Rebirth of the Prime Minister's Daughter: Not to be Trifled With

Just then, Xing'er looked at Lu Linglong and asked in a low voice, "Miss, didn't the gatekeeper say that Young Master Liu was coming? He should be here by now, so why hasn't he arrived yet?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong waved her hand, signaling Xing'er to open the door and check. Xing'er slightly opened the door, peeked out, and saw no one outside.

Xing'er glanced at Lu Linglong and shook her head slightly. "Miss, Young Master Liu did not come."

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked at Xing'er in confusion. This shouldn't be the case. Logically speaking, the journey from the gate to her place should only take about half an hour. Brother Wentao should have arrived long ago!

So, Lu Linglong instructed Xing'er to ask the gatekeeper what was going on. Xing'er obeyed and went to inquire about the actual situation from the gatekeeper.

Xing'er told Lu Linglong what the gatekeeper had said. After listening, Lu Linglong looked at Xing'er and asked, "Xing'er, Brother Wentao is here, but why isn't he coming in?"

After hearing this, Xing'er looked at Lu Linglong and shook her head slightly. Lu Linglong suddenly realized something, "Xing'er, do you think Brother Wentao overheard our conversation?"

After hearing this, Xing'er looked at Lu Linglong and shook her head slightly. "Miss, this shouldn't be the case! Logically speaking, the gatekeeper should have informed us first."

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked at Xing'er and nodded slightly, but she was still a little worried.

Then, Lu Linglong looked at Xing'er and said in a low voice, "Xing'er, why don't you go and ask the gatekeeper for confirmation?"

After receiving the order, Xing'er quickly ran out. Just then, Xing'er suddenly noticed a bag lying quietly on the windowsill.

Xing'er quickly picked up the bag and examined it closely, discovering it was a bag of jewelry. She hurried inside, saying, "Miss, I found this on the windowsill."

As Xing'er spoke, she handed the bag to Lu Linglong. Lu Linglong was stunned when she saw it and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Xing'er looked at Lu Linglong with a puzzled expression and asked with concern, "Miss, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with that bag of things?"

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked at Xing'er and said somewhat incoherently, "Xing'er, Brother Wentao... he must have been here. He must have heard what we were talking about. What should I do?"

After hearing this, Xing'er looked at Lu Linglong and whispered to comfort her, "Miss, don't worry! Young Master Liu is so good to you, maybe he has something to do and that's why he didn't come in."

After Xing'er finished speaking, she looked at Lu Linglong and nodded slightly. Seeing this, Lu Linglong was still a little uneasy. Therefore, she decided to go and explain things to Liu Wentao properly.

Lu Linglong brought Xing'er to Liu Wentao's residence. She respectfully announced the purpose of their visit to the gatekeeper.

After hearing this, the doorman looked at Lu Linglong and said in a low voice, "Miss Lu, our young master has gone out and we don't know when he will be back. Why don't you go back first?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong knew perfectly well that Liu Wentao was angry with her and was deliberately avoiding her. She would have to explain herself properly later.

Lu Linglong glanced at the gatehouse and said in a low voice, "May I go inside and wait for your young master to return? I absolutely must see him today."

After hearing this, the doorman glanced at Lu Linglong and respectfully invited her to the reception room.

Liu Wentao's maidservant respectfully served Lu Linglong a cup of tea and some snacks, saying, "Miss Lu, please have some tea."

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked up at the maid who had spoken. What a simple and lovely young woman she was! Could it be that Brother Wentao was ignoring her because of her?

Lu Linglong asked in a low voice, "What's your name?" The maid took a while to realize she was being addressed, "Miss Lu, are you talking to me? I am Fang'er."

"Fang'er, how old are you this year?" Lu Linglong continued to ask, "How long have you been at the Duke's mansion?"

After hearing this, Fang'er looked at Lu Linglong and said in a low voice, "Miss Lu, I am 13 years old this year and have been in the Duke's mansion for more than ten years."

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong immediately understood that Fang'er had lived with Liu Wentao since childhood, and they were truly childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little!

As Lu Linglong pondered, she suddenly realized that Fang'er must hold a special place in Liu Wentao's heart. It seemed she needed to resolve this trouble as soon as possible.

She took a small sip of tea, deliberately not holding it properly, and said, "Fang'er, you wretched maid, is this tea so hot that you want to burn me to death? Hurry up and go get me another cup of tea!"

Upon hearing this, Fang'er hurriedly and cautiously went to get Lu Linglong a new cup of tea.

Lu Linglong took the tea Fang'er handed her, took a small sip, and shook her head slightly. "No, this tea is too cold!"

After hearing this, Fang'er brought Lu Linglong another cup of tea, but Lu Linglong still shook her head, indicating her dissatisfaction.

Fang'er tried changing the tea at least ten times before Lu Linglong finally nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Fang'er glanced at Lu Linglong tremblingly, seething with anger but daring not to speak out!

About an hour later, Liu Wentao arrived at the reception room.

He looked at Lu Linglong and said in a slightly apologetic voice, "Linglong, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting!"

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked at Liu Wentao and shook her head slightly.

After a while, Lu Linglong asked in a low voice, "Brother Wentao, did you buy the jewelry I picked out?"

After hearing this, Liu Wentao looked at Lu Linglong and nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Lu Linglong looked at Liu Wentao and said shyly, "Brother Wentao, thank you! Linglong knows that you have feelings for me, and Linglong has feelings for you too."

After hearing this, Liu Wentao looked at Lu Linglong and asked coldly, "Linglong, do you dare to say that what you are saying is true?"

After hearing this, Lu Linglong looked at Liu Wentao and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Liu Wentao looked at Lu Linglong and continued, "Linglong, the thing I hate most is deception. I hope you won't deceive me, otherwise I will never forgive you!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong immediately understood the hidden meaning in Liu Wentao's words. She then looked at Liu Wentao and whispered, "Brother Wentao, I would never lie to you!"

After hearing this, Liu Wentao looked at Lu Linglong with a cold face and didn't say a word.

After a long while, Liu Wentao finally spoke slowly, "Linglong, I'm sorry! I may not be able to take responsibility for you. I still can't get over my conscience."