Chapter 229 Beauty's Schemes (32) - Wanting Both People and Money

Tuya didn't understand what Ning Shu was planning. When Rui Wang looked at him, he could only nod blankly to show his agreement with Ning Shu's words.

Prince Rui: "Where is the letter?"

Ning Shu immediately pointed at Cui Zeyu: "It must still be on him. If it's not, it must be at his house."

Prince Rui signaled to his guards to search him, and they found a letter, which they respectfully handed to him.

Upon seeing the letter, Prince Rui's expression changed slightly. He silently put the letter away and gave the following instructions:

"Take Cui Licheng to the Dali Temple to await trial. Bring Ruyi and Tuya back to the manor. I will interrogate them in detail."

He emphasized the last four words, which frightened Ning Shu and Tuya quite a bit. Ning Shu fell silent and obediently followed Prince Rui back to the mansion.

After returning to the manor, Tuya was taken away and guarded, while Ning Shu was taken by a maid to bathe and change clothes.

Prince Rui's original words were, "You smell bad, don't bother me." Then he pointed to a maid and took her away.

Ning Shu wasn't used to being served a bath, so after sending them away, she washed herself and put on the new clothes that had been prepared for her.

She thought that since she had been up so late, she could go down and rest first, and chat with Prince Rui again tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she opened the door, the maid waiting outside informed her that she was to see Prince Rui.

Ning Shu felt uneasy when she heard that she had to see him so late. She hadn't forgotten what had happened a couple of days ago, and she still felt very uncomfortable.

If she hadn't been caught by Prince Rui, she wouldn't have really wanted to see him, let alone frame Cui Zeyu.

Every road has an end, and besides, the side room where she bathed was right next to Prince Rui's main room, so she was soon brought before Prince Rui.

Prince Rui seemed to have just finished bathing, and unusually, he appeared before her with his hair disheveled and wearing only his undergarments.

Even if Ning Shu had no knowledge of ancient times, she knew that this situation was too ambiguous, and she immediately guessed Prince Rui's little scheme.

Is he... addicted?

It's just running a dungeon, do we really have to make such a big sacrifice?

Before, I could say I was carelessly tricked, but today I'm fully conscious. Can I refuse? What will happen if I refuse?

Her mind was filled with the dilemma of whether or not to continue sacrificing herself to complete the mission.

But someone looked at her blankly standing at the door with displeasure, wasting her time, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Come here."

Ning Shu saw that the maid behind her had already left and closed the door, making it difficult for her to find an excuse to run away.

Because the whole world knows that Prince Rui wants to sleep with her!

The moment she stepped out of that door, someone would immediately "invite" her back.

He could only approach Prince Rui slowly with small, shuffling steps, and finally stood before him when he had almost exhausted the other's patience.

Prince Rui was sitting on a chaise longue when he saw Ning Shu approach. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.

He leaned closer to her ear, his voice growing deeper: "Are you feeling better?"

On the day he left, he asked his maid to prepare some nourishing tonics for her so that she could eat them when she woke up. He said that if she ate them several times, her body would recover faster.

Unexpectedly, he was unable to return home, and she had gone outside, missing out on the tonics and not knowing her physical condition.

Ning Shu was still thinking of an excuse to refuse, but she didn't expect him to immediately offer her a way out.

Overjoyed, she feigned weakness and said, "I'm still... I'm still feeling a little unwell."

Prince Rui was surprised that she would actually go along with it, and he was somewhat annoyed that he had spoken carelessly.

He missed her; he couldn't live without her today.

So they had no intention of letting her go.

Upon hearing this, Ning Shu began to curse him and his ancestors in his heart.

Prince Rui couldn't wait any longer and thought the boudoir was quite nice.

But thinking that there was plenty of time, he decided to go to the tatami mat in the inner room, so he carried her into the inner room.

When Ning Shu was picked up by him, she looked utterly dejected; she had really sacrificed herself!

Although Prince Rui said he would be more lenient, his anger had not subsided.

She couldn't help but start to sob softly. Damn it, even though he was handsome, she was not worthy of him!

The next day, Ning Shu woke up to find that Prince Rui was still there, which was rather strange.

Prince Rui actually had other things to take care of, but because of what happened last time, he was worried and waited for her to get up.

After seeing that she had woken up, they had someone help her wash and dress, and then watched her eat tonics.

He only said one sentence: "You stay in the manor today, I have some things to take care of."

Ning Shu, still preoccupied with her plans, pleaded, "May I go to the Dali Temple?"

Prince Rui's eyes darkened, and he looked at her with a somewhat ambiguous expression: "Don't go today. Get some rest and wait for my return."

Looking at Prince Rui's face, Ning Shu felt that although his expression did not change, he seemed to be angry, so she could only nod in agreement.

Seeing how well-behaved she was, Prince Rui, before leaving, remembered the small golden statue he had seen on the table that day, which he had picked up and examined.

The little golden statue was a tiger, matching his zodiac sign, and it was quite unique, unlike any he had ever seen before.

She seemed to have brought it on purpose; he guessed it was originally meant for him, but then it disappeared, and she didn't mention it.

He looked at Ning Shu: "That day, did you have something to give me?"

Ning Shu was drinking a nourishing soup when she heard this and almost spat it out.

I thought to myself: Damn it, you took my body and now you want my money too? You're such a scoundrel, why don't you just fly to the moon?

But she didn't dare say that. Her eyes darted around, and she pretended to be ashamed: "Your Highness, I originally wanted to give it to you, but I suddenly realized that if I gave it to you, I would have no money left..."

The implication was that I was very poor and needed to be treated with decency.

Prince Rui was surprised that she would say this, thinking she would be eager to curry favor.

After all, he was a prince, and he really looked down on that golden statue. The reason he took the initiative to ask was entirely because it was her.

But the reason she gave was just... too unconventional.

It means that she originally intended to give it as a gift, but then suddenly realized she was too poor and changed her mind.

He couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the room was filled with laughter for a moment.

Not only was Ning Shu stunned, but even the maids and servants waiting outside were astonished.

Prince Rui was known for his seriousness, so when had he ever acted like this? They looked at each other in bewilderment, realizing that Ruyi, this maid, was no ordinary person.

After Prince Rui stopped laughing, he said to Ning Shu, "My woman should not be troubled by silver. I will have the steward send you some silver later. What belongs to me must be mine."

After saying that, he raised an eyebrow at Ning Shu, who immediately understood.

All she wants is that little golden tiger. We'll give it to her once she gets the money.