Leave Me Some Dignity!!

Seeing this, Lin Heng hurriedly added, "Uh... Lady Yi saved me today, and I truly cannot thank you enough. We met by chance, and last time, you even paid for the tea."

"I feel deeply indebted. Please do me the honor of joining me for a gathering, so I can properly thank you!"

This line of reasoning should satisfy her, right!!

Lin Heng thought confidently.

Jiang Jingyi's gaze remained calm and unruffled as she said blandly, "There is no need for such courtesy, Young Master. It was merely a small effort. Just do not casually make sport of people in the Imperial Capital in the future. This city is full of eyes and ears; every word and action may be overheard or seen by others."

"Yes, yes, yes! Lady Yi's reprimand is absolutely correct. I will remember it well!"

Hmph! It was all that tyrant's fault. Since when was boasting a crime? If she was afraid of people gossiping about her, what kind of Female Emperor was she... Lady Murong was still the one who understood people best!

'...'

Just then, a dense flurry of footsteps sounded behind him.

"Rebel Disciple!"

Turning around, Lin Heng saw Meng Yutong, Mu Liuxi, and First Senior Sister hurrying toward him.

Of course, Zhao Wanqing was following behind them as well.

"Huh? You made it to Prince Qi's Mansion so quickly?!"

Too surprised to dwell on it, Lin Heng hurriedly waved at them. The four women gathered around him, looking him over with strange expressions.

"Junior Brother, weren't you arrested by the Patrol Guard Office?"

"Rebel Disciple, causing trouble outside again..." Meng Yutong scolded.

"Ah, you really can't blame me! If not for Lady Murong saving me, I would have..."

He turned, about to introduce them, only to discover that Murong Ziyan and Jiang