Chapter 1377: The Seller and the Negotiator

"Wuwuwu, thanks to you, sister-in-law!"

After being rescued by the Princess from the furious Anna, Melanie lay in her sister-in-law's great embrace, promising with teary eyes:

"I will definitely remember this life-saving grace well. Even if I lose all my teeth, I won't forget it. Wuwuwu, is my butt swollen?"

"Er... it seems a little swollen..."

Lifting Melanie's little skirt slightly and checking the situation inside, Princess Veronika comforted her with sympathy in her eyes:

"It's fine, it's fine. Later, I'll have a maid take you to apply some ointment, and the swelling will go down in an hour or two."

"Wuwuwu, sister-in-law, you are so good."

Unable to help herself, Melanie, who had baby fat on her arms, hugged Princess Veronika's neck. Deeply moved, Melanie sniffled and promised through gritted teeth:

"I will definitely repay you well. When you and my older brother have a baby in the future, I... I can let him copy my homework for free! I guarantee I won't charge a single copper wheel!"

"..."

Thanks for your kindness, but that's really not necessary...

Feeling somewhat amused by Melanie's generous promise, and secretly glancing at Anna, who was still angry on the side, Princess Veronika changed to a position that wouldn't touch her butt, held Melanie in her arms, and then lowered her voice to ask softly:

"Melanie, can you tell sister-in-law why you want to make money so much?"

"Hmm..."

Hearing Princess Veronika's question, Melanie hesitated for a moment, seemingly not wanting to talk about it, but considering the value of her life-saving sister-in-law, she finally answered in a small voice, albeit reluctantly:

"Our family was very poor in the past. Because Anna didn't have money, she almost... In short, although my older brother doesn't seem to be short of money anymore, I still feel that it's better to have more money..."

So, is it because she didn't have money in the past and almost lost her sister, which caused this child to always lack a sense of security regarding money?

"Oh, and!"

As Princess Veronika's gaze grew softer, Melanie suddenly straightened her neck and whispered with shining eyes:

"I am especially happy when counting money, happier than seeing William being lectured by Anna! And, and! I also like the sound of money. The sound of a lot of money colliding in my pocket is better to listen to than the songs Teacher Lisa sings to us!"

"..."

Alright, the sense of security part is indeed there, but in the final analysis, this is still a natural little money-grubber!

Looking at Melanie's eyes, which seemed to be glowing when she mentioned counting money, the amused Princess couldn't help but raise her hand and pinch her little face, which was like a peeled egg. Then, when Melanie looked over with confusion, she winked at her behind Anna's back.

"The pillar on the right definitely won't work anymore. Anna will definitely keep an eye on you tomorrow. If you still dare to run over there, Anna will definitely take the bouquet... How about we change our agreement to the pillar on the left?"

"?!!!"

Looking at Princess Veronika's smiling expression, Melanie couldn't help but open her mouth in shock, then said with a face full of surprise:

"Sister-in-law?! What do you mean?"

"Shh! Shh!"

Stealing a glance at Anna, who was pulling her attendant and repeatedly asking about the wedding process, Princess Veronika made a shushing gesture, then extended a little finger and said to the surprised Melanie with a smile:

"Keep your voice down, don't blame me if Anna hears you... Come, let's pinky swear!"

"!!!"

Quickly extending her finger, hooking it around Princess Veronika's soft little finger, and then pressing their thumbs together to make a seal, the overjoyed Melanie couldn't help but hug the Princess's neck and kiss her fiercely on the face.

"Sister-in-law is the best! The degree to which I like you now has already reached 43.96% of how much I like my older brother!"

Hmm? It's only forty-something percent? And how exactly did you calculate this data to two decimal places?

Looking at Melanie, who was swearing that she was already the third person she liked the most, the Princess, who hadn't completely won over her little sister-in-law and had only managed to win over 43.96% of her, couldn't help but pinch Melanie's face again, and then asked with a half-smile:

"Then what if I endorse you for free and help you sell the bouquet? Can it reach 50%?"

"Yes! It definitely can!"

Hearing Princess Veronika's words, Melanie couldn't help but exclaim, then promised with a face full of surprise:

"If you don't take a cut, sister-in-law, it could even reach 60%!"

You really are a little rascal, actually putting a price on your own favorability. Supporting Melanie's butt to keep her from falling while she danced with joy, Princess Veronika couldn't help but laugh:

"Endorsing you definitely won't work, the old stubborn royal family members will go crazy. However, if you can get William to call me sister-in-law, I can give you another portion of pocket money from my side~"

"Hmm..."

After hearing Princess Veronika's words, Melanie's eyes lit up first, but then her little face fell, and she said somewhat dejectedly:

"Then forget it..."

Hmm?

Not expecting Melanie, who loved money so much, to refuse her proposal, Princess Veronika couldn't help but gently support her little butt and asked with curiosity:

"Why forget it? Do you not have the confidence to make William call me sister-in-law?"

"No..."

Melanie shook her little head upon hearing this and answered with a look of "I'm tempted but I refuse":

"William will change his tune tomorrow. But my older brother said that asking for other people's money is a very bad behavior. Except for him and Sister Anna, I absolutely must not take other people's money, because if you take that money, you will lose something more important than money."

"I see..."

Looking at her little sister-in-law, who was very tempted but still firmly refused her proposal, Princess Veronika couldn't help but lean over, rub her smooth little face hard, and then handed her to the maid who walked over, squatting down and saying with a smile:

!.

"Then I'll give the money to your older brother and let him give you pocket money... Go, go get some ointment and have a good sleep. Your task tomorrow is very heavy!"

"Okay!"

After pondering the Princess's proposal and discovering that she should be able to take this pocket money, Melanie immediately forgot the pain in her butt, took the maid's hand, and left the fitting room's outer room happily, and then...

"Hmph!"

Looking at William, who was being pulled by another maid and waiting for her outside, Melanie's happy little face suddenly darkened, and she glared at him angrily.

"Traitor! Your share is gone!"

"Share?"

William, who was memorizing the palace terrain map, was slightly startled upon hearing this, then looked up and asked with surprise:

"Did sister-in-law agree to give you the bouquet again?"

"?!"

Not expecting that she had only mentioned it once, but was guessed by William, who was more cunning than a fox, Melanie couldn't help but cover her mouth in annoyance.

However, she immediately reacted. This time, not only did she have her sister-in-law supporting her, but Sister Anna would be sleeping with her sister-in-law tonight, so William couldn't even find anyone to complain to. She immediately became spirited again.

"Yes! Sister-in-law promised me. Our agreement continues. Tomorrow she will throw the bouquet toward the pillar on the left!"

After proudly finishing the agreement between her sister-in-law and herself, Melanie reached out and pulled her lower eyelid, making a face at her traitorous brother who had no foresight:

"Pah, pah, pah! You can just regret it! Originally, as long as you said nothing, you could have gotten thirty percent, but now I won't give you a single copper wheel!"

"The share is not urgent."

Looking at Melanie's proud expression, William's eyebrows twitched slightly, then he asked unhurriedly:

"I want to ask, the pillar on the left that you agreed on with sister-in-law, is it her left? Or the left of the entire auditorium?"

"Stupid!"

Snorting with disdain, Melanie said confidently:

"Do you even need to ask such a question? Of course it's her... er... or... or..."

"Or, you still need a helper."

Straightening his little bow tie, William puffed out his little chest and extended three fingers calmly.

"The pillars in the auditorium must be in pairs. Give me thirty percent, and I will help you occupy the pillar on the other side."

"..."

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