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

Chapter 299: Test

As Lin Rusi asked, she hurriedly helped Tian Lingzi take away her luggage.

Tian Lingzi didn't speak. After he put everything down and sat down, he looked at Lin Rusi with some difficulty.

"Actually, I came here this time to ask you for a favor." Tian Lingzi said somewhat embarrassedly.

She could tell at a glance that Tian Lingzi had something to say, but seemed to be holding back from saying it.

He pondered in silence, his brows slightly furrowed.

Seeing this, Lin Rusi immediately asked, "I wonder what Master wants me to do?"

After all, Tian Lingzi had helped her so much and taught her so many things.

It was only right for her to help, and she never intended to refuse.

"I'd like to ask you to take someone in."

As he spoke, Tian Lingzi carefully observed Lin Rusi's expression, as if testing her.

Li Jingyang happened to pass by and heard everything clearly. He simply sat down next to Lin Rusi and gave her an affirming look.

"After all, my master has been kind to me, so naturally I won't refuse. I'll do whatever I can to help. But before I agree, I should know that the person you want me to take in is..."

Seeing this, Tian Lingzi looked towards the door. At this moment, a person walked in from outside. It was a slender woman with a pale face, who looked like she had suffered a lot.

Seeing her like this, Lin Rusi didn't say anything, but simply gave the order: "Wanxia, ​​take this young lady to clean up and wash, and prepare food and clothing."

Knowing that Lin Rusi was trying to get rid of this person, Tian Lingzi didn't say anything more.

After the person left, he slowly began to explain: "Actually, I brought her here not to force you to take her in, but because she really had nowhere else to go."

"Who...who is she?"

Lin Rusi was genuinely curious about what kind of person could make Tian Lingzi, this old man, put aside his pride and ask someone else for help.

“Looking at her eyebrows and eyes, I think she resembles someone quite a bit.”

At that moment, Li Jingyang suddenly spoke up.

"The former General Who Guards the North, is that right?"

He looked up and asked in a low voice.

Upon seeing this, Tian Lingzi was taken aback, then nodded: "You're right, her name is Shen Yue, and among the disgraced officials, her father was the former General Zhenbei."

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi began to search her memory. The General Who Guards the North? Isn't that the one who was executed along with his entire family for treason?

Seemingly sensing Lin Rusi's thoughts, Tian Lingzi quickly explained, "It's not what you think. That person was framed. The General of Zhenbei is a very upright person, which is why I asked you to take Shen Yue in."

Lin Rusi was unaware of the truth behind it all, and pursed her lips slightly, offering no answer for the time being.

She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Tian Lingzi and sighed softly, "Master, please let me think about it some more."

"You and Miss Shen can stay here tonight. I will give you an answer first thing tomorrow morning."

Tian Lingzi did not refuse; the matter was sudden, and he would not blame Lin Rusi.

As for this matter, Lin Rusi pulled Li Jingyang back to her room, stared at the man for a long time, and then couldn't help but ask again, "Does Your Highness know this General Zhenbei?"

“I know, your master didn’t lie to you. The General of the North started going to the battlefield when he was a teenager. He won many battles for the country. He dedicated his whole life to the country. He couldn’t even attend his own daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony.”

Listening to Li Jingyang, Lin Rusi realized that since Shen Yue was born, this General Zhenbei had sacrificed countless lives for his country and family, and rarely stayed at home.

This reminded Lin Rusi of the story of the general who passed by his home three times without entering. Such a great general had to bear such a bad reputation.

Lin Rusi sighed deeply. Now, Shen Yue's family is gone, and she is all alone. If it weren't for Tian Lingzi's help, she probably wouldn't have been able to help her.

No one would know the injustice her father had suffered, and for a moment, Lin Rusi felt a pang of heartache.

"What does Your Highness think about taking Shen Yue in?"

Lin Rusi frowned, clearly already having a plan, but she felt sorry for him and remained silent.

"If you want to, I will support you. If you don't want to, I will arrange for the orphan of the General of the North to be taken care of."

Li Jingyang's words gave Lin Rusi a great sense of security, and she smiled.

"Thank you, Your Highness! Please take Shen Yue in. If others find out, her entire family will be executed, but she is still alive. I'm afraid she won't survive either."

For the Jinglie Prince's Mansion, it was just another mouth to feed, nothing more. Lin Rusi agreed to Tian Lingzi's request the very next day.

Tian Lingzi nodded in satisfaction, as did Shen Yue, who thanked him repeatedly.

"Thank you, Your Highness, thank you, Your Highness!" Shen Yue bowed to the two of them, but was stopped by Lin Rusi.

This is what they should do, and they shouldn't let the descendants of heroes feel disheartened.

But when Shen Yue looked up, she met the man's gentle eyes. However, his gaze remained fixed on Lin Rusi's face, and Shen Yue quietly clenched her hands at her side.

Lin Rusi knew nothing about this matter, and even excitedly took Shen Yue's hand and led her to a secluded courtyard in the post station.

They then introduced Wanxia and Wanqi to Shen Yue. After learning about Shen Yue's background, the two women felt sorry for her.

"How is the room you two prepared for Shen Yue?"

"Of course it's ready."

The two led Shen Yue to the room they had prepared, which was in a corner of the courtyard. It was quiet and the environment was nice.

Shen Yue's daily necessities had already been prepared in the room. Lin Rusi looked at her with some heartache and said softly, "If you need anything else, just ask me and I'll have them prepare it for you."

Upon hearing Lin Rusi's words, Shen Yue immediately looked like she was about to cry again: "Thank you, Your Highness, for taking me in. If I have the chance, I will definitely repay you and the Prince!"

"It's alright, you should rest well. I won't bother you any longer. Wanxia, ​​send two maids to Miss Shen."

"Yes."

After saying that, Lin Rusi left with her two maids. Lin Rusi sighed softly, and Li Jingyang was waiting for her outside the door.

"Your Highness, everything is settled."

"Yes, Tian Lingzi is looking for us."

Li Jingyang didn't say much. When Tian Lingzi left earlier, he left behind two medical books and a martial arts manual. It was time to put them to the test.

As expected, when Lin Rusi arrived at the front yard, Tian Lingzi had already placed a pile of herbs on the table. Upon seeing her, Tian Lingzi immediately came to greet her.

"Here it is, look at this." Tian Lingzi took out a sheet of paper. He didn't even ask Lin Rusi how well she was studying the medical book; he just gave her a sheet of paper.

Lin Rusi lowered her eyes and looked at the medical record. To be precise, it listed the different lesions of several patients. Looking at the herbs on the table, there was nothing she didn't understand.

I suppose this is a test for myself.