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

Chapter 270: Playing Matchmaker

Gao Tuan's expertise was precisely in this field, and Lin Rusi seized this opportunity.

When the conversation turned to what he was good at, Gao Tuan wasn't as reluctant as he had imagined. Before long, the two chatted happily like old friends who had known each other for many years.

Gao Tuan even took the initiative to suggest that if there were any opportunities in the future, the First Alliance and Jinglie Prince's Mansion would likely have more chances to cooperate.

Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi smiled.

Then, the two smiled at each other and drank their tea together.

Both of them enjoyed the tea more than they had imagined.

"I would appreciate Your Highness's help with Xiang Qing's matter." Gao Tuan's eyes unconsciously softened when Su Xiang Qing was mentioned.

Lin Rusi felt a bit nauseous reading this and jokingly rubbed her arms: "Alright, alright, I'll say a few good things about you in front of Qingqing, but there's one thing that can't change."

She pointed to her head: "Everything depends on her memory returning. She must follow you clearly and honestly."

"Business is business, and friendship is friendship. I will not make the decision for Qingqing's future."

"That's exactly what I was thinking too."

Gao Tuan slowly rose and actually bowed to her: "Your Highness is so considerate of Xiang Qing, I am deeply grateful."

"Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. Qingqing and I have always had a good relationship, but now it's turned out like this because of me. If you and she are truly in love, then in the end, it's me who has wronged you."

Gao Tuan's humble posture made Lin Rusi feel a little embarrassed, and she quickly offered him a helping hand.

"After dinner, I will prepare more of Qingqing's favorite dishes and introduce you to her then."

Lin Rusi stood up and said politely to him, "Young Master Gao, you must be tired from your journey. Please rest in the guest room for a while. I will have a maid call you for dinner."

"Thank you for your trouble." Gao Tuan felt exhausted after hearing her mention it, and left with the servants.

After talking for so long, not only Gao Tuan, but even Lin Rusi felt tired.

She rubbed her temples, about to ask Li Jingyang how the investigation was going, when he came in with a dark expression.

"What's wrong? Who upset you?" Lin Rusi asked in surprise. She picked up the teapot to pour him a cup of tea, only to find that the teapot was already empty.

As soon as Li Jingyang entered, he looked around and only relaxed when he found that Lin Rusi was alone.

But now, seeing her actions and the obviously used teacup, her expression turned sour again.

"I heard from the servants that a distinguished guest has arrived?" Instead of sitting down, Li Jingyang insisted on sharing a chair with Lin Rusi.

He put his arm around his princess's waist, buried his face in the crook of her shoulder, and took a deep breath: "I heard that the princess and that distinguished guest had a very pleasant conversation? Several pots of tea were served, but they still weren't satisfied?"

Lin Rusi sniffed: "Oh my, where did this strong smell of vinegar come from?"

Li Jingyang pinched her waist in annoyance, which made her giggle: "Okay, okay, stop it, that person didn't come to see me."

When she explained Gao Tuan's identity and purpose for coming here, Li Jingyang's expression immediately brightened.

Ever since Su Xiangqing appeared, there has been a huge torch constantly hovering over his head. How long has it been since he has been intimate with his princess?

At dinner time, Lin Rusi, as agreed, set out some dishes in the pavilion in the back garden and sent someone to call Su Xiangqing.

There's no need to call Gao Tuan. This guy, the second-in-command of the First Alliance, said he was tired earlier, but after going back, he couldn't sleep and kept tossing and turning. He asked his servants about the location of the pavilion and has been sitting there ever since.

Lin Rusi sighed impatiently, then turned her speechless gaze to the man beside her: "I invited someone to dinner, what are you doing here? Have you finished investigating everything you needed to?"

"What could the Princess possibly worry about when I'm handling things?" Li Jingyang said leisurely, sitting in the seat closest to her and toying with the wine glass in his hand.

What a joke! It's a rare opportunity like this, why not take advantage of it and send that Su Xiangqing away in one go? Why keep her around and get in your way?

Lin Rusi sighed. This man could be so childish and adorable at times.

When Su Xiangqing was brought by the servants, she seemed to be still half asleep, rubbing her eyes the whole way. She looked even more charming and innocent than before, which made Gao Tuan unable to look away.

Lin Rusi saw this and felt relieved.

The look in someone's eyes when they like them is truly impossible to hide.

It's rare to meet someone who truly likes Su Xiangqing and has the ability to protect her, and Lin Rusi is happy for her.

"Asi, what delicious food did you make?" As soon as they approached the pavilion, Su Xiangqing sniffed all the way over, looking adorable.

Lin Rusi knew about her foodie nature, so she patted her hand and gestured for her to go over to Gao Tuan: "Go over there."

Su Xiangqing instantly sobered up when she saw Gao Tuan next to her, her face full of displeasure: "Asi, I don't want to sit with him, I want to sit with you."

These words left both men present feeling frustrated.

Li Jingyang almost bit his back teeth to pieces.

Send them away!

They have to get rid of her. That clueless woman is always trying to steal his princess.

She needs to get this man to take her away quickly, otherwise, she won't be able to live like this for another day.

"Qingqing, don't be afraid, he's my friend." Lin Rusi quickly took Su Xiangqing's hand. "It's just that I haven't seen this friend for many years, and I couldn't remember him for a moment. Did that scare you?"

"Asi's friend?" Su Xiangqing looked at Lin Rusi, then at Gao Tuan, and finally gave him a friendly look: "Since you are Asi's friend, then you are my friend, we are all on the same side."

This change in attitude was quite drastic. Gao Tuan never expected that, thanks to the relationship he built with Lin Rusi over a few cups of tea, she had transformed from a very resistant stranger to one of Su Xiangqing's own people.

Gao Tuan's gaze toward Lin Rusi deepened.

Should he send a few shops as a token of his sincerity?

Judging from this situation, if Princess Jinglie puts in a little more effort, he might go from being one of her own people to becoming her husband in one fell swoop.

Li Jingyang slammed down his wine glass and glared at Gao Tuan.

What are you looking at?

"Yours is beside me, this is mine," he tried to scare Gao Tuan away with a wink.

Unfortunately, the other party remained unmoved.

Su Xiangqing was very happy to have made a new friend, and she became more talkative when facing Gao Tuan, who had been accepted as one of her own.

Seeing the two chatting more and more enthusiastically, Lin Rusi quietly nudged Li Jingyang with her hand under the table and gave him a wink.

Li Jingyang understood and quietly pulled Lin Rusi away from the garden.

"Phew, at least we've finally made the connection." Lin Rusi breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of joy in her eyes.

Being a matchmaker isn't easy.

"Yes, it's finally been sent out." Li Jingyang gripped her hand tighter and tighter, while his other hand secretly touched her waist. "My lady, the weather is perfect, and I'm quite infatuated with you."

Lin Rusi quickly covered his mouth: "There are still people here, what nonsense are you talking about? Help! Someone's being indecent..."

She was still a person who cared about her reputation, so she didn't dare to shout too loudly. But that night, she tasted the bitter fruit that the fire had brought upon Su Xiangqing.

Li Jingyang, he really does harbor deep resentment.