Jing Rong draped the cloak over her shoulders and stood beside her, holding her ice-cold hands.
Ji Yunshu's body warmed up.
At this moment, she felt blissful.
Jing Rong asked her, "What are you thinking about?"
Ji Yunshu was a little slow to respond.
There was a long silence.
She shook her head, "I don't know."
She really didn't know.
She was just fascinated by the snowflakes.
Jing Rong smiled at her answer.
It was a beautiful smile!
Even more beautiful than the snowflakes in the sky.
For a moment, Ji Yunshu couldn't tear her gaze away from him.
Jing Rong met her pretty eyes, asking, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
She smiled but didn't say anything.
She continued to stare at him.
At this time …
A figure hurriedly ran over in the heavy snow.
He shouted, "Teacher Ji."
Ran to her.
His voice broke the harmony between Ji Yunshu and Jing Rong.
"You are?"
The person was covered in snow, panting, "I'm here on Lord Li's orders to invite Teacher Ji over."
Oh, so it was someone from the city office.
Ji Yunshu asked, "Now?"
"Yes, someone said he knows the identity of the deceased. He's waiting for you at the city office."
The results of the portrait were finally out!
Ji Yunshu glanced at Jing Rong, as if asking for his opinion.
Jing Rong said to the person, "Alright, we'll be there soon."
"Let's go now, the carriage is already waiting at the entrance."
How thoughtful!
…
The hall of the city office was filled with people.
They were all waiting for the moment the identity of the deceased was revealed.
Suddenly …
"Teacher Ji is here."
Someone yelled out.
Everyone looked towards the door, and the crowd slowly dispersed.
They saw Li Cheng sitting on a chair in front of them, looking like an adjutant.
When he saw Ji Yunshu and Jing Rong, he stood up to welcome them.
He led the two of them into the hall.
Li Cheng said, "You're finally here. I've been waiting for a long time."
Ji Yunshu asked, "Did you find out?"
"There! Over there! "Li Cheng pointed in a direction.
Looking over, Zhang Xuan saw a petite lady surrounded by the crowd.
The girl turned around.
His gaze met Ji Yunshu's, but it was only for a moment before her gaze shifted to Jing Rong's.
This person was Zhao 'er?
Zhao 'er was draped in a cloak and held a small hand warmer tightly pressed against her abdomen. Beside her stood a maidservant who served her.
This girl was the one who had seen the portrait on the street yesterday.
After she found out who the woman was, she immediately went back to tell Zhao 'er.
That was why they came here today.
At this moment, when Zhao 'er saw Jing Rong, although she was surprised, she couldn't hide the joy in her heart.
The corners of her mouth inadvertently revealed a shy smile.
She knew that the heavens would bless her to see that young master again.
She would be like a butterfly!
Happiness, freedom.
When Jing Rong met her gaze, he was stunned for a moment. He couldn't help but frown. Why was she here?
Their eyes met, and Ji Yunshu happened to catch it.
She tilted her head to look at Jing Rong, then at the little girl.
They know each other?
When did they meet?
How could she not know?
But her confusion was quickly interrupted by Zhao 'er.
Zhao 'er smiled at Jing Rong. "Young Master Jing, I didn't expect that we would meet again. It must be fate."
She was extremely happy.
A pure and innocent smile hung on her face.
Just like the dustless white snow!
When Jing Rong faced Zhao 'er, his usual cold aura seemed to lessen a little.
He asked, "Why are you here?"
"I know the person in the portrait."
"You know her?"
"Yes!" She nodded.
Li Cheng suddenly interjected, "So you two know each other! This world is really small. "
He sighed.
Ji Yunshu asked, "Who is she?"
Li Cheng replied, "You don't know her? I thought you two knew each other. She is the second miss of the duke's mansion, Zhao 'er. I know her. "
The duke's mansion?
She's an important person!
Jing Rong's expression tightened.
He seemed to be startled by the identity of the little girl.
Ji Yunshu wasn't a petty person, nor was she a jealous person.
She saw that the girl's eyes clearly showed that she was interested in Jing Rong.
Surprisingly, Jing Rong's tone was much gentler than before.
She didn't want to pursue the reason.
Now was not the time to talk about other people's business.
She went straight to the point.
"Do you know who the victim is?"
Zhao 'er withdrew her gaze from Jing Rong and bowed to Ji Yunshu. "Yes, I know her."
"Who is the victim?"
"It's …" As she spoke, she couldn't help but sneak a glance at Jing Rong.
Unfortunately, it was seen by Ji Yunshu.
"Miss?" She called out to Zhao 'er.
Zhao 'er reacted and answered, "The person in the portrait is called Su Qiao."
"Who is Su Qiao?"
Zhao 'er shook her head.
"Since you know the girl in the portrait is Su Qiao, why don't you know her identity?"
"I …"
"Miss, this is a murder case. It's not a joke."
"I …" Zhao 'er was at a loss for words.
Li Cheng hurriedly said, "Zhao 'er, don't be afraid. Tell us everything you know."
Zhao 'er looked at Li Cheng and said, "But Big Brother Cheng, I really don't know."
She called him Big Brother Cheng very intimately.
It wasn't strange!
Although Marquis Pingyang and Duke Wang were enemies, it didn't affect the relationship between their children.
A few years ago, Li Cheng provoked Duke Wang's eldest daughter, who was also Zhao 'er's older sister. As a result, Marquis Pingyang and Duke Wang had a huge argument in the imperial court. Zhao' er met Li Cheng when he provoked her older sister.
Ji Yunshu saw that Zhao 'er was about to cry.
"Then tell me everything you know." Zhao 'er nodded and slowly said, "In fact, I only know her name. I remember that three years ago, it was raining heavily. I saw her huddled in a corner by the roadside. Her whole body was soaked and she was shivering. So, I sent her to an inn and let her stay there for the time being.
She said her name was Su Qiao and she came to Gaoding to look for someone. When I asked her who she was looking for, she refused to tell me. Since it was her private matter, I didn't ask. "
"That's all?"
The maidservant beside Zhao 'er suddenly said, "Miss, let me explain."
"Mn." The maidservant continued, "Miss, I took care of her for a few days at the inn. But during those days, she always went out. I asked her where she went, but she refused to tell me. Every time she went out, she would hug a bag and cry. Later … when I went back to the inn, she was already gone.
I asked the innkeeper, and he said that after she went out the night before, she never came back. I didn't think much of it at that time, thinking that she went back to her hometown. Who would have thought that … she actually died. "
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