154 Chapter 154
◎The daughter of a historian. ◎
Liu Ju was contemplating his next move and didn't want to be asked this question. He tilted his head and thought for a moment before answering dishonestly, "I don't have much of an impression. Aung, what's wrong?"
Liu Che pondered, "The Princess of Lu doesn't want to interact with the Marquis of Yichun anymore? Could it be that Liu Guang has other motives?"
Liu Ju heard this and said, "How about this, Grandfather, Princess Lu will definitely come to see Grandmother again. I will go to the Pepper Room to take a look then."
"No," Liu Che refused immediately. "She's just a little princess. If you're asked to do everything, does the Han Dynasty have no one left?"
Liu Ju laughed and said, "The Han people are numerous, but the princes are only targeting us, father and son. Especially this time, since they have their eyes on me, I can naturally resolve the situation the fastest if I take action."
The Emperor was well aware of the various tactics used by the princes, and the Crown Prince was naturally able to cope with them. Therefore, he said, "Go, but stay in the palace. Don't go outside the palace for the next few days."
Liu Ju smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, old man."
Liu Che added, "You are not allowed to pay attention to the people brought by the Prince of Lu."
Whether it was a coincidence or not, Prince Lu and his entourage did not leave a good impression on His Majesty the Emperor.
Liu Ju thought to himself, but this is the only person I pay attention to.
Fortunately, Qing Yue did not just follow her cousin Princess Lu to Chang'an City, her brothers were also among them, so if Liu Ju wanted to keep her in Chang'an temporarily, he could still create an opportunity.
Thinking of this, he subconsciously stroked the chessboard, but accidentally moved a chess piece off track. Liu Ju blinked his eyes, pretending nothing had happened.
Now, of course, he had to deal with his father first. Liu Ju immediately agreed, "I know, don't worry, Uncle. I won't take another look."
As he spoke, he had already placed a piece: "Aong, it's your turn."
Liu Che said absentmindedly, "Hmm."
The Emperor glanced at the chessboard and frowned, "Ju'er, did you move the piece?"
"I didn't." Liu Ju denied.
Liu Che looked at the chessboard again, and when he looked up again, he said with certainty: "The chess piece has moved, and this is it."
The place where his finger pointed was exactly the one that Liu Ju had accidentally touched just now.
Liu Ju held his chin and sighed, "Aunt, I was just being careful. You can't hit me, especially not with the chessboard. I'm your own son!"
Liu Che was stunned for a moment, then he scolded with a look of confusion: "Don't criticize your elders!"
Liu Ju chuckled and said, "I know, don't worry, Uncle. I will definitely not tell anyone about it in the future."
Liu Che smiled and shook his head, then asked curiously, "Where did you hear this?"
"I don't remember..." Liu Ju pretended to be thinking. "A lot of people know about this, Aung. I might have heard it from someone."
Liu Che waved his hand and said, "Ju'er, come here."
Liu Ju walked over to his father and sat down: "Ah Weng?"
"Tell me, what was the late emperor's intention back then?" Liu Che asked seriously.
Liu Ju knew that this was the start of the Emperor's private class and this was not the time to make jokes, so he stopped smiling.
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When she followed Princess Lu to the Pepper Palace again, Qing Yue felt a little irritable. She silently counted the days until she left Beijing and comforted herself in her heart that it was almost over.
Suddenly, the palace servants on the roadside knelt down one after another: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Qing Yue didn't have time to think about it and followed Princess Lu in bowing: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Hmm." Qing Yue heard the prince's light voice, and soon there was an exclamation from Princess Lu.
"Is it you?"
This was a very rude behavior. Qing Yue raised his head quietly, thinking that although he was insignificant and his words did not matter, he could at least say a few words to speak up for Princess Lu, otherwise he would be implicated by her.
The handsome young man looked at her expressionlessly. Qing Yue was stunned. The prince... was quite handsome, but had her cousin actually seen the prince?
The Crown Prince looked away as if nothing had happened and explained to the shocked Princess Lu, "When I leave the palace, I occasionally use my identity as the Marquis of Yichun."
Qing Yue suddenly realized that the Marquis of Yichun whom he met that day was actually the Crown Prince in front of him!
Fortunately, Qing Yue was thankful that she didn't look at the prince more than once that day, otherwise it would be hard to explain.
But Princess Lu didn't think so. After getting over the initial shock, she began to feel ecstatic.
"Yes, yes, Your Highness is of noble status, so you must be more careful when you go out." Princess Lu smiled apologetically, "I said I would thank Your Highness that day, and today I can..."
"No need." Liu Ju said, "I didn't help the princess."
Princess Lu smiled again and said, "Your Highness is willing to help us, and we are very grateful. Qingyue, come and thank the Crown Prince."
This turn of events was too abrupt, Qing Yue thought.
But she had to obey and could only take half a step forward: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Princess Lu smiled and said, "This is my younger sister from my mother's family..."
"Yes." Liu Ju nodded. "Is the princess here to pay her respects to the queen?"
Princess Lu originally had a lot to say in recommending Qing Yue, but now she could only follow the Crown Prince's words and replied, "Yes..."
Liu Ju raised his foot and was about to leave: "Then go."
No one dared to stop the prince, so Princess Lu could only watch him go away with regret in her eyes. She wanted to complain to Qing Yue, but someone pointedly stopped her, saying, "Sister, we still have to go see the queen."
After she reminded her, Princess Lu looked around in panic and patted her chest. This was the Weiyang Palace, and not everything could be said.
The smile on Qing Yue's face became more genuine. Her cousin had always been a bit reckless. With her personality, she shouldn't have married Prince Lu. But...
Just like my cousin wanted me to enter the prince's palace, because in the eyes of my family and my cousin, this was a good destination.
But, how could it be so easy to enter the Heavenly Family?
Thinking of the prince's cold attitude just now, Qing Yue thought that their expectations might be dashed, and the prince had no intention of looking down on him.
Qing Yue didn't feel too regretful, but when she thought about the handsome face of the young man just now and that she would never be able to see it again, she couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
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The prince in the Xuanshi Hall didn't know that he was remembered because of his appearance. He was reporting the results of the test to his father.
"Auntie, you've been worrying for nothing. Princess Lu is very proactive, but unfortunately, others don't really want to pay attention to me."
Liu Che raised his eyebrows and said, "I find your words very strange. Who are those others?"
Liu Ju said innocently, "Is it strange? Uncle, I don't think it's strange!"
"Tsk tsk tsk..." Liu Che looked at the prince, "You boy, you seem to have grown up now."
Liu Ju raised his chin and said, "Aunt, I have grown up a long time ago."
Liu Che clapped his hands and sighed, "What kind of person is that cousin of Princess Lu that could have attracted the Crown Prince?"
Liu Ju said expressionlessly, "Ah Weng, I don't understand what you are saying."
Liu Che knocked his head and scolded him with a smile: "Did I raise a prince or an unmarried little princess? Man, why are you so shy? If you want someone, just tell your father directly. There is nothing wrong with asking for it."
"Aung, didn't you tell me not to pay attention to the people brought by Prince Lu?" Liu Ju reminded him.
"Hmm?" said His Majesty the Emperor. "Did I say that?"
Liu Ju said, "You said it was right here, old man. You said it yourself."
Of course Liu Che remembered what he had said, but the times had changed.
At that time, the Crown Prince had not shown any favor towards the daughter of the Shi family. The Emperor's instruction was just to make the Crown Prince pay attention. After all, he was still young and ignorant, so he must not fall into the trap of beauty.
As for why he doesn't mind now, His Majesty the Emperor naturally has other reasons.
First of all, it is not easy for the Crown Prince to find someone he likes - no one understands this better than His Majesty the Emperor.
Secondly, the Crown Prince denied it several times, indicating that while he had some feelings for the Shi family girl, she was still quite insignificant to him. However, His Majesty did not consider her insignificant. After all, this was the first woman the Crown Prince had developed feelings for, and who knew when the next one would appear? His Majesty felt that the Crown Prince had to seize the opportunity.
Furthermore, even if Prince Lu had other motives in sending the Shi family daughter to the Weiyang Palace, could Prince Lu still be allowed to make the final decision? His Majesty had held sole power for so many years, and while he might be wary, he certainly wouldn't be unable to control a minor prince and a minor woman.
Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor believes that it is feasible for the daughter of the Shi family to enter the Crown Prince's Palace!
"That was then..." Liu Che said with a smile, "Aren't you attracted to someone now? I'm not so unreasonable."
"Hmm..." Liu Ju looked a little conflicted. "Aunt, shouldn't we make such a hasty decision? We need to investigate further..."
Liu Ju didn't finish his words because his father was looking at him as if he were an alien.
"Aung, you are very strange." Liu Ju said.
Liu Che smiled with interest and said, "Oh, my prince has indeed grown up, not bad, not bad!"
Liu Ju paused and said, "Ah Weng, I'm talking to you about something serious."
Liu Che smiled and said, "I am talking about serious matters. My son, let me teach you one more thing. There are so many women in the world. You can take all of them into the palace if you like them. But women are just women after all. You don't need to spend too much time on them."
Liu Ju naturally understood his father. Everything he did and said today was a reflection of his understanding of the Emperor.
He couldn't insist on having to have someone, as that would just be a death warrant. He had to act like he cared but not too much, as that was the attitude His Majesty the Emperor wanted.
Liu Ju smiled and said, "Aunt, I understand."
Liu Che raised his hand to rub his son's head, but suddenly remembered that he had told his son several times that he had grown up, so he lowered his hand and patted his shoulder instead.
"Pick a day and have Princess Lu send the Shi family girl to the Crown Prince's Palace. What position do you want to give her?"
Liu Ju was stunned: "Ah, Uncle, is it so urgent?"
"Is it urgent?" Liu Che said, "You will be fifteen after the New Year. I still think it's too late."
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