GBP Chapter 4 The abacus beads hit my face.
Chapter 4 The abacus beads hit my face.
"What did you say?"
The Sixth Prince was so startled that he didn't even close his fan.
Building a Taoist temple?!
Are you kidding me! That would cost so much money!
She was really rude.
"No way, no way, Your Highness isn't going to go back on your word, is he?"
Zhai Rongyu's brows furrowed, looking aggrieved.
The Sixth Prince's lips twitched as his gaze swept over Minister Zhai's gloomy face.
Fine! You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!
So, suppressing his heartache, he said, "I am merely surprised; Miss Zhai's hobbies are indeed somewhat...unusual."
"It's just a Taoist temple, I'll build it for you!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Zhai Rong bowed and thanked her, her smile sweeter than honey.
[Wow, I got a great deal!]
[It's just a Taoist temple; you're all smiles on the surface, but your heart is bleeding, isn't it? Hahahaha!]
Everyone knows you're the stingiest of all the princes.
【This must be so painful~】
[Serves you right for harming my dad, oh boy.]
Minister Zhai felt comforted.
It's often said that daughters are like warm little cotton-padded jackets, and that's certainly true.
The Sixth Prince found Zhai Rong's bright, smiling face somewhat irritating.
He had a feeling.
He absolutely cannot afford to serve this ancestor.
So he said to Minister Zhai, "I wonder where Mu Ling is now? I haven't seen her for some time."
Zhai Muling is still the best to get along with.
Although she wasn't Minister Zhai's biological daughter, she had been raised for so many years and was more like a lady from a respectable family than Zhai Rongyu.
When the time comes, all she needs to do is ask her mother for help and have her father bestow upon her the title of princess.
If I marry her then, I won't lose face.
Zhai Rongyu closed her eyes and rolled them back.
[Oh dear, I still don't know where Mu Ling is. These abacus beads are practically hitting my face!]
[Now that you've realized I'm not easy to deal with, you're starting to set your sights on the female lead again, huh?]
Look how capable you think you are!
If my dad knew what you did to the female lead later, causing such a huge misunderstanding between her and the male lead, wouldn't he kill you?
Upon hearing this, Minister Zhai's heart skipped a beat.
The female lead? Are you referring to A-Ling? And who is the male lead? What will the Sixth Prince do to A-Ling?
He looked solemn.
No matter what, I absolutely cannot agree to this marriage!
We need to keep A-Ling away from this Sixth Prince.
He said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, please forgive me, but my daughter is currently recuperating in her boudoir and is not fit to receive guests."
"Oh? You're sick? Is it serious?"
"It's just a common cold, Your Highness needn't worry. It's just that the doctor said I shouldn't be exposed to drafts, so..."
"It seems my timing is unfortunate."
The Sixth Prince closed his folding fan and said with a smile, "In that case, I shall take my leave now."
"My lord, walk slowly."
Outside the mansion.
The Sixth Prince's personal guard was somewhat puzzled.
"Your Highness, are we just leaving like this? Miss Zhai's illness is obviously a lie."
The Sixth Prince's eyes were filled with gloom.
"Of course it's made up. Minister Zhai probably has other ideas now."
He sneered, "He won't let me see Zhai Muling, does he think I have no other options?"
"Go to your mother's palace."
"Take the palace banquet in half a month from now, and make sure that both daughters of the Zhai family attend."
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
The guards helped the Sixth Prince into the carriage and hurriedly left.
After seeing off the Sixth Prince, Zhai Rongyu said to Minister Zhai, "Father, I want to go see my sister."
I wonder what the female lead's current situation is.
[My poor heroine~ I feel sorry for her even if the author doesn't! Such a beautiful flower, and look what they did to her!]
The plot has already gone off track. I might as well do something to save her from this predicament!
Girls help girls!
Minister Zhai looked pleased.
Although Rong'er's words were strange, it was clear that she wanted to get along well with A-Ling.
He knew the rumors circulating in the manor were false!
They said that after Rong'er returned to the manor, she bullied A-Ling in every way.
It's absolute nonsense!
I'll definitely teach those gossipy servants a lesson later!
He said gently, "Rong'er, I knew you were a kind child. Although A-Ling is not related to us by blood, I have long regarded her as my own daughter. Will you... blame your father?"
"Father, don't worry. I'm overjoyed to have more older sisters who love me."
Zhai Rong knew the consequences of opposing the female lead.
She wouldn't be that stupid.
"Good child! You've suffered all these years."
Minister Zhai was deeply moved and felt even more indebted to Zhai Rongyu.
He solemnly said, "From now on, as long as your father is here, I will never let you suffer any hardship or injustice again!"
[Waaaa, my dad is so handsome and gentle.]
Who would have thought that the supervillain was such a doting father? It really resonated with me!
*
Zhai Mansion, Haoyue Studio.
Zhai Rongyu stood outside the courtyard, gazing thoughtfully at the plaque.
Shuang'er stood to the side, looking somewhat nervous.
When Miss returned to the manor, she learned that Miss Muling lived in Haoyuezhai, while she herself lived in Chenxingzhai. She thought that Master was biased towards Miss Muling, so she threw a huge tantrum.
Could it be that now...
"Hey, Shuang'er, what do you think would be a good name for my Taoist temple?"
"Huh?" Shuang'er was dumbfounded.
So that's what the young lady was thinking about.
She let out a long sigh of relief, "Replying to Miss, Shuang'er is ignorant and truly does not understand these things..."
"However, the second young master is quite literate, so Miss can consult him."
Zhai Rong clapped her hands together.
Right!
I almost forgot I have a brother who's a future top scorer!
She said to Shuang'er with satisfaction, "I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted despite your young age!"
Shuang'er scratched her head sheepishly, "You flatter me, Miss."
The master and servant entered Haoyuezhai one after the other.
Zhai Muling was embroidering a handkerchief inside the room at that moment.
A maid rushed in, looking flustered: "Miss! Something terrible has happened!"
Zhai Muling stopped sewing and smiled helplessly, "Zizhu, how many times have I told you?"
"Ah, yes, yes! Remain calm in the face of adversity! Remain calm in the face of adversity!"
Zizhu patted her chest to catch her breath.
Then he continued shouting, "But the Second Miss is here again!"
Zhai Muling frowned.
Zhai Rongyu? What's she doing here again?
Hasn't the humiliation she's suffered these past few days made her feel better?
Zhai Muling sighed.
Oh well, it's always been me who's occupied her place for so many years.
It's understandable that she harbors resentment.
Where is she?
"Is my sister looking for me?"
As soon as Zhai Rong entered the room, she heard a soft voice.
Oh my god, is this the female lead's voice?
listen well!
Her voice is clear and melodious; it sounds like she's a beautiful woman!
When Zhai Rongyu finally saw Zhai Muling's face clearly, she gasped inwardly.
Zhai Muling, dressed in a light purple silk dress and holding a silk handkerchief, was leaning against the couch by the window.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a soft glow on her.
Her jet-black hair was styled into a cloud-like bun, with a purple iris hairpin slanted on top.
He has a dignified and elegant appearance.
He was looking at her with gentle eyes and a beautiful expression.
[Holy crap! Is this really the female lead? The author wasn't kidding me, she's so beautiful I'm swearing!]
What an elegant and gentle beauty!
My sister is killing me!
If beauty is a crime, I declare you sentenced to life imprisonment!
From this day forward, I declare that you are my sister, my biological sister!
Zhai Muling was stunned by the sudden burst of praise.
What...what is that sound...?
She looked at Zhai Rongyu suspiciously. Was it her?
But she...did not say a word.
This is how the same thing?
[Waaah, I really want to get close to that beautiful lady, but she must hate me right now.]
After all, I had bullied her so much before.
I wonder if it's too late to apologize now... even though I didn't do it.
Zhai Muling: It seems... it really is her!
But she seems like a completely different person.
Zhai Muling began to have doubts.
Why can I hear her thoughts? What does she mean by what she said? Did she not do it?
Could it be that this Zhai Rongyu is not the same as that Zhai Rongyu?
Zhai Muling was startled by her own thoughts.