Chapter 120: Bustling Traffic
"Pu Qiongzhi! You're so arrogant!"
"You said you'd send me tickets to the polo field, but now I have to come pick them up in person!"
"What's with those whining fellows outside?" Gongsun Ying sat down without any ceremony, looked at Zhitao beside him, and ordered bluntly, "Serve tea!"
"Yes!" Zhitao was so scared that he quickly shrank his neck and responded, then turned around and moved out quickly.
Pu Qiongzhi was somewhat helpless, "Your Highness is so angry! Why are you trying to scare me?"
"There are so many people visiting your house. I have no power or influence, and it's really hard for me to hide. I can only trouble Your Highness to come in person."
After she finished speaking, Gongsun Ying raised an eyebrow and held out his hand, "Tickets, give them to me!"
"If you don't know, you might think you're showing off your lively home!"
"I say, your library is really lively and has some skills!"
Pu Qiongzhi lowered her head and said, "Your Highness, thank you for your compliment."
"What are you going to do by stopping these people? Are you not recruiting people in your academy?" Gongsun Ying was curious.
Pu Qiongzhi shook her head and said, "The academy only recruits people at fixed times."
"I am merely trying to drive up the market price, playing hard to get. I apologize for making you laugh, Your Highness."
"..." Gongsun Ying was speechless, "Are you deliberately luring them? Do you want more?"
Pu Qiongzhi nodded, "Who made us, the students of Wutong Academy, strive for excellence?"
"Aren't you afraid that they will attack your students?" Gongsun Ying's expression was a little complicated.
She really couldn't understand this young lady.
Some say she is greedy for money, but she actually works hard for the people; some say she is kind-hearted, but she is also very calculating and never suffers any loss.
She accepted all students from poor families, but refused to accept students from powerful families...
This crushing of Hanchen Academy had affected the interests of many people. She had previously confronted Qinglan Academy, openly exposing its flaws.
In addition to the conflict between these two families, their Wutong Academy not only provides free education for children from poor families, but also invites female teachers to teach, which has offended most of the academies in the capital!
Does this young lady really know nothing about this, or is she deliberately stirring up trouble?
If it was the latter, then she really admired her courage!
"I'm afraid! I've hired a lot of guards and spent a lot of money on escorts, but more importantly... Your Highness, the Princess, has great honor for you!"
Pu Qiongzhi said this while smiling flatteringly at Gongsun Ying.
"......?" Gongsun Ying finally reacted, "You're such a good Pu Qiongzhi! No wonder you insisted on having me come to your house!"
"So you've got me involved too, just to scare the crap out of you?!"
Pu Qiongzhi blinked, "Don't worry, Your Highness. This library is open to the public! It must have turned a profit now!"
"If you cooperate with me, I guarantee you will not lose out!" She promised and took out a drafted contract.
Gongsun Ying was so angry that she tore it up and said, "You are so bold! Are you plotting against me?"
"Your Highness, please calm down. Our Ruilou's business is confidential after all... But up to now, our dealings with each other might have been seen by someone with ulterior motives! It would be better to use the library to conceal our whereabouts!" Pu Qiongzhi explained.
"The revenue from the academy is definitely not as great as that from Ruilou, at least it can't be traced! Besides, the academy has a wide range of connections, so as long as there are students, nothing will go wrong!"
Pu Qiongzhi's words touched Gongsun Ying's heart.
She stood there in deep thought for a long time, finally sighed, and sat down again, "You are simply... unreasonable!"
"How despicable, shameless, and cunning! How despicable!" She gritted her teeth and cursed a few times, "Why don't you draft a new contract?"
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Your Highness!" Pu Qiongzhi took out two more deeds from the other side, "I have prepared them a long time ago."
"You!" Gongsun Ying pointed at her, so angry that he couldn't speak.
Did she know her temperament from the beginning? She even anticipated her reactions!
Which superior can tolerate such a terrible mind and scheming?
It's just her. I don't want to bother with her!
The two of them drafted the contract, and Gongsun Ying even had a meal at the Earl's Mansion before leaving.
When I walked to the door, I found that those people had not left yet.
"What are you doing blocking people's doors? It's so disgraceful!"
As soon as Gongsun Ying showed his power, everyone immediately knelt down.
"Your Highness, we... sincerely have a request for your help. But since she has avoided us, we are at our wit's end!"
"I know what you're going to say! Isn't it just about the children's schooling?"
"You can't be anxious about this matter! How can you force people like this?" Gongsun Ying scolded.
Everyone looked embarrassed, like an eggplant hit by frost.
Gongsun Ying then changed her tone, "I've asked for you!"
"In half a month, it will be the annual enrollment day for Wutong Academy. No matter rich or poor, noble or humble, everyone can apply to Wutong Academy! Students who pass the assessment will be able to attend Wutong Academy!"
When she said the first half of the sentence, everyone's expressions turned from sadness to joy, but when she said the second half, everyone was worried again.
If their children could pass the test, they wouldn't feel so bad.
No wonder so many students passed the exam at Wutong Academy!
They had already sent people to the students' homes to inquire about the information, only to find out that the entrance examination for Wutong Academy was not that simple!
That's material that can pass the exam. If the teachers polish it a little more, it will definitely be admitted to the high school!
But there is no such thing as a flawless jade in their home, only rotten wood that cannot be carved...
"Hehe, I also own a share of Wutong Academy. If you dare to interfere, or let me hear any tricks, you'd better watch your heads!" Gongsun Ying was worthy of being a warrior on the battlefield. Even though she was a girl, she was full of murderous intent when she said this.
Everyone was so frightened that they shook their heads and shuddered, "Your Highness, how dare we..."
"Although I have a share in the library, I cannot interfere in this matter directly. Therefore, it is still Wen Shu who has the final say!" Gongsun Ying added, thinking of Pu Qiongzhi's shameless face asking for money and benefits.
Otherwise, she would blame her for ruining her good thing.
She thought for a moment and then added, "If you have any problems, just tell her nicely! What can we do if you scare such a delicate young lady?!"
"Yes, yes. We understand! We must speak slowly and softly so that we can discuss it carefully." Everyone nodded.
Gongsun Ying then waved his hand, "Alright, alright, think about it more. Your children will have to rely on me in the future! That's your leverage! When you're out and about, don't use your status to scare people!"
"Yes. Then... we will take our leave..." No one dared to stay any longer and had to return empty-handed.
After seeing everyone off, Gongsun Ying jumped into the carriage and left.
Not far away, a shabby sedan slowly approached the gate of the Gongning Marquis' Mansion after most of the people had left.
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