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

Chapter 369: The Trap

Lin Rusi didn't even glance at him, panting heavily, feeling her whole body trembling.

In an instant, even his face turned quite pale.

"Asi!"

Li Jingyang instinctively moved closer, wanting to hold her tightly in his arms.

But Lin Rusi suddenly took a step back and asked in a hoarse voice, "What does Your Highness mean by this?"

"Is Your Highness going to abandon me and go back alone again? What do you mean by saying I can only believe you haven't left if Ye Qing stays?"

She sneered, her eyes instantly reddening.

Seeing that Li Jingyang remained silent, she frowned and suddenly roared, "Why! Why do you have to do this... Do I really have to get the divorce papers? Does His Highness's promise mean nothing?"

As she spoke, her eyes were filled with resentment.

Looking at Li Jingyang was like looking at a stranger.

But Li Jingyang couldn't answer her question: "Asi, listen to me, I never thought that way, it's just..."

But before he could finish speaking, Lin Rusi interrupted him.

"Enough! I don't want to hear it!"

She was in a bad mood, breathing heavily, with beads of sweat dripping from her forehead.

Especially now, in her extreme anger, she had to struggle to support herself against the wall to stand up straight.

Seeing this, Li Jingyang was really worried. He remembered what the doctor had said that day: Lin Rusi should not get too emotional. He was even more worried.

He strode forward, trying to pull Lin Rusi over: "Rusi, listen to me."

Li Jingyang softened his voice: "I'll explain to you. We'll talk about it when we get back. I promise, I'll tell you whatever you want to know."

His tone was too gentle, but Lin Rusi's emotions did not calm down, and she still turned around to look at him.

Noticing her attitude, Li Jingyang was delighted and patted her back gently, saying softly, "It was my fault. I should have told you, but it happened so suddenly. Shall we go back and talk about it slowly?"

He gave a look to the group of people, signaling them to all leave.

Then, he helped Lin Rusi, and the two walked back slowly.

Seeing Lin Rusi's pale face, Li Jingyang hesitated and said, "Rusi, let me explain. This matter happened suddenly, and the capital is in chaos. I have to go back, but I can't take you with me because of your health."

Lin Rusi remained silent, her face still grim.

She didn't say anything, but she was clearly still angry.

"Why did Your Highness say so much? Didn't you tell me anything beforehand?"

Lin Rusi persisted, her tone extremely indignant.

Seeing her say that, Li Jingyang pursed his lips and took a deep breath: "Asi, I won't hide it from you anymore. I don't want you to be angry. You're pregnant, so your health is the most important thing."

He first gently comforted Lin Rusi, then said calmly, "The emperor suspects me and wants to seize my power."

Li Jingyang's voice was cold and indifferent, as if he were talking about something trivial.

But how did things turn out this way?

Silently listening to his explanation, Lin Rusi was somewhat bewildered: "The Emperor's actions are clearly a case of cutting off the source of the problem and then discarding the bridge after crossing the river. It's far too unkind!"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but get angry again.

Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang quickly grasped her hand: "Asi, listen to me, your health is the most important thing right now, especially you can't get too emotional, everything should be based on your health."

"But you've suffered such injustice."

Lin Rusi frowned, her eyes showing some displeasure.

"It's alright. I went back this time to resolve this matter. For me, being a carefree prince is quite nice."

Li Jingyang gently pulled at the corner of her mouth, his tone light: "Once this matter is resolved, Asi and I will live our own lives properly, in Lingzhou, or in Suzhou, anywhere is fine."

Hearing this, Lin Rusi's eyes reddened even more. She threw herself into Li Jingyang's arms and hugged him tightly: "Your Highness, it's all their fault! We will never interfere in palace affairs again!"

"Okay, okay, I won't interfere anymore."

Li Jingyang shook his head, gently patted her head, and said softly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Rusi suddenly sat up straight and stared straight at him: "Your Highness, I support your return, but please don't keep it from me anymore."

Li Jingyang also felt guilty about this: "I was afraid that you wouldn't listen to me and would instead want to come with me. Now that you are pregnant, things are really different from before. Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have stopped you."

Hearing this, Lin Rusi's mood finally improved.

"Asi, don't worry so much. Now you know, so don't be angry anymore."

Li Jingyang quickly seized the opportunity to continue offering comfort.

Lin Rusi shook her head: "Just tell me whatever comes up from now on."

Having finally gained her forgiveness, Li Jingyang naturally dared not hide anything else.

So from then on, no matter what happened in the capital, he would tell Lin Rusi everything frankly.

……

However, just three days later, news suddenly came from the capital that the emperor was dying and sent people to invite them back to the capital.

When Li Jingyang received the letter, he was stunned for a long time, unsure of what expression to make.

Lin Rusi leaned closer and happened to see the letter in his hand.

Hesitantly, he cautiously spoke, "Your Highness, what if this is a trap..."

She certainly didn't believe what the other person said.

Moreover, the emperor could have gotten into trouble earlier or later, but he chose this particular juncture of events.

This made Lin Rusi even more suspicious; perhaps this was just a trap set by the other party out of their suspicion.

“If we don’t go back, we’ll be caught red-handed and won’t be able to extricate ourselves. Asi, we can’t take that risk.”

Li Jingyang sighed, somewhat helplessly.

His words were not without reason.

Lin Rusi was taken aback for a moment, then immediately said, "Then Your Highness, please take me back with you!"

She held on very tightly, refusing to let go no matter what.

Li Jingyang shook his head: "No need."

Lin Rusi was stunned for a moment, then anxiously called out, "Your Highness..."

"Asi, if this really is a trap, have you thought about the consequences?"

Li Jingyang frowned, looking extremely displeased.

Lin Rusi suddenly became clever for some reason: "Your Highness, do you know that so many people are watching you? If I don't go back with you, they will definitely find something to talk about."

“The master who used to disguise himself is still around. I had someone impersonate you. Everyone knows you are pregnant, so it doesn’t matter if the figure doesn’t look like yours.”

Clearly, Li Jingyang had already decided what to do when he received the letter.

"No! What did His Highness promise me that day?"

Lin Rusi's eyes widened, and she immediately turned the tables and questioned him.

For a moment, Li Jingyang was speechless again.

Because he had mentioned this incident, he didn't know how to explain it.

He sighed helplessly: "Asi, aren't you afraid?"

"Of course I'm afraid, but without Your Highness, nothing else matters to me."

Her earnestness only made Li Jingyang feel more helpless.

"Asi, listen to me, I can come back safely, it's just you..."

His gaze fell on her stomach, and he gently touched it.