Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Su Jingyao shifted her gaze to the woman who was speaking, and was slightly taken aback at first, then a hint of doubt appeared on her face.

"Princess?"

She murmured softly, her brows furrowing slightly as she examined the object carefully for a while.

Finally, as if suddenly realizing something, Su Jingyao recognized the person in front of her.

Princess Minghui?

The tenth princess, who was raised by the Empress Dowager, is only thirteen years old this year.

After Su Jingyao became empress in her previous life, she only met Princess Minghui a few times, and her impression of her was not deep.

Chu Yinxue's expression turned somewhat unpleasant because of Princess Minghui's words.

She was always the one who flaunted her power in front of others, but today a princess came and snatched the jewelry she had her eye on. How could she feel good about this?

Even if Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue felt uncomfortable, the princess's noble status was undeniable.

The two bowed slightly in perfect unison.

"Your humble servant, Su Jingyao/Chu Yinxue, greets the Princess."

Get up.

Princess Minghui walked over, took Chu Yinxue's hand, and examined the bracelet carefully.

After Su Jingyao got up, she was surprised to find that Princess Minghui was accompanied by another person.

Is that Qi Wanyin?!

Su Jingyao instantly recalled this person in her mind, and also sorted out the timeline in her mind.

Back then, her father was teaching the princes in the palace, and her brother also went to the palace, which is how they met Qi Wanyin.

Later, after learning that Qi Wanyin was in love with Jun Zechen, her brother resolutely chose to go abroad to study.

Qi Wanyin was rejected by Jun Zechen after he returned from his campaign. In other words, Qi Wanyin is currently in love with Jun Zechen, and the Empress will arrange a marriage for her after Jun Zechen returns from the frontier.

The Empress Dowager wanted Jun Zechen to take care of his cousin because the Empress's brother had died in battle and Qi Wanyin had always liked Jun Zechen.

However, the Empress also looked down on Qi Wanyin's background and would never allow Qi Wanyin to marry Jun Zechen and become the Crown Princess.

Princess Minghui was raised by the Empress since childhood, so it is quite reasonable for the two of them to travel together on the Flower Festival.

Chu Yinxue recognized Princess Minghui. Seeing that Princess Minghui's gaze was fixed on her bracelet, Chu Yinxue's face instantly scrunched up like a steamed bun, her dissatisfaction practically overflowing.

"Princess Minghui, since you took a liking to this bracelet, how did the shopkeeper sell it to us?"

As Chu Yinxue spoke, she twisted her wrist and pulled her hand away from the princess's.

She wasn't afraid of this princess at all. So what if she was a princess? Did being a princess give her the right to steal other people's things?

"I arrived at this store a little earlier, but I just wanted to browse other shops and come back to buy later."

The princess held her head high, her expression haughty, the angle of her chin seemingly proclaiming her innate nobility.

The shopkeeper who followed him was now drenched in sweat.

"Miss Chu, Miss Su, I'm sorry, I didn't understand why the princess wanted to come back to buy more. Why don't you take a look at some other bracelets?"

The shopkeeper bowed even lower, his voice fawning, his subservient manner clearly showing how intimidated he was by the princess's power.

Looking at the shopkeeper's fearful and apprehensive appearance, Su Jingyao couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.

This is also why Su Jingyao wanted to be an empress and an empress dowager when she first came into this world.

In this era, imperial power was supreme, and no one could easily defy it.

Even though she was just a little princess, the young ladies of noble families could not act presumptuously in her presence.

A single charge of disrespecting the royal family could result in beheading.

"Shopkeeper, have you accepted the silver notes?"

Su Jingyao asked in a cool tone.

The shopkeeper's answer seemed hesitant, and his eyes flickered uncertainly.

"I'll accept it, but... I can return it to Miss Su."

After hearing the answer, Su Jingyao turned her head to face the princess.

"Princess, now that I have purchased this bracelet, it is indeed mine. If you truly wish to purchase it, I may resell it to you."

As she spoke, Su Jingyao smiled and her gaze remained calm.

Chu Yinxue couldn't control herself and wanted to say something: Why should her bracelet be forced to be bought and sold because of the princess?

Su Jingyao gave Chu Yinxue a look, signaling her to calm down.

Princess Minghui originally brought Qi Wanyin out because she wanted to show off in front of Qi Wanyin.

No matter how much Qi Wanyin tried to please the Empress Dowager, she was still nothing more than a bastard child with no title or status.

In the palace, her jewelry and palace dresses were always meticulously prepared by the Imperial Clothing Bureau and were always of the highest quality.

This time, whenever she saw something she liked, she wanted to buy it, and Qi Wanyin could only follow behind her like a little follower.

This greatly satisfied Princess Minghui's vanity.

Who made Qi Wanyin learn from these princesses and excel at everything? And don't think she doesn't know that Qi Wanyin likes the Crown Prince.

I stumbled upon this jewelry store while browsing around today, and I was surprised to find that some of the beautiful items were so expensive.

It's just a jade bracelet, yet it costs 800 taels of silver. It would take her half a year to save up 800 taels.

After leaving the jewelry store, Qi Wanyin's feigned silence made Princess Minghui feel extremely uncomfortable, as if she had been mocked.

It seemed that Qi Wanyin was mocking her in her heart: So what if she's a princess? She still can't afford a bracelet.

Princess Minghui then brought Qi Wanyin back to the jewelry store, only to find that the bracelet had already been bought.

Even a princess like her hesitated repeatedly before buying this bracelet; what kind of young lady in the capital could be so extravagant?

To find out for herself, Princess Minghui naturally wanted to see it for herself. In her opinion, if the other party was sensible, they should obediently hand over the bracelet with both hands.

But this Miss Su actually made her buy it; she has absolutely no tact!

Princess Minghui's beautiful features were now twisted with anger, and her eyes revealed an undisguised arrogance.

"Tell me, how much are you planning to sell it for?"

Princess Minghui's arrogant demeanor suggested she was certain Su Jingyao would obediently submit.

She figured Su Jingyao wouldn't dare sell to her at the original price, and even if it was half price, she wouldn't give Su Jingyao a friendly look.

"Princess Minghui, I bought this bracelet for 800 taels. In business, one should never do a losing deal. Since you are a princess, I suppose you are not short of money."

"I wonder if Your Highness would allow me, a mere woman, to earn some money? I won't ask for an exorbitant price, just 1000 taels, how about that?"

Su Jingyao remained composed, her face still bearing a faint smile.

Princess Minghui's pupils widened instantly.

What is she saying?!

"you!"

Princess Minghui pointed at Su Jingyao, momentarily at a loss for words.

Should I argue that 1000 taels is too expensive? But wouldn't that make her seem poor? That would be so beneath her!

Or will they use the princess's power to threaten and forcibly seize the bracelet?

However, Su Jingyao is the daughter of Minister Su, and Chu Yinxue, who is standing next to her, is also the daughter of Minister of Personnel.

If word got back to her father and mother that she had snatched the bracelet from the high-ranking official's daughter in public, wouldn't she lose even more face? She would be scolded.

Qi Wanyin stood quietly behind Princess Minghui, her head bowed.

Princess Minghui was arrogant, a trait she had grown accustomed to during her years in the palace.

Princess Minghui brought her out to show off, but she didn't really care. In fact, she was quite happy to be able to go out and have some fun.

I wonder when my cousin, the Crown Prince, will return from beyond the Great Wall.

He turned a deaf ear to the argument between Princess Minghui and the two young ladies.

Su Jingyao looked at Princess Minghui with an innocent expression, blinking her eyes, "What's wrong, Princess?"

"Does it mean that Miss Chu no longer likes this bracelet after wearing it?"

"Actually, I think the bracelet that's the store's prized possession is the most suitable for a princess, don't you think, shopkeeper?"

"Why don't you bring out your prized possession for the princess to see? If Miss Chu's bracelet is resold, it will be second-hand, and it is not worthy of the princess's status."

The shopkeeper immediately understood Su Jingyao's signal and nodded hastily.

"Yes, Princess, this purple jadeite bar in our shop has a rich color and matches your dress perfectly today."

The shopkeeper, all smiles and flattery, hurried over to another display case, took out the bracelet, and presented it to the princess with both hands for her to admire.

"Princess, this purple jade bracelet originally cost 1500 taels. If you wish, our shop can sell it to you for 1300 taels. What do you think..."

Princess Minghui clenched her back teeth, making a grinding sound, and her cheeks bulged slightly.

Su Jingyao and the boss were working together in perfect harmony!

"Her blue jade is already second-hand, and I don't like it. So what if your purple jade is the store's prized possession? I'm not in a good mood today, so I won't buy it."

"Qi Wanyin, let's go back to the palace."

Princess Minghui angrily flung her sleeves and turned away.

As he turned around, he glared fiercely at Su Jingyao, his expression full of threat.

Just you wait, Minghui isn't one to suffer a loss, hmph!

Before leaving with Princess Minghui, Qi Wanyin couldn't help but curiously scrutinize Su Jingyao, her gaze filled with a hint of inquiry.

This Miss Su is not very old, but she is quite eloquent.

Even after Princess Minghui left, Chu Yinxue's dissatisfaction was still clearly visible on her face.

She pursed her lips and muttered a complaint in a low voice.

"So what if she's a princess? Neither of us comes from a poor family. If she dares to openly snatch the bracelet from my hand, let's see if she, as a princess, will have any face left. She'll really lose face."

Chu Yinxue disliked Ye Yaqin's smiling tiger nature and also disliked the princess who used her status to oppress her.

She's not afraid of anyone.

Su Jingyao shook her head. It can be quite frightening when a little girl gets vain.

Chu Yinxue seemed to be just as arrogant and domineering when she first entered the palace, but unfortunately, such a personality wouldn't last long in the palace.