu Yaolian was so angry that her lips trembled, but she was helpless. She couldn't lose her temper with an ignorant child in front of everyone.

This is all my best jewelry...

"Auntie Xiang, please put this away for me. I want to wear it when I grow up!"

Ah Xiang quickly bent down and collected all the jewelry on the table.

"Sister Yaolian is so kind!"

Yun Duoduo decided to annoy Bu Yaolian again, since Bu Yaolian had just annoyed her.

"Sister Yaolian, your bracelet is so beautiful, I've never seen one like it before!"

"Sister Yaolian, can I visit your home sometime in the future? I'm sure you have many rare and precious treasures that I've never seen before!"

Bu Yaolian didn't respond. This little brat kept calling her "Sister Yaolian," which made her heart tremble.

She suppressed her anger, clenched her fists, and walked away with a flick of her sleeve.

[You brat, I'll remember this!]

"Princess!"

A voice came from behind Yun Duoduo.

[Princess, Princess...]

Bu Yaolian's pupils dilated in shock, and she turned her head to look in astonishment.

[This brat is actually a princess?! She was just pretending to be stupid with me all this time?!]

"You, you're a princess?"

"Hmm, my father is His Majesty, my elder brother is Prince Rui, and my grandmother is the current Empress Dowager!"

[Her father is actually Yun Beiye?!]

Bu Yaolian felt weak, and her maidservant quickly supported her.

When Bu Yaolian thought about the pastries she had just received and the words she had said, she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"Princess……"

Bu Yaolian felt a tightness in her chest and couldn't breathe. Her maid quickly led her away.

[Alas, it's all Bu Yaolian's fault for arriving at the wrong time. If she had arrived a step earlier, she would have seen everyone from the Jin family bowing to me, and naturally she would have known my identity as a princess.]

"Princess, this humble woman greets Your Highness."

Yun Duoduo was quite surprised to see Xun Beirui in front of her; Xun Beirui's attitude was very good this time.

Not just good, it's almost too good...

Yun Duoduo was very suspicious that she might have ulterior motives.

Don't even think about my third brother; I can't entrust him to you.

"Princess, this is Bei Rui's favorite candied fruit from the first shop in the west of the city."

"I thought the princess would definitely come today, so I specially went to buy two packs. Princess, please try them."

Xun Beirui's smile was very sincere.

[Thanks to the princess for not holding a grudge last time; otherwise, disrespecting imperial authority would have been a serious crime!]

Because of my mistake, I'm afraid it will implicate the entire Xun clan.

Princess, you are indeed as wonderful as the rumors say.

Yun Duoduo felt very pleased with Xun Beirui's words.

She picked up a piece of candied fruit, put it in her mouth, and looked at Xun Beirui.

[Hmm, this Xun Beirui isn't a bad person at heart; she's much better than that bullying-the-weak-and-cowardly Bu Yaolian from before.]

...

The time was approaching, and more and more people arrived. Just as the banquet was about to begin, Yun Duoduo finally saw Jin Jinzhi's figure.

Jin Jinzhi is still handsome and content, and he seems to have gained a more mature air after just a few days.

[Has Father arranged too many things for Brother Jinzhi?]

[My brother Sumire is so busy every day, he's practically running around on his feet.]

She looked noticeably more haggard.

Jin Jinzhi noticed Yun Duoduo's gaze and smiled at her.