That man only cared about his own pleasure and never gave a damn about others. Each time he took his toll on her, Yu Xue's hatred for him grew. If it weren't for her own vendetta and her master's grand plan, how could she, Yu Xue, have stooped to such a situation? One day, she would surely bring Du Gu Jue to justice.
Yu Xue gritted her silver teeth almost to pieces, but now she could still manage to put on a charming smile and let out heart - fluttering moans as that man did his deeds on her.
Zhu Cai dared to grit his teeth and curse the Sixth Princess only when he was alone. She had made him suffer such a great humiliation. Even the servants of the prime minister's family were at the seventh - rank official level, let alone he was the steward of the Third Prince. This was clearly a sign of disrespect to the Third Prince. He would surely avenge this humiliation one day. As the steward of a mansion, he had been like a clown in front of the Sixth Princess. She had even made him pee his pants in public. His hatred could not be known by anyone, for if it was, it would only be a laughingstock.
In the Sixth Prince's Mansion, things were extremely relaxed. The servants finished counting the remaining eighteen boxes of silver and carried them into Mei Qingxue's main hall. Then they had nothing else to do. They gathered in twos and threes to talk about the satisfying event in the morning. In the past, they had always been bullied by the Third Prince's Mansion and could not hold their heads up. Now that there was a mistress in charge, things were different.
Uncle Fu stood in front of Mei Qingxue. Mei Qingxue just sipped her tea gently and slowly without saying a word. Uncle Fu had no choice but to stand there waiting for the princess to speak.
Actually, Mei Qingxue was not pretending to be profound. She was struggling with how to ask about the place with a large collection of books.
"Princess..."
Before Mei Qingxue could speak, Uncle Fu couldn't hold it in anymore. The princess had all sorts of ways to punish people. Although he also felt really satisfied about the event in the morning, now he was worried about himself.
"It's like this," Mei Qingxue thought for a while and had sorted out her thoughts.
"I'm free these days and want to read some books, calligraphy, and paintings. I've almost read all the things in the prince's study. Is there any other place in the mansion where books are collected?" After saying that, Mei Qingxue stared straight at Uncle Fu.
Hurry up and answer! If she knew the place, she could look for that man's early masterpieces. What could they be? Calligraphy or paintings? He was the only man she had ever fallen for in this life, her first love in ten lifetimes, an unrequited first love. Although they had no chance to be together, she still wanted to collect things related to him as a memento, just to know that there had once been a man who made her heart flutter.
"There is such a place, but I don't have the key," Uncle Fu let out a long sigh of relief as soon as he heard Mei Qingxue's words. It was just such a small thing. He had thought he was in trouble.
"It doesn't matter. Later, please trouble the steward to show Yue Ru the way. I'll ask the prince for the key myself in the future." She didn't believe that she couldn't open the door without a key. The most important thing now was to figure out where that place was.
As soon as she heard Uncle Fu say there was such a place, Mei Qingxue's eyes lit up.
"Please come with me, Miss Yue Ru. I'll show you the location of the library," Uncle Fu said. Even though he knew Yue Ru was Mei Qingxue's personal maid, he didn't show any disrespect.
Yue Ru looked at Mei Qingxue. Seeing Mei Qingxue nod slightly, she followed Uncle Fu out.
She wanted to see what treasures were in that sickly prince's library. She would surely ruin them all... No, carefully "cherish" them. She wanted to see if that man would be angry. Every time he tortured her, now it was her turn to find a way to make him feel heart - ache.
"Report to the prince. The princess has found your library," Han Zhao reported this matter to Du Gu Qing, hoping that the prince would handle it. Last time, the princess had damaged many calligraphy and paintings in the prince's study beyond repair. Now that the princess had found the prince's library, it would be a disaster!
"What's the hurry? The princess doesn't have the key," Du Gu Qing endured the weakness in his body and put on a smile on his face.
Actually, he was also very curious about what else his little woman could do to surprise him. He had a feeling that the treasures in his library might not be safe. Fortunately, his anti - theft measures were really good. The library was full of fake items. The real masterpieces were in his secret chamber, which he had never told anyone. However, if the princess really wanted to know, he would be willing to part with them. They were just worldly possessions. As long as she was happy, he would give her everything he had. If Mei Qingxue didn't like calligraphy and paintings, he would leave more gold and silver for her.
"You can go. Let the princess do as she likes," Du Gu Qing waved his hand. He would leave for the hot - spring villa tonight and leave his little wife to do whatever she wanted at home.
"Yes!" Han Zhao replied in a low voice and looked at Du Gu Qing, who was weak and powerless, with great concern. He just didn't know how the prince managed to act as if nothing had happened in front of the princess.
"Miss Yue Ru, this is the prince's library. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first," Uncle Fu led Yue Ru to the place and then left on his own. Yue Ru remembered the location clearly and came back to report to Mei Qingxue.
"Did you find the place?" As soon as she saw Yue Ru, Mei Qingxue asked first.
Seeing that the princess was unexpectedly very concerned about the prince's library, Yue Ru felt a bad premonition in her heart. She had had this feeling when the two maids were made to bask in the sun. She didn't expect to have the same feeling now. Thinking of this, Yue Ru's calves were cramping. She didn't know what tricks the princess would come up with in the prince's library. She had seen the big copper lock on the door. Fortunately, the princess couldn't get in.
"I saw it clearly. It's just behind the prince's study. There's a small path. It's usually quite hidden and not easy to be found," Yue Ru described the location.
Mei Qingxue clapped her hands. Those people in ancient times always liked to play tricks like misdirection. No wonder she couldn't find the place.
"So it's there. Hehe..." Mei Qingxue smiled gently. She was in a good mood now because as long as she found the place, she could look for the early works of the Jade - faced Gentleman. It was useless for that sickly prince to keep them. That guy didn't know how to appreciate them at all!
"Is the prince in?"
If that guy was in, she would ask for the key openly. If he wasn't, then she couldn't be blamed.
"The prince has just gone out." He wasn't there? Great! A mere lock couldn't stop a woman who had lived ten lifetimes. The iron - making technology in ancient times couldn't be that advanced. She would just find someone to smash it later.
Mei Qingxue whispered silently in her heart, "Sickly prince, don't blame me. It's your own fault for not being here." After saying that, a smug smile appeared on her lips. Now that she was the mistress of the mansion, and the prince was idle and indulged in his hobbies. The princess had to discipline the prince properly and make him concentrate on his studies. Although he didn't have much real power, he couldn't be listless and lazy.
With this excuse in mind, Mei Qingxue's smile became even more brilliant.
Yue Ru knew that Mei Qingxue wanted to ask the prince for the key, so she didn't think much and just told the truth. When the steward led her to the library, Han Zhao had just followed the prince out. That's why Yue Ru knew so clearly. As the time for her to reach a certain age was getting closer, Yue Ru was hesitating whether to stay in the mansion as a stewardess. She still had some time to think about this. But now, the expression on the princess's face was really worth pondering.
Yue Ru knew at a glance that something was wrong. Her princess must have some unexpected plan again. If it was just like last time when she damaged the prince's study, it would be okay. She was afraid that this time it wouldn't be that simple. Anyway, the feeling in her heart was so strange!
"The prince once told me that he had collected an early masterpiece of the Jade - faced Gentleman. Come on, let's go and look for it," Mei Qingxue was in high spirits since Du Gu Qing was not there.
"Yes!" Yue Ru replied, but she was complaining in her heart. She didn't dare to dawdle for a moment, for fear that the princess would come up with some idea about her.
Last time, Xiao Su and Xiao Min had been sun - tanned to a dark mess before they were let go. Her princess's ways of punishing people were neither too harsh nor too light, but they were just... unbearable!
"The library?"
Looking at the simple and grand two - story building in front of her, Mei Qingxue narrowed her eyes. Such a big house must have a lot of good things!
She didn't really want the things in the Sixth Prince's Mansion. She just wanted to make Du Gu Qing uncomfortable. She had destroyed so many things in his mansion before, but that man hadn't shown any reaction. Now it was his favorite collection. She would also "cherish" them well. Presumably, the magnanimous prince wouldn't argue with a little woman like her.
The library was perfect in every way, magnificent and grand. The only thing that bothered Mei Qingxue was the big copper lock on the door.
"Come here. Smash the lock for me!"
Yue Ru was stunned for a moment, but she didn't dare to dissuade or delay. She quickly called someone and found tools to smash the copper lock, while secretly complaining in her heart.
Mei Qingxue thought that the metal - smelting technology in ancient times must not be very good, but she miscalculated. After several people took turns to smash the lock, it remained intact. There were only some deep and shallow marks on it at most.
"Why is it so strong?"
Seeing that the lock couldn't be smashed open, Yue Ru let out a sigh of relief. She didn't dare to let the princess see her relaxed expression, so she quickly turned around and pretended to watch the servants smashing the lock.
"All of you go. I'll wait for the prince to come back!" After a long time, Mei Qingxue waved her hand dejectedly.
She said so, but whether she would really wait or not only the heavens knew. Anyway, Yue Ru didn't completely relax. Her princess had a new move again.