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

Chapter 196: Reencounter with Li Zeyan

Lin Rusi's feelings were somewhat complicated, especially when she saw Shen Mengdie's slightly flushed cheeks. Just as she was stunned, Shen Mengdie raised her eyes and stared straight at her.

"Sister? What are you thinking about?" Shen Mengdie asked cautiously.

Lin Rusi then came to her senses, gently shook her head, and said slowly, "I was just thinking that Mengdie, you've reached the age for marriage, so you should be more cautious."

Shen Mengdie's eyes lit up instantly: "Right? Sister thinks so too, right?"

She paused, then quickly added, "His Highness the Third Prince is indeed exceptionally handsome, but you, sister..."

Knowing that Shen Mengdie had different feelings for Li Zeyan, Lin Rusi was at ease.

"Mengdie, we should be careful about marriage. It seems the Third Prince already has a principal wife, but I heard she's not doing very well, so..."

After saying that, Lin Rusi looked at Shen Mengdie with concern: "If you trust me, you'd better think it over carefully. If you don't trust me, you can find out by asking around. I have no reason to lie to you."

Hearing Lin Rusi say this, Shen Mengdie quickly waved her hand.

"Sister, don't say that, I believe you!" Shen Mengdie quickly explained.

She didn't disbelieve Lin Rusi, but she was afraid that Lin Rusi would be angry. After all, they had a marriage agreement before. Although she didn't know why they couldn't get married, Shen Mengdie still wanted to make things clear.

She also believed that Sister Rusi wouldn't lie to her.

But upon hearing Lin Rusi's words, Shen Mengdie's eyes showed a hint of sadness.

Lin Rusi looked up at her with some concern and saw that she looked disappointed. She immediately wanted to speak.

But before Lin Rusi could say anything, Shen Mengdie patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely consider it carefully!"

Seeing her so certain, Lin Rusi raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and chuckled as she asked, "You've let go so quickly?"

"I only saw him once from afar, and I'm not familiar with the Third Prince, so naturally I didn't like him much. Besides, Sister Rusi, you also said he wasn't good."

Shen Mengdie pursed her lips, her eyes full of trust. No words were needed; it was clear that Shen Mengdie truly believed in him.

Seeing this, Lin Rusi smiled slightly, her expression exceptionally gentle.

"You trust me that much?"

"Of course!" Shen Mengdie agreed almost without hesitation: "I believe you, sister. If you say His Highness is not a good person, then I won't like His Highness!"

Seeing how well-behaved she was, Lin Rusi couldn't help but reach out and pat her head, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Shen Mengdie is simple-minded, completely different from other young ladies from prestigious families.

Wanqi and Wanxia exchanged glances, their eyes filled with smiles. Indeed, their own princess was truly charming.

Lin Rusi chatted and laughed with Shen Mengdie, completely forgetting about Li Zeyan.

……

However, the two never expected that, just as they were talking about Li Zeyan, a man walked over from not far away.

Just then, Li Zeyan came face to face with Lin Rusi. He looked up and saw Lin Rusi as well.

Right beside her, a pretty young girl was smiling with her eyes narrowed.

With several beautiful women behind him, Li Zeyan's eyes lit up instantly. If he couldn't make a move on Lin Rusi, couldn't he make a move on someone else?

Lin Rusi was also surprised by Li Zeyan's sudden appearance. Her eyes darkened, revealing a hint of displeasure.

She instinctively looked away and kept her distance from the people over there.

Just as they were about to pull Shen Mengdie away, Li Zeyan stood in front of them, smiling as he spoke.

"Ru Si, it's been a long time."

Lin Rusi looked up, her eyes filled with disgust.

Whenever she saw Li Zeyan, she could imagine that this seemingly handsome man had contracted an unclean disease in his past life due to his womanizing.

A strong sense of disgust welled up in Lin Rusi's heart, and she made no attempt to hide her aversion to Li Zeyan.

Li Zeyan could tell, but he just smiled nonchalantly.

"Greetings, Third Prince. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now." Lin Rusi's gaze was indifferent.

After saying that, Lin Rusi pulled Shen Mengdie and turned to leave, but unexpectedly, Li Zeyan quickly moved behind them to block their way.

"Third sister-in-law, it's been a long time. You've been too cold towards me."

Li Zeyan looked aggrieved. After speaking, his gaze remained fixed on Shen Mengdie beside her. Shen Mengdie smiled gently and bowed.

"Greetings, Your Highness, I am Shen Mengdie."

Remembering what Lin Rusi had told her before, Shen Mengdie subconsciously stepped back, keeping a sufficient distance from Li Zeyan so that no one would misunderstand.

"Get up."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. Your Highness should return home as soon as possible."

"Speak," Lin Rusi said, getting up to leave this troublesome place, but Li Zeyan stopped her again.

The man's eyes held a hint of displeasure as he stubbornly blocked their way.

"Your Highness, what is the meaning of this? Blocking our young lady's way in the street is far too impolite!"

Lin Rusi knew that he wouldn't give up easily, and she wouldn't dare to do anything in broad daylight.

As expected, Li Zeyan waved his hands repeatedly: "Sister-in-law, I didn't mean to stop you. I just wanted to invite you to my home. It's been a long time since we last met, and Ruqin misses you."

Lin Rusi could see through such a clumsy excuse at a glance.

It was nothing more than him setting his sights on the people around him. She gripped Shen Mengdie's wrist and pulled her behind her.

"How could Ruqin miss me? Your Highness, please don't talk nonsense." Lin Rusi smiled gently.

With no emotion in his eyes, Li Zeyan gave a meaningful "ah" and then said, "How could that not be? Ruqin told me that herself."

Li Zeyan spoke earnestly, knowing he was the most difficult to deal with. Lin Rusi understood this as well, so she simply didn't make any excuses.

“Your Highness, I’m not feeling well today. I just wanted to go for a walk to get some fresh air. I will definitely visit Ruqin another day, but not today.”

Lin Rusi turned her body to the side, but before she could leave, Li Zeyan grabbed her hand.

The man chuckled wickedly, his voice inexplicably turning cold: "But what can we do? Ruqin said she really misses her sister-in-law."

Seeing that Li Zeyan seemed to think he wouldn't leave if she didn't agree, Shen Mengdie frowned slightly.

This person is completely different from what she had heard.

It seems that, just as Sister Rusi said, he is not a good person; he only has a pretty face.

Shen Mengdie, quick-witted and perceptive, immediately helped Lin Rusi up: "Sister, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell again?"

After saying that, Shen Mengdie winked where Li Zeyan couldn't see, her words carrying a strong implication.

Lin Rusi understood her meaning and immediately cooperated: "Yes, Your Highness, we won't go."

"It's alright. I have some good doctors in my household. If you go, sister-in-law, you can get a consultation."