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

Chapter 541: The Number of Refugees Increases

Seeing Li Jingyang's expression, Lin Rusi knew that he still didn't understand the importance of the matter, so she could only reach out and grab him.

"So, what should we pay attention to next?"

"This... naturally we should first ascertain Prince Yun's actions and how he plans to deal with the situation before changing our strategy."

"That's not wrong, but there's one more thing you seem to have overlooked."

Li Jingyang wanted to retort, but as soon as he opened his mouth, his gaze met Lin Rusi's. Feeling guilty, he looked away and instead looked at the guards who dared not move.

None of them had expected this situation. They cautiously looked at the Crown Princess in front of them and found that her gaze had been fixed on them at some point.

No one dared to speak, and they nervously shut their mouths, not daring to make a sound.

"The Crown Prince wouldn't say he really doesn't know, would he?"

"Of course not, but I still need to remind you, Madam."

Lin Rusi looked at the ingratiating smile on that face, relaxed, and raised her hand to shoo the others out of the tent.

"Shen Liuying, what are you going to do? Don't tell me you're going to avoid contact with people to avoid danger."

"It was Madam's carelessness. I really hadn't thought about how to deal with her, since she's not of much use right now."

"Do you really think that way, or do you just not want me to misunderstand?"

The straightforward question left Li Jingyang speechless. After a long while, he glanced sideways at the tent next to him where Shen Liuying was locked up.

"Then I will have someone write a letter to Prince Yun, preferably to confirm his identity and lure him out."

"And don't forget to tell Father, after all..."

They are, after all, members of the imperial family. If they were to handle the matter themselves, the emperor would surely be furious.

Li Jingyang naturally thought of this situation as well, so he could only nod and reach out to hold Lin Rusi's hand tightly, trying to transfer his warmth to her.

"Don't worry, I will inform Father Emperor once I confirm the other party's identity."

"It's good that you have a plan. I've already let it go. Those things were just..."

Lin Rusi suddenly stopped talking, which made Li Jingyang a little anxious.

She wanted to get him to say the rest of his words, but didn't know how to begin, so she could only clench his hands tightly.

"Why are you holding me like this instead of doing anything? Aren't you going to do anything?"

"How could I not do anything? I just don't want to leave my wife."

Seeing his clingy manner, Lin Rusi didn't know what to say, so she just sat down casually next to him.

Once he was sure the person wouldn't wander off, Li Jingyang immediately let go of his hand and got back to work.

After finishing all the matters at the military camp, he wanted to say a few words to Lin Rusi, only to find that she had secretly slipped away at some point.

Dissatisfied at being abandoned by Lin Rusi, Li Jingyang went out to find someone, causing the papers on the table, which were not weighed down by heavy objects, to flutter up.

He casually caught the note and, upon discovering that the person had gone out to handle city affairs, felt relieved and quickly walked into the tent where Shen Liuying was.

The other person thought that this was out of consideration for old times and that they were being asked to leave, and a look of joy appeared on their face.

"I knew Young Master Lin wouldn't treat me like that. Can you let me go now?"

"Let you go? So you can come back and cause trouble for us?"

Shen Liuying paused, then assumed that Li Jingyang thought she was ruining their relationship, and tears streamed down her face.

"I really didn't mean it. If you find me annoying, I'll go back right away, but please give me some travel expenses."

Li Jingyang didn't say anything more, but glanced at her gaze, a cold smile creeping across his face.

The people who had been sent out earlier had returned, and with the previous letter still in hand, they easily made contact with the other party.

"how?"

"Indeed, as the lady said, the other party even inquired about her brother."

This sentence made Li Jingyang's face turn completely gloomy.

After a moment's thought, he placed the original document he had left behind into the hands of the guard and casually wrote a note on it.

“Send it to Father Emperor, so he can see the true colors of these people.”

"Yes."

After the guards left, another person soon approached Li Jingyang.

"Master, Shen Liuying has gone mad and is currently attempting suicide inside."

"Can someone who's crazy really commit suicide?"

The soldier didn't say much, but looked at the noisy tent, unsure of what to do.

But Li Jingyang ignored him and walked straight outside.

It's unclear who told Lin Rusi this, but someone immediately came over.

"What happened? You attacked someone? Can't you even tolerate this for a moment?"

"I'm just waiting for her to go even crazier."

Lin Rusi realized that this was intentional, and after frowning slightly, she quickly figured out what was going on.

Li Jingyang glanced at the person briefly, a slight smile playing on his lips, and pulled him directly to his side.

"In two days I will have someone throw her into the mountains. Do you think she will fend for herself there, or will she run off to find someone?"

"If there's no danger, then of course we'll go find her, but are you sure she can really leave so easily?"

Li Jingyang wasn't worried at all and smiled as he pulled Lin Rusi away.

The next day.

Lin Rusi thought things were going in a good direction, so she got up and was about to rush out for a stroll.

But what was unexpected was that the street, which had been empty before, was occupied again by a group of ragged people.

"Please, have mercy and give me a bite to eat."

"Where did you come from? If you can't tell me honestly, I'm going to be impolite."

"What are you saying? Of course I came down from up there; I really couldn't stay there for even a moment longer."

When the passerby heard his words, he looked in the direction he was looking, and his face immediately darkened.

But he didn't ask any more questions. Instead, while talking about the poor man, he took out one of the few coins he had and put it in the coin.

"If you are starving, you can go to the porridge shop and ask for a bowl to eat something."

"Is it really that good? I've seen a lot of people going in and out of there these past few days, all going in to get food?"

The passerby nodded, and was then called away by others.

The beggar seemed to have learned something extraordinary, and got up and ran towards the porridge shop.

Despite having passed many people in the same predicament, he did not slow down at all and rushed in alone.

Lin Rusi took all of this in stride, but something felt off.

As I walked along, I saw many people lying on the ground, looking at passersby with indifference, as if the other person were the real boss.

Seeing this, Lin Rusi didn't say anything, but bought a few things and left.

As you slowly walk to the city gate, you can see beggars coming and going, still entering the city.

"So many! Even refugees wouldn't be so scattered. Could it be..."

Thinking of one possibility, Lin Rusi's face grew even more gloomy, but she didn't say anything and walked back into the house as if nothing had happened.

He entered the deepest room and then held his forehead with his hand.