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

Chapter 101: Meeting

"Wanqi, go and tell Lin Ruqin what I found out. So much time has passed since this happened, there must be many people in the capital who know about it now. It's time for Lin Ruqin to understand."

"Yes."

After Wanqi finished speaking, she left.

There were already many maids in the mansion, so it wasn't too difficult for Lin Ruqin to know what she had investigated.

Sure enough, Lin Ruqin soon found out that the rumors outside were all orchestrated by the Sun family.

His expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Letting them spread rumors outside will only cause me trouble. This matter cannot be easily let go."

Lin Ruqin knew she had to get rid of this family as soon as possible.

Otherwise, one day they will implicate us.

Thinking about this, his expression turned rather unpleasant.

Upon hearing this, Hongzhi also felt somewhat worried.

"Young Miss, what should we do now?"

"Now that they've set their sights on me, I have to find a way to resolve this. I absolutely cannot let them continue to be so arrogant."

Lin Ruqin's face was cold, and Hongzhi felt a little scared when she saw this.

"Hongzhi, you need to find a way to clarify the truth of this matter. We absolutely cannot let them put all the blame on me."

Lin Ruqin has also uncovered the truth behind some of these events in recent days.

She was deep in thought; how could she possibly let this family ride roughshod over her?

Only then did he send a few maids to clarify the truth of the matter. After the people in the capital who had been watching the spectacle learned of this, the entire Sun family quickly became the target of everyone's condemnation.

When Sun Jiangyi learned of this, he couldn't understand how Lin Ruqin had found out. Now, his family had become pariahs, and it was impossible for them to stay in the capital to work.

When Sun Huixia learned of this, she thought about how close she had been to the Third Prince these days, and how could she easily give him up now?

“Brother, we can’t leave the capital. Now I have won the favor of the Third Prince. As long as we can get on this high branch, our whole family will be able to climb to the top.”

Sun Huixia was absolutely unwilling to leave at this time.

"You're confused! Their marriage was arranged by the Emperor. Even if the Third Prince favors you now, you can never become his imperial concubine. Don't you understand that?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Huixia felt that her brother was trying to ruin her promising future.

That's why she started making a huge scene at home, but no one paid any attention.

Now that rumors are spreading throughout the capital, they have no choice but to pack their things and leave in disgrace.

Lin Ruqin wasn't too bothered by the news. Even without the Sun family, she was still able to live a good life in the capital.

"Big sister, I heard that your maternal grandparents' family is going back today. Don't you plan to see them off?" The two sisters were playing chess in the garden.

Lin Rusi deliberately asked a question.

Sure enough, Lin Ruqin's expression turned even more unpleasant after hearing this, but she still managed to remain rational.

"No need. I have already given them enough travel expenses, which is more than enough. They are only in this situation because of their own fault."

At this critical moment, she also had to distance herself from the Sun family and absolutely could not lose her father's trust because of this matter.

Now that the Sun family's help is gone, they can only rely entirely on Lin Lezheng.

"Alright, elder sister, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to take care of, so I won't play chess with you today. I'll come back to ask you for advice another day."

After saying this, he led his men back to the courtyard.

In the dead of night, I recall the Sun family's rise to prominence after my death in my past life, a stark contrast to my present situation.

A hint of mockery crept into my heart.

It really is a cycle of karma.

"Miss, here is your invitation. We don't recognize who sent it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi accepted the gift and quickly recognized that it was delivered by Li Jingyang.

"I understand. You two come with me. Wanqi, you stay at home. No one is to know that I'm not here."

"Yes."

After saying this, he led his two maids to the inn where they had agreed to meet.

Sure enough, Li Jingyang was right there.

What brings you here today?

Upon opening the private room, they found Li Jingyang sitting on the edge of the bed with a gloomy expression, not saying a word, and looking like he was in a bad mood.

Lin Rusi really couldn't understand when she had offended him again.

"I've already heard about what happened with the Sun family. Why didn't you tell me about something so important! That family is insatiably greedy. If I had handled it, they wouldn't have caused such a commotion."

Li Jingyang was dissatisfied.

I'd heard that family was no good, and going against them could bring Lin Rusi a lot of trouble.

"No need. Although this matter was a bit tricky, I've already resolved it, so there's no need to trouble you."

"Why? Do you think I can't even do such a small thing right?"

Li Jingyang didn't understand why Lin Rusi was unwilling to ask him for help no matter what happened.

Does this girl think I'm just an outsider?

“I just don’t want you to get involved in everything. I can handle these things myself. They’ve already been driven out of the capital, which is enough.”

The Sun family will become Lin Ruqin's biggest assistants in the future. Now that I've found a way to get rid of them, it's tantamount to cutting off Lin Ruqin's left and right arms.

"I was just worried about you."

Li Jingyang's mood calmed down a bit at this point.

I also realized that what I said just now was indeed a bit too impulsive.

"It's nothing. I wasn't originally some delicate rich girl. I can handle this kind of small matter very well on my own. Besides, I never wanted to be a canary kept by you."

Lin Rusi spoke calmly, and Li Jingyang understood the situation.

Only someone like Lin Rusi could attract his attention.

"Alright, let's not talk about these things anymore. This is a chef I specially found. This whole meal was prepared especially for you. Try it first and see how it tastes."

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi noticed that everything on the table was her favorite food.

After tasting it, I found it to be a perfect combination of color, aroma, and flavor.

"Where did you find this chef? The food he makes is just to my liking."

"I'm glad you like it. I'll have him make things for you and send them over often from now on."