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

Chapter 15: A Dream of Yellow Millet

He picked up a handkerchief and slowly wiped the blood from his face and hands, feeling much better.

"Someone come here."

The pale-faced butler walked in, glanced at the mangled corpse on the ground, and couldn't help but shudder.

He glanced at it quickly, then looked away and handed Li Zeyan a clean handkerchief.

After wiping away the bloodstains, Li Zeyan threw the handkerchief on the body and said, "Clean it up."

"Yes."

The steward ordered the servants to carry the body away, and then had the maids wipe the blood off the ground.

Everything returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

Li Zeyan looked at the people walking back and forth outside the courtyard with a sinister gaze, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Why has Lin Rusi changed so much?

Not only was she quick-witted, but she also seemed to know his secret of having venereal disease.

There were simply too many questions about Lin Rusi, and Li Zeyan had no clue what to do.

He frowned, his mood somewhat agitated.

He originally wanted to curry favor with the Lin family and use their power to gain a foothold in the imperial court.

Now that his plan has fallen through, he needs to think of another way.

The next day, Lin Rusi got up at dawn, first went to pay her respects to Lin Lezheng, and then chatted with her mother.

Everyone noticed her changes; Si Yu even thought Lin Rusi was sick.

"Rusi, are you feeling unwell?"

Si Yu frowned, scrutinizing Lin Rusi's face, then raised her hand and placed the back of her hand on Lin Rusi's forehead.

Lin Rusi shook her head, "I'm perfectly healthy, what could possibly happen to me?"

"Then why did you help Lin Ruqin?"

Before Lin Rusi could explain, Hongxiu walked in with quick steps. "Madam, Miss, Prince Jinglie has a letter to deliver to you."

Upon hearing the name of Prince Jinglie, Si Yu's face turned pale, and she involuntarily clenched her handkerchief.

Lin Rusi took the envelope, opened it, and found that the contents were nothing new; it was simply an invitation to meet at the No. 1 Restaurant in the capital.

She put the envelope away and told King Jinglie's men that she would be there at 9:00 AM.

Less than half an hour before 9:00 AM, Lin Rusi got up to prepare, her wrist suddenly tightening.

Si Yu nervously grabbed Lin Rusi's wrist. "Rumor has it that Prince Jinglie is ruthless and bloodthirsty. You should be careful when you meet him."

"Those are just rumors. Besides, he is my future husband. I'll go now."

Contrary to rumors, King Jinglie was not the ruthless and cold-blooded killer he was portrayed to be; on the contrary, he displayed the leisurely demeanor of a prince.

But Lin Rusi's intuition told her that Prince Jinglie was not as simple as he seemed, and she had this feeling from the first time she met him.

In short, one must be extremely cautious when dealing with him.

The First Restaurant Under Heaven is the most famous restaurant in the capital, with a constant stream of guests and booming business.

Lin Rusi took a deep breath and stepped into the No. 1 Building Under Heaven.

"Miss Lin, please come with me."

As she reached the door, a waiter suddenly called out to her and led her upstairs to a private room.

Wearing a dark blue brocade robe, King Jinglie leaned lazily against the soft couch, fiddling with walnuts in his hand while gazing at the turquoise lake on Boguang Mountain.

One of the most important reasons why the No. 1 Restaurant in the World has so many guests is the Biqing Lake located behind the restaurant.

As its name suggests, Biqing Lake is emerald green all year round.

"Your Highness is in high spirits, having chosen such a fine spot."

Lin Rusi smiled, first bowed to King Jinglie, and then sat down opposite him with grace and poise.