20demayo Chapter 16: Awkward Atmosphere
Chapter 16: Awkward Atmosphere
Li Jingyang glanced at Lin Rusi out of the corner of his eye, picked up his teacup, and said, "Miss Lin is quite punctual."
He drank the tea in one gulp, and Lin Rusi took the initiative to pick up the teapot and refill his cup, then poured herself a cup.
"Isn't being punctual the most basic thing when making an appointment with someone?"
"Keeping one's word is one of my principles in life."
Li Jingyang chuckled, his gaze towards Lin Rusi now carrying a deeper meaning.
He didn't say anything more, but stared at her without any attempt to hide it.
Li Jingyang has a naturally captivating, fox-like face, and the mole on the tip of his nose is the perfect finishing touch.
Li Jingyang's languid demeanor and the noble air he exudes make his temperament contradictory, giving him an alluring charm.
No wonder so many noble ladies in the capital secretly regard Li Jingyang as their dream lover.
His face is unforgettable once you see it.
It's a pity he has a bad reputation, otherwise he would have been blessed with a house full of children and grandchildren long ago.
Fortunately, Lin Rusi has already lived two lifetimes, so for her, nothing but anger matters; wealth and glory are meaningless.
Moreover, such a fleeting physical form is as brief as fireworks.
"The second young lady is rumored to be arrogant and domineering, with a high opinion of herself, and she has never tolerated anyone else."
"How could your personality change so drastically in just a short time?"
He didn't stare at Lin Rusi when he asked the question; instead, he was enjoying his tea.
The more this was the case, the more certain Lin Rusi's guess became.
King Jinglie is definitely not as simple as he appears!
She clenched her fist, composed herself, and calmly explained, "To be honest, Your Highness."
"The reason my daughter changed her personality is because of a dream."
King Jinglie immediately became interested. After putting down his teacup, he examined Lin Rusi with great interest.
"Oh?"
He raised an eyebrow. "What dream?"
Lin Rusi continued, "The little woman in the dream was as arrogant and domineering as ever, bullying the weak."
"As a result, he trapped himself and ended up in a miserable state of imprisonment and torture."
“The dream was so real that my daughter took it as a warning, decided to set an example, change her personality, and start anew.”
Lin Rusi's explanation is untenable, yet it makes sense.
King Jinglie stared intently at Lin Rusi, his gaze becoming unfathomable.
He rested his chin on his hand and said with a half-smile, "That explanation is really interesting."
"Can a fleeting dream change a person?"
Lin Rusi said in a serious tone, "Your Highness, please don't underestimate dreams. Dreams can be precognitive."
“My daughter is foolish and believed the contents of her dream, so she must change something.”
As she spoke, she lowered her head shyly, her face flushed red.
She had to pretend to be an innocent and naive girl in front of King Jinglie, and even such an absurd statement was reasonable for her character.
King Jinglie simply smiled and did not reply.
Lin Rusi felt a little uneasy, and her heart almost jumped out of her chest.
She curled her hands in her palms, her expression unchanged, and earnestly met the scrutinizing gaze of Prince Jinglie. "What my daughter said is all true."
Prince Jinglie continued to stare intently at Lin Rusi, his gaze penetrating, as if trying to see right through her.
Lin Rusi felt a chill, but she didn't avoid his gaze and instead went straight to meet it.
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere became awkward.
Lin Rusi held her breath, gripped her skirt even tighter, and stared intently into Jinglie Wang's eyes.
What exactly is King Jinglie thinking?
Could it be that there's something dirty on her face?