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

Chapter 181: Attending the Banquet

Lin Le was thinking things that Lin Rusi and Li Jingyang naturally had no idea about.

However, even if they knew, they probably wouldn't care.

The next day, before the two could even have their meal, the maid told them that it was the day the Duke's mansion was hosting a banquet.

The Duke's Mansion?

Lin Rusi then remembered that she had promised to attend the event a few days ago.

only……

She frowned as she looked at the luggage she had brought. There was no suitable clothing for the banquet. If she went like this, those with ulterior motives would probably gossip behind her back.

"Miss, Madam is already waiting for you."

The maid continued.

Li Jingyang seemed to see what she was thinking, so he simply put his arm around her and walked outside, saying, "Why don't we ask your mother-in-law if she has any ideas on how to solve this?"

If we send someone back to get it, it probably won't be in time.

……

In the flower hall, upon hearing the commotion of the two approaching, Si Yu's eyes also revealed a hint of a smile.

Lin Lezheng was also sitting next to Si Yu.

"Mother!"

Seeing the anxious look on Lin Rusi's face, Si Yu's smile faded, and her tone became more worried: "What happened? Could it be that those maids did something they shouldn't have?"

As she said this, Si Yu's eyes kept drifting towards Li Jingyang.

It's understandable that the maids might have ulterior motives, given that he's a prince of a country and has such a handsome appearance.

But if this person wasn't her daughter's husband, she naturally wouldn't care.

"No."

Seeing that she had misunderstood, Lin Rusi explained the situation directly.

Upon hearing this, Si Yu immediately took Lin Rusi to her courtyard and had someone bring out her newly made clothes that she hadn't worn yet.

The fabrics were all of excellent quality and featured the latest and most fashionable patterns.

The only drawback was that when Si Yu made these clothes, she was thinking about her pregnancy, so she had the waist and abdomen area expanded by a few feet. As a result, these clothes were a bit too big for Lin Rusi.

Seeing that Si Yu couldn't help her, Lin Rusi's eyes also showed a hint of disappointment.

"Why don't we go to the Gold Inlay Shop?"

Lin Lezheng had only half understood what he had just heard, so he said directly, "When I wanted to send a gift to your mother, my colleagues recommended a place to me, Jinxiangfang, which happens to be not far from here."

"Thank you, Father."

Lin Rusi breathed a sigh of relief. Before she could say anything more, Li Jingyang ordered someone to prepare a carriage.

……

Jinxianglou.

The carriage stopped in front of the gate, but seeing that it was just an ordinary sedan chair, none of the servants inside thought to come out to greet them.

The people inside this carriage are probably just here to take a look; they can't afford the clothes inside at all.

Li Jingyang was the first to get out of the carriage, then reached out to the person inside, his fair fingers extending from inside the carriage and slowly placed in the man's strong palm.

When the others emerged from the carriage, many people's eyes flashed with surprise.

These people's gazes lingered on Li Jingyang, seemingly casually. They never expected that such a beautiful woman would become someone's mistress.

It's not a loss, though.

Lin Rusi had no idea what they were thinking, so she went in and had someone bring out her best clothes.

"Madam, these clothes are probably not suitable for you."

The servant followed Lin Rusi and whispered, "These clothes are all inlaid with gold thread, and their price is beyond description. In the past, only people from the royal palaces would buy them."

People in the palace?

Lin Rusi looked at him with a half-smile, instantly understanding why he would say that.

They didn't want to attract attention, which is why they chose a discreet carriage. They never expected to be misunderstood like this.

Upon hearing the servant's words, Li Jingyang was about to speak when Lin Rusi stopped him.

"Don't worry, I can afford it."

Her voice was soft, and when she met the gentle smile on her lips, the servant's ears turned slightly red.

But upon hearing her words, the servant couldn't help but show some difficulty on his face. These mistresses who were kept by others had come here to buy things before, but when it came time to pay, they always couldn't pay.

So, should he believe it?

Just as the servant hesitated, Lin Rusi reached out and touched a piece of clothing.

At the same time, another pair of hands were a step ahead of hers.

"I'll take this dress."

The speaker's voice was loud and arrogant, with a hint of affectation.

"This is the person I chose first." Lin Rusi looked up at the person, her eyes meeting delicate features, but the hint of impatience in her eyes ruined her overall demeanor.

Do you know who I am?

The man's expression grew even more arrogant: "I am the legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jiangnan. Today I am going to attend a banquet at the Duke's mansion. If you ruin my mood, be careful, I will go to the Duke's mansion and have Miss Shen deal with you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi's expression became even more amused.

She never expected that she would encounter something like this just by going out to buy a piece of clothing.

"Give me your clothes."

Li Jingyang appeared beside Lin Rusi at some point, staring indifferently at the woman with a cold voice.

"That's wishful thinking!"

Upon first seeing Li Jingyang, the woman's eyes flashed with surprise, followed by jealousy. She hadn't expected that this woman would have such a handsome man by her side.

She had met countless men in Jiangnan, but none of them were as stunning as this one.

However, the woman next to him was really an eyesore.

"Snapped!"

Li Jingyang took out a token, and the servant quickly turned around and went to the back courtyard after seeing the pattern on the token.

If he wasn't mistaken, that pattern was something only royalty would have.

Then, before the woman could speak again, a middle-aged man with a small goatee rushed over.

"It is truly our fault that we were unaware of your arrival."

After carefully examining the token, the manager's tone became respectful.

On his way there, he had already heard the whole story from the servant, and naturally he was determined to satisfy his distinguished guest.

The woman's face instantly darkened.

The person in charge didn't give her a chance to cause trouble and personally led Li Jingyang and the other person to a private room on the second floor.

“Madam, we happen to have one of our most prized possessions, which we have never sold to the public in all these years. It would be perfect to have it for you now,” the steward said softly.

Upon hearing the steward's words, the servant had already cleverly gone to fetch the clothes.

Lin Rusi's eyes lit up the moment she saw the clothes.

"I'll go change."

When she reappeared, the woman had completely changed. Her slender waist was perfectly accentuated, and the red dress made her fair skin stand out even more, making her look like a fairy from heaven.

Li Jingyang sat upright on the stool, his eyes darkening involuntarily.

If he could, he really wanted to hide the person.

Is it pretty?

Lin Rusi looked at Li Jingyang questioningly, and met the man's dark eyes, her heart trembled involuntarily.

Needless to say, just by looking at the man's expression, she could tell that he was very satisfied.