Chapter 48 How Shameless of Her

Chapter 48: What a Nerve She Has

"You, you ugly freak! How dare you hit this princess!?"

Ji Yuntang pursed her lips, her expression slightly aggrieved. "How can this be called hitting you? We're family, after all—we should learn from each other's strengths and help one another."

"I saw that your etiquette moves weren't standard either, so I kindly helped correct your manners and teach you proper etiquette. As a princess, you should set an example for others. Nanny Sun taught me just like this—if you don't believe me, go ask her yourself."

"Who's family with you? An ugly freak like you deserves to set foot in our royal household?"

Luo Qianxue stood up, raising her hand to slap Ji Yuntang's face, but before her hand could touch Ji Yuntang, the ruler struck her wrist again, right on target.

Ji Yuntang, with her infuriating skill, kindly guided Luo Qianxue's movements, rubbing it in.

"Sister-in-law, your form is wrong. Nanny Sun said your hand should be placed like this."

As she spoke, she flipped her wrist and whacked Luo Qianxue's hand with the ruler again.

"See? I told you your form was wrong—why won't you listen?"

Luo Qianxue screamed in pain, her delicate, fair skin instantly swelling up with red welts. She was so furious she felt like her lungs were about to burst.

As the Tenth Princess of the Dongchen Kingdom, she could command the wind and rain, strut around arrogantly, and everyone she met would give her a wide berth.

But when it came to Ji Yuntang, after only two meetings, she had been beaten black and blue twice.

How could she stomach such humiliation?

"Ji Yuntang, you bitch, you ugly freak!"

Before she could finish her scream, Ji Yuntang's ruler had already cracked down on Luo Qianxue's mouth. She smiled and said:

"Sister-in-law, you seem to have forgotten the royal clan's rules. Insulting your elder brother and sister-in-law is punishable. But I'm kind-hearted and have nothing else to teach you, so I'll just teach you how to watch your mouth."

"This isn't just for your own good—it's for your mother, your father, your future husband, and your kids. If I hear such rude words from you again, I, your sister-in-law, will teach you to watch your mouth every time I see you."

"After all, you're never too old to learn. Don't be afraid of the hassle; learning more is always useful. That way, when you get married, your husband won't beat you."

"You get what I'm saying, sister-in-law?"

Luo Qianxue's mouth throbbed in pain. She screamed, "You bitch, daring to hit this princess in Weiyang Palace! I'm going to find my mother to come teach you a lesson!"

Just as Luo Qianxue tried to run, Ji Yuntang kicked her in the butt, sending her sprawling face-first onto the ground.

She landed face-first, scraping her forehead, her once delicate makeup now a total mess, with powder flaking off her face.

Ji Yuntang stepped forward and tilted her chin up. "Kids call for their parents when they fight. We're adults, and you've already come of age. Running to your mom for backup is too childish, isn't it? It'll ruin your reputation—what if no guy wants to marry you?"

"As the old saying goes, 'An elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister-in-law is like a mother.' If you have any grievances, tell me, your sister-in-law. I can handle it for you."

Luo Qianxue: "!!!!!"

She hit her and then put on a holier-than-thou face to lecture her.

She had never seen such a shameless and brazen woman in her life!

Luo Qianxue's eyes turned red with rage, and she couldn't say a word, just sat on the ground, sobbing.

"Nanny Sun, if the etiquette lesson is over, I, this princess, will be heading back now. After all, our prince is waiting for me to have dinner together."

Ji Yuntang smiled at Nanny Sun. Nanny Sun, who was lying on the ground, snapped back to reality, her whole body trembling.

Ji Yuntang had beaten her and also hit Consort Li's beloved Tenth Princess. How could Nanny Sun let her go?

Nanny Sun's sinister eyes narrowed. "Princess Ye, you've only learned so little so far. I haven't even taught you the most important parts yet. If you leave now, Consort Li will surely blame me for not teaching you right."

Ji Yuntang shrugged casually. "Oh, then hurry up, Nanny. Teach me everything at once, so I can get out of the palace quickly and go home."

Nanny Sun, forcing herself to ignore the discomfort, demonstrated all the etiquette moves in front of Ji Yuntang—thirty-two moves total. She was sure the other woman couldn't memorize them all in such a short time.

But Ji Yuntang only glanced at them once and said calmly, "Alright, I've got them all. Can I go now?"

Nanny Sun: "..."

She felt like Ji Yuntang was insulting her.

If you could learn etiquette just by watching once, what would be the point of the palace's etiquette bureau?

"Princess Ye can leave, but you have to see Consort Li first. Only when she says you've passed can you leave."

Ji Yuntang nodded. "Alright."

While Ji Yuntang and Nanny Sun were talking, Luo Qianxue had already snuck away. Ji Yuntang didn't care.

She knew that leaving the palace wouldn't be easy—she needed Consort Li's okay.

Tao Zhi was being held back by two maids. To deal with Ji Yuntang openly, Nanny Sun hadn't brought anyone else.

As soon as they stepped out, Jian Lan blocked their way, her face dark as thunder. "Princess Ye, Consort Li summons you."

"Let's go."

Ji Yuntang entered Weiyang Palace and immediately saw Luo Qianxue sobbing in Consort Li's arms, her pretty face tear-streaked.

Ji Yuntang shook her head. She had told her not to come tattling, but she just wouldn't listen!

"Princess Ye, do you know what you've done wrong?"

A cold, angry voice cut through the air. Ji Yuntang looked up and met Consort Li's blazing eyes.

Her usual warmth was gone without a trace.

Ji Yuntang smiled. "I don't know what I've done wrong, Mother-in-law."

"I kindly called you into the palace to learn manners, yet you beat my daughter and the nanny up, acting arrogantly over and over. Do you have any respect for me as your mother-in-law?"

Consort Li was furious. If looks could kill, she would have already ripped Ji Yuntang to shreds.

"Of course I don't have you in my eyes, Consort Li."

At these words, Consort Li's gaze turned ice-cold. Just as she was about to speak, Ji Yuntang went on, "For someone as gentle, generous, and virtuous as you, I usually keep you in my heart."

Consort Li: "....."

Ji Yuntang didn't give her a chance to speak. "Your son, the prince, told me you come from a noble family, well-read in the classics, and have a big heart. You never bother with small matters. As your daughter-in-law, it's my duty to discipline Tenth Sister in manners. If you really want to thank me, just give me eighty or a hundred thousand taels of silver. I won't complain."

Consort Li: "!!!!!"

What a nerve Ji Yuntang has!

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