Chapter 249: Secret Obstruction
Chapter 249: Secret Obstruction
But wasn't she in the Third Prince's residence? How could things have changed like this?
Could something have really happened that she didn't know about? Prime Minister Lin immediately pulled Lin Ruqin aside: "Qinqin, tell me! Did you suffer any injustice at the Third Prince's residence? I will go and seek justice for you!"
As he spoke, he pulled Lin Ruqin along and immediately headed towards Li Zeyan's residence.
But Lin Ruqin refused, shoving Prime Minister Lin away abruptly. Her eyes were filled with terror, and her voice was shrill as she roared, "I said it was Lin Rusi! It was all Lin Rusi!"
Lin Ruqin's voice was so loud that Qingyi, who was passing by the door, overheard what she said.
She frowned immediately, remembering that her master liked Miss Lin Rusi the most.
If the master finds out that this woman is speaking ill of Miss Lin outside, he will probably be displeased.
Thinking of this, she quickly turned back into the courtyard. Si Yu was sitting there drinking tea and enjoying the scenery when, unexpectedly, her maid rushed back in a panic.
Si Yu gave her a rather disdainful look: "Qingyi, you've been getting more and more unruly lately!"
Upon hearing this, Qingyi quickly apologized, "Yes, yes, it was because I was in a hurry that I ran too fast."
After saying that, she suddenly remembered what she had just seen at the door: "But the situation was really urgent just now, so I had no choice but to come to you."
Hearing this, Si Yu became somewhat interested and nodded, signaling her to continue.
"When I passed by the door just now, I heard Lin Ruqin return and say something to Prime Minister Lin, but it seemed like she was saying bad things about Miss Lin."
After saying this, Si Yu slammed her hand on the table in anger: "How come Lin Ruqin is still so incorrigible, always resorting to underhanded tricks!"
Her words were extremely harsh, and there was anger in her eyes.
Still not satisfied, he thought for a moment, then stood up and followed Qingyi out the door.
The two walked to the door and saw the situation from afar, but Si Yu did not rush to approach. Instead, she frowned and thought, "Qingyi, why do I feel that Lin Ruqin's mental state seems to have some problems?"
Although Si Yu's words were tactful, Qingyi understood her master's meaning perfectly well.
It was simply that Lin Ruqin seemed crazy, and Qingyi had also noticed it. After a moment of contemplation, recalling what she had seen before, she nodded in agreement.
"I think so too. It seems that the young lady has suffered some kind of shock."
The two discussed it in silence. After a moment of contemplation, Si Yu quickly came out and walked towards them.
As she pulled Lin Ruqin closer, she said softly, "So it's Ruqin who's back. Why did you decide to come back to the Lin residence today?"
As she spoke, she pulled Lin Ruqin straight into the mansion, then turned back and winked at Prime Minister Lin, her words carrying a strong implication.
Prime Minister Lin received her eye signal and immediately nodded in agreement, and the group began to tug at each other.
They returned to the Lin residence quickly, one after the other.
Si Yu tried to talk to Lin Ruqin, but Lin Ruqin ignored her. Si Yu could tell that Lin Ruqin's mental state was not right, but she didn't know why.
Could it be that Ru Si really did something?
As soon as she thought of this, Si Yu immediately dismissed it.
She was the one who believed that Ru Si would do something to Lin Ru Qin, and even if she did, there would probably be another reason!
She pulled Lin Ruqin to sit down, and after a moment, she spoke to Prime Minister Lin: "Your Excellency, what do you think we should do?"
Prime Minister Lin's face hardened, and he said coldly, "Since this happened in the Third Prince's residence, I will definitely go and settle accounts with the Third Prince!"
Prime Minister Lin's gaze was not firm; clearly, he harbored a grudge, also for the sake of his daughter.
But he didn't dare to just casually go to the Third Prince!
Si Yu could see that, so she immediately gave Prime Minister Lin a way out.
"But judging from Ruqin's condition, she seems quite ill. Shouldn't we call a doctor back first?"
After saying that, seeing that Prime Minister Lin still didn't speak, she continued, "Will Ruqin understand the specific situation once she's feeling better?"
Seemingly still concerned about saving face, Prime Minister Lin coldly snorted, "Since my daughter has become like this at the Third Prince's residence, something must have happened. How can I not take it to heart?!"
Si Yu didn't refute this and nodded in agreement. After that, she added, "But after all, the Third Prince is still a prince. If you go to him to seek justice, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Si Yu shook her head, clearly not optimistic about the idea.
How could Prime Minister Lin not know?
He didn't really intend to cause trouble for Li Zeyan, but seeing his daughter like this, he still couldn't get over it and felt a pang of heartache.
Prime Minister Lin's gaze fell on his own daughter, and his eyes flickered.
Lin Ruqin was still acting erratically and seemed to be in a bad mental state.
Seeing that he was still hesitant, Si Yu immediately comforted him, "I see you are so worried about Ru Qin, how about I give you some advice?"
Hearing this, Prime Minister Lin became interested and turned his head: "What's your opinion?"
"His Highness the Third Prince is a prince, so it will certainly be difficult for you to seek justice. I've heard Ruqin mention Prince Jinglie and Princess Jinglie repeatedly. Why don't we invite them over? What do you think?"
After speaking, Si Yu paused, then added, "At least they'll know the reason when they come. Besides, if they were really bullied by that Third Prince, the two of them can seek justice. Isn't that better than you going yourself?"
Si Yu said this, but she had a completely different idea in mind.
Actually, the intention was to let Lin Rusi know the situation here, and to stabilize Lin Ruqin and Prime Minister Lin first.
If there are any further questions, we can discuss them later.
Perhaps finding some merit in what they said, Prime Minister Lin nodded in agreement.
"Very well, then let's do as you say. Go and invite the two of them back."
Si Yu smiled and curtsied, glancing at the woman in green beside her.
"Qingyi, go and fetch the doctor, and also invite Rusi here on the way."
As she spoke, Si Yu gave Qingyi a meaningful look, knowing what her master meant.
Qingyi readily agreed and immediately headed outside.
On her way to find the doctor, Qingyi made a detour to the Jinglie Prince's residence. Lin Rusi listened to what Qingyi said with a mocking look in her eyes.
But she didn't refuse. And rightly so, nowadays, the only person Lin Ruqin could find was her father.
She forgot that Lin Ruqin would never be content with this.
No wonder she returned to the Lin residence. Lin Rusi was not surprised by this, but she still felt uneasy.
"Wanxia, go and bring the family physician. Let's go see my dear sister together."
I don't know what Lin Ruqin will say to her father, or whether she will reveal anything she should or shouldn't say.
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