Money and an official position?
Concubine Xiao knew the affairs of the capital like the back of her hand.
However, for the distant Jinjiang, she didn't pay much attention to it.
Naturally, she didn't know much about Ji Yunshu.
Jing Yi had always been shrewd and never fought a battle he wasn't sure of. However, he didn't expect that his Imperial Mother would bring up the missing girls case on the day of his birthday banquet.
Moreover, he didn't expect that Ji Yunshu would follow Qin Shiyu's example and use her power to force the Emperor to agree to the Imperial Duke's case.
If the truth of the missing girls case was found, then Jing Rong's reversal of the Imperial Duke's verdict was just around the corner.
In the future, he would have a place in the imperial court, and the emperor would also reward him. At that time, Jing Rong's influence would certainly grow. To Jing Yi, it would be like a cold needle that had been dipped in poison.
Not only was it a threat, but it was also possible that he would be killed.
Just like how he would also kill Jing Rong!
Thinking about this, Jing Yi's calm face revealed an unconcealable vigilance and worry.
Seeing that he didn't answer, Concubine Xiao seemed to have realized something.
She asked tentatively, "Could it be that Teacher Ji … is really an extraordinary person?"
Jing Yi looked up, his eyes as deep as ink slowly narrowed. "For the past six months, Jing Rong has been investigating the 'Lin Capital Case' outside, but he has been unable to find any leads. Moreover, along the way, this son has sent people to kill the imperial bodyguards he sent to the capital to report his whereabouts, so that Imperial Father can use the dragon document to convict him of treason. Unfortunately, there was a side issue, which disrupted the entire plan."
"Moreover, there's someone called Ji Yunshu. She doesn't seem to have any outstanding talent, but she's an extremely intelligent person. Although she's in a small county town, she's handled at least seventeen or eighteen cases, if not thirty or forty. She's able to solve every case accurately. She's indeed an extraordinary person."
When Jing Yi said this, there was a hint of admiration in his voice.
He continued, "Jing Rong wanted to bring her back to the capital to use her to solve the 'Lin Capital Case', so I sent assassins to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots. However, they failed and alerted the enemy."
Concubine Xiao was shocked and her expression tightened.
"This consort was too careless. I was only focused on suppressing Jing Rong and neglected this point. If I had known earlier, I would have investigated this matter thoroughly before making a decision. I can only blame myself for being too impatient."
He was extremely vexed!
Jing Yi said, "Now that we've made the wrong move, we have to think of a way to remedy it."
"Yi 'er, what do you mean?"
"Even though they've returned to the capital, it doesn't mean they're safe."
Jing Yi's meaning was clear!
Since he could kill once, he naturally wouldn't mind doing it a second time.
But …
"That's inappropriate!" Concubine Xiao immediately rejected the idea.
Jing Yi was puzzled. "Does Imperial Mother have a better idea?"
Concubine Xiao's slender eyebrows twitched slightly. It was as if a huge whirlpool had condensed in her eyes, gradually sinking deeper and deeper, giving people a strange feeling.
Her embroidered hands danced a few times in her brocade robe, and her crimson lips curled up.
"Wouldn't it be a pity to kill such an intelligent person? Since she can help Jing Rong, why can't she help us? If you can make use of them, I'm sure you'll soon become the Crown Prince. "
Ugh!
Her words were like a wake-up call!
Jing Yi pondered for a moment before his lips curled into a smile. His tone was still heavy. "Imperial Mother is still the most thorough."
"Tomorrow, I'll summon her to the palace and probe her. If she loves money, I'll give her gold and silver. If she's greedy for an official position, what harm is there in giving her one? I don't believe that there are no people in this world without desires. "
When Concubine Xiao learned of Ji Yunshu's nature, she would ruthlessly slap herself!
How could she know that Ji Yunshu loved money, but it was only for the sake of food and clothing. Now that Luan 'er was dead, a bowl of porridge was enough for her.
As for greedy for an official position?
Where did that come from?
Concubine Xiao seemed to have full confidence that Ji Yunshu was a top-notch 'jade'. She had to obtain it no matter what.
After the two of them discussed for a while, Jing Yi saw that it was getting late and decided to go to the imperial court to see his Imperial Father. After all, he had already entered the palace, and as a filial son, he had to show his filial piety.
Before leaving, Concubine Xiao pulled him and helped him tidy up his clothes.
"Your imperial father has been in a bad mood recently. The matters at the border have weighed on his mind. After you go, you must be careful with what you say. Don't poke at his annoyance."
"This son understands."
"By the way, didn't your imperial father reward you with a canary last time? Have you taken good care of it? "
'Take care of it?
He already released it.
But … '
Jing Yi nodded. "This son has taken good care of it. It's an animal bestowed by imperial father. Naturally, nothing can happen to it."
"It's good that you understand." Concubine Xiao's lily-white hand gently stroked his shoulder. "Go and see your imperial father."
Jing Rong clasped his hands in front of him and left.
It was drizzling outside Zhangzhi Hall. A eunuch came forward and handed him an umbrella.
However, Jing Yi suddenly waved his sleeves and knocked the umbrella out of the eunuch's hand.
It made a muffled sound.
This frightened the eunuch.
He quickly knelt on the ground and crouched down, not daring to make a sound.
Jing Yi's extremely cold eyes carried a kind of resistance and unwillingness towards imperial power.
He hated his own imperial father to the extreme!
A canary bestowed by the emperor?
Clearly, he wanted to tell him that he was just a canary that could only stay in a cage. He could never covet the crown prince's position.
His hands were clenched into fists, but they gradually relaxed.
He waved his sleeves again and walked towards the direction of the imperial court.
The eunuch on the ground did not dare to raise his head for a long time. What was wrong with Prince Yi today?
Everyone knew that Prince Yi had a gentle nature and was very tolerant towards others. He was also known as the Son of Refinement. Why was he so angry now?
Strange!
…
The carriage returned from the memorial hall to the Rong estate. Along the way, Jing Xuan leaned against the window, her body and head almost sticking out.
The feeling of nausea was still in her heart, but now that the carriage was bumpy, it became even more uncomfortable.
She vomited several times until she almost vomited her bile.
Ji Yunshu was still sitting upright. She did not even look at Jing Xuan, but she did not show the slightest disdain.
When they finally arrived at the Rong estate, Jing Xuan immediately ran out of the carriage and slipped into the Rong estate like a wisp of smoke. She probably went to find a place to continue vomiting.
Ji Yunshu followed Jing Rong into the main hall while Lang Po stood guard outside the door.
Jing Rong asked her, "What do you think about this case?"
"You actually want to ask me whether I am confident or not, am I right?"
"I have never doubted your ability. Since I said that I will trust you, I will always trust you. You don't need to doubt this."
Ji Yunshu indifferently said, "In that case, there is no harm in telling Your Highness. In fact, I have no clue. At present, I can only wait for the capital governor to investigate the crime scene. If he can't find anything, then I don't know what to do next."
After saying that, she smiled helplessly.
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