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

Chapter 340: Secretly Following

Lin Rusi placed the letter on the table and pushed it in front of the Left Censor.

The handwriting on the cover of this letter was exactly what the Left Censor was most familiar with.

Little did he know that the letter had clearly been sent out, and the guard even said that he had personally handed it to the messenger.

But how did it end up in Lin Rusi's hands?

Thinking of this, the Left Censor-in-Chief's eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze filled with shock.

"Your Highness, you have some impressive skills!"

He stared intently at Lin Rusi, gasped, and quickly reached out to snatch the letter.

But Lin Rusi moved even faster; she stretched out a finger and pressed it tightly against the letter.

At the same time, two bodyguards suddenly appeared out of nowhere, grabbed the Left Censor's arm, and pinned him to the table, rendering him unable to move.

Seeing this, Lin Rusi twitched the corners of her mouth, her eyes filled with emotion: "Lord Left Censor, I told you not to act rashly, why wouldn't you listen?"

The Left Censor wanted to see Lin Rusi, but was held down and could only lift his head with effort.

However, his posture was rather ugly, but even so, the Left Censor still couldn't calm down and struggled desperately.

Seeing his reaction, Lin Rusi chuckled softly, "Lord Left Censor, if you still haven't calmed down, why don't I have a guard take you out to calm down before you come back to talk to me?"

She scoffed coldly, then looked at the Left Censor with a detached gaze: "You don't actually think your Censorate has any way out, do you?"

She spoke slowly and deliberately with a cold laugh, each word piercing the heart of the Left Censor, leaving him speechless.

But that is indeed the case; the Censorate now has no way out.

For a moment, the Left Censor stopped struggling.

Seeing that he had finally given up, Lin Rusi waved her hand, signaling the guards to leave.

However, for a moment, the Left Censor was still somewhat dazed. He sat there blankly, like a dejected, defeated dog.

Lin Rusi smiled triumphantly and waved the letter in front of the Left Censor: "Actually, I didn't come here today to threaten you, Censor, but some of the things you've done are truly disheartening."

These words were pointed, which immediately brought the Left Censor back to his senses.

He sat up straight, unable to refute the events unfolding in court; he had indeed intentionally framed Li Jingyang.

"Don't worry, I'm here to negotiate with the Imperial Censor. There's no need to be so nervous."

But seeing his dejected expression, Lin Rusi waved her hand and whispered words of comfort.

While initially flustered, the Left Censor gradually calmed down.

"Your Highness, please speak." Right now, the Left Censor truly has no way out.

Whether it was illicit relations or treason, either one of these would have resulted in a terrible death for him.

They compromised as expected!

This time, Lin Rusi was prepared. She pointed to the letter on the table and said, "I can pretend I didn't read this letter, but I don't feel safe just returning it to you like this."

After saying that, she chuckled lightly, a sly glint in her eyes: "I will help you keep it safe."

"Your Highness, please speak frankly. What do you want me to do?"

Rather than suffering through this slow, drawn-out torment, it's better to face it proactively.

Thinking this, he took a deep breath and, with the determination to die, spoke up.

"I do have conditions."

Lin Rusi's tone suddenly turned serious: "The Censor must not harm His Highness again, and even less should he act behind his back. If anything happens to His Highness, I will naturally hold the Censor accountable."

Upon hearing this, the Left Censor wanted to retort, but upon seeing Lin Rusi's icy eyes, he remained silent: "Alright, I will not do anything to the Prince again! But I hope the Princess will keep this letter safe."

"Of course, I only wish for the prince's safety." Lin Rusi smiled and raised her lips.

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up slightly.

Having achieved everything she wanted, she naturally had no intention of staying: "Then it's settled. I won't cause trouble for the Imperial Censor, and I hope you'll keep your promise."

After leaving those words, Lin Rusi left the Imperial Censor's Mansion without even glancing at him.

As he watched her figure gradually disappear, the Left Censor frowned and immediately overturned the table in anger: "Damn it!"

He was utterly powerless to resist Lin Rusi's actions.

Are we really just going to sit here and wait to die?

"Help me send a letter to the palace."

While pondering, the Left Censor wrote a letter and handed it to the Empress.

Meanwhile, in the palace, when the Empress received the letter from the Left Censor, she was at her wits' end, still clinging to a sliver of hope.

Although I cannot do anything about Nailin Rusi.

But she also had the Left Censor; they couldn't both be controlled by the other.

However, the empress's idea was destined to be a pipe dream.

The next moment, when a letter from the Left Censor arrived at the palace, she was filled with despair.

The Empress looked at the letter in disbelief. How could that woman be so cunning?

That damn bitch!

She gritted her teeth, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, but ultimately she lowered her head in resignation.

After all, Lin Rusi already has evidence in hand, so no matter how powerful they are, they cannot act rashly.

……

On the other side, after Li Jingyang finished packing, he prepared to go to Linzhou.

Lin Rusi looked at him with reluctance, her eyes filled with pity.

Seeing her unhappy expression, Li Jingyang helplessly ruffled her hair and said gently, "It's alright, you'll be back soon."

"But……"

Lin Rusi pouted, still feeling somewhat displeased.

But time waits for no one. Li Jingyang was about to set off, and if he delayed any longer, he might not be able to leave the city.

Left with no other option, Lin Rusi could only wave at him, signaling him to leave.

"Wait for me."

Li Jingyang gently kissed her forehead, then turned and mounted his horse without further hesitation.

Watching Li Jingyang's figure gradually disappear, Lin Rusi immediately came to her senses. She tugged at Wanxia beside her: "Wanxia! What about the things I asked you to prepare?"

"It's ready, Your Majesty. Do you really intend to do this?"

Wanxia hesitated for a moment, but Lin Rusi nodded naturally.

Of course she was going to do that!

She and Li Jingyang had made a promise beforehand that they would stay together through thick and thin, no matter what!

Therefore, she certainly wouldn't let Li Jingyang go to Jiangnan alone.

However, Lin Rusi knew in her heart that he most likely wouldn't agree if she went with him.

Rather than pestering him to go with her, Lin Rusi thought for a long time and decided it would be better to secretly follow him on her own.

Once we reach Jiangnan, and he finds out that I secretly followed you, it will be too late for Li Jingyang to make me leave.

With that in mind, Lin Rusi disguised herself and mingled with Li Jingyang's group.

A few days later, they arrived in Linzhou.

However, she didn't rush to appear in front of Li Jingyang.

Instead, he first took a stroll around Linzhou, and looking at the bustling street scene around him, he finally felt satisfied.

It wasn't until it was getting dark that she remembered to head to the inn where Li Jingyang was staying.

Unexpectedly, just as she excitedly walked to the door, a familiar figure came out from inside.

"Asi?"

Li Jingyang looked at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Seeing this, Lin Rusi was also stunned for a moment, and there was a hint of guilt in her eyes.

……

After a while, Lin Rusi sat in a corner of the room, her head down, somewhat afraid to speak.

"Asi, don't you have anything to say to me?!" Li Jingyang said coldly, his eyes full of seriousness, staring straight at Lin Rusi.

At this moment, Lin Rusi didn't dare to say a word; how could she possibly speak?

Moreover, with Li Jingyang's face so dark, who knows if he's angry?

Thinking this, Lin Rusi smiled and then spoke again very seriously: "Why does Your Highness look so pale? Did you miss me?"

The man snorted coldly and didn't say anything, but his gloomy expression was very obvious.

"Lin Rusi, you've become quite bold."

He squinted, his voice cold and sharp.

"Your Highness, please don't be angry."

Seeing this, Lin Rusi cautiously reached out her hand.