Chapter 100 - Maximizing Benefits (2/2)

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“Master, why are you so easy to negotiate with? You should have just let Lan Xinyu thoroughly lose her reputation,” said the fifth princess in dissatisfaction with pursed lips.

“Fu Huayi.” Ling Chuxi stopped walking and addressed the fifth princess sternly. This was the first time she had so formally called out the fifth princess’ full name.

“Yes? What is it, master? I’m all ears!” The fifth princess shuddered and immediately stood to attention, looking straight at Ling Chuxi.

“You are a princess of the royal family. So, you should understand better how to maximize a matter’s benefits.” Ling Chuxi reached out a hand to pat the fifth princess’ shoulder gently.

“What does that mean, master?” asked the fifth princess. She was feeling a little lost.

“Let me ask you this, how did you feel when you saw Lan Xinyu’s face turn pig-liver red just now? When her expression went from being insufferably smug to bitter and pitiful as though the sky had fallen on her, were you satisfied and happy?” asked Ling Chuxi.

“Yes, of course!” replied the fifth princess joyously without a second thought. “It was so satisfying to see her fall off her own pedestal after she was so proudly showing off. Seeing it play out like that made me so happy.”

“Then, that’s enough. We’ve already gotten our share of happiness and satisfaction. So now, we must obtain the biggest benefits from this matter. I let off Lan Xinyu today. Tell me, what would the Lan family do when they hear about it?” The corners of Ling Chuxi’s lips curled into a naughty smile.

“Of course, they would then repay your kindness with goodness of their own!” said the fifth princess with certainty as she nodded vigorously. Once the words left her lips, the fifth princess seemed to have understood something.

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