Chapter 322: Robber’s Logic

Chapter 322 Tyrannical Logic

She had thought Headmaster Cheng was going to comfort her, but instead, every word he said was blaming her.

Murong Yue was both angry and ashamed, yet she dared not show it. With a sobbing tone, she said, "Yes, Headmaster is absolutely right. I have learned my lesson and will always remember your words from now on."

Ji Qingqing was furious below, cursing Murong Yue in her heart for being an idiot. Why did she have to bring up Ji Yuntang's unfilial behavior out of nowhere?

Whether Ji Yuntang was filial or not, what did it have to do with her?

If Murong Yue hadn't mentioned it, no one would have brought up the matter of Yongning Marquis's Manor bringing Ji Yuntang back to substitute for her in the marriage. In the end, the one who would bear the blame was always her.

Ji Qingqing sat in her seat and could already feel many contemptuous and mocking glances falling on her, making her feel like she was on pins and needles.

She wished the ground would swallow her up, and in her heart, she even cursed Ji Zihang as well.

Were all three of her brothers magnets for idiots and bitches?

Why did the women who liked her brothers always turn out to be so stupid?

They kept attracting fools and bitches to harm her.

Qiu Min was stupid, Hua Feixue was a bitch, and this Murong Yue was both stupid and bitchy.

It was infuriating!

On the contest stage, Song Weilan's design of the heated table ultimately received a score of ninety-four.

After the scene ended, Mei Zhuyu looked at Ji Yuntang and asked, "May I ask what the washing machine Princess Ye designed is used for? Can you introduce it to us?"

Ji Yuntang stood up and introduced it straightforwardly, "Of course. A washing machine, as the name implies, is a machine used for washing clothes."

"Its principle is very simple: it uses the principle of water circulation. The washing machine is fixed near a water source and uses water power, wind power, or animal power to turn a crank, helping us wash clothes and thus freeing our hands."

"In addition, I have also made a soap powder for washing clothes. It is extracted from natural plants and cleans more thoroughly than the plant ash you usually use. It neither harms the hands nor damages the clothes, leaving them looking brand new after washing."

"Just pour it into the washing machine's soap powder compartment, apply external force to spin the machine, and it will dissolve in water and automatically clean the dirty clothes inside. It saves time and effort. The plant-based ingredients are safe and will not pollute the water source."

After Ji Yuntang finished, someone immediately exclaimed, "Princess Ye, is this washing machine really that magical?"

"Then when we wash clothes in winter, can we just toss them into this machine and not have to freeze our hands anymore?"

Ji Yuntang smiled slightly and said, "That's the idea."

"For instance, if a farmer comes home from work with dirty clothes, they can simply throw them into the washing machine and attend to other matters."

"By the time they finish their tasks, about half an hour later, the clothes in the machine will be basically clean. Then all they need to do is take them out and hang them in the sun to dry."

As the people marveled, another person asked, "Princess Ye, will that powerful cleaning soap powder you mentioned be very expensive? What if we ordinary folks can't afford it?"

Ji Yuntang shook her head and said, "No. Anyone who purchases a washing machine will receive two free bags of soap powder from me."

"In the future, if you need more, you can buy it at the Wan Zhuang Building for thirty coppers a bag. Or, if you've saved up loyalty points from buying skincare products there, you can exchange 1,000 points for a bag of soap powder, which is very cost-effective."

At this, the crowd erupted in cheers.

The people cheered, "Princess Ye, a hundred points! Princess Ye, a hundred points..."

They honestly thought that what Ji Yuntang made was the most useful thing so far.

In severe winter weather, lakes also freeze, and no one wants to go outside to wash clothes willingly. The washing machine perfectly solved their big problem of not wanting to wash clothes by hand in daily life. At the same time, Ji Yuntang had also considered the soap powder, priced at thirty coppers a bag, which most people could afford.

Cheng Rushan said with great satisfaction, "If the washing machine is actually mass-produced, it will be a tool that benefits the people."

"This isn't just needed by ordinary people but also by students of our Royal Academy."

"When the court mass-produces them, I'll fund the purchase of twenty machines for our Royal Academy students. This way, they can save the time spent washing clothes and use it for studying!"

Mei Zhuyu patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother Cheng, having a headmaster like you is a real blessing for the Royal Academy students."

Cheng Rushan smiled. "Director Mei, you flatter me. Both of us are working for the good of the students. As long as they can study hard and achieve success in the future, what's a little money to me?"

He then asked, "Director Mei, what score do you plan to give Princess Ye's washing machine?"

Mei Zhuyu said, "Something this good deserves a perfect score."

"If Princess Ye's washing machine is actually mass-produced, it will not only benefit the people of the Dongchen Kingdom but also those of the other three kingdoms as well."

"This is a rare and ingenious idea in the history of woodworking competitions and a major advance in the history of inventions in our dynasty. I can't wait to see it built."

Over the next fifteen minutes, Ji Yuntang received more praise than she had ever heard before.

Some people even went on to praise Luo Junhe along with her.

Someone said, "Prince Ye has rendered great service to our country, was paralyzed in bed for three years. It seems his suffering has finally paid off, all thanks to him marrying such an amazing wife."

"Clearly, choosing not to marry the second Miss Ji and instead taking the eldest Miss Ji to break the bad luck was a very wise decision."

"If the one who married him back then had been Second Miss Ji, Prince Ye wouldn't be so lucky."

At these words, the crowd around all nodded in agreement.

"Well said! Princess Ye is not only Prince Ye's lucky star but also the lucky star of our Dongchen Kingdom."

"Ever since she married into the Prince Ye's residence, Prince Ye's health started improving. She's cured many stubborn diseases that had plagued us for years. And now she has invented this washing machine that frees our hands. She is truly remarkable."

Another person said, "Yeah, I wonder if Marquis Ji regrets forcing the eldest Miss Ji to take her place in the marriage, ruining their father-daughter relationship?"

"To tell the truth, that Second Miss Ji is nothing but a pretty face with no brains. How can she compare to the beautiful and kind-hearted Princess Ye?"

"..."

Ji Qingqing heard these words and wanted to slap the woman who said them, but Cui Liu held her by the waist to stop her.

She said urgently, "Second Miss, calm down! These people are like weathervanes, turning with the wind. Just ignore them, don't take it to heart!"

"Today, there are so many people in Qianqiu Tower. If you hit them and cause a scene, we'll be the ones in trouble. Second Miss, please just put up with it!"

As soon as Cui Liu finished, Ji Qingqing slapped her across the face.

She said harshly, "So you think Ji Yuntang is a lucky star and I'm a jinx?"

"She's just a bitch who grew up in the countryside. If I hadn't made her substitute for me in the marriage, she would never have been fit to return to the capital, let alone become Princess Ye!"

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