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Stepping out from Li Jiu's dilapidated house, I felt a bit dazed. I couldn't believe that after his disappearance, he had become the Crown Prince's teacher, the Grand Tutor no less. Yet, he still lived in such a remote place. Given the close relationship between the Crown Prince and him, it seemed I could no longer visit that location.
As I made my way back, I arrived at the back of the rockery where I had rested during my first bout of getting lost. Just as I was about to close my eyes for a brief respite, my ears—unable to switch off—were inevitably disturbed. It seemed there was no moment of peace to be had!
A palace maid said, "That lowly Yao Beauty, relying on Consort Huan's slander before the Emperor, has become so arrogant she forgets her humble origins. A child of a Concubine thinks she can rise to become a phoenix..."
Another palace maid chimed in, "Exactly! She doesn't even consider her own worth. Our master has vowed not to let her have it easy..."
The first maid continued, "Hmph! Our master, being of noble birth, would never be foolish enough to act herself. That Noble Consort is not someone who can be easily ignored; why should we..."
"Yes, yes—" A burst of laughter like silver bells followed. I guessed the two had reached some unspoken understanding about their deeper intentions.
I was listening intently; this was a real-life version of palace intrigues among minor characters behind powerful figures. Unfortunately, just as I was getting into it, I heard a female voice calling them from a distance. They quickly fell silent and hurried away, leaving me alone with a bewildered expression. These people were truly excessive; they didn't seek my permission to come and didn't leave me feeling comfortable either.
Taking a breath of fresh air, I was about to head back when suddenly a clear and youthful male voice rang out: "You vain and audacious palace maid, hiding here to slack off. What? Are you trying to seduce the Grand Tutor or plotting something else?"
I looked at this persistent fellow in shock, momentarily taken aback by his words. His accusation was strange; I was confused by what he meant by seducing anyone—was he suggesting I was trying to seduce Li Jiu? His imagination certainly ran wild—I was speechless.
I furrowed my brows and withdrew my puzzled gaze, lowering my head to feign fear and ignorance as I knelt before him respectfully. "Your Highness, I do not understand what you mean. It was merely laziness that led me to rest here; I did not intend to offend you. Please forgive me."
"Hmph," he glared at me with indignation. Even without looking up, I could feel his icy gaze piercing through me—how could such a brat act this way?
"Not only do you defy your master, but you also think your lowly status can charm the Grand Tutor? Truly ungrateful!"
Brat—he dared say that! Unconsciously, I let out a cold smile and raised my head to look directly at him. No longer fearful or timid or humble; instead, I regarded this child with an adult's gaze.
"You little brat," unable to hold back any longer, I stood up and coldly stared at him. "You are truly insufferable."
"What did you say?" he shouted in anger, "You damn Servant—"
I stepped forward and grabbed his ears, saying indifferently, "What’s wrong? Just one sentence and you’re already furious? Didn’t you feel anything wrong when you were throwing your weight around?"
He screamed, "Let go, you damn Servant! Let go!" No matter how much he struggled, I wouldn’t release him. He was still just a child, and I had already grown taller than him, having learned martial arts. A spoiled little brat like him was no match for me. If I didn’t teach this arrogant child a lesson now, how could he possibly serve the people well when he became emperor? How could he be a wise ruler?
With his head held high and a heart as cruel as a tyrant's, he disregarded human life and others' feelings. If he behaved like this before inheriting the throne, what kind of ruler would he become? What would happen to the common people?
"Does it hurt?" I applied a bit more pressure. "Using your position to bully others without any compassion, being so vicious at such a young age—it's truly deserving of punishment." With that, I took action, pinning him down over my knee, lifting his sleeve and the outer garment on his thigh. A fierce glint flashed in my eyes as I continued to strike him despite his struggles and kicks.
"Ah—how dare you hit the Crown Prince! I will make sure to tear you apart and annihilate your entire family…"
His cries turned into curses and shouts. Eventually, as expected from a child, they faded into soft sobs and whimpers. "Ah, let go! Please let go! Wuwu—"
I eased my grip slightly and asked coolly, "Does it hurt? When you oppress others, whip them, and trample on their lives at will, do you ever think that one day you might also be hit and feel pain?"
He gradually fell silent, only able to cry softly while muttering through his tears, "You filthy Servant, I hate you! I despise you!"
I smiled coldly and replied, "Is that so? I find it hard to have any affection for His Highness either. You should be an innocent child, yet here you are—truly unlikable." I continued to strike him. "Do you understand your mistake now?"
"The Crown Prince is not wrong; those lowly people are born to be bullied by the Crown Prince... Ah—" Before he could finish his sentence, I struck him again with just the right amount of force.
"Apologize. Hurry up and apologize."
Finally breaking down in tears after stubbornly refusing to admit fault, he realized that being pampered since childhood meant he had never experienced such treatment before. Besides occasional lessons from the emperor, no one dared to treat him this way; everyone else merely flattered him and catered to his whims. In this palace where everyone fawned over him, no one would dare act like this—he couldn’t help but feel wronged. This female Servant had bullied him from the start and refused to acknowledge his authority—
Lost in thought, he finally cried out, "I know I was wrong! I know I was wrong!"
"Well," I said, satisfied as I let go, "that's a good child."
As soon as I released him, he jumped up and backed away, glaring fiercely. "You, dog servant, dare to treat the Crown Prince this way? If the Crown Prince finds you, you will definitely regret it—"
I wasn't afraid; I merely looked at him with disdain and thought, This brat still wants revenge, how foolish!
Finally, I said seriously, "Everyone in this world is equal. In the face of survival, lives hold no distinction of worth. Whether male or female, noble or commoner, one should not easily strip another of their right to live. You must learn to respect life; that is the origin of all things. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. The common people are like water, and the sovereign is like the boat. If you continue like this, be careful of capsizing."
Saying this, I mischievously laughed again. "You brat, you better learn how to swim; be careful not to drown!"
Thinking that wasn't enough to vent my frustration, I stepped forward and easily caught him, playfully tormenting his soft little face. Amidst his pig-like squeals, I pulled his cheeks apart and squeezed them hard, as if playing with dough. Tears filled his eyes, and this time he truly cried out in grievance. After I had my fun and released him, he plopped down on the ground and began to wail dramatically, mumbling through his sobs, "No one has ever treated me like this... You bully me! You bully me! I'm going to tell Mother! I'm going to tell Father! I'll get my revenge... Wuwuwuwu—"
I looked at him with some reluctance; after all, he was just a child. Was I being a bit too harsh? But unexpectedly, that brat shouted again, "I will make sure your entire family is exterminated!" Truly, a spoiled child cannot be taught.
A chill ran down my spine; the sympathy I had just felt vanished. I coldly replied, "You don't need to waste your efforts. I'm sure the prince has already searched for me at Xiao Tiao Palace; I am not one of those palace maids. Even your master doesn't know who I am; you don't need to waste your energy looking for me."
Finally, I composed myself and respectfully said to him, "This servant thanks Young Master for your 'special' attention. This servant takes her leave." With that, I left him alone there and walked away.
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