Refusing to marry the king of broken sleeves

Chapter 091: Never Go Back When Ling Qinglian walked into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion together, Ling Ruoyao suddenly felt like she hadn't been back for a long time. After all, she hadn't been back for more than a month.

The three of them walked to the backyard together, Ling Qinglian turned her head to look at Ling Ruoyao and said, "Go see daddy. You have to let dad know about your sudden return."

Ling Ruoyao didn't speak, but nodded slightly.

It was indeed as he said, she should go see Ling Yan first, as for what happened, it's better not to tell him, lest he worry too much.

Walking in the winding corridor with carved beams and painted pillars, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in Ling Ruoyao's sight, and her delicate brows frowned unconsciously.

I'm really afraid of what's coming.

When she returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, the last person she wanted to see was Ling Ruoyun, but she didn't want to be the first person she saw when she came back.

Ling Ruoyun, who had nothing to do and was leaning on the railing to watch the rain, saw Ling Qinglian coming from the opposite corridor, a smile appeared on her face, and she hurriedly shouted: "Brother, you are back."

However, when she saw Ling Ruoyao approaching behind Ling Qinglian, she froze for a moment, looked at her in surprise, and subconsciously said, "Ruoyao, why are you back?"

The expression on her face was a little awkward, Ling Ruoyao twitched the corners of her mouth, and said with a smile: "It's a long story."

Ling Ruoyun raised her eyebrows, with a look of sudden realization on her face, she said with a light smile, "Could it be that the prince drove you out?"

She just said, how could this majestic Fourth Prince fall in love with Ling Ruoyao, a silly lady.Even though she knew clearly in her heart that since Ling Ruoyao fell off the swing last time and woke up, she seemed to be a different person, not as stupid as before. .

But this still can't change the fact that she is a silly lady.

The corners of her mouth twitched uncontrollably, Ling Ruoyao sighed inaudibly, and thought, it wasn't Huangfu Yi's broken-sleeved man who drove her out, but she was going to run away from home and didn't want to stay there. In the Four Princes' Mansion!

Being kicked out and leaving by oneself are two completely different things.

There was always a calm expression on her beautiful and refined face, Ling Ruoyao raised the corners of her lips, and smiled sweetly, and said with a smile: "Does my sister just want me to be kicked out of the Fourth Palace?"

Her complexion changed slightly, and Ling Ruoyun didn't know how to answer.

If the answer is yes, then she will be infamous for being disregarding brotherhood and family reputation.If Ling Ruoyao was really kicked out, not only would she lose face, but the entire Prime Minister's Mansion would also lose face.

But, in her heart, she wished that she was kicked out, and it would be better if she was divorced by the Fourth Prince.

With a bright smile, Ling Ruoyun said with a sneer, "Ruoyao really knows how to joke, why would I want you to be kicked out?"

Turning her eyes away from looking at Ling Ruoyao, she was suddenly a little afraid to meet Ling Ruoyao's clear and calm gaze.It's just because that Wang Qingquan is not as calm as it looks on the surface, but there is a chilling deterrence inside.

And when Ling Ruoyun looked away, she found Gu Shaoyuan who was walking at the end and kept silent.When his eyes touched that slender and tall figure, two blushes subconsciously rose on his beautiful face.

What a handsome, personable man.

It's a pity that Gu Shaoyuan only glanced at her, then turned his gaze elsewhere, and didn't look at her again.

He doesn't like women who are full of honey and swords, and love intrigue.

The three of them had already arrived in front of Ling Ruoyun, Ling Qinglian said with a smile: "Ruoyun, why are you standing here alone? Where is your father? Ruoyao is back, and you have to tell your father."

Slightly pursing her lips, Ling Ruoyun kept a soft smile on her face, and said softly: "Father seems to be in the study, I'll go with you."

After speaking, he turned sideways and followed the three of them to the study.

Walking on the way to the study room, Ling Ruoyun's gaze always turned to Gu Shaoyuan who was beside her from time to time, but she only glanced at it lightly, and then hurriedly looked away, but her fair face was always flushed.

Ling Ruoyao, who was walking at the end, did not miss this change in her expression, and that small gesture. She was very helpless in her heart, but also secretly thankful.

Ling Ruoyun has always had a crush on Huangfu Yi, and at first she even wanted to replace her and marry Huangfu Yi, but at this moment, her eyes and her heart were all attracted by this man who suddenly appeared.

In this way, she no longer has to be Ling Ruoyun's false love rival.

Speaking of which, she should also thank Gu Shaoyuan.

"Brother." Ling Ruoyun suddenly called out to stop Ling Qinglian who was walking in front, "You haven't introduced me yet. This young master is..."

Looking at Gu Shaoyuan, Ling Qinglian remembered it now, and said with a sneer, "Look at my memory. This is Brother Gu, a friend I met from traveling abroad."

"Young Master Gu is polite." After hearing Ling Qinglian's introduction, Ling Ruoyun leaned slightly, put on a shy look, and said softly.

Gu Shaoyuan always had a calm expression, and there was no slight change in his expression on his resolute face.She cupped her hands and said, "Miss Ling is polite."

Ling Ruoyao didn't care much about the politeness of the two, thinking to herself, it's really troublesome.You are polite, I am polite, everyone is polite, only she, who stepped in the puddle and splashed him all over, is rude.

Ling Ruoyao's disapproving lip curl, although the movement was very subtle and inconspicuous, was still taken into Gu Shaoyuan's eyes, and a playful expression flashed in his deep eyes.

After introducing each other, everyone fell silent in a tacit understanding, walked straight towards the study, and arrived at the door of the study not long after.

Reaching out to knock on the door, Ling Qinglian asked respectfully, "Father, are you in? Ruoyao is back."

After a while, the closed door of the study was opened from the inside, and Ling Yanna's still healthy figure appeared in front of everyone's eyes despite the traces of the years.

With a majestic gaze, he sized up the four people present one by one. When he glanced over Gu Shaoyuan, he frowned slightly, but he didn't stop there, and shifted his gaze to Ling Ruoyao.

"Ruoyao, why did you come back suddenly? Where's Caizhi? Why didn't you come back with you?"

Looking at Ling Yan with a worried face, Ling Ruoyao only felt a burst of warmth in her heart, but a soft smile appeared on her lips, and she replied softly: "My daughter misses her father, so I will come back to see you."

Ling Yan smiled helplessly, but his eyes became kind, and a smile appeared on his tense face: "You girl, you just like to play around."

Ling Ruoyao didn't speak, just kept smiling, very brightly.

As long as Ling Yan can be fooled, things will be much easier.As for Ling Qinglian, when she came back just now, she had repeatedly told him not to tell anyone in the Ling family, especially Ling Yan, about her running away from home.

Forced to be helpless by her, Ling Qinglian had no choice but to agree.And in his heart, there was actually a bit of secret joy, thinking that since Ling Ruoyao got married, he rarely saw her, this time she rarely came back, and the two of them spent more time together.

Without further questioning why Ling Ruoyao came back suddenly, Ling Yan looked at Gu Shaoyuan again, with piercing eyes, sizing him up from top to bottom.

Although this man has a gentle complexion and calm eyes, and always looks polite, the fierce aura emanating from his body cannot be ignored.

After decades of struggling in the officialdom, and taking the position of prime minister, Ling Yan believed that he could not make a mistake when looking at people.

The man in front of him is certainly not simple.

But I don't know, how could this man suddenly appear in the prime minister's mansion?

Seeing that Ling Yan had been staring at Gu Shaoyuan, Ling Qinglian's face changed slightly, and her eyes became serious, but she still smiled and introduced Gu Shaoyuan again.

Although he still had deep doubts about this man who came suddenly, Ling Yan didn't ask any further questions, just nodded, then turned sideways and let the four of them enter the study.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ling Yan sent the four of them away.But when the four got up to leave, they suddenly stopped Ling Ruoyao.

Ling Ruoyao had no choice but to stop, and after Ling Qinglian and the others had left, she turned around to look at Ling Yan, and asked in puzzlement, "What else can Dad order?"

Pointing to the chair beside her to let her sit down, Ling Yan sighed helplessly, and said earnestly: "Ruoyao, tell Dad honestly, why did you come back suddenly this time? Do you know that this married daughter The splashed water, how could you run back by yourself?"

The originally clear and bright eyes dimmed, Ling Ruoyao lowered his head slightly, thinking in his heart, as expected, he still couldn't hide it from Ling Yan, so he started to question her.

With a calm expression on her face, Ling Ruoyao hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Father, didn't my daughter tell you already? My daughter will come back only when she misses her father."

"Ruoyao!" Ling Yan's expression became serious, and his tone became a bit colder, "Don't lie to daddy!"

He didn't believe her words.I just met at the banquet yesterday, but today I came back to the prime minister's mansion because I missed him.Does she think he is a three-year-old child?

Something must have happened with the prince, and this was what he was most worried about.

Frightened by his growl, Ling Ruoyao couldn't help shivering, and said hesitantly: "Father is really wise, I can't hide anything from you."

As she said that, she quietly looked at Ling Yan's face, but saw that his face was still gloomy.

Crying bitterly in her heart, Ling Ruoyao took a deep breath, and said without hesitation, "I ran away from home, and I don't intend to go back to the Fourth Prince's Mansion."

Terrified by her words, Ling Yan didn't come back to his senses for a long time, but when he came back to his senses, he wanted to vent his anger.

He slapped the table with his big hand, and he angrily said, "It's just nonsense!"

Frightened by his angry reprimand, Ling Ruoyao stood up hurriedly, folded her hands in front of her chest, and buried her head low, almost touching her chest.

"Do you know what you are doing!?" Staring at her angrily, Ling Yan scolded, "Ruoyao, how can you be so ignorant? You have to understand your identity, you are no longer Ling Yan. The second lady of the family, but the fourth princess!"

Still showing a respectful appearance, Ling Ruoyao curled her lips involuntarily, and couldn't help slandering in her heart, she didn't want to be the Fourth Princess, it was of no benefit at all.He was missed by those two side concubines every day, and endured the cynicism of a male favorite from time to time.

The most important thing is to be careful not to be wiped out by that perverted man with broken sleeves, Huangfu Yi, even though she has been eaten up, not to mention being eaten up, she still has to drink the unpalatable soup.

These were all unbearable for her.

Seeing that she behaved quite obediently and did not refute, Ling Yan's anger dissipated a little, and he lowered his voice and said, "I will order someone to send you back after a while."

Hearing his words, Ling Ruoyao was shocked immediately.

How can you treat her like this?

She ran away from home very proudly, how could she go back in less than half a day?

If she went back so easily, would she be able to hold her head up in the Fourth Prince's Mansion in the future?Maybe how other people talk about her behind her back.

So, without thinking too much, she said directly, "I'm not going back!" Her tone was very firm and her attitude was extremely serious.

The anger that had dissipated was ignited again just because of her words. Ling Yan frowned and stared at her majesticly: "If you don't go back, you have to go back! You can't control this matter!"

"If I say I won't go back, I won't go back!" Ling Ruoyao said harshly, "Even if you beat me to death, I won't go back!"

Once her stubborn temper comes up, ten cows will not be able to pull her back, just like now.

Although Ling Yan was blowing his beard and staring with anger, wishing to beat her up, she still didn't have the slightest bit of fear, instead she looked at him resolutely.

There is quite a sense of generosity.

"You really want to be a father!" Ling Yan was so angry that he didn't know how to scold her, so he could only point at her angrily with his trembling right hand.

Ling Ruoyao was unmoved at all, still resolute, raised her head and stood up straight: "Father, my daughter doesn't want to make you angry, as long as you don't force my daughter to go back, my daughter promises that she will never mess with you." angry."

Don't make him angry?He was so angry with her that he couldn't speak!

Quietly looking at Ling Yan's face, seeing that his face was becoming more and more gloomy and ugly, Ling Ruoyao also became a little timid, and she didn't know if her firm attitude was helpful.

Her head turned quickly, and she suddenly thought about it, a sweet smile appeared on her lips, and she said to Ling Yan with a smile: "If Daddy doesn't speak, it means acquiescing. My daughter will treat me as Daddy and promise me to stay." Yes. Thank you, Daddy, Daddy is the best!"

After finishing speaking, she didn't wait for Ling Yan to speak, and didn't dare to look at Ling Yan again, she turned around and sprinted out of the study, her movements were as fast as flying swallows.

The lacquered red study door was still shaking slightly, making a creaking sound.In the study, Ling Yan was so angry that his face was ashen. After a long time, he angrily reprimanded: "This unfilial daughter!"

But Ling Ruoyao, who ran out of the study like flying, didn't stop, but walked quickly towards the backyard, as if there was a hungry wolf chasing after her.

It wasn't until she reached the garden that she stopped, leaning against the rockery next to her, panting heavily.

Although Ling Yan was furious, at least she stayed in the Prime Minister's Mansion now, so she didn't have to be driven back to the Fourth Prince's Mansion.As for Ling Yan, if you speak more kind words to him, his anger will slowly dissipate.

"Second Miss, what's wrong? Is someone chasing you?"

Just as she was resting on the rockery, a joking voice suddenly came from behind the rockery, which really startled her.

Subconsciously dodging to the side, Ling Ruoyao turned around and looked at the person in surprise.After seeing the person in front of her clearly, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still a little dissatisfied.

She collected her expression, and after her breathing calmed down, she asked aloud, "Why is Mr. Gu here? Where's your elder brother? Why didn't you accompany you?"

With one hand behind his back, Gu Shaoyuan took two steps in place, and after a while, he turned his head to look at her, and said with a light smile: "Qinglian has something to do, so she let me walk around and have a look, but she didn't want to be here. Met the second lady."

After understanding the whole story, Ling Ruoyao nodded slightly, and also raised a smile: "So, Mr. Gu, please feel free to do what you want, and there is no need to be formal. Ruoyao will not bother Mr. Gu."

As she spoke, she glanced at Gu Shaoyuan, turned around and continued walking forward.

"Second Miss, please stop." Gu Shaoyuan hurriedly called out to her, and stepped up to her, "I wonder if Gu will be lucky enough to let Second Miss do her a favor and walk with Gu."

Dazed for a moment, Ling Ruoyao hesitated.

If you refuse, you will lose the courtesy of hospitality.But if she agrees, she doesn't know this person surnamed Gu very well, so she has nothing to talk about. Moreover, she just wants to go back to the courtyard where she used to live so that she can take a rest.

Seeing her hesitate, Gu Shaoyuan did not show any dissatisfaction, but brushed the hem of his gown casually.

On the hem of his royal blue gown, there were still a few obvious mud stains.

Some didn't understand the intention of his move, so Ling Ruoyao looked down at the hem of his gown, and when she saw the few drops of mud stains, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly.

"Second miss, can you give me a favor?" Gu Shaoyuan asked again, his voice was clear and gentle, but Ling Ruoyao gritted his teeth with hatred.

Didn't he just accidentally splash water on his clothes, but he didn't expect it to become a excuse for him to ask her to do something.

With a cold snort in her heart, she thought to herself, just go, isn't it just a stroll in the garden?What can he do to her?This is the prime minister's mansion, besides, even though she ran away from home, she is still the fourth princess anyway, forgive him and dare not do anything about it.

Thinking in this way, Ling Ruoyao raised her head to look at him, with a bright smile on her fair and pretty face, she said softly, "Mr. Gu is really too polite."

But he gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart.

Unexpectedly, this man who looks easy to talk and easy to bully on the surface is actually a character that is not easy to mess with.

So, the two of them strolled along the bluestone path together in the garden casually, but both of them had their own thoughts, and neither of them spoke.

With her hands hidden in the wide sleeves clenched into fists, Ling Ruoyao secretly turned her head and glanced at the man beside her.

I saw that the outline of his face was so clear and orderly, as deep and resolute as if carved by a knife and an axe. On his handsome face, there was a soft expression, and there was a slight smile on his thin lips.

I have to admit that this man's silence is quite seductive, but in view of his behavior just now, she still thinks this man is hateful.

While she was meditating secretly, Gu Shaoyuan suddenly broke the silence: "I heard Qinglian talk about the second young lady earlier, and today I finally meet her by fate, and this trip to the capital is not in vain."

Suddenly regaining her senses, Ling Ruoyao twitched the corners of her mouth, and said with a sneer, "Brother is also true. But Mr. Gu, what did the elder brother say?"

Seeing her expectant and curious look, Gu Shaoyuan couldn't help laughing a little, but he still put on a serious look and said very seriously: "Qinglian said, the second lady doesn't know anything, she can only giggle, and she is very serious. Stupid silly lady, still being bullied all the time."

As he said that, he turned his head and looked at her, and seeing that her face had turned ugly, he smiled even more happily in his heart, and even raised his brows slightly.

"However, as soon as I saw her today, Gu knew that Qinglian was jealous of the second young lady."

Ling Ruoyao, who was originally very angry and resentful, was stunned after hearing what he said next, and asked puzzledly: "Jealous of me?"

Nodding his head, Gu Shaoyuan said in a serious manner: "Qinglian is jealous of the second lady's cleverness and wisdom, so she deliberately called the second lady a stupid lady. Qinglian really deserves to be beaten."

Although she didn't know whether his words were true or not, Ling Ruoyao still understood.The former Ling Ruoyao was indeed considered a silly lady by everyone, but that was the former Ling Ruoyao who kept a low profile and didn't show her true abilities.

And she, an outsider, can only rely on her own little cleverness to make nonsense, how can she be the word "smart, sensitive, intelligent and benevolent"?

Putting away the thoughts in her heart, she raised the corners of her mouth and smiled generously: "Young Master Gu has won the prize. Ruoyao is really ashamed."

"The second lady is too modest." Gu Shaoyuan still had a refined and gentle appearance.Slightly nodded and said.

"Young Master Gu has won the prize."

"Second Miss is too modest." Let's go in.

"Young Master Gu has won the prize."

"Second Miss is too modest."

"Okay." Ling Ruoyao suddenly became impatient, waved her hands and said, "If this continues, our heads will hit the ground."

She was very polite and modest, but she didn't want this man to get excited, and he had to let her admit it before he would give up, which made her a little impatient.

But Gu Shaoyuan was stunned for a moment, and then there was a smile of interest on his handsome face, and he whispered: "Second Miss is really interesting."

A cold look swept over, Ling Ruoyao was very dissatisfied, and angrily said in her heart: You are the only one who is interesting, and your whole family is interesting!

But he urged: "Let's go!" As he spoke, he walked forward quickly.

Only Gu Shaoyuan was left standing there, smiling happily.