Yue Ruilin nodded at Di Tiancong, but his expression was filled with a hint of disdain.
He had known Di Tiancong for some time now and was well aware of his previous thoughts. However, after he expressed his own thoughts, Di Tiancong wisely chose to give up. While this was a smart decision, Yue Ruilin still looked down on him to some extent. After all, as a man, it seemed weak to easily give up on the woman he liked.
Upon seeing Yue Ruilin, Ji Lexue paused for a moment and then greeted him with a bow. "Young Master Yue."
"Lexue, since you've come to Yue Tiancheng, why didn't you contact me earlier? I could have arranged for you to stay directly at the Yue Family, without the need to stay at an inn," Yue Ruilin said with a smile, his gaze revealing his true intentions.
Ji Lexue smiled faintly, though there was a touch of helplessness in her smile. "Young Master Yue is too kind, but it's not appropriate for me to stay at the Yue Family before I pass the preliminary competition of the recruitment assembly."
"Why make it so complicated to enter the Yue Family? As long as you marry me, everything will be solved!" Yue Ruilin said, his intentions clear in his words.
Upon hearing this, Ji Lexue's expression changed slightly, and she instinctively glanced at Di Tiancong. She had long been aware of Yue Ruilin's intentions, but she didn't like him. As far as she knew, although Yue Ruilin had decent medical skills, he was also a bully who treated women poorly. Even though they hadn't formalized their relationship, he already had several maidservants serving him, and she didn't want any connection with him.
Moreover, from childhood to now, the person she liked was Di Tiancong. However, Di Tiancong seemed to be completely oblivious to Ji Lexue's gaze and continued to smile.
"Lexue, Young Master Yue has a point. Why make things difficult for yourself?" Di Tiancong said, agreeing with Yue Ruilin, much to Ji Lexue's disappointment.
Ji Lexue couldn't help but feel hurt when, at this moment, Di Tiancong didn't help resolve the situation but instead sided with Yue Ruilin. In fact, she had sensed this for a while. Previously, Di Tiancong had clearly liked her, but ever since Yue Ruilin appeared, Di Tiancong started to avoid her. She had intended to ask Di Tiancong about it, but as a woman, how could she express her feelings so blatantly?
That's why when she saw how favorably Emperor Beichen treated Baili Hongzhuang, she couldn't help but feel jealous and made those sarcastic remarks. But deep down, she knew that her words were merely a result of envy and jealousy.
"I understand Young Master Yue's good intentions, but for now, I just want to pass the preliminary competition," Ji Lexue said calmly, disappointment evident in her eyes.
At this stage, there was no point in saying anything more. From Di Tiancong's recent behavior, she could tell that he had already made up his mind.
With those words, Ji Lexue stood alone on the other side, wearing a cold expression, clearly not intending to continue the conversation.
Sensing Yue Ruilin's confusion, Di Tiancong immediately gestured to him with his eyes, and the two of them walked away to the side.