After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

"I know I'm wrong. If you're still not satisfied, I can punish you again!"

Although Zhao Lin's words were apologetic, they also concealed a subtle resentment, as if he was not satisfied with the punishment he had received previously.

Cui Rong sneered in her heart. She understood the subtle emotions in Zhao Lin's words and knew that although he admitted his mistake on the surface, he was actually unwilling to give in.

All the things that happened in the past were because Zhao Lin leaked her secrets to Zhao Xianer, which led to her being repeatedly plotted against.

Now, without Zhao Lin's prying eyes, every step of her recent plan can be carried out smoothly and unimpeded.

However, due to Zhao Xianer's suspicion, she cannot completely eliminate this hidden danger for the time being.

She slowly put down the teacup, and finally met Zhao Lin's gaze, cold as ice: "The secret guard failed to do his duty, and the situation is serious. The punishment is only to make you remember and not repeat the same mistake. But you seem to be dissatisfied."

"Since you have no intention of staying, I will not force you to stay."

Zhao Lin suddenly raised his eyes and met Cui Rong's gaze, feeling uneasy.

If he was really sent back to Xiao Duo, how could he continue to gather information for Zhao Xianer?

Zhao Lin suppressed his dissatisfaction, and said in a low voice with a hint of helplessness: "Please forgive me, Miss. I did fail in my duty and failed to protect you wholeheartedly."

"If anything goes wrong again, you can kill me, Miss. I won't say a word."

As soon as he said this, a look of determination flashed in his eyes.

Cui Rong's indifferent gaze seemed to be able to penetrate all hypocrisy. She didn't seem to care about Zhao Lin's promise. In her opinion, for a person with ulterior motives, the weight of words was really insignificant.

"Remember your oath today, you can leave now."

Cui Rongrong's tone was cold, as if there had never been any warmth between the two of them.

Zhao Lin's body swayed and he staggered out of the room.

The moment the door closed, his face twisted, and a deep hatred quietly sprouted in his heart.

Before he could sit down, he heard the faint sound of small stones knocking outside the window.

He looked around vigilantly, and after making sure that no one was peeping, he carefully opened the window and quickly put a rolled-up note into his sleeve.

After a quick read, Zhao Lin clenched his five fingers, and as his internal strength surged, the note turned into ashes and scattered.

The night was dark and everything was silent. Zhao Lin was like a ghost in the night.

He left the room silently, his figure gradually blending into the night.

And in a hidden corner, a pair of sharp eyes witnessed it all.

Then, this person appeared in front of Cui Rongrong and said in a deep voice: "He's gone."

Cui Rongrong was calm and composed, and said calmly: "Good job, keep watching him."

"Yes."

Tian Lang hesitated for a moment and asked, "Miss, don't you want me to follow Zhao Lin directly?"

Cui Rong's lips curled up into a faint smile: "No need, he has his own uses."

At this moment, Zhao Lin had secretly returned to the Zhao Mansion and approached Zhao Xianer's residence quietly.

Through the half-open window, he saw Zhao Xianer's anxious steps inside the room.

He immediately knelt outside the door and sincerely confessed his sins: "I am late, I hope you will forgive me, young lady."

Zhao Xian'er's face darkened and she angrily said, "You haven't been heard from for the past two days. Could it be that you have been bribed by that woman Cui Rong?!"

Zhao Lin hastily defended himself, his tone full of sincerity: "Thanks to the master and the young lady for rescuing me and teaching me martial arts, I am where I am today. How dare I betray the young lady!"

"I haven't been able to contact you these past two days because I was punished by Miss Cui and I was physically ill and unable to pass on any information."

Zhao Lin explained.

Zhao Xian'er's face changed when she heard this, and she became even more worried: "Why did she punish you? Did she notice something?"

When she thought of this, her nervousness was so obvious that she could hardly hide it.

"Don't worry, Miss. She didn't find anything."

Zhao Lin quickly comforted him, "I usually act cautiously and never reveal anything."

"I was punished because I was careless for a moment and secretly followed the secret guards she sent, but she didn't expect to find out."

He mentioned his experience of secretly following Tianlang but gaining nothing, and he could not hide his regret.

Zhao Xian'er's nervousness eased a little, but she still scolded him harshly: "What a useless thing! I spent so much effort to place you in the Cui family. Once your identity is exposed, your life will be worthless!"

His words revealed his appreciation for her careful planning and his dissatisfaction with Zhao Lin's mistake.

I understand.

Zhao Lin responded sincerely, his voice filled with unquestionable firmness and his eyes sparkling with loyalty.

Get well soon, don’t miss my important event!

This exhortation contains irrefutable authority and urgency, as if every word carries a responsibility as heavy as a mountain.

Yes!

Zhao Lin's answer was short and powerful, and his conciseness revealed a determination to go through fire and water.

Looking at Zhao Lin's back gradually disappearing in the bright moonlight, Zhao Xianer's pupils shrank slightly.

A fierce look flashed across his eyes, like a cold star streaking through the night sky, hiding an unknown storm.

The news that Cui Rongrong returned to the capital was like a thunderclap in spring.

Her once shining title of "the most beautiful woman in the capital" seemed to have faded overnight, became the subject of much discussion among the people, and was replaced by a new owner.

Walking in the busy streets, her figure is still eye-catching.

But those eyes cast upon her showed admiration for beauty.

It is also mixed with sympathy for the cruelty of fate and ridicule for the fickleness of the world.

All the complex emotions intertwined into an invisible web, shrouding her heart in a layer of fog.

Until one moment, a few casual whispers from passers-by quietly floated into my ears.

Her originally calm expression suddenly turned gloomy, like dark clouds covering the sun, lurking a storm.

I used to think that the eldest daughter of the Zhao family was unmatched in beauty, but after seeing Miss Cui with my own eyes, I finally understood what true stunning beauty meant. She was unforgettable at first sight!

Indeed, when I heard about the engagement of the Crown Prince and Miss Cui earlier, I felt sorry for the Crown Prince and Miss Zhao, this perfect couple. Now it seems that the Emperor really has a discerning eye and has chosen a true pearl!

These gossips from others, every word was like a sharp needle, piercing deeply into her heart.

In front of others, she forced herself to smile, using her elegant appearance to hide the turbulent emotions in her heart.

But once he returned to the quiet of the mansion, he couldn't help but curse under his breath.

Cui Rongrong's name turned into a resentful murmur between her lips.

As time went by, this hatred not only did not diminish, but instead became more and more intense like wildfire.

She swore that she would make Cui Rong fall from the clouds and into the abyss where she would never be able to recover!

The next day, when Zhao Xianer's seemingly friendly but actually calculating invitation to a lake cruise was placed in front of Cui Rong.

There was a barely perceptible coldness in her eyes, as if she was mocking this clumsy provocation.

Caiyun was puzzled: the weather was getting colder and colder, why did Miss Zhao choose this time to go boating? What if she caught a cold?