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

Chapter 543: Returning After the Act

"The two have made contact, they must have another mission. Did you hear the mission clearly?"

"I heard it very clearly. Prince Yun wanted her to help hide the enemy troops near Jiangnan so that they would not be discovered."

"That's all?"

Lin Rusi frowned as she thought about the increasingly ordinary people appearing these past few days.

Meanwhile, the guard who knew the details told her everything he had heard without any hesitation.

With all the gaps filled, her expression softened somewhat, and she couldn't help but look in the direction of Li Jingyang.

"The biggest problem now is him. If we just let things continue like this, he might get injured again, or even seriously injured."

But if we don't do this, Prince Yun will surely notice something, which will make things even more troublesome.

After much deliberation, Lin Rusi ultimately chose this approach.

"Have them keep a close eye on the beggars who follow into the city, and keep an eye on the perimeter at all times. If they see Shen Liuying appear, they don't need to arrest her, just keep an eye on her."

"Yes."

But just as the other party was about to make a move, Li Jingyang found himself leaning against the door frame.

The group of people looked at each other and were taken aback. They clearly wanted to say something, but were intimidated by the look in the other person's eyes and dared not go any further.

"What's wrong? Do you think I'm going to eat you?"

"master."

"Knowing I am the master, how dare you let the madam make decisions on her own?"

The guard dared not utter a sound or move again, but stared nervously at the ground as if there were a crack in the ground there to save him.

In the end, Lin Rusi spoke first, drawing Li Jingyang's attention away.

"You think my plan is wrong?"

"Doesn't Your Highness think that Prince Yun, who is usually so cautious, is being far too careless?"

"Did he say it to us on purpose?"

They shouldn't have noticed it, since everyone has witnessed the capabilities of the secret guards.

Li Jingyang didn't say much, but walked straight to Lin Rusi's side and gently pulled her aside.

"It's not impossible, you could even say he wants to leave you alone."

"Me? But how can he be so sure I'd let anyone get close, especially since you're still here with me?"

Lin Rusi spoke with utter self-righteousness, even raising her hand and placing it directly on the arm that had caught her.

Li Jingyang was naturally happy to feel the Madam's trust, but she forgot one thing.

His face was grim as he pointed at the people who had already come out.

"The fact that you stayed despite the danger shows how much you care about these people."

"You mean he'll use the refugees to lure me out? I'm not..."

Lin Rusi realized how she had fallen for the trap, so she stopped talking and stared intently at Li Jingyang.

"So I have to send you away."

"Where are you going? Are you going on another solo adventure?"

Thinking of the blood-soaked figure lying in the valley when she arrived, her body trembled uncontrollably, and it took her a long time to regain her balance.

But as soon as I turned my attention back, my fingers started trembling uncontrollably.

Li Jingyang immediately grasped her fingers, silently comforting her.

"This time it won't be like that. I've already asked my father for the military tally, and another batch of troops will be arriving soon."

"If that's the case, I can barely leave a little, but I still can't go too far."

Seeing Lin Rusi's appearance, he didn't say anything, but gently pulled her into his arms again.

She raised her head, wanting to say something else, but those hands covered her eyes.

"Don't overthink it. I'll come find you once I've dealt with it."

"I won't overthink it. I know all these things, but I just can't help worrying."

After thinking it over, Lin Rusi pushed the person away and quickly went into the room next door.

Li Jingyang glanced at Wei An, who clearly wanted to say something, when he heard a clanging sound coming from inside the room.

"My lord, I'm afraid His Majesty won't lend you troops so easily, I'm afraid..."

"Shut up, don't say these things next to Sisi."

“But if you keep this a secret, your wife will only be angrier when she finds out later, and then it won’t be so easy to get her forgiveness.”

Knowing that his master had spent a considerable amount of time and effort trying to please him after the last incident, he hesitated for a moment before looking at Li Jingyang again.

He naturally knew what that look meant, and calmly walked into the room, where he saw Lin Rusi busy making medicinal powder.

"Sisi, there's something I want to tell you."

"There's not enough time, so just say that."

Lin Rusi didn't even look up. She quickly examined the medicinal herbs beside her and threw them into the stone mortar one by one.

Seeing this, Li Jingyang walked straight up and pulled the person into his arms.

“I, I hope you can go back. Changning in the capital is waiting for you.”

"But that would be too far, and I wouldn't be able to get there in time to save you."

Lin Rusi looked at the things in her hands, squatted down and wanted to continue working, but then she tightened her grip on his waist and forced herself to look at him.

What's wrong with you?

“I just wanted to prepare for any eventuality, and Changning hasn’t seen you for so long, I’m worried that the child might have forgotten us.”

The hand that was about to reach out suddenly stopped. Lin Rusi hesitated for a moment, then finally lowered her hand, turned around and snuggled into the other person's arms.

"You'd better be careful, or I won't let you off the hook if you get hurt."

"Don't worry, I will definitely protect myself."

Li Jingyang gently stopped the person, patting their back repeatedly until they stopped moving, and then tried to pick them up.

"Put me down, the medicine isn't finished yet."

"But you're already tired, wouldn't it be better to rest earlier?"

"No, it will break my heart if you get hurt."

It's best to avoid getting hurt.

Lin Rusi could only think about it and did not say it out loud. She simply squatted down next to the stone mortar.

As the arm fell repeatedly, Li Jingyang helplessly squatted down beside it, quickly took the item, and crushed it into crumbs.

"What else do you need?"

"These should all be added."

As the medicinal herbs fell into the container, Li Jingyang made another move.

Lin Rusi was in a daze several times during the journey, until all the medicinal herbs were used up, at which point she stared straight at him.

"There's something I want to tell you."

"Do you think the Emperor won't take action against Changning?"

Lin Rusi tightly grasped Li Jingyang's hand, which was covered in medicine, and then took out a handkerchief to wipe it clean.

"I don't know, but he always doted on Changning, it's just that..."

Having understood what was going on, she simply sighed and then poured her waist into the bottle.

"I'll take two bottles back, but there's still one problem: if I push it out now, I'm afraid there will still be constant dangers ahead."

"I understand, I will prepare everything for you."

Upon hearing Li Jingyang's words, Lin Rusi let out a sigh and pounded her chest.

A soft popping sound startled both of them, before they were grabbed by the large hand.