bookcurios Chapter 374: The Second Prince's Visit
Chapter 374: The Second Prince's Visit
Meanwhile, Lin Rusi paced anxiously around the room, her eyes filled with unease.
Ye Ruoruo took an orange from the table, ate it, and handed one to Lin Rusi: "You've been walking around so much that I'm getting dizzy. Do you want to sit down and have an orange?"
“I won’t eat it. I’m worried. Didn’t you say the Emperor is suspicious of His Highness? If he really wants to do something, it’s impossible to guard against him in the palace.”
Lin Rusi frowned and speculated in a low voice.
Hearing this, Ye Ruoruo was also stunned for a moment: "Don't worry, she'll be fine. He'll be back soon. Don't you know how capable the man in your family is?"
As she spoke, she smiled, seemingly having great confidence in Li Jingyang.
But Lin Rusi shook her head, stared down at Ye Ruoruo, and after a long while, said, "I know, it's different."
With that, she took a deep breath and walked outside.
"What's different?"
Just then, Li Jingyang's voice came out.
Seeing him stroll leisurely in from outside, Lin Rusi's eyes lit up, and she immediately went to greet him.
Just as she got closer, she suddenly noticed that Li Jingyang had changed his clothes and was also smelling of a post-bath fragrance.
Upon seeing this, she was immediately stunned, straightened up, and stared at him for a while: "What did Your Highness do? Why did you change your clothes and take a bath?"
Lin Rusi, being a very shrewd person, immediately sensed something was wrong and asked the question directly.
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Ye Qing, who was not far away.
Seeing this, Ye Qing lowered his head somewhat guiltily.
Don't take it to heart that someone was killed at the palace gate.
Li Jingyang chuckled lightly, but still made his point clear.
After he finished speaking, he also recounted the whole story.
After listening, Lin Rusi remained silent for a while, hesitated, and then continued, "But... if it's said at the palace gate, the news will probably spread very quickly."
You should know that there are many eyes and ears at the palace gate!
Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Ye Qing: "Ye Qing, take some people and spread this word. If anyone spreads the rumor, just do as they say and make the rumors even more intense."
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, especially Ye Qing.
"Your Highness, rumors at the city gate are bound to be unpleasant. Why are you adding fuel to the fire?"
Ye Qing didn't understand and kept questioning him.
Upon hearing his voice, Li Jingyang simply smiled nonchalantly: "If I don't push things along, why would anyone want to see me?"
……
the next day.
Just as Li Jingyang had guessed, someone soon came to the door.
Lin Rusi leaned against the side, lazily basking in the sun.
"Your Highness the Second Prince?"
Looking at the visitor's face, Li Jingyang raised his eyebrows and sent someone to pour him hot tea.
Seeing this, Lin Rusi also took a glass of water, and the two couldn't help but glance at each other.
Silently watching the courtyard, especially Lin Rusi...
He frowned, then said, "Your Highness, I've come to invite you to my home for a chat. My servant has prepared some food today, some precious ingredients that I brought from outside, so I've come to invite Your Highness to have a meal."
"Just having a meal?"
Li Jingyang simply smiled, seeing through it all but not exposing it.
Sensing the hidden meaning in his words, the Second Prince took a deep breath: "In that case, Your Highness, why don't we have a chat at your residence?"
"No, I have just returned to the capital and just want to rest for now. I'm not that hungry."
Li Jingyang waved his hand and refused outright.
Hearing this, the Second Prince's expression changed. After a moment's hesitation, he spoke again: "Your Highness, it's been a long time. Let's take this opportunity to rekindle our friendship."
Li Jingyang raised an eyebrow at him but didn't say anything.
Then, with a half-smile, he looked down into the distance and said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, my wife is pregnant, and I need to go with her for a check-up."
After saying that, he pulled Lin Rusi up and left.
Now, how could the Second Prince sit still?
Watching their retreating figures, he hurriedly asked, "Do you know what the situation is like in the palace right now?"
He knew that Li Jingyang wouldn't act easily if he didn't tell the truth.
Li Jingyang paused, then turned back coldly: "I don't want to know. Don't forget, I can't even get into the palace now."
"I know, that's why I came to find you. Don't you want to know why I want to win you over?"
The second prince sighed and asked in a low voice.
Clearly, he was losing his temper.
Li Jingyang turned his head and looked at the Second Prince inquiringly.
He hadn't expected the other party to be in such a hurry, to even use the word "win over" in front of so many people in the courtyard.
Silently following beside Li Jingyang, Lin Rusi winked at him.
"Tell me about it," Li Jingyang said helplessly.
As he spoke, he used his large hand to pull the person back and sit down in the original pavilion.
"The reason you can't see the Emperor this time is because your father is currently being held hostage by the Crown Prince, so it's impossible for you to see the Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang's expression changed slightly, and he subconsciously turned to look at Lin Rusi.
The two men looked at each other and their faces turned pale.
"How do we know if what you're saying is true? Besides, even the Second Prince can't enter the palace now, so how would he know?"
Lin Rusi sneered, her eyes full of suspicion.
Clearly, she didn't trust the Second Prince at all.
Moreover, his words are illogical.
Thinking this, Lin Rusi's eyes held a hint of mockery.
Upon hearing this, the Second Prince remained silent for a long time. Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he took a deep breath and said, "I went into the palace to test the waters once. This must be the work of my eldest brother. Your Highness, we can only rely on you!"
His words were earnest, and his eyes were full of worry.
The voice instantly brought Lin Rusi back to reality.
"Please, Prince Jinglie, save the Emperor!"
The second prince's urgent voice rang out, his eyes filled with urgency.
Seeing this, Li Jingyang remained silent, unable to help but ponder, "Why should I believe you?"
The second prince was stunned for a moment, unsure of what to say.
How could he possibly explain that?
This matter was originally just my own speculation, and there was no actual evidence at all.
"Your Highness, I absolutely did not lie about this. You can investigate this matter; you will definitely find out. Please, save the Emperor!"
Li Jingyang didn't speak, but just waved his hand: "Let me think about it. I'll have to check whether what you said is true or false."
Li Jingyang neither answered nor refused.
He watched the Second Prince leave until his figure completely disappeared before he finally sighed.
……
The steward beside the Second Prince hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Your Highness, I don't think Prince Jinglie has any intention of agreeing at all. Is there really any hope?"
He saw Li Jingyang's attitude very clearly.
"We have no choice but to take a gamble."
The second prince's brows furrowed with unspoken worry, and he fell silent: "Let's go back. We'll come back in a couple of days."
As he spoke, he took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination.