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

Chapter 57: Persuasion and Warming

Wanqi nodded slightly, strode inside, and came out again a moment later.

"Our young lady does not wish to see you."

Dong Xiaoyue frowned, and her face visibly fell.

Why don't you want to see me?

Tell her that I came to her to apologize.

Wanqi shook her head and said righteously, "Please leave. Miss does not wish to see you."

Dong Xiaoyue wanted to bite the bullet and barge in, but as soon as she took a step, Wanqi's cold, knife-like gaze fell upon her.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Wanqi timidly.

I don't know why.

Despite being an ordinary-looking maid, Dong Xiaoyue felt an inexplicable sense of fear.

She dared not approach rashly again and could only obediently go to find Lin Ruqin.

Lin Ruqin had been observing everything from behind. When she saw Dong Xiaoyue return empty-handed, she comforted her, "My sister might still be angry."

"You can find other ways to contact her again."

Dong Xiaoyue slumped her head like a wilted eggplant, and said weakly, "She doesn't even want to see me, what else can I do?"

Dong Xiaoyue looked at Lin Ruqin helplessly and pleaded, "Sister, can you help me think of another way?"

"Besides, I can't stay in the Lin residence forever."

Lin Ruqin understood what Dong Xiaoyue meant, and with a forced smile, she said, "Don't worry, I'm still here, aren't I?"

She warmly took Dong Xiaoyue's hand and said, "I'll have Hongzhi prepare a room in Nuanchun Pavilion for you to stay in for now."

"How about you go back once you can persuade my sister?"

Dong Xiaoyue's eyes suddenly lit up, "Thank you, Miss Chang!"

She happily followed Hongzhi to her room.

Lin Ruqin's smile gradually faded. She looked coldly at Dong Xiaoyue's back, a hint of impatience in her eyes.

This idiot is such a nuisance.

If it weren't for the need to use her to deal with Lin Rusi, she would never have gotten involved with Dong Xiaoyue.

She gripped her knuckles, her gaze hardening.

She had to get Dong Xiaoyue out of the Lin family as soon as possible.

If this matter alarms the Dong family, she won't be able to explain herself clearly.

Lin Ruqin left with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

Dong Xiaoyue then settled down in Nuanchun Pavilion. When she had nothing to do, she would excitedly run to Zhaixing Pavilion.

"Second Miss, I really know I was wrong. Please see me."

She stood in the courtyard of the Star-Picking Pavilion and began chanting sutras to Lin Rusi inside the house.

Early in the morning, Lin Rusi was woken up by Dong Xiaoyue while she was still asleep.

She was so noisy, like a fly buzzing in my ear.

Lin Rusi didn't want to have anything to do with someone like Dong Xiaoyue.

Moreover, Minister Dong is now searching the whole country for Dong Xiaoyue.

Instead of rushing back, she spent every day at the Lin residence trying to persuade her.

Lin Rusi originally didn't want to pay attention to it, but who knew that Dong Xiaoyue was really persistent.

If she didn't agree, Dong Xiaoyue would pester her relentlessly.

It was alright inside the Star-Picking Pavilion; you couldn't see her, you could only hear her constant nagging.

Once she stepped out of the Star-Picking Pavilion, even with Wanqi and Wanxia protecting her, Dong Xiaoyue kept getting closer to her.

Lin Rusi was so annoyed by Dong Xiaoyue's pestering that she agreed.

"Alright, alright, Dong Xiaoyue, don't look for me again."

Lin Rusi put her hands on her hips and glared at Dong Xiaoyue with a resentful expression.

Dong Xiaoyue wasn't annoyed, but she, the one being harassed, was thoroughly fed up with the noise.

Dong Xiaoyue blinked, her face lighting up with joy. "Okay, you have to accept my apology."

Lin Rusi crossed her arms and said, "Then apologize."

Dong Xiaoyue seemed a little hesitant. She twisted her fingers and chuckled, "I need to formally apologize to you for what happened before."

"How about this, you come out with me for a meal, and that will be my apology meal."

Lin Rusi frowned, feeling that Dong Xiaoyue was up to something.

She frowned, staring intently at Dong Xiaoyue, and asked, "What exactly are you planning?"

Dong Xiaoyue put on an innocent expression, "Second Miss, you have someone protecting you, how could I dare to lay a hand on you?"

"I simply want to apologize to you."

Lin Rusi reluctantly agreed, "Okay."

"You agree on a time and place, tell me, and I'll be there when the time comes."

Dong Xiaoyue's smile was almost overflowing; she was overjoyed.

"You're still the best."

Lin Rusi found it strange to hear Dong Xiaoyue's praise.

She ignored all that and turned to leave after learning the agreed location.

After turning a corner, she instructed Wanxia to follow Dong Xiaoyue.

Given Dong Xiaoyue's intelligence and temperament, why would she take the initiative to invite me to dinner to apologize?

Lin Rusi had a premonition that things weren't so simple, and she had Wanxia come along to make sure she was sure of her own thoughts.

As expected, Dong Xiaoyue had a problem.

According to Wanxia's observations, after agreeing to have dinner with her, she immediately went to see Lin Ruqin.

Wanxia overheard their conversation.

Dong Xiaoyue humbled herself and begged Lin Rusi for forgiveness because she needed her help.

Furthermore, the idea of ​​asking her for help came from Lin Ruqin.

Lin Rusi didn't believe that Lin Ruqin would genuinely help Dong Xiaoyue.

Dong Xiaoyue is not a good girl. Her willingness to help and instigating Dong Xiaoyue to beg her probably indicates ulterior motives.

As for the purpose, we'll find out when we eat.

Lin Rusi curled her lips into a smile, picked up her teacup, and took a leisurely sip.

"Since you want to play, I'll naturally play along and have some fun with you!"

"Wanqi, Wanxia, ​​come here."

Lin Rusi's eyes curved into crescent moons, her smile carrying a hint of cunning.

She has come up with a good idea.

They provoked her first, so don't blame her for retaliating in kind!

When the appointed time arrived, Lin Rusi arrived at the tavern early and sent someone to keep watch.

Dong Xiaoyue and Lin Ruqin then arrived.

The two were secretly plotting something and then drugged the wine.

"That's all."

Lin Rusi took out a gold leaf from her bag, placed it in the servant's hand, and said with satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad."

"I feel much more at ease entrusting this matter to you."

"Alright, you can leave now."

The servant looked at the gold leaf in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

He never expected that he could earn so much just by keeping an eye on people.

He bowed repeatedly to thank Lin Rusi.

Lin Rusi waved her hand, indicating that he could leave.

Wanqi stepped forward. "Miss, what should we do next?"

Lin Rusi rested her chin on her hand and yawned lazily. "Go with the flow, go with the flow."

She got up lazily, stretched, and then said, "It's almost time, let's go."