The next morning.
The heavy rain had stopped and the sun had emerged from the clouds. The entire Yan Jing City had regained its liveliness and was bustling with people as usual. Because the day of the Courtesan Belle election was approaching, many beautiful girls came pouring into Yan Jing City from all directions. Each and every one of them was dressed very well and solemnly. They were of all shapes and sizes, tall, short, fat, thin, and all kinds of types. With so many girls, naturally there were more disputes. If it wasn't two girls in a rouge shop quarreling over a box of rouge, then two girls in a silk shop quarreling over a piece of satin, and there were even some who quarreled over the most luxurious room in the inn. What was even more outrageous was that when the sedan chairs of two families met on the street, no one was willing to give way first, so they were in a deadlock, causing the carriages and sedan chairs behind them to be blocked. They could only send people from the capital's governor's office to forcefully solve the problem, and so on.
These things happened repeatedly in the past few days …
Of course, with so many girls, the happiest were the young masters in the city. It was like a garden blooming in spring. Everyone invited them to come and admire it, and they would even discuss it from time to time. If they saw a beautiful flower, they could not help but pounce on it, salivating. Their eyes were filled with peach blossoms, and they could not wait to take the girl home to raise her. But if they saw one that was not pleasing to the eye, they would all roll their eyes with a look of disgust. They did not even try to hide it, and they would even say a few sarcastic words. They were very frivolous and hateful.
But some people were different. Those people were all old leftover men in Yan Jing City. They hoped to meet a girl. Regardless of whether she was beautiful or ugly, if they took a liking to her, they could settle their marriage.
It was clear that they all had their own thoughts.
Most of them had impure motives. In order to win the Courtesan Award, the girls spent a lot of effort on their makeup and clothes. Some of the girls who were usually hot-tempered also restrained themselves and did not dare to be too flamboyant. Many people also tried to build relationships with various parties, hoping that they would pass the preliminary selection and not be eliminated because of their flaws. That would be embarrassing. But the Ministry of Rites was directly under the command of the Emperor, so they naturally did not dare to be corrupt in private. All the gifts sent to the manor were rejected one by one.
In order to prevent others from gossiping or being found guilty, no one dared to take the risk. Therefore, this selection was absolutely fair and just.
At this moment, in the manor, Xiao Luzi had already inquired about Zhao Quanzhi's situation.
"I have secretly asked the people of the Supreme Court. They said that the Emperor has already issued a decree. After the Courtesan Competition, Young Master Zhao will be executed at the Meridian Gate. He will be locked up in the Supreme Court for the next few days and will not be allowed to see anyone."
"Has Lord Zhao gone to see him?"
"It was said that Lord Huang of the Supreme Court had specially arranged for the father and son to meet."
At least Huang Dali was a good friend.
Xiao Luzi said, "Heir Apparent, now that the matter has been decided, no one can change it. You must not get involved in this mess again."
Li Shiyan glared at him. "Even if I want to, there is no place for me to do it. What can I do? Are we going to break the prison or reverse the verdict? "
"It's good that the Crown Prince understands. If you do anything foolish, I will suffer along with you."
"You're a coward who's afraid of death."
Xiao Luzi chuckled. He squinted his eyes and asked, "Young Master, now that Young Master Zhao is in prison, your engagement with the Zhu family has been dissolved, and Master has also said that you will no longer be confined. Right now, the entire Yan Jing city is very lively. Don't you want to go and see?"
Li Shiyan squinted his eyes and looked at him up and down. He could easily guess what this kid was thinking. He raised his hand and slapped Xiao Luzi's head. He said fiercely, "You've become a smart kid, haven't you?"
"Heir Apparent?"
"You think I don't know? You just want to see those girls. It seems that even before spring has arrived, your heart is already restless! "
Truly worthy of being a master and servant for decades! Of course, Xiao Luzi's little scheme could not be hidden from his master. He covered his head and said frankly, "I really want to go and see. It is said that there are more girls this year than three years ago, and they are even more beautiful. If the Crown Prince does not want to go, I will help you.
How about you go and have a look? "
This little scheme was really obvious.
Very shrewd!
Li Shiyan thought for a moment and said, "Let's go!"
"Go and see?"
"So much nonsense. Just follow me."
Xiao Luzi thought that Li Shiyan wanted to see the girls in the city, so he left the mansion and went straight to Luo Yang. Ji Yunshu had disappeared for several days. Luo Yang waited for news from the Wen family while also asking around the city with Little Ba. He even strolled around the Su mansion several times, but he did not see even a shadow of Ji Yunshu. Time passed day by day and they became increasingly worried.
Early in the morning, Luo Yang packed his things and prepared to go to the Wen mansion to see if there was any news. But as soon as he went out, he bumped into Li Shiyan, who was coming down from his carriage.
"Heir Apparent?"
"Where are you going?" Li Shiyan spoke as if he had met an old acquaintance.
Luo Yang said, "I'm going to look for Miss Ji. I haven't heard from her for several days."
"You don't need to look for her!"
"Why?"
"I specifically came to inform you that she has already left Yan Jing City." Li Shiyan had already accepted Su Ziluo's words.
Luo Yang's eyes widened as if he couldn't accept it. He asked, "How did you know? Don't tell me that surnamed Su taking away Miss Ji's things has something to do with you? "
'Eh?'
Now it was Li Shiyan's turn to be confused. "What things?"
Luo Yang took a step back and deliberately kept his distance from the person in front of him. His eyes carried a trace of vigilance as he said, "I know. It was surnamed Su who took Miss Ji away. What did you do to her?"
"What and what?"
"That morning, the man in the wheelchair sent people to take away all of Miss Ji's things. Now, you are telling me that Miss Ji has already left this place. From what I can see, you and surnamed Su are the ones behind this."
'Oh!'
Li Shiyan finally understood. It turned out that Su Ziluo had already arranged for people to take away Ji Yunshu's things. No wonder he left so quickly.
He earnestly told Luo Yang, "Listen to me. This matter has nothing to do with me. However, Miss Ji has already left this place. I think … she won't come back."
"Why should I believe you?" "Based on the fact that she risked everything to save me, it proves that we have a good relationship. I won't harm her or hide her. So, you have to believe me. I have no reason to deceive you. If I have the skill to deceive others, I have already seen it in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
Those girls have already left. "
Yes, Ji Yunshu had risked her life to help Li Shiyan investigate the case. Their relationship was indeed not ordinary, so Li Shiyan's words could be trusted. Luo Yang's heart was instantly filled with disappointment. He felt as if he was standing at a crossroads, lost and unsure of where he should go next. It was also at this moment that he suddenly realized that everything he did was for Ji Yunshu.
Now that Ji Yunshu had left, he was like a hedgehog without a shell, empty and empty. It was as if he had lost the direction to strive for. He didn't know what was the point of staying in Yan Jing anymore.
He finally understood that he had unknowingly fallen in love with Ji Yunshu.
However, in front of Li Shiyan, he quickly concealed his feelings and asked, "Then, where did she go now?"
Perhaps … she went back to Great Lin.
Li Shiyan shook his head, "I don't know, but she has indeed left."
Luo Yang had to force himself to accept this fact.
His whole body felt weak and powerless, and he couldn't muster up any energy. "Oh." He lowered his gaze, "I understand." "I came here today not only to tell you this, but also to thank you." Li Shiyan said, "Although Shu 'er helped me this time, you also helped me. I, Li Shiyan, have always repaid kindness. Tell me, what do you want? As long as I have it, I will give it to you.
I will give it to you. "
Including the title of heir, as long as you want it, I will give it to you!
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