flstandardbreds Chapter 397: The Box
Chapter 397: The Box
Nevertheless, the Second Princess Consort still thanked Lin Rusi.
If it weren't for Lin Rusi and Li Jingyang coming to see her...
The Second Princess Consort probably never knew that Ling Xue'er was her biological sister, even until her death.
"Thank you so much this time, As... There's nothing else I can do to help you. Please keep this box."
After the Second Princess finished speaking, she turned around and took out a dark red box from the cabinet.
This box looks particularly eerie.
However, when the Second Princess handed the box to Lin Rusi, Lin Rusi accepted it with sincerity.
"Thank you, Second Princess Consort. I will definitely take it carefully."
However, Lin Rusi was very curious and wondered what the box was for. As she spoke, she wanted to open it to take a look.
But the Second Princess Consort stopped her.
"As...you can't watch it now. You can only open it at the most crucial moment."
Hearing the Second Princess's words, Lin Rusi had no choice but to give up.
He obediently put the box away and didn't fiddle with it again.
The Second Princess was relieved after seeing Lin Rusi put the box away properly.
She sat down at her desk again, picked up her brush, and prepared to write a letter.
"Second Princess Consort, who are you writing a letter to this time?"
Lin Rusi was curious, wondering who the Second Princess Consort would be corresponding with again.
The Second Princess then picked up a brush and wrote two characters on it.
"Xue'er".
"I'm planning to write her a letter... I hope that's not presumptuous."
The Second Princess's face was full of anticipation, which Lin Rusi couldn't bear to disturb.
"Alright, Second Princess Consort, please write quickly. We'll wait for you."
And so, Lin Rusi and Li Jingyang sat down to the side, waiting for the Second Princess to finish writing the letter.
However, the Second Princess also wrote very quickly, finishing in less than a quarter of an hour.
"Please give this letter to her, Asi..."
Looking at the appearance of the two imperial consorts, Lin Rusi nodded firmly.
"Okay—you can rest assured."
After carefully putting the letter away, Lin Rusi planned to leave the Second Princess's bedroom with Li Jingyang.
But to her surprise, when she opened the door, she saw the Second Prince standing outside.
It's unclear whether he actually overheard their conversation.
All that could be seen was the Second Prince's expression, which was exceptionally stiff and serious.
"The second prince..."
Li Jingyang and Lin Rusi both insisted that the Second Prince bow.
But when the Second Prince saw Li Jingyang and Lin Rusi, his eyes turned strange.
He kept scrutinizing the two people in front of him.
They also wouldn't let Li Jingyang and Lin Rusi leave.
"These two people... why does this woman look so familiar?"
The second prince turned around and asked the second princess in the bedroom.
However, the Second Princess Consort simply continued sewing her handkerchief in silence, showing no intention of paying any attention to the Second Prince.
The second prince was furious when he saw this, and he reached out and grabbed Lin Rusi by the collar.
"Are you really Lin Rusi?!"
Looking at the furious Second Prince, Lin Rusi pursed her lips and remained silent.
However, at this moment, the Second Princess Consort changed from her previous taciturn nature.
He began to mock the Second Prince.
"What? You won't even spare a lowly maid? This maid is mine!"
Not only that, the Second Princess Consort stood up and directly shielded Lin Rusi behind her.
However, under Lin Rusi's instructions, Li Jingyang seized the opportunity and left first.
Lin Rusi witnessed the Second Prince fly into a rage and charge towards the Second Princess.
After that, Lin Rusi was powerless to stop what happened.
The second prince picked up a chair and tried to hit the second princess.
However, the Second Princess Consort was exceptionally agile and dodged the Second Prince's beating.
However, this action only made the second prince even angrier.
He raised his fist and attacked the Second Princess Consort directly.
And so, under Lin Rusi's watchful gaze, the Second Princess Consort was beaten countless times by the Second Prince.
Only after the Second Prince had vented his anger and had thoroughly had his fill of beating did he stop.
"You shameless woman, why are you siding with outsiders! If it weren't for you interfering, I wouldn't be despised by so many people!"
"You wait for me!"
After saying these words, the second prince left in anger.
Lin Rusi was also stunned at this moment.
I never imagined that the Second Princess Consort had suffered such inhuman treatment.
Lin Rusi quickly helped the Second Princess up from the ground.
And so, with trembling steps, he helped the Second Princess to the bed.
However, the Second Princess Consort's condition was not very good.
He was bruised and swollen, and half of his teeth were knocked out.
Not only that, the Second Princess also had thick bruises and red marks on her wrists and shoulders.
This broke Lin Rusi's heart.
"Second Princess Consort, you have really suffered... I will go and call a maid to apply medicine for you."
Lin Rusi said with heartache, reaching out to touch the Second Princess's still intact wrist.
"The medicine box is in the cupboard..."
The Second Princess Consort, enduring the pain, spoke weakly, wanting Lin Rusi to treat her wounds.
Upon seeing this, Lin Rusi immediately went to the cabinet, took out the medicine box, and carefully cleaned and bandaged the Second Princess's wound.
However, Li Jingyang also rushed over.
Lin Rusi had just finished bandaging herself when she looked up and met Li Jingyang's eyes.
"how's it going?"
Li Jingyang asked with concern, then turned his head and saw the Second Imperial Concubine lying on the bed in great pain.
Instantly, Li Jingyang's brows furrowed.
"I will definitely not let that beast get away with this!"
Seeing the veins bulging on Li Jingyang's forehead, Lin Rusi knew he was angry.
Lin Rusi quickly stood beside Li Jingyang and reached out to comfort him.
"Thank you so much, Your Highness and Your Highness... I have no way to repay you, especially since you saw me in such a disheveled state... Sigh..."
The second princess spoke in a weak voice, and after she finished speaking, she lost all her energy.
At Lin Rusi's request, the Second Imperial Concubine finally rested for a while.
However, Lin Rusi couldn't bear it, so she took out a small bottle of medicine from her pocket and handed it to the Second Princess.
After all, the Second Princess Consort is already in this state; it seems she can barely protect herself.
Therefore, Lin Rusi wanted to protect the Second Princess Consort no matter what.
"Please only use this medicine when absolutely necessary, Second Princess."
The Second Princess respectfully accepted the bottle of medicine and thanked Lin Rusi.
"Second Princess Consort, you must take good care of yourself. If the Second Prince tries anything against you, please be sure to tell us."
After all, the Second Princess Consort has already been beaten so badly.
The Second Prince certainly wouldn't show any mercy to the Second Princess.
Thinking of this, Lin Rusi frowned deeply.
We must ensure that the Second Prince does not meet a good end.
Lin Rusi thought this through gritted teeth.
However, fearing that the Second Prince might suddenly return, the Second Princess hurriedly urged Lin Rusi and Li Jingyang to leave quickly.