Du Shichu was delayed for half an hour when she returned to the Princess's Mansion, but it did not hinder her life. After all, she was just a wealthy and idle person.
However, the person behind the scenes who wanted to set her up was very angry.
"What did you say? Du Shichu actually sent our people to the government?" The man whose appearance was unclear in the darkness asked angrily.
The person who answered the question 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 plot her with such a simple plan." …”
"I didn't expect it? I didn't expect it?! What else can you think of? She asked people to report to the official, didn't those people know how to run away quickly? Now it's better, they shouted so much that everyone in the capital knew there was someone behind it! If it gets too big, it will take a lot of effort for me to fish them out! What a loser who fails to succeed but fails to succeed!" the man said angrily.
"It's the subordinates who think too easily of Princess Duanyang. I hope that the master will allow the subordinates to redeem their sins." The subordinate kneeled on the ground and said respectfully.
"How do you want to atone for your sins?" The man in the darkness asked, suppressing the anger in his heart. "If you fail again, you won't have to come back."
The man on the ground suddenly trembled: "Yes, I understand! I will definitely be able to win Princess Duanyang over this time."
The man waved his hand and asked people to leave. After a while, he murmured: "Princess Duanyang... hum!"
This man wanted to use a handsome man trick to plot against Du Shichu, but Du Shichu didn't fall for it. Instead, he lured several people into the government, and then had to bother to save them. He could not lose the rice by stealing the chicken. How could this not make him angry? After all, In his eyes, Du Shichu was just an innocent and innocent little girl who was inexperienced in the world.
But I didn't expect that he looked away this time.
Although Du Shichu knew that someone was plotting against her today, she was not anxious to find out the person behind the scenes. After all, if this time failed, that person would definitely plan the next time. As long as he still acted, he would be exposed one day. It's a trick, and it won't be too late for Du Shichu to take revenge by then.
For more than two years, the Zhou family and Liu Wei'an have not given up the idea of "connecting emotionally" with her. Although Du Shichu has never responded, they are just worried about having their heads shaved, but if they can take this shortcut through her, they can gain There are too many benefits, so regardless of Du Shichu's indifference, the Zhou family and Liu Wei'an have to pretend to have a good relationship with Du Shichu in front of outsiders.
On the day of his discharge, the emperor indeed held a banquet for Du Shichu in the palace. Originally, this was against the rules. After all, no subject would hold a banquet in the palace. However, the emperor insisted on giving Du Shichu the only daughter of his savior. This kind of dignity was opposed by the ministers and concubines, so Du Shichu made a splash in the palace, completely confirming the rumors that the emperor doted on her, the daughter of his benefactor.
"Princess Duanyang, I really admire your name for a long time." Du Shichu was admiring the carp in the pond beside the rockery, when she suddenly heard a delicate voice behind her.
She turned around and saw a charming girl of fifteen or sixteen years old. She recalled it and made sure she didn't recognize her, so she asked, "Which noble family are you the daughter of?"
"My father is the censor of Zuodu. My surname is Lin, and I am the second eldest child in the family." Miss Lin replied with a smile.
"Miss Lin Er." Du Shichu nodded to her. After all, he was a stranger, so he could only find a boring but safe topic. "Is Miss Lin Er coming here for a walk too?"
"That's right, 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 get to know me?" Du Shichu was curious. She had been observing filial piety for the past three years and never interacted with the female relatives of other high-ranking families in the capital. Could it be that this girl from the Yushi family also took a fancy to herself and was valued by the emperor? Do you want to be on good terms with yourself because of your identity?
"The princess is very mysterious. Even though she has been in the capital for a few years, she rarely goes out except to enter the palace. Everyone is curious about you, and I am no exception." Miss Lin Er said with a smile.
"Speaking of it, the princess is about to have haircuts, right?" Although she asked, her tone was really firm, "The princess is so beautiful, I wonder what kind of young talent is qualified to be your princess?"
When Du Shichu heard what she said, he was a little unhappy. She was not related to this Miss Lin Er, they just met today, but she mentioned the matter of choosing a county horse to her. What on earth did she want to do? Do you look down on her, or do you want to find out her preferences so that you can tailor-make 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. She knows how attractive her marriage is.
"Don't you think it's very abrupt, Miss Lin Er, to ask me these things? I've just met you, and you're asking me this kind of thing? Do you think I'm easy to talk to?" Du Shichu sneered.
When Miss Lin Er heard what she said, her face suddenly turned pale. She finally remembered that she was not a helpless orphan. The most noble man in the world was her backer, so she hurriedly explained: "No, no, I, I'm just curious...I'm sorry, I was abrupt, I shouldn't have been so ignorant, I hope the princess can forgive me for speaking out of turn."
When Du Shichu saw her admitting her mistake so quickly, he suddenly felt a little bored and said: "Forget it, you can leave, don't ruin my fun here."
"Yes..." Miss Lin Er hurriedly responded and left with her maid.
"Pfft! Are you Princess Duanyang?" A female voice with a bit of arrogance came from behind the rockery, and then a tall, beautiful girl with a heroic face walked out. She walked to Du Shichu In front of him, he looked Du Shichu up and down.
Then he touched his chin and said, "Princess Duanyang is indeed very beautiful. No wonder Lin Er got dizzy and came to ask you about the county horse. She felt threatened."
Du Shichu looked at her and asked, "Who are you?"
"My father is Pingxi General Zhao Xu, and I am Zhao Hui. I just returned to the capital from the border town last month. My father drove me back and wanted me to find a husband in the capital." Zhao Hui said this carelessly. It is not in line with what a boudoir woman should say today, and she is not shy at all when it comes to finding a husband.
If those pedantic old men heard this, they would be so angry that they would faint.
But the person who heard her words now was Du Shichu, who was also rebellious in his heart, so no one thought that these words were shocking at all.
"Miss Zhao, do you know Miss Lin Er?" Du Shichu asked her. Although Miss Zhao seemed a bit arrogant and coquettish, Du Shichu surprisingly liked her.
