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

Chapter 390: Assassination

"So, Miss Ling, do you still want to make this deal with me? I can give you what you want."

After Lin Rusi finished speaking, Ling Xue'er, who had stood up, sat back down in her seat, seemingly deep in thought.

"It seems Miss Ling has agreed to this matter. Why don't we do as the letter says?"

Ling Xue'er nodded and agreed to Lin Rusi's words, and the two of them officially reached a deal.

"Now that we have completed our transaction, I will take my leave. I look forward to seeing you again in the future."

After finishing her sentence, Lin Rusi left Lingxiao Pavilion under Ling Xue'er's watchful gaze. Lin Rusi's mood became exceptionally cheerful throughout the journey.

But when she was only halfway there, Lin Rusi noticed that there were many eyes on her from behind.

At first, Lin Rusi thought it was her imagination, but after walking for a while, she realized that someone was indeed secretly following her.

This immediately put Lin Rusi on alert.

After all, there's still some distance to the Prince's residence, and even if we send someone to find Li Jingyang, it's too late.

However, at this moment, those who were following Lin Rusi became even more brazen, as if they knew that Lin Rusi had no one else protecting her.

So just as Lin Rusi turned at the next intersection, those people also revealed themselves.

"I'm sorry, Miss Lin, but we do have important matters to attend to."

Several masked men in black said this to Lin Rusi, and then revealed the knives in their hands.

The men rushed towards Lin Rusi.

How could Lin Rusi, who was pregnant, possibly be a match for them?

So Lin Rusi clutched her stomach, trying to quickly dodge their attacks.

However, the masked men in black relentlessly pursued them.

No matter how Lin Rusi tried to escape, she couldn't get away from their pursuit.

Fortunately, the servants had already run back to the Prince's Mansion when Lin Rusi was in danger, and asked Li Jingyang for help.

Just when those masked men in black thought they were about to succeed, Li Jingyang suddenly appeared.

Li Jingyang, wielding a long sword, swiftly dispatched the masked men in black.

They rescued Lin Rusi quite quickly.

"Your Highness! What's going on with these people? Are you hurt?"

Lin Rusi was still somewhat shaken at this moment, and when she saw Li Jingyang in front of her, she felt as if she was hallucinating.

But at this moment, Li Jingyang was more worried about Lin Rusi beside him, fearing that Lin Rusi might hurt his body again.

"Asi, I'm fine now, but how are you feeling? Those thugs were really audacious!"

Li Jingyang ordered his servants to grab the several men in black on the ground.

He pulled Lin Rusi into his arms.

With an exceptionally gentle expression, he asked Lin Rusi, who was in his arms.

However, Lin Rusi touched her stomach and shook her head, having narrowly escaped danger.

"Your Highness, of course I'm fine, but I find this matter particularly strange."

As Lin Rusi spoke, she subconsciously looked around before continuing.

"Why are so many men in black chasing me on this road...?"

After all, this road was extremely familiar to Lin Rusi and the others.

But it is indeed a small path, and not many people usually travel on it.

These men in black must have been acting under orders from someone else.

They knew Lin Rusi would pass through this area, which is why they chose this spot to assassinate her.

When Lin Ru thought of this, she frowned deeply, wondering who this matter was related to.

"I think the most important thing right now is to find out where these men in black came from."

"Perhaps I should send a few more people to investigate this matter."

"Sigh, it's just one problem after another..."

Lin Rusi sighed and nestled into Li Jingyang's arms.

But at this moment, Li Jingyang's expression was unusually serious, and he didn't say much to Lin Rusi.

For a moment, Lin Rusi felt something was amiss. She looked up at Li Jingyang in front of her.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Why don't we return to the palace first?"

Upon hearing Lin Rusi's suggestion, the servants were exceptionally enthusiastic.

They accompanied Li Jingyang and Lin Rusi back to the Prince's Mansion.

But Li Jingyang remained silent the entire way and didn't say a word to Lin Rusi.

This did make Lin Rusi feel a little strange.

Even after they entered the bedroom, Li Jingyang kept his lips pursed and didn't say much.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Please say something to me..."

Lin Rusi grabbed Li Jingyang's hand and said in a coquettish tone.

Only now did Li Jingyang show a hint of anger on his face.

It seems Li Jingyang was angry that he took such a big risk.

No wonder, they ignored me the whole way.

Lin Rusi felt a little guilty. She lowered her head and nestled in Li Jingyang's arms, remaining silent.

But after only a quarter of an hour, Lin Rusi raised her head.

"Oh, Your Highness... my stomach hurts so much! It hurts so much, it's killing me..."

Lin Rusi pretended to look pitiful, touching her belly while holding Li Jingyang's hand and saying.

Seeing Lin Rusi like this, Li Jingyang immediately softened.

"Asi... you really are injured somewhere, aren't you? Should we call a doctor to take a look..."

As Li Jingyang spoke, he prepared to pick Lin Rusi up in his arms.

But at that moment, Lin Rusi smiled slyly and hugged Li Jingyang tightly.

"I knew Your Highness was angry with me, that's why you're ignoring me... Oh, I know, it was really my fault this time, I was too careless."

"I guarantee there will never be a next time!"

Lin Rusi stretched out her hand as if making a vow, which Li Jingyang found somewhat amusing.

"Asi, no matter how many times I tell you, you're still the same!"

Li Jingyang chuckled as he hugged Lin Rusi tightly, feeling as if he had found something he had lost.

"This really scared me. We absolutely cannot let this happen again."

Lin Rusi nodded and agreed to Li Jingyang's request.

So they just vaguely brushed the matter off.

The information that was sent to investigate was also thoroughly investigated and clarified the next day.

According to the servants, the assassination attempt was also related to the Second Prince.

It seems the Second Prince has really put in a lot of effort; he has to get involved in everything.