After refusing marriage, she was pampered by the prince who acted as a shield.

Chapter 73: No Need to Tell Him

She could indeed disregard it, but for the old lady and other people who valued etiquette, it was a matter of great concern, and it soon caused people to frown again.

"With her terrible record, I am really worried that if she marries the prince, she will cause trouble in the prince's mansion."

"The Prince's residence is indeed a bit quiet. What's wrong with having her energy?"

Both of them were stunned by Li Jingyang's words. They clearly wanted to say something more, but a sharp gaze swept over them, rendering them speechless.

She cautiously raised her head, only to meet the prince's gaze, and became so nervous that she dared not utter a sound.

"My sister is really lucky to have a prince who can tolerate her."

"Of course, no one else is good enough for her."

Hearing this, Lin Ruqin was speechless and stood there in a daze for a long time before she finally looked up at Li Jingyang standing opposite her.

But to her utter surprise, the other person's gaze was even sharper, as if they could see right through her little schemes.

With no other option, Lin Ruqin dared not say anything more, and lowered her head to look at the clenched fist.

"Everyone's fate is different; even if you admire someone, you may not be able to obtain what they desire."

"Your Highness is right."

Even with this response, Lin Ruqin still felt that gaze hadn't left her, and her body tensed into a straight line, unsure of what to do.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she suddenly felt a relaxation in her body, and she couldn't help but take two steps toward Old Madam Lin.

But whether it was because his body was too tense or he was too nervous to see the road clearly, he accidentally twisted his ankle and let out a soft cry.

Upon seeing this, Madam Lin immediately reached out to support the person and subtly hid them behind her.

"Since Your Highness has come to see Sisi, please treat him well and do not neglect him."

"Yes, I will take good care of Your Highness. However, I still need to go to the ancestral hall now. Perhaps Your Highness could come another day?"

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Lin naturally frowned, wanting to reprimand her for not understanding the importance of things.

But before she could even open her mouth, she was interrupted.

"What, am I not important at all?"

"Of course the prince is important, but Sisi still needs to follow the rules, otherwise people will talk about her again."

At this moment, Li Jingyang showed no restraint at all, directly reaching out to grab Lin Rusi's arm and pulling her in front of him.

Their eyes met, and seeing the smile in each other's eyes, they looked away and glanced calmly at Old Madam Lin beside them.

Understanding Li Jingyang's meaning, she became even angrier, and calmly looked away at Lin Rusi beside her.

"Naturally, Your Highness is more important; please treat him well."

"Since Grandmother has said so, then I will obey your orders from now on. This way, Your Highness."

Lin Rusi stepped back slightly, revealing her boudoir behind her.

Si Yu knew her daughter wouldn't be mistreated, so she finally relaxed her tightly pursed lips, smiled slightly, and followed her inside.

The two who had intended to make things difficult for the prince were now unable to do so. The old lady was even more furious, but she had no way to deal with the prince, so she could only turn around and leave.

Not wanting to disturb the two, Si Yu made up an excuse and left immediately upon seeing this scene.

"Mother, if there's nothing else, just go back to your own courtyard. Don't..."

"I know, Mother isn't a child and doesn't know how to take care of herself. You should take good care of the Prince."

Following Si Yu's gaze, she looked at Li Jingyang, who was drinking tea. She hesitated for a moment, then looked away and nodded obediently.

But to everyone's surprise, she was exposed by the nanny waiting outside the courtyard not long after she stepped out.

"Madam, the old lady said she has more instructions to give, and wants you to go directly there."

"But I'm not feeling well, so if it's tomorrow..."

Si Yu noticed the looks they were giving her, her brows furrowed slightly, but she ultimately sighed and followed them to another courtyard.

All of this happened silently, and Lin Rusi in the room naturally couldn't find out. She even looked at the more difficult guy in front of her with a headache.

"I am only grateful to Your Highness for your help today. Otherwise, my mother and I would not know how difficult things would have been for us."

"In my memory, you are not someone who can be bullied so easily."

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi paused but did not reply, only revealing a bitter smile where the other person could not see.

When I looked up again, I found that the other person's gaze was constantly looking outside.

Having lived two lives, if she couldn't tell that the other person had something else going on, but didn't want to speak up directly, she could only pick up the teapot again and pour tea for them.

"Thank you for the hospitality, but you are still injured and it is not easy for you to move around. Perhaps we should call it a day?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Shall I see you out?"

Li Jingyang didn't say anything, but glanced at her slender wrist again out of the corner of his eye before looking away and leaving.

Lin Rusi, whose pace was quick, did not chase after him, but continued to savor the tea in her hand.

Once the figure disappeared from sight, he put down his teacup and looked at the two people who had been waiting beside him.

"Do you really think I'm so weak that I can't even handle an old lady who rarely comes back?"

"Master, spare my life!"

The two sensed the dissatisfaction in Lin Rusi's words and knelt down without thinking.

But that cold gaze still terrified them, and they kowtowed repeatedly, hoping that their mistress would forgive them.

Hearing the loud banging, Lin Rusi couldn't help but frown and cough lightly to stop what she was doing.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your Savior, but I don’t want him to know these things, especially when he’s so busy.”

"Thank you for your mercy, Master."

Lin Rusi paused slightly before continuing, "In the future, unless I make arrangements, do not disturb the Prince unnecessarily."

The two paused for a moment, then nodded without hesitation, afraid that if they hesitated even a little, they would upset the other person again.

Seeing how sensible the two were, Lin Rusi naturally didn't say anything more. Instead, she unwrapped the gauze and looked at the redness and swelling that had subsided considerably.

That was quite ruthless; I'm afraid that guy said a lot of 'good things' to the old lady.

Lin Rusi knew that as long as the old lady stayed, she and her mother would not have a moment's peace, and her brows furrowed again.

For some reason, she suddenly felt a little uneasy and turned to look at Si Yu's courtyard.

"I wonder what Mother is doing now."

"Not long after the lady left, she was taken to the old lady's place by the nanny."

"what?!"

Didn't I tell her not to leave the yard unless necessary? How did she still get caught?

Lin Rusi was somewhat displeased with Si Yu's recklessness, but then she realized that the old lady must be waiting for her mother at the door because she had nowhere to vent her anger.

He got up, wanting to go and save them, but then remembered how the two had been harassed earlier, and reluctantly sat back down.

His gaze swept over everyone in the room, and suddenly an idea came to him. He reached out and beckoned to the servant who had tipped him off.