Conditions of Negotiation
The woman called Jing Xuan immediately pouted and snorted. She pulled back her whip and stamped her foot in a very petulant manner.
"Imperial … Brother, why do you always help others?"
'Brother?' It seemed that this woman called Jing Xuan was a princess!
Jing Rong ignored Jing Xuan and looked at Ji Yunshu. He reached out and grabbed her wrist.
"Come back with me."
After saying that, he pulled Ji Yunshu out of the restaurant.
Jing Xuan shouted a few times behind him. She looked flustered and exasperated. She turned to look at the confused Li Shiyan and didn't forget to put on her princess persona.
"Brat, listen to me. I will let you off today. If you dare to act helpless again, I will twist your hand off. Do you hear me?"
"…"
Then, she hurriedly followed him out.
She pulled Jing Rong to the side and whispered, "Imperial Brother, who is this person? Why is he wearing a mask? "
"Why do you care so much?"
"I … I was just casually asking you. I haven't seen you for half a year. Why are you still so fierce?"
Jing Rong always had a headache when it came to his younger sister. He frowned and lowered his voice. "Hurry back to the palace. If you dare to sneak out again, I will tell your mother."
"Imperial Brother, I left the palace to see you."
"I still have something to do. I don't have time to care about you. I will send someone to send you back."
"I …"
Jing Rong didn't wait for Jing Xuan to cause trouble and left with Ji Yunshu.
Jing Xuan glared at him in anger, but she was very curious. 'Who is that person? Why does it seem like my Imperial Brother cares a lot about it?
Didn't he just say 'go back'?
Go back to where? '
Inside the restaurant, Li Shiyan was still in a daze. 'Isn't that the man who followed Shu' er?
Then the one wearing the mask … '
"She can't be Shu 'er, right?"
He was very surprised.
…
When they returned to the Rong Estate, Jing Rong didn't ask anything. Ji Yunshu also didn't say that she went to see Madame Jiang.
Both of them had a tacit understanding not to talk about it.
It was probably because Jing Rong already knew about it.
"Tomorrow is Concubine Xiao's birthday. You should prepare well."
Ji Yunshu obediently nodded.
Jing Rong's expression darkened. "The next time you leave the mansion, you must tell me where you went. I don't have to mobilize all the soldiers in the capital to find you. "
Is he angry with me?
However, his tone was clearly filled with concern.
In the end, Ji Yunshu blinked her eyes and obediently nodded.
The next day.
Ji Yunshu followed Jing Rong into the palace.
Concubine Xiao's birthday banquet was held in Tongzhi Hall.
As soon as she sat down, Jing Rong began to introduce them one by one.
As she listened, she looked in the direction Jing Rong was pointing at.
Qi Zhen's emperor was present, but none of the concubines came to congratulate him. Only Concubine Xiao sat beside the emperor. She was dignified and luxurious, taking the limelight.
On the left and right were Prince Yi, Jing Yi, and the Crown Prince, Jing Hua. Even further down were the ministers and Jing Rong.
"Doesn't the Emperor have seven sons?" Ji Yunshu was confused.
"Three dead."
"The Crown Prince, Prince Yi, and you, Prince Rong. Which one more?"
"Jing Xian's health hasn't been good since he was a child. He rarely comes out and walks around. In the eyes of others, he seems to be transparent."
One question and one answer!
Ji Yunshu nodded to show that she understood and no longer asked.
It was probably because she was wearing a mask, but when she sat down, she attracted a lot of attention, especially Prince Yi.
Especially Prince Yi. His eyes were sneaking glances at her, the corners of his mouth curling into a mysterious smile.
At this time, in Tongzhi Hall.
It could be said that it was a celebration of peace and prosperity!
Concubine Xiao's birthday banquet was very lively.
Concubine Xiao whispered something in the emperor's ear while occasionally glancing at Ji Yunshu.
When the song and dance stopped, everyone raised their wine cups and said, "Long live Your Majesty. May Concubine Xiao live a long and healthy life."
Of course.
Concubine Xiao also said a few polite words.
Qi Zhen smiled and looked at Ji Yunshu. He then asked Jing Rong, "Is this the extraordinary person you were talking about?"
Jing Rong stood up and bowed. "Yes, this person's surname is Ji."
"Teacher Ji?" Qi Zhen smiled and looked at Ji Yunshu. "Do you have the ability to investigate the Lin Capital case?"
Ji Yunshu stood up and bowed. "This commoner is only a small painter. Prince Rong thinks highly of me, but I am not an extraordinary person."
"You do know how to talk."
At this time, Concubine Xiao suddenly rolled her eyes. She calmly looked at Ji Yunshu and indifferently said, "Recently, I heard that many famous young ladies in the capital have disappeared.
"Recently, I've heard that many young ladies from famous families have gone missing in the capital. The Capital Governor and the Supreme Court have been investigating for a long time, but to no avail. Since Prince Rong has strongly recommended Teacher Ji to investigate the 'Lin Capital Case', I presume that Teacher Ji has some outstanding qualities. Why don't you let Teacher Ji investigate this case? “
After she finished speaking, she leaned to the side and held the emperor's arm. In a soft voice, she said, "Your Majesty, this concubine's suggestion is to test Teacher Ji. After all, the Imperial Duke's case involves the imperial family. We can't just listen to Prince Rong's recommendation and hand the case over to Teacher Ji. What does Your Majesty think? "
It must be said that Concubine Xiao was able to survive in the imperial harem until now not only because of her methods, but also because of her intelligence.
Qi Zhen listened to her suggestion and carefully thought about it before nodding.
He said, "Concubine Xiao is right." He turned to Jing Rong and said, "Jing Rong, I think this is a good suggestion. Let Teacher Ji investigate this missing girls case. If he can solve it, I believe in his ability and let him investigate the Lin Capital case."
Jing Rong looked a little embarrassed. He looked at Ji Yunshu. He knew that she came to the capital with him to investigate the Lin Capital case. Asking her to investigate the missing girls case was not part of his plan.
With this woman's proud and aloof temperament, he was afraid that she would not agree.
Unexpectedly, Ji Yunshu walked around the table in front of her and walked to the center of the hall. She lifted her robe and knelt down.
She placed her hands in front of her chest and bowed. Her gaze was firm and cold.
"Since Your Majesty and Concubine Xiao want this commoner to investigate the missing girls case, this commoner will accept it. However, this commoner wants to add a condition."
'Condition?'
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Since ancient times, no one had ever dared to talk about conditions in front of the emperor.
'It seems like he doesn't want to live anymore!'
The smile on Jing Yi's face deepened. He swirled the wine cup in his hand, trying to get a better understanding.
On the other hand, the Crown Prince was heartless. It was as if he was watching a play. The corners of his mouth curved into a disdainful smile.
He thought to himself, 'This person has angered Imperial Father. He must be beheaded. It would be best if I behead Jing Rong as well.'
'Idiot!'
At this moment, Jing Rong was carefully observing his Imperial Father's expression.
Qi Zhen's face, which had experienced the vicissitudes of life, sank. Then, he smiled and asked Ji Yunshu curiously, "You want to talk about conditions with me? Interesting. Tell me, what are your conditions? "
Ji Yunshu raised her head and coldly said.
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