"Li Chuan, I've said it before. If you want to leave, I won't stop you. All your decisions are in your own hands, and no one can interfere."
He had been saying this for three years!
It had never changed!
But if it weren't for him, Jing Rong would've died. That was why Jing Rong didn't leave for the past three years. Instead, he stayed by his side to protect him.
Little Xu …
Jing Rong replied, "Alright, I understand!"
Su Ziluo didn't continue the topic. Afterwards, Jing Rong resumed his usual tone and said, "That Miss Ji is currently secretly investigating the Heir's matter. Last night, she even went to the rockery to look for evidence. At that time, she was almost discovered. I lent her a helping hand and saved her from that predicament.
What do you think? "
"Then let her investigate. I believe that with her around, she will be able to clear the Heir's name."
"Since you don't know her, why do you trust her so much?"
"It's good to have one more person helping the Heir." Su Ziluo said. As he spoke, his gaze lingered outside the window for a long time. "Go and protect her in secret until she finds evidence."
"Even if you didn't say it, I would still protect her." Jing Rong firmly said.
Throughout their conversation, Jing Rong couldn't see anything from Su Ziluo's expression.
It was as if … he really didn't know Ji Yunshu!
After Jing Rong left, the door closed again.
Su Ziluo sat in front of the window for a long time. A lush green leaf floated in from outside and landed on the windowsill in front of him. A gust of wind blew and the leaf landed on his lap. He stretched out his hand to pick it up and slowly twirled it around his fingertips a few times before placing it back on the windowsill.
He tightly clenched his fists on his lap and closed his eyes.
'This day will come!' After an unknown amount of time, Qi 'er came in and reported the results of her investigation. "Young Master, this servant has investigated. Two days ago, young master Zhao asked the mansion's physician for an antiseptic ointment. Moreover, he hasn't eaten any meat or fish for the past two days.
Xi. "
Hearing this, Su Ziluo opened his eyes. After a long moment of silence, he said, "Find a way to tell this to a girl named Ji Yunshu. Don't make it public and don't be too deliberate. Do it quietly."
Qi 'er was stunned. "Ji Yunshu? Young master, who is she? "
After a long time …
"An old friend!" Su Ziluo said.
With a wave of his hand, he sent Qi 'er off to do her work.
Su Ziluo shut himself in his room.
He was not going to see anyone!
…
After Ji Yunshu returned to her room, she sat there in a daze. The thread in her heart was still entangled, unable to unravel even after a long time …
He didn't have the mood to sort out the clues! At this time, it was already noon. The people of the villa came in to deliver food to the girls in the courtyard. Every portion was the same. However, Ji Yunshu had previously told others that she had a rash and couldn't eat greasy or fishy dishes. Therefore, the food prepared was the same.
A lighter dish.
When the maidservant came in and put down the dishes, she stared at Ji Yunshu's face and said, "Miss Ji, I can see that your face is much better now. Do you want me to prepare some appetizers?"
"No need!" "Speaking of which, it's quite interesting. The young lady has a rash on her face, so she can't eat meat dishes. However, I don't know what's going on with Young Master Zhao. He also told us to prepare meat dishes for him, but I don't see anything on his face. Moreover, Young Master Zhao has always been eating meat and wine.
In the past, it was a feast of wine and meat. But now, the taste of our manor has changed. It's really hard to understand! "the maid said.
Ji Yunshu didn't notice it and only thought that she had heard something strange. She asked, "Who is Young Master Zhao?"
"He is the son of Governor Jiang Guang. Moreover, he has a very good relationship with the heir. This morning, he even went to deliver wine to the heir!"
"Is that so?"
"Of course! How can a person who can be associated with the heir be a vegetarian? Moreover, Young Master Zhao doesn't seem to have any abnormalities. "
"Then perhaps … he is sick." The maidservant frowned as if she had thought of something. She said, "Now that you mention it, it seems to be the case. I inadvertently heard Young Master Zhao ask the doctor for medicine to disinfect and reduce swelling. Moreover, I saw him always holding his arm. Perhaps … there really is something wrong with his body.
What happened? That's why he is a vegetarian. "
When Ji Yunshu heard this, her brows wrinkled. She confirmed it again. "You mean, Young Master Zhao asked the doctor for medicine to disinfect and reduce swelling?"
"Yes!"
"Did he tell you?"
"No, when this servant asked, he didn't say anything. He only told this servant to prepare vegetarian food for him. He also didn't allow this servant to ask any more questions."
Strange!
If there really was something wrong with his body, why was he hiding it?
However, Ji Yunshu couldn't ask too clearly, so she could only let it go. She pleaded, "Miss, I'll have to trouble you to help me. Go to General Wen and tell a person named Luo Yang that I have something to give to him. Ask him to come over."
"Yes!"
After the maidservant left …
He didn't know what was happening outside, but he heard someone smashing something into the courtyard, making a pitter-patter sound.
Ji Yunshu didn't close the door. She saw a porcelain bowl fall from the spacious courtyard and shatter with a 'clang'. Then, she heard a voice. "How long are you going to keep us here? Why can other people leave, but we can't? "
So it was Qiu Shu!
She rushed out of the room. Just as she was about to leave, the maidservant beside her pulled her back. "Miss, the people from the Supreme Court are guarding the cliff. You can't go out."
"What do you mean we can't go out? I think they're obviously going to imprison us. Why can the court officials who came to celebrate the birthday leave, but we can't?"
"Those officials have important matters to attend to in the court, so they can leave. We can't leave."
"I don't care. I really can't stay here anymore. I'm bored to death."
"Miss …"
"Get lost. Don't stop me." Qiu Shu wanted to leave.
But the maidservant blocked her way and said all kinds of good things. The entire courtyard became lively. How could those noble young ladies endure being 'locked up' and 'watched' like this? If they were in Yan Jing, they would have found all kinds of entertainment to pass the time. Now that they were cooped up here, they felt more or less uncomfortable.
Everyone kept it to themselves, but Qiu Shu was the first to say it. She even caused such a big commotion. Even the people from the Supreme Court and the servants from the villa came in.
All of them were trying to persuade her.
Ji Yunshu's ears were tired of listening to them. Just as she was about to close the door, Qiu Shu stared at her. She was not wearing a veil, so when Qiu Shu saw her, she was stunned. Then, the moment she was about to close the door, Qiu Shu rushed up and pressed her hand on the door. A pair of fierce eyes peeked through the gap of the door.
A pair of fierce eyes peeked through the door and coldly stared at her. "I didn't expect you to be a beauty. Why are you wearing a veil?"
There was a trace of jealousy in her tone.
It was obvious that she wanted to vent the anger in her heart on Ji Yunshu.
Ji Yunshu's eyes were cold. She didn't want to be entangled with her. She asked, "Miss Qiu, do you need something?"
"It's nothing. I just wanted to ask you. Now that we're locked up here, everyone's heart is uncomfortable. But why do I see that you seem to be very happy? You don't care whether we can get out or not! "
"Then, how should I care?"
Qiu Shu saw that Ji Yunshu's hand was still on the door frame. She reached out to push the door open, but she didn't expect that her strength was no match for Ji Yunshu's. The door frame was still firmly held in Ji Yunshu's hand. Ji Yunshu told her, "Miss Qiu, there's a murder case in the villa. Before the investigation is completed, everyone here is a suspect. That's why the Supreme Court doesn't allow us to leave. Since it's like this, why don't we stay here?
It's better to stay here. When the case is solved, we can leave earlier. But if you cause a ruckus and delay the Supreme Court's investigation, I'm afraid we'll have to stay here for a few more days. "
"You're quite eloquent. This Miss can't stand your cold appearance. It's annoying!"
"If you're annoyed, that's your problem. But if you want to vent your anger on me, I advise you to give up on that idea."
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