Chapter 894: The beloved cousin escaped from control (20)
Du Shichu's return to the Princess's Mansion delayed her for half an hour, but it did not interfere with her life much, after all, she was just a rich and idle person.
However, the person who was plotting against her behind the scenes was almost mad with anger.
"What did you say? Du Shichu actually sent our people to the government?" The man, whose face could not be seen clearly in the darkness, asked angrily.
The person who replied lowered his head in shame: "No one expected Princess Duanyang to do such a thing. Our people thought she was just an ordinary girl, and we could successfully trick her with such a simple plan..."
"Didn't expect it? Didn't expect it?! What else can you think of? She asked someone to report to the police, didn't those people know to run away? Now, they have made everyone in the capital know that there is someone backing them up! If the matter gets out of hand, it will take a lot of effort for me to get them out! They are such cowards who are only capable of causing trouble!" the man said angrily.
"We, the subordinates, thought too little of Princess Duanyang. I hope the master can allow us to atone for our sins." The subordinate knelt on the ground and said respectfully.
"How do you want to atone for your sins?" the man in the darkness asked, suppressing his anger. "If you fail again, you won't have to come back."
The man on the ground trembled all over: "Yes, I understand! I will definitely be able to win over Princess Duanyang this time."
The man waved his hand and let them go. After a while, he murmured, "Princess Duanyang... Humph!"
This man wanted to use the beauty trap to plot against Du Shichu, but Du Shichu didn't fall for it. Instead, he lost several people to the government, and then he had to go to the trouble to rescue them. He lost more than he gained. How could he not be angry? After all, in his eyes, Du Shichu was just a young girl who was inexperienced and naive.
But he didn't expect that he was wrong this time.
Although Du Shichu knew that someone was plotting against her today, she was not in a hurry to find out who was behind it. After all, if she failed this time, that person would definitely plan next time. As long as he continued to take action, he would be exposed one day, and it would not be too late for Du Shichu to take revenge then.
Over the past two years, the Zhou family and Liu Weian have never given up the idea of "building a relationship" with her. Although Du Shichu has never responded, they are just one-sided. However, if they can take this shortcut, they can gain a lot. Therefore, no matter how cold Du Shichu is, the Zhou family and Liu Weian have to pretend to have a good relationship with Du Shichu in front of outsiders.
On the day of removing mourning clothes, the emperor held a banquet for Du Shichu in the palace. This was against the rules, after all, no subject would hold a banquet for removing mourning clothes in the palace. However, the emperor insisted on giving such honor to the only daughter of his savior. The ministers and concubines all opposed to it, but it was in vain. So Du Shichu became the center of attention in the palace, which completely confirmed the rumor that the emperor doted on her, the daughter of his benefactor.
"Princess Duanyang, I've long heard of your great name." Du Shichu was admiring the carp in the pond beside the rockery when she suddenly heard a gentle voice behind her.
She turned around and saw a charming girl of about fifteen or sixteen. She recalled and confirmed that she did not know her, so she asked, "Whose daughter are you?"
"My father is the Left Censor-in-Chief. My surname is Lin, and I am the second child in the family." Miss Lin replied with a smile.
"Miss Lin Er." Du Shichu nodded to her. After all, they were strangers, so he could only find a boring but safe topic to talk about. "Is Miss Lin Er also here for a walk?"
"I guess so, but I actually want to get to know you, Princess." Miss Lin Er hesitated for a moment, and finally said frankly.
"Why do you want to meet me?" Du Shichu was curious. She had been in mourning for the past three years and never interacted with the women of other high-ranking officials in the capital. Could it be that this girl from the censor's family was also attracted by her status as someone that the emperor valued, and that's why she wanted to make friends with her?
"The princess is very mysterious. Even though she has been in the capital for several years, she rarely goes out except to go to the palace. Everyone is curious about you, and I am no exception." Miss Lin said with a smile.
"Speaking of which, the princess is about to reach the age of marriage, right?" Although she was asking, her tone was indeed firm, "The princess is so beautiful, I wonder what kind of young talent is qualified to become your princess?"
When Du Shichu heard her words, she was immediately a little unhappy. She had no relationship with Miss Lin Er, and had just met her today, but she mentioned the matter of choosing a county horse to her. What exactly did she want to do? Was she looking down on her, or was she trying to find out her preferences so that she could tailor a "county horse" for her?
Don't blame Du Shichu for being sensitive, because what she has heard the most recently is about her marriage, and she knows how attractive her marriage is.
"Miss Lin, don't you feel it's abrupt to ask me these questions? I just met you, and you ask me such questions? Do you think I'm easy to talk to?" Du Shichu sneered.
When Miss Lin Er heard her words, her face turned pale. She finally remembered that she was not an orphan with no one to rely on. The most noble person in the world was her backer, so she hurriedly explained: "No, no, I, I'm just curious... Sorry, I was abrupt and shouldn't be so ignorant. I hope the princess can forgive me for my careless words."
Seeing her admit her mistake so quickly, Du Shichu suddenly felt a little bored and said, "Forget it, just leave and don't spoil my fun here."
"Yes, yes..." Miss Lin Er responded hurriedly and left with her maid.
"Puchi! You are Princess Duanyang?" A female voice with some arrogance came from behind the rockery, and then a tall and beautiful girl with a heroic face walked out. She walked up to Du Shichu and looked him up and down.
Then he touched his chin and said, "Princess Duanyang is indeed very beautiful. No wonder Lin Er was so confused that she came to ask about your horse. She felt threatened."
Du Shichu looked at her and asked, "Who are you?"
"My father is General Zhao Xu of Pingxi, and I am Zhao Hui. I just returned to the capital from the border town last month. My father sent me back because he wanted me to find a husband in the capital." Zhao Hui said these words carelessly, which were totally inappropriate for a girl in the boudoir today. She did not feel shy at all when talking about finding a husband.
If those pedantic old men heard this, they would be so angry that they would faint.
However, the person who heard her words was Du Shichu, who was equally rebellious at heart, so no one thought these words were so shocking.
"Miss Zhao, do you know Miss Lin Er?" Du Shichu asked her. Although this Miss Zhao looked a little arrogant and spoiled, Du Shichu surprisingly liked her.
(End of this chapter)
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