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Ever since Jiang Ning was hit by Prince of Yuâs flower ball, it seemed as if Princess Lingâan had a grudge against her and would pick on her whenever they met.
Last time, during Concubine Jinâs birthday celebration, she openly caused trouble for Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning didnât feel comfortable due to her pregnancy, and she didnât have a sense of belonging in this place, so she treated the people here as primitive and didnât bother to argue with these young girls.
Who knew this girl wouldnât let it go?
Before Jiang Ning could speak, Jiang Yuan angrily said, âLingâan, how could you just take someone elseâs things?â
âSpeaking of taking things, who can compare with your familyâs Jiang Seventh?â Princess Lingâan glanced at the embroidered shoes, very satisfied, âBesides, I claimed this pair of shoes last time!â
âLast time? Why didnât you buy them then?â
âI⦠didnât have enough money at that time.â
âReally? You, the dignified Princess Lingâan, couldnât even afford a pair of shoes?â Jiang Yuan, like a cat that smelled gossip, immediately moved closer.
âDonât talk nonsense, who said I couldnât afford it? I just⦠didnât bring enough money that time. Iâm a princess, how should I know I need to bring money when I go out?â Princess Lingâan raised her chin, looking like a proud white swan.
Jiang Yuan smirked, âYou think youâre a three-year-old child? Not knowing you need to bring money, last time I saw you shopping for fabric! You had a purse and paid careful attention! If you donât have money, just say it, donât be stubborn about it.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âIâm a princess, so would I have no money?â
âWhat kind of princess are you, without even a fief? You just have a fancy title.â Jiang Yuan didnât give her any face, reached out, and grabbed the shoes back, âFirst come, first served. Sorry, I brought money!â
She took out a silver coin and slapped it on the table: âShopkeeper, I want these shoes, and you donât have to give me any change!â
Princess Lingâan was furious and reached out to snatch it back: âGive it back to me!â
âIâve already paid!â
âShopkeeper, didnât I say last time that Iâd reserved these shoes?â Princess Lingâan turned her head and asked the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper was a beautiful woman in her thirties.
Her shop catered to the upper-class ladies and noblewomen of Changâan City, and she had her own connections, naturally not wanting to offend anyone.
She hurriedly tried to mediate, âBoth young ladies, please donât be anxious. You both know that the shoes in my shop are unique, with no duplicates. Since Jiang Fifth Daughter has already paid, why donât you take a look at something else, Princess?â
âI want this pair!â Princess Lingâanâs temper flared up, insisting on having it, âShopkeeper, our mansion gives you a lot of business every year. I said last time that I wanted these shoes, and now youâre going back on your word?â
âThisâ¦â The shopkeeper looked at Jiang Yuan, âFifth Daughter, the truth is, the princess did claim these shoes last time.â
âIâve already paid!â Jiang Yuan refused to let go.
âDidnât you just say itâs first come, first served? Why are you contradicting yourself now?â Princess Lingâan said sarcastically.
âYouââ Jiang Yuan was at a loss for words.
Jiang Yan softly advised, âFifth Sister, why not just let it go? Itâs just a pair of shoes⦠We can buy something else.â
âWhy should I?â Jiang Yuan snapped, âIâm not giving it to her!â
âJiang Fifth, are you trying to openly snatch it?â Princess Lingâan crossed her arms and laughed, âAs a young lady of the Prime Ministerâs Mansion, can you be so overbearing? When word gets out, arenât you afraid of tarnishing your fatherâs reputation?â
âYouâ¦â Jiang Yuanâs face turned red with anger.
âPrincess Lingâan,â Jiang Ning spoke up, âYou said earlier that you had reserved these shoes last time?â