After His Majesty was reborn, the poor little girl in his previous life was spoiled to death

The afternoon sun was warm, and the fragrance of flowers and trees floated in the warm breeze, brushing against one's face, making one feel intoxicated. Lin Ruozhen held Ning'er's hand, and the group walked along the path in the garden covered with green shade.

At this moment, Ning'er could never have imagined that after only two meetings, someone would actually seriously consider proposing to her; fortunately, she didn't know, otherwise she would have been scared and turned away, and would not have the leisure and carefree mood she has now.

She asked in a low voice: "Aren't we going to meet Mrs. Lin?"

Lin Ruozhen said with a smile: "Mother went to Chengguo Temple to fulfill her vow early this morning and is not at home. After seeing grandma, we can talk peacefully."

Her courtyard was the best place in the Lin residence. It was spacious and bright, with five upper rooms on the front and a porch in the front. The courtyard was planted with green bamboo and banana trees, and there were several cages of birds hanging under the corridor, chirping in a very natural way.

Such a courtyard would be more than enough for a main house in most families, but here it was only used as a boudoir for a young lady. Seeing this, Nanny Feng couldn't help but look upon Miss Lin's popularity even more highly.

Lin Ruozhan did not stay in the main room, but led Ning'er straight into the west room and sat on the wooden kang by the window. The maid had already served tea and snacks.

Lin Ruozhan ordered: "Take the nanny and the girls down to rest and have something to eat and drink." This meant sending Feng Ping, Chuncao and others away so that he could talk to Ning'er in private.

Ning Er nodded and said, "Madam Feng, you can take the maids downstairs to rest. I will sit with Sister Lin."

Everyone dispersed at once, and Lin Ruozhen looked at Ning'er's expression and said, "Since I saw you today, I felt that there was a hint of sadness between your brows. What difficulties have you encountered?"

Although Ning'er was away, she couldn't help but worry about the Marquis's injury, and she was also upset about her mother's affairs, but these things were not to be told to outsiders, so she had to say tactfully: "Someone at home is sick, so it's inevitable that I am worried."

Lin Ruozhen understood: "So that's what it is." She comforted him: "Don't worry too much. Safety, danger, happiness and disaster are all in God's will. There's no point in us worrying."

She pointed at herself and said, "For example, my marriage is not something I can decide."

Sister Lin was so anxious to invite her here, Ning Er had already guessed it was because of this matter. For some reason, ever since Chu Huan came to visit her at the Marquis' Mansion late at night during the rainstorm, she subconsciously felt reluctant to mention this marriage.

Ning Er asked, "Didn't Sister have a private conversation with Lord Lin?"

Lin Ruozhen leaned back and said dejectedly, "Don't mention it. When I came back from Duke Dingguo's Mansion that day, my father scolded me. He said that I behaved wildly. A lady from a wealthy family actually hit someone in public. If I don't discipline her, what will happen to me in the future? He punished me severely for this."

She recalled the conflict they had with Princess Linping's beloved daughter Lou Ying that day, and couldn't help but feel a lingering fear: "When Lou Ying left, she threatened us with a lot of trouble. I was worried for a long time because of this, but who knew that after meeting the princess, the matter was over."

Ning Er said, "Her Royal Highness the Princess is magnanimous and kind-hearted, so why would she bother with us youngsters?"

Lin Ruozhen shook his head and said, "That being said, I have offended someone's precious daughter after all. As my father said, the people should not fight with the officials."

Ning Er burst out laughing: "If your family is not an official, then no one in the world is qualified to be an official."

Lin Ruozhen said, "After all, she is a royal relative, so it is better not to provoke her. Because of this, my father even specifically told me that if I marry into the Rui Wang Mansion, I must call the eldest princess my cousin. It is reasonable and respectful to me."

Ning Er asked curiously, "Sister Lin, since you know that the Rui Wang Mansion is not close to His Majesty, why is Uncle Lin so determined to match you with the Prince of Rui?"

The Lin family is a family of scholars. There are also several ink paintings hanging in Ruozhan's room. In the middle hangs a small couplet with the words "The sound of bamboo and the falling rain, the shadows of pine and the flowing clouds" inscribed on it.

Her eyes fell on the couplet and she sighed, "Daddy always said that the emperor is a wise ruler and will not kill his relatives because of old grudges, nor will he affect his children's in-laws. He received the favor of King Rui in his early years, and he doesn't want people to think that he is an ungrateful villain who curries favor with the powerful."

Ning'er whispered, "Lord Lin wants to repay his kindness. Is marrying off his daughter the only way? Just by looking at your knowledge and conversation, you can tell how much effort Uncle Lin has put into raising you. He is not the kind of father who doesn't treat his daughter as a human being."

Lin Ruozhen held her hand instead: "The one who knows me best is Chao Ning. That's why I am so unwilling! Mother will take me to Chengguo Temple to burn incense in half a month. It's called worshipping Buddha, but in fact it's to make an appointment with the Rui Palace to see each other."

Her hands were long and warm, and she held Ning'er tightly, "Sister, I have an unreasonable request, please help me!"

Ning'er's heart was pounding. She knew that Lin Ruozhen was a bold person, but she was unsure of what she was thinking. She didn't dare to agree and only asked, "Sister Lin, what exactly do you want?"

Lin Ruozhen stared into her eyes, fearing that she would refuse: "When that day comes, I want to ask my sister to go with me."

Ning'er's eyelashes trembled, and she asked, "How can I go to such an occasion?"

The Lin family all assumed that this was the day when the elders of the two families came to see their younger generations. Ning'er had no relatives or friends with them, so how could she go?

Lin Ruozhen explained hurriedly: "My two sisters are almost fifteen years old. If I take them with me, people won't think that the girls of our Lin family are willing to let them pick and choose. Even if other sisters are on good terms with me on weekdays, the people in the capital are complicated and intertwined. When it comes to critical moments, they will only consider their families and fathers and brothers behind them. Sister Ning is clear and clean."

"If I go alone, wouldn't that mean I agree with this? What if she really likes me? I won't be able to find an excuse to refuse. My dear sister, please help me this time!"

She was so anxious that she kept calling out "good sister" and "dear sister". Ning'er felt dizzy listening to her. Looking at Lin Ruozhan, she thought of Chu Huan again.

Ning'er frowned. If she was honest and selfless, she could just refuse directly, but unfortunately, she was still worried about this marriage.

Her mind was in turmoil and she could not make a decision for a moment. She simply took out a small pendant from her waist, held it in her palm and said, "Whether I should agree to this or not, it is not appropriate. Let's just wait and see what God wills!"

This jade pendant is only the size of a lychee. One side is engraved with auspicious cloud patterns, and the other side is carved with a auspicious beast swimming in the sea of ​​clouds.

"If it is an animal pattern, I will go with you. If it is a cloud pattern, please forgive me for not being able to obey your order."

Having said that, Ning'er threw the jade pendant high up without waiting for Lin Ruozhan to speak.

The jade pendant drew a graceful arc in the air, turned a few times, and then rolled heavily onto the kang.

With a dull "bang" sound, Lin Ruozhan's heart rose to his throat and he turned his head away, not daring to look.