Chapter 886: The beloved cousin escaped from control (12)
"Although this is the case, if the Liu family wants to repair their relationship with the princess, it should be much easier for them than for us, right? No, we have to strike first. If the Liu family tries to please the princess first, we will have no way to get close to her..." Zhou Yizhui was very anxious.
In fact, Liu was also very uneasy. After all, Liu Weian was naturally closer to the princess than their Zhou family, so it would be much easier for him to please the princess. But even if she understood this, there was nothing she could do, because Du Shichu was really adamant and seemed determined not to want her as a relative. He was so heartless and cruel at such a young age, and Liu hated him so much.
"Keep watching the Princess's Mansion. Of course, keep watching Liu Weian as well." Liu couldn't think of any good ideas for the time being, so she could only wait. However, she thought of another idea, and she told Zhou Yizhu,
"We can't enter the princess's mansion, and the princess rarely goes out, but we can still write to her and find a way to pass the letter to the princess. As long as she is willing to read it, she will be moved by us one day..."
Zhou Yizhu's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea!"
"Okay, go back and think about what to write to impress her." Liu frowned and waved to Zhou Yizhuo.
Zhou Yizhui left in a hurry.
Liu Weian was also writing a letter in the inn, naturally telling the Liu family about what happened when he first met Du Shichu.
In fact, the reason why the Liu family did not contact Du Shichu before was not only because the distance was too long and the feelings were too weak, but also because even if Du Shichu was valued by the emperor, he would be of no use to the Liu family. After all, the Liu family liked to manage the family's reputation in Lincheng and be a teacher who taught and educated people. So even if Du Shichu was a princess, it had nothing to do with them.
But things are different now, because if Liu Weian wants to pass, he can enter the officialdom. Then Du Shichu, who is highly valued by the emperor, can be of great use. Doesn't he have to repair the relationship quickly?
Before coming, Liu Weian thought that this matter was not difficult. After all, Du Shichu was just a little girl who had lost her father not long ago and had no relatives around her. She needed the comfort of her relatives at this time. As long as he came, cared about her more and comforted her, would he be afraid that she would not rely on and trust him?
Unfortunately, after meeting Du Shichu, Liu Weian realized that he was careless and underestimated Du Shichu. She was not an orphan with no one to rely on. The emperor was her biggest supporter, and she did not need any comfort from her relatives at all.
On the contrary, it was he who needed Du Shichu, someone who had a close relationship with the emperor and would not arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Although Liu Weian still has some of the Liu family's arrogance and pride, there is no Zhou family to insult or ridicule him this time, and Du Shichu's shortcut is so attractive that Liu Weian can't give it up, and doesn't want to give up easily.
After writing the letter to his family, Liu Weian went to the street to see if he could buy some gifts that the princess might like. He was in too much of a hurry when he visited her last time, and apart from some necessary gifts, he did not bring any precious gifts. He had to make up for it this time.
After all, if you want to gain benefits from others, how can you not pay some cost?
Liu Weian took great pains to buy all the precious and rare jewellery from the largest Zhubao Pavilion in the capital, and also found some small gadgets that the little girl might like. He packed them neatly and took them to the Princess's Mansion to ask for an audience.
But he was not so lucky this time. Du Shichu did not see him, saying that she was copying scriptures for her parents and could not stop, as it would take more than half an hour to finish. She knew that her cousin had to prepare for the imperial examination and time was tight, so she did not see him and hoped that he would forgive her.
When Liu Weian heard the servant's words, he quickly said, "Don't worry. It's still a long time before the next spring exam. I can go into the mansion and wait for my cousin to finish reading the sutras for my aunt and uncle. I won't disturb her."
The servant shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Master Liu, I'm just a servant and I can't let you in without your permission. You should go back."
"You can go back and ask the princess..." Liu Weian refused to give up, "Maybe she will agree to my proposal?"
"No, I have already disturbed the princess once by reporting to her. If I disturb her again, she will be angry, so I hope Mr. Liu can forgive me. The princess will not change her decision easily. She is not free to see you today, so she will not see you no matter how long you wait, so you'd better go back." The servant explained hurriedly.
Liu Weian had no choice but to take his carriage full of precious gifts back. He wanted to leave the gifts behind, but the servants refused to accept them, saying that the princess had not given any order. If he accepted them, the princess would definitely punish him when she knew.
The person who was watching the Princess' Mansion ran back to report the news to Liu. After learning that Liu Weian could not enter the Princess' Mansion to see Du Shichu this time, Liu instantly felt much better. Her previous nervousness and anxiety were swept away. It turned out that Du Shichu was not only heartless and indifferent to her, his aunt, but also to her own cousin. Liu was much more relieved now.
Du Shichu didn't know that her two cousins were eyeing her as a stepping stone. When it was time for her to enter the palace again, she took the little lion and went to the harem to play with the Sixth Prince and the Fifth Princess. Unexpectedly, they had to go to class and couldn't play with her.
Du Shichu suddenly felt very sorry for them, and at the same time was very glad that she was already twelve years old, otherwise the emperor would definitely let her come to the palace to attend classes instead of just sending two maids to teach her.
Du Shichu was bored, so he wandered around the harem. Suddenly, he came to an extremely dilapidated and quiet place. The palace here was far away from the Qianqing Palace, extremely remote, and had fallen into disrepair for many years. It was obviously a cold palace.
"Princess, let's leave here, shall we?" The maid Zhichun whispered to Du Shichu in fear.
"I want to take a look." Du Shichu looked around curiously, "I wonder if there are any banished concubines living in this cold palace?"
"Princess, please stop talking. What if there really is one?" Zhichun was trembling with fear. She held back and moved closer to Du Shichu. "I heard that the ladies who were banished to the cold palace suffered such a great blow that they became mentally ill. What if we encounter them and are attacked by them?"
"I can protect myself and you, don't worry." Du Shichu comforted her, "His Majesty is kind, I haven't heard of him banishing any concubine to the cold palace, and it's so quiet here, maybe there's no one here at all?"
"But, even if Your Majesty has not demoted the concubine, didn't the late emperor demote her?" Zhichun whispered, as if he was afraid that his voice would be too loud and scare the deposed concubine who was somewhere unknown.
Du Shichu blinked and said, "You are right. The late emperor once banished several deposed concubines to the cold palace..."
(End of this chapter)
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