YM778.TV Chapter 167 - 167: Plagiarism
“There’s some negative news about you on Star Web today. Would you like to take a look?”
“You handle it. If you need me to intervene, let me know.”
At that moment, Liao Ning was busy helping the two cubs with their homework. She had grown accustomed to the defamatory comments on Star Web and didn’t pay much attention to them.
Jin Xiang quickly responded, “I’m afraid you should still take a look at it personally.”
Hearing Jin Xiang’s words through the video, Liao Ning looked up and earnestly examined the link he had just sent her.
The post’s title read, “The Alliance’s top food live-streamer ‘My Child Is The Best’ vs. the Empire’s Princess of Dawn. Whose ancient cuisine reigns supreme?”
Liao Ning clicked on the post and scanned its contents. The author had meticulously compared the dishes prepared by both individuals. The initial part seemed fine, but when it reached the dessert section, numerous netizens pointed out that Liao Ning’s ginger milk curd and the Princess of Dawn’s pudding had been plagiarized not long ago.
However, the netizens were not accusing the Princess of Dawn of plagiarism; they were accusing Liao Ning instead.
“How can they claim that my ginger milk curd and pudding are acts of plagiarism? The ingredients for these two desserts are completely different!”
Jin Xiang noticed the surprise in Liao Ning’s voice and realized that she was unaware of the significance of Pudding in the imperial family.
Jin Xiang proceeded to explain, “Pudding is one of the few ancient dishes preserved by the royal family. Prior to the Princess of Dawn’s return to the empire, only members of the royal family were allowed to enjoy it. Only the royal chefs possessed the recipe.”
“If that’s the case, it’s utterly absurd for them to accuse me of plagiarism. I’m a food live-streamer from the Alliance, located so far away from the empire. How could I have stolen the closely-guarded pudding recipe of the royal family and plagiarized it?”
Liao Ning genuinely found it ridiculous that there were netizens suggesting she had engaged in plagiarism.
Jin Xiang empathized with Liao Ning’s current emotions but felt the need to remind her. “Do you know how the royal family lost the Princess of Dawn? Over a decade ago, during the Empress’s impending childbirth, a group of rebels launched a surprise attack on the palace. The Princess of Dawn was abducted by these rebels, and in the ensuing chaos, they also stole numerous invaluable ancient books. Unfortunately, Pudding’s recipe happened to be among the stolen items.”
“So, people suspect that I was aware of Pudding’s recipe and modified it to my advantage, is that it?” Liao Ning inquired, feeling a sense of understanding.
Jin Xiang nodded in affirmation during their video call.
Liao Ning sighed, her hand weakly resting on her forehead. “Then what should I do? Find ancient books that document ginger milk curd to prove my innocence?”
“Yes, that seems to be the only and best solution for now,” Jin Xiang confirmed.
“Your Highness, we have carried out your instructions. The alliance has already condemned the live-streamer known as ‘My Child Is The Best.’ Many netizens suspect her of plagiarism.”
“Have you taken care of all the traces? We cannot allow the Alliance to trace this back to us,” the Princess addressed her subordinate.
“Do not worry, Your Highness. We have handled everything discreetly. I guarantee that no one will be able to trace it back to us.”
Satisfied, Princess Loya smiled and waved her hand, dismissing the subordinate from her presence.
The empire publicly announced that over a decade ago, during the Empress’s impending childbirth, a group of rebels attacked the palace. It was revealed that the Princess of Dawn had been abducted by these rebels. Furthermore, taking advantage of the palace chaos, the rebels had stolen precious ancient books, including the coveted Pudding recipe.
Apart from the king, Knight Cologne, and Loya herself, no one else knew that the real Princess of Dawn had tragically passed away shortly after her birth. The staged rebel attack and theft of the princess’s treasures were orchestrated by the king and Cologne.
Loya eagerly anticipated seeing how Liao Ning would clear her name from the accusations of plagiarism. She firmly believed that fate would not always favor Liao Ning!
“Your Highness, it’s time for dinner. We should go to the cafeteria.”
Upon hearing the maidservant’s words, Loya quickly calmed down. “Got it. Are
Father and Mother here?” “Not yet, but the three princes have already arrived at the cafeteria.”
“I understand. Let’s go..”