Feng Jin had tried her best to help Ling Mohan explain, but a seed of doubt had been sown in her heart.
She would find an opportunity to ask Ling Mohan what he had gone to inquire about today. Could it be, as Lin Yuwei suggested, that he had become a gossip monger…
"Sister Feng Jin, it must have been Ling Mohan who said it. Otherwise… otherwise, how would Chu Chenyi know these things…"
She had been puzzled at first, but she had been thinking about it on the way. After much thought, this was the only explanation that made sense.
Feng Jin frowned slightly, the seed of doubt in her heart gradually sprouting, but she still insisted on believing in Ling Mohan's character, that he would absolutely not do such a despicable thing.
She repeatedly told herself not to doubt Ling Mohan, that he would never do such a thing.
"Stop overthinking. Perhaps Chu Chenyi just knew by chance. Don't be angry with him. If he comes to pick you up later and sincerely apologizes, accept it and go back with him. It's not a solution for you to stay here forever. If the matter escalates and reaches the palace and Pingyang Marquis Mansion, you'll get scolded again. It's really not worth it."
Feng Jin persuaded her with kind words, hoping to quickly persuade Lin Yuwei to turn back and return with Chu Chenyi.
"That depends on when he comes to pick me up and how sincere his apology is."
Chu Chenyi had gone too far this time, saying such harsh words to her, giving her absolutely no face.
This time, she had to seize the opportunity to make Chu Chenyi apologize properly, otherwise, she would absolutely not go back with Chu Chenyi.
After making up her mind, Lin Yuwei repeatedly told herself that she must not be soft-hearted when Chu Chenyi arrived later and must reprimand him properly.
"Chu Qing, go and tidy up a room and settle the靖王妃 here first."
Feng Jin planned to send Lin Yuwei away first, then pass the message to Chu Chenyi, asking him to come and pick her up.
"Yes, Madam."
Chu Qing bowed slightly in response and then looked at Lin Yuwei. "Princess, please follow me this way."
"Then I'll go first, Sister Feng Jin."
Lin Yuwei stood up and said, her spirit seemingly gone, as she followed Chu Qing out.
As soon as they left, Feng Jin hurriedly ordered someone to invite Chu Chenyi to pick her up.
She didn't want these two to continue to stay at her place like last time.
She had to find a way to get Chu Chenyi to pick her up quickly. If it took too long, other troubles might arise.
Feng Jin waited in the mansion for nearly an hour but did not see Chu Chenyi arrive. The servant who went to invite him had already returned, but the person they were supposed to invite had not yet arrived.
As time passed, she began to feel anxious.
Feng Jin paced back and forth in the room, sighing from time to time. As soon as she heard the slightest sound, she eagerly looked outside to see if Chu Chenyi had arrived.
With all this back and forth, she felt like she was becoming hypersensitive.
"Madam, why don't I go and invite him again?"
Chu Qing said hurriedly, seeing Feng Jin's anxious look.
"No need. I want to see if Chu Chenyi still knows how to come. If he doesn't come today, don't blame me for being impolite."
Her patience was limited. Anyone would have reached their limit if it continued like this. If Chu Chenyi did not appear again, she would have to consider whether to continue instigating Lin Yuwei to quarrel with him again, to teach Chu Chenyi a lesson and see if he would dare to provoke Lin Yuwei again in the future.
Just as Feng Jin was contemplating how to say something else to Lin Yuwei, the servant rushed back to report.
"Madam, the Prince of Jing is here and is waiting in the front hall, and… and also…"
"And what?"
Feng Jin asked with a puzzled look. What other tricks could Chu Chenyi come up with?
"Prince of Jing brought some guards with him, about twenty or thirty people."
Upon hearing the servant's report, Feng Jin immediately stood up from her chair.
"Go and summon all the Black Armored Guards in the mansion to the front hall."
Feng Jin ordered sternly. She wanted to see what Chu Chenyi intended to do by bringing so many guards with him today.
"Yes, Madam."
…
Chu Chenyi was sitting in the front hall sipping tea. In an instant, the front hall and its surroundings were surrounded by the Black Armored Guards.
He choked on the tea he was drinking, coughing violently.
Then Feng Jin moved through the crowd and stepped forward, her gaze falling on Chu Chenyi as she looked him up and down.
"Prince of Jing, you have quite the entourage. Coming to my Ling Mansion but bringing so many people. Anyone who didn't know would think you came seeking revenge."
Feng Jin's voice was icy, and her gaze at Chu Chenyi was full of coldness.
She stepped forward and sat opposite Chu Chenyi. Their eyes met, and Chu Chenyi was the first to lose his composure.
He coughed lightly, his gaze a little guilty as he looked at Feng Jin. "I… I came to pick her up. I have no other intentions."
Fearing that Feng Jin would misunderstand, Chu Chenyi quickly explained.
Feng Jin's eyes flickered slightly, and her gaze at Ling Mohan was full of suspicion. How could she not find his words very credible?
"Is that so?"
"Naturally!"
Chu Chenyi stated firmly, then asked, "As for Lin Yuwei, you sent me a message, didn't you want me to pick her up? Hurry up and bring her out."
The reason he brought some people was that he was worried Lin Yuwei would not return with him. He had already planned that if Lin Yuwei refused to go back with him, he would simply tie her up and take her back.
"Chu Qing, go and invite the Princess of Jing. Tell her that the Prince of Jing has personally come to pick her up."
"Yes, my lady." Chu Qing replied and strode away.
"You tell Lin Yuwei that I've come to pick her up, and she'll come out when she knows!"
Lin Yuwei was still angry with him. Would she come out if she knew he was here?
"That's not something I should worry about. Whether you can coax her back is your concern, Prince of Jing."
Feng Jin leaned back casually in her chair, her tone indifferent. She had already informed Chu Chenyi that the person was here. As for whether Lin Yuwei wanted to go back or not, it was not something she could decide.
"You…" Chu Chenyi suppressed his anger and began to slack off. "If she's unwilling to go back, then she can continue to live here, and I'll have to bother you more."
"That's also acceptable, as long as the Prince of Jing pays for the food and accommodation."