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

Chapter 368: Returning to the Capital

In fact, Lin Ruosi understood what Ye Ruoruo was saying. She originally planned to stay in Lingzhou to rest and prepare for childbirth, and she didn't have any other intentions.

However, what Ye Ruoruo said made her feel very uneasy.

It wasn't for any other reason than that she knew Li Jingyang too well.

He was not the kind of person who could stay in Lingzhou peacefully after knowing such news.

Seeing that Lin Rusi's face was a little pale, Ye Ruoruo immediately regretted it.

If I had known earlier that Lin Rusi would be so worried, I would have kept quiet.

"Don't worry, you're far away in Lingzhou, where the emperor is far away."

After a moment of silence, she offered a soft word of comfort.

But it was no use. Lin Rusi forced a smile and said, "Senior sister, thank you for your hard work. I'll have someone prepare a room for you."

Although it was a newly purchased house, Li Jingyang equipped it with the best of everything.

Setting up a room is not a difficult task for her now.

From that day on, Ye Ruoruo stayed by Lin Rusi's side every day to help her prepare for pregnancy.

As for Li Jingyang, he has completely disappeared.

"Is His Highness no longer here?"

Lin Rusi had already guessed this, but she was still worried.

When Ye Ruoruo saw that she had asked, she didn't hide it from her.

Anyway, everything that needed to be said has already been said. Besides, Lin Rusi is so smart that even if she was trying to hide it, she would probably be able to guess it.

For the past two days, Li Jingyang has been leaving early and returning late almost every day.

In addition, Lin Rusi was a heavy sleeper, and she was already asleep by the time Li Jingyang returned.

Although Ye Ruoruo had informed her in advance, Lin Rusi still stared at her suspiciously for a long time: "Senior sister, tell me the truth, what did His Highness go to do?"

Meeting her direct gaze, Ye Ruoruo immediately waved her hand: "It's nothing, I guess I have some things to take care of."

"Really? Then why didn't I see him come back yesterday?" Lin Rusi pressed, her eyes sharp, clearly not believing Ye Ruoruo's words.

However, due to the hardships of pregnancy, Lin Rusi's mind is now like it's covered in a layer of paste, and she can't think too much.

"He's probably busy with something. Don't think too much about it. He'll be back when he's done."

Ye Ruoruo spoke up for Li Jingyang, constantly offering soft words of comfort.

Hearing her words, Lin Rusi took a deep breath, touching her stomach as if lost in thought.

After hesitating for a long time, she looked up again: "He didn't return to the capital, did he?"

Her voice was urgent, like a plea, or like she was desperately seeking a last straw.

Ye Ruoruo understood that if she didn't speak up, Lin Rusi might really lose control of her emotions.

So he nodded emphatically: "Yes, no. When he gets back tonight, I'll teach him a lesson for you, okay?"

Lin Rusi didn't speak, and lowered her eyes.

She wasn't like this before.

Before she got pregnant, she never cared about these things, and her emotions didn't fluctuate that much.

But now... he's becoming increasingly impatient.

……

For several days in a row, Lin Rusi did not speak to Li Jingyang.

Although Li Jingyang would report to her on time every day when he came back.

But in reality, they couldn't stay for long before leaving in a hurry.

It's really strange that they leave so early and return so late.

Thinking back to what Ye Ruoruo had said a few days ago, Lin Rusi became even more worried.

With much thought in mind, she lay silently in bed, fighting off her drowsiness.

In order to wait for Li Jingyang, Lin Rusi took a nap during the day under the pretext of being sleepy.

She had to see what Li Jingyang was doing.

But to my surprise, when I actually lay down, that feeling of drowsiness surged up again.

Lin Rusi opened her eyes with difficulty, fighting off her drowsiness, and pretended to be asleep in bed.

A moment later, Ye Ruoruo pushed open the door and walked in.

At this time of day, Ye Ruoruo would usually check to see if she had fallen asleep and, incidentally, check her pulse.

Lin Rusi was not asleep at this time, but she did not want to give herself away, so she kept her eyes tightly closed.

After Ye Ruoruo finished her inspection, footsteps came from the doorway.

She had just quietly closed the door when Li Jingyang's voice came from outside: "How are Asi and the baby?"

"Don't worry, they're both fine, but you..."

Ye Ruoruo hesitated before looking at the dark circles under Li Jingyang's eyes.

It's obvious at a glance that the other person hasn't had a good rest these past two days.

"Please take good care of them for me. The situation is turbulent right now, and Asi's health is not good. I can't even be by her side to take care of her."

Li Jingyang's eyes were filled with guilt as he spoke in a low voice.

Seeing his reaction, Ye Ruoruo simply waved her hand, not taking it to heart at all: "Of course, I was more worried about you."

Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang shook his head and didn't say much: "It's nothing, I'll go first, you should get some rest too."

Seeing that he didn't want to bring it up, Ye Ruoruo didn't force him, and then the two parted ways.

However, Lin Rusi, who was lying in bed, became even more suspicious.

Although Ye Ruoruo told her many things, she still had doubts in her heart.

While Ye Ruoruo was resting, Lin Rusi secretly opened the door and followed Li Jingyang.

He would usually come back to rest at this time.

But today, they still went out so late.

Lin Rusi's heart was pounding. Although she didn't know what had happened, she instinctively felt that something was wrong.

She quickly followed, and sure enough, Li Jingyang went out.

Not far away, Ye Qing was standing at the entrance with a number of guards; it seemed they had been waiting for quite some time.

The group faced each other, all with serious expressions.

Subconsciously lowering her breathing, Lin Rusi followed silently behind.

Upon seeing Li Jingyang arrive, Ye Qing immediately went to greet him: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

“One team will stay behind. Ye Qing, you stay too.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing was naturally displeased and shook his head repeatedly: "Your Highness, I don't want to stay. For such an important matter, I hope Your Highness can let me go with you!"

“I’m worried about Asi being alone in Lingzhou. Ye Ruoruo’s company isn’t enough for her. If you stay, Asi will believe that I haven’t left.”

Li Jingyang's voice was deep, clearly indicating that he had already made up his mind.

Hearing this, Lin Rusi found it laughable.

He really went to great lengths to keep her with him.

Thinking of this, she silently curled her lips, but there was no hint of a smile in her eyes.

"But Your Highness, I have been following you all these years." Ye Qing refused, wanting to say something more.

Li Jingyang shook his head: "Then why don't you go back and I'll stay?"

As he spoke, his expression turned noticeably colder.

Ye Qing was taken aback, then immediately admitted, "Yes, I understand. I will stay and take care of the princess."

Listening to their conversation, Lin Rusi's heart sank. How could she possibly return to the capital? The emperor already suspected Li Jingyang.

Furthermore, given the current turmoil, going back at this point would be like throwing oneself into the lion's den.

Li Jingyang couldn't possibly be unaware of such a simple principle.

Thinking this, Lin Rusi clenched her fists, and her breathing became heavier and heavier.

Almost instantly, Li Jingyang noticed her presence.

"Who is it? Show yourself!"

Ye Qing reacted swiftly, drawing his sword with a sharp, piercing gaze.

However, he was taken aback when he saw that it was Lin Rusi.

"princess……"

He hesitated before looking up at Li Jingyang.

Zhou Ya, however, rushed out immediately upon hearing those two words.