Shen Ajiao went to the Zhang residence for lessons with Lin Daiyu every other day, gradually settling down. She studied while looking after her younger siblings, living a leisurely life.
That day, just after Zhang Shaofu left, Shen Ajiao was lying on the table, boredly waiting for Lin Daiyu to finish copying the last chapter of the book so they could go home together.
She sighed deeply. How boring! She couldn't share gossip with her sisters. Her gossipy heart was itching with excitement.
Could you please find someone to cheer her up?
As if the time-traveling deity had heard Shen Ajiao's voice, an extremely arrogant and rude voice rang out.
"You're that old woman who's married but still comes to class?"
Chen Ajiao looked completely bewildered. Who is it? Has someone shamelessly run away from home?
Let me see who's so tactless. Damn it, I'll smash her head in!
Turning around, I saw a little girl dressed in a sky-blue brocade dress embroidered with butterflies. She looked no more than eleven or twelve years old. Her eyes were wide with anger, and her little mouth was puffed out like a big pufferfish. She was quite cute, though.
He stood beside Shen Ajiao with his hands on his hips, looking her up and down.
Shen Ajiao exclaimed, "Who is this?"
They've come with ill intentions!
"May I ask who you are, young lady?"
"You don't recognize me?"
Shen Ajiao glanced at Lin Daiyu, and both of them were dumbfounded, their faces simultaneously asking, "Who is this person?"
Don't you recognize me?
Should I get to know you?
Cui Baozhu was furious; in her opinion, the two of them were doing it on purpose!
Since that's the case, don't blame her for acting like a princess!
She snorted coldly, raising her chin slightly, "I am Princess Baozhu, personally bestowed by the Emperor."
"Oh, it's Princess Baozhu. Greetings, Princess." That's how she learned that Cui Baozhu was the daughter of Prince Pingxi. She had grown up in the palace since childhood, and the emperor, fearing that she would miss her home, adopted her as his daughter and bestowed upon her the title of Princess Baozhu.
"What brings the princess here?"
"Doesn't the princess go to school?"
So, Princess, you skipped school?
Does the Emperor know?
Cui Baozhu snorted and sat smugly in Shen Ajiao's seat. "Scared now?"
"From today onwards, your position is mine."
What do you need her position for?
"Then go find Zhang Shaofu, this is not my responsibility."
Anyway, Zhang Shaofu arranged her seat, saying that sitting in the back would ensure no one would block her view.
Cui Baozhu: ...
If the tutor had agreed, she wouldn't have come here to talk.
"You're just a lowly third-rank official's wife, without even an imperial title. Why won't you trade with me?"
"I am a princess personally appointed by His Majesty!"
"You dare disobey me!"
Is it Chen Ajiao? Is there something wrong with her hearing?
When did her last row become so sought-after?
Even a royal princess is vying for him?
"Just because you're a princess doesn't mean you can just snatch something from me."
[What's wrong with me being a third-rank imperial concubine? What did I do to offend you? If you're so capable, go say those words to your father, the Emperor.]
['Father, he's just a third-rank official.' See how easily your father slaps you until you lose your bearings? Pshaw, I don't even care about that position.]
Today I'll teach you a lesson so you'll remember it.
Upon hearing this, Lin Daiyu exclaimed, "My dear wife, this is a princess, and a domineering one at that! We must proceed with caution!"
He pulled Shen Ajiao aside, shook his head, and said he would discuss it further.
"Princess, please take my seat."
Shen Ajiao said, "No."
"She needs to pay more for this position."
Lin Daiyu: ...
Cui Baozhu looked at her like she was some kind of idiot. "Do you think I'm stupid? More money?"
"Hmph, how many positions does she want?"
“Three hundred taels.” Shen Ajiao’s eyes sparkled as she held up three fingers.
Honest and fair dealing, absolutely worth it!
Cui Baozhu glanced at the seat next to her, her expression saying, "Go ahead and take it, it's three hundred taels a seat."
"And where is your seat?"
"I don't have much, just two hundred taels."
Cui Baozhu was heartbroken. Two hundred taels? Two hundred taels??
This lousy spot costs two hundred taels?
Forget it, he's not worth it.
No, I don't want it!
As she got up to leave, she saw Shen Ajiao looking incredulous and exclaimed in surprise.
"No way, no way, the princess has no money? A princess like you has no money? You are Princess Baozhu, personally appointed by His Majesty!"
"Hey kid, I can't hold you back anymore. You wanted a seat? Sorry, pay up."
"Who says I don't have money!"
Cui Baozhu stood up angrily, "Deal! You can sit by the window; this seat is mine from now on!"
Me, a princess, without money? What a joke!
"Alright, Princess, will you pay in cash or by IOU?" That's exactly what I was waiting for. Chen Ajiao spread her hands, "Give it to me."
Cui Baozhu was furious. This woman had absolutely no composure befitting the wife of a high-ranking official! So stingy! So incredibly stingy!
Who would carry money when a princess goes out? Humph, a bunch of vulgar people.
As she spoke, she took off the jade bracelet from her wrist. "Here you go. If you dare to lose it or damage it even a little, I won't let you off the hook."
"That won't do."
Cui Baozhu's eyes blazed with fury as she tried to snatch it back, but Shen Ajiao pulled her into her arms.
"After all, it's mine now, Princess."
Before Cui Baozhu could get angry, Shen Ajiao quickly pulled Lin Daiyu to pack her things and leave. If they didn't leave now, when would they?
When Zhang Shaofu left, he said that the seats would be decided by drawing lots starting tomorrow!
"Shen Ajiao! Come back here!"
【Am I stupid? I'm taking tomorrow off, bye!】
[Hmph, just because you're a princess doesn't mean you dare bully me. Talk to me properly, and I'll give you my homework too, not just a seat.]
Lin Daiyu said, "Wouldn't that be inappropriate? After all, she is a princess."
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