When Zhao Baozhu told the story, Concubine Hui immediately flew into a rage.

"The shameless Cui family claims to be a century-old family, but they are so greedy! First they asked Zhao Yuanqing for so many things, and now they are asking for them back, but they can't give them. So they set their sights on you! What is your relationship with Cui Hao? Why would you give money to his family? They just think you can only marry Cui Hao, so they are taking advantage of you!"

The more Concubine Hui thought about it, the angrier she became. "How dare Cui Hao treat my daughter like this! Who gave him the guts! Baozhu, you haven't even entered the Cui family yet, and they've already taken advantage of you. Once you do, how can you expect a happy life? The Cui family is definitely not a good match. Baozhu, forget it and find someone else!"

Zhao Baozhu lifted her veil, revealing her face. The wound had healed, but it left a shallow mark.

"Mother, look at my face. How can I find a good husband? No matter who marries me, it's because of power, not because of me. So what difference does it make who I marry!"

The disfigurement was a huge blow to Zhao Baozhu. She turned pale and her body was shaky.

Concubine Hui hugged her, regretting the pain. "If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have gone to the Peony Garden that day, and I wouldn't have ruined your face. It's all Zhao Yuanqing's fault. It's all because of her cunningness!"

"Mother, it's too late to say this. Just give me the money. Send Zhao Yuanqing away early, and our reputation will be better."

"Baozhu, I don't think Cui Hao is a good match. Do you really want to be with him?"

"Mom, ever since the accident, Mr. Cui has always been with me. He is very gentle and kind, and has never shown any impatience. I think he is very good."

Concubine Hui sighed in her heart, her daughter was still too young, unable to see through men's ambitions and greed, and was fooled by a few sweet words.

"Baozhu, now that we've opened this door, what will you do if the Cui family keeps asking you for money?"

Zhao Baozhu said coldly, "Mother, don't worry. I'm not as stupid as Zhao Yuanqing. I won't let them take whatever they want. I'll use this money to appease them first. Once I enter the Cui family, I'll take control of the mistress's power and all the money will be returned."

Concubine Hui said with relief, "You will take revenge if you have any. That's what my good daughter does. The Cui family took this opportunity to threaten you, and they will deserve it when the time comes."

Zhao Baozhu gave two thousand gold to Cui Hao, who spoke sweet words to her again. Zhao Baozhu was delighted to hear them, but after Cui Hao left, her face immediately returned to calm: Mr. Cui, I am very kind to you, please don't let me down, otherwise I will make you be very kind to me as well.

Cui Hao returned home with a box of gold and said triumphantly, "Dad, Mom, look! Princess Rongchang gave me the money!"

Cui's father and mother opened the box, and dozens of gold ingots shone with golden light, dazzling their eyes.

Cui's mother said, "My son is really amazing. He has bewitched Princess Rongchang so much that he got the money back so quickly!"

"That's right! The princess gave it to me as soon as I asked for it. She was so generous!"

Cui's father and mother were excited. This incredible wealth really made their family catch up. Although they no longer had Princess Shanzhen as the sucker, Princess Rongchang was not much behind!

Mother Cui had another crazy thought. "It seems that Princess Rongchang is even worse at managing the household than Princess Shanzhen. When she gets married, I can't let her spend money like this anymore. I have to keep a close eye on her."

"Mom, you are the mother-in-law, you have the final say when the time comes."

The whole family began to dream again.

After only two days of happiness, on the third day, Cui Yumao came back dejected and sat quietly in the study. This time the encirclement and suppression of Zhao Yuanqing failed again. He was severely criticized by Guanglu Doctor Guo Fenghao, who said that he was incompetent.

Cui Yumao was nearly killed. Such a good plan didn't work out, could he be blamed alone? He didn't know the Western language, so who knew what the stonemason was up to? He changed the plan for no apparent reason. Fortunately, someone stepped in and silenced the stonemason, preventing him from leaking the secret.

Cui Yumao was very ambitious. He was a branch of the Qinghe Cui family and was not well-known in the clan, so he brought his family to the capital to make a living, hoping to rely on the reputation of the Qinghe Cui family to create a good future for himself.

Unfortunately, after coming to the capital, he has never been able to become an official. He can only put on an air of being from a noble family, find many hangers-on, hype up the reputation of their noble family, gild himself, and use it to fool those nouveau riche.

Those who have risen to the top through their own abilities do not take these aristocratic families seriously at all, but they have fooled many young people who are pursuing fame. Zhao Yuanqing is one of them, and Zhao Baozhu is also one of them.

Cui Hao's biggest opportunity is to successfully package his son Cui Hao, so that he can occupy a place among the young talents in Chang'an City and make the warlike Princess Zhao Yuanqing fall in love with him.

The Cui family's reputation soared because of this, and Cui Yumao was very happy. Their family could marry a princess and finally get close to the powerful.

Unexpectedly, another better opportunity came. Guanglu Doctor Guo Fenghao found him and invited him to cooperate. Not only could he marry the princess, but he could also hold the princess in his hands and do whatever he wanted. Cui Yumao agreed immediately.

They participated in the Yuzhen Temple incident, but unfortunately failed. They then participated in the Mudan Garden incident, but also failed. They then experienced the stone tablet incident and failed again.

The more Cui Yumao participated, the more frightened he became. How many people were against Princess Shanzhen? Fortunately, he didn't stand on her side, otherwise he would have died in the future.

This time they failed again. Cui Yumao felt bad. Princess Shanzhen was not as stupid as they said. Could they still succeed? However, they had already boarded the pirate ship and could only go down this path.

Before Cui Yumao could sigh for long, a servant's voice came from outside the house, "Master, Princess Shanzhen has brought people out to ask for something. Please go out and take a look!"

A murderous look flashed across his eyes. Cui Yumao stood up and regained his polite demeanor. "Got it. I'll be out right away."

Outside the Cui family's gate, Zhao Yuanqing, along with Meng Jiu and his gang, were banging a gong, shouting, "Pay back the money! Pay back the money! The Cui family took Princess Shanzhen's things and won't return them!"

Soon, a large group of people gathered, all of them with their hands behind their backs, listening to the joke about the Cui family. There was also a storyteller among them, who was writing furiously. This was another good material.

Cui Yumao rushed out with his family. When he saw Zhao Yuanqing, he was very polite and said, "Princess Shanzhen, please come into the mansion to talk."

Cui Yumao wore a wide robe with wide sleeves and looked very elegant. His handsome facial features were similar to those of Cui Hao, but with more dignity as a result of the passage of time.

This was the first time Zhao Yuanqing met Cui Yumao after his rebirth. In his previous life, Zhao Yuanqing always thought that Cui Yumao was fair and a model of a noble family, and he respected him very much.

There were several times when Zhao Yuanqing encountered difficulties and asked Cui Yumao for judgment. Unexpectedly, this person was just a jackal in better disguise, and he was more hypocritical and vicious. The Cui family members were all pawns, and he was the manipulator.

Now, seeing this hypocritical face again, Zhao Yuanqing just wanted to tear off his skin!

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