Mount Liang
Not long after the carriage left, Jing Rong arrived at the southern gate. The carriage that was originally waiting for him was no longer there.
Slightly puzzled, he asked the guard at the gate, "Where's the Rong Estate's carriage?"
"It just left."
"What about Teacher Ji who entered the palace with me?"
Jing Rong had a bad premonition.
The guard answered honestly, "Teacher Ji already left on the carriage."
'Ji Yunshu, this Prince is a big man, but didn't you see that I didn't get on the carriage? Or did you deliberately wait for me?
How audacious! '
Jing Rong was furious, but he tried his best to suppress it.
He guessed the reason why Ji Yunshu didn't wait for him. She was worried that he would stop her from going to Mount Liang, so she acted first and reported later.
'Little girl, when I catch you, I'll make you suffer!'
Jing Rong ordered the guard to bring a horse over. He leaped onto the horse's back and rode towards Mount Liang.
Behind him, Jing Yi's ink-black eyes were fixed on Jing Rong's departing figure.
His trusted aide, Dou Quan, asked, "Prince Rong is alone. Do you want this subordinate to …"
Jing Yi's lips curled into a smile. His tone was gloomy. "It's best to do it cleanly. Don't leave any traces."
"Yes!"
Dou Quan was about to leave, but Jing Yi stopped him. Jing Yi thought for a moment and said, "It's better to inform Yan Weiyi. Tell him to send someone with the shiban poison. In any case, he can't wait for Jing Rong to die. We can also eliminate Ji Yunshu at the same time to avoid any accidents."
"Your Highness is wise."
"After all, this is the capital. I can't dirty my hands."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
…
Mount Liang wasn't far from the city gate. It was also on the side of the official road. Along the way, Ji Yunshu occasionally lifted the curtain to look at the scenery.
After the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, they arrived at the foot of Mount Liang.
Ji Yunshu got off the carriage and looked at the sky. It was noon, so the humidity in Mount Liang wasn't that heavy.
The coachman curiously asked, "Teacher Ji, what are you doing here?"
"It's nothing. You can just wait here for the time being."
"This …" The coachman was somewhat embarrassed.
"Don't worry, I won't go far. I'll stay nearby."
"I'd better follow you. If something happens, I won't be able to explain it to the prince."
While they were talking, the coachman had already dragged the carriage to the side and tied the rope to a large tree. He was ready to follow Ji Yunshu up the mountain.
But …
Ji Yunshu declined. "It's better if you stay here and look after the carriage. Otherwise, if something happens, we will have to walk back to the Rong Estate. At that time, the sky will be dark and the city gates will be closed."
This official road could be considered safe, but this luxurious carriage was left unattended. It was hard to guarantee that no one would steal it.
After all, it was too far to walk back to Prince Rong's estate.
So, it's better for us to be more careful!
The coachman pondered for a moment, but he was also somewhat worried. Moreover, he couldn't dissuade Ji Yunshu, so he had no choice but to wait in place.
According to the Capital Governor, the corpse was found at the foot of the mountain on the southeast side of Mount Liang. At this moment, Ji Yunshu was on the west side.
She stood rooted to the spot and thought for a moment.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "If the deceased came down from here, how did she go to the southeast side? Did she go around the foot of the mountain or go through the forest? "
After carefully calculating in her heart, she suddenly realized something.
Her eyes widened in astonishment.
But amidst the astonishment, there was also a hint of pleasant surprise.
She broke a wooden stick and decided to go through the dense forest in front of her to the southeast foot of Mount Liang.
Just as she entered the forest, she was hit in the face by the damp air. The cold air caused her body to shiver.
Originally, the sunlight was the brightest at noon, but in this forest, the light was blocked by the densely packed tall trees. It was gloomy and oppressive. The mottled leaves were imprinted on the muddy ground. In addition, when the cold wind blew, the leaves would make a 'whooshing' sound, giving off a creepy feeling.
Fortunately, she had seen her fair share of dead people, so she wasn't worried about this deep forest.
She used the wooden stick in her hand to support herself as she walked up. The damp air was getting heavier, and the cold air began to spread wantonly throughout her body. Her footsteps became heavier, and even her breathing became rapid.
Because the slope was uphill, the muddy road caused her to accidentally slip.
Her body suddenly fell forward, but before she could react, a large and powerful hand grabbed her waist and pulled her back. She was about to fall, but her body was once again lifted up.
Her back was pressed against a sturdy chest.
"If it weren't for this young master's appearance, Miss would have fallen."
A warm and frivolous voice echoed in Ji Yunshu's ears.
The voice was very recognizable. Ji Yunshu hurriedly removed the hand from her waist.
She turned around with a puzzled expression. "Why are you here?"
Li Shiyan looked at her with a smile. He was still holding the delicate folding fan in his hand.
He raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems like I guessed right. You really are Shu 'er."
'Ugh!'
Ji Yunshu was too lazy to refute him. She pursed her lips and asked, "Why did you come here?"
"From Prince Rong's estate to the palace, to here, I followed you the whole way."
"Followed me?" Ji Yunshu was puzzled. "Why did you follow me from Yuzhou to the capital?"
"Didn't I tell you? When I saw the way you solved the case, this young master admired you very much. I wanted to discuss it further with you. While I was at it, I also wanted to recite a poem and be friends. "His reasoning was very reasonable.
'You're crazy!
There are so many women in this world. If you want to recite a poem, there are plenty of women to accompany you. Why must you stick to me? '
Ji Yunshu narrowed her eyes and impatiently said, "Thank you for your help just now. However, you should hurry up and leave. I don't have time right now."
"I know you are investigating the missing persons case."
"Since you know, don't bother me."
"In fact, I am also very curious about the identity of that perverted killer." As he said this, he boldly moved closer to Ji Yunshu and continued, "These days, I heard a lot about this missing persons case. I also know that a corpse was found in Liang Mountain. Miss, you were the one who went to examine it."
Ji Yunshu took a step back to increase the distance between them. She calmly asked, "So?"
He waved the folding fan in his hand. "So, I want to help you. You see, this forest is cold and the ground is wet. It's easy for a weak woman to get into trouble. How about … I'm your helper?"
Indeed, if she wanted to pass through the forest to reach the southeast corner, it would be hard to guarantee that she wouldn't slip and fall to her death like the deceased.
After carefully considering it, Ji Yunshu nodded her head.
"Alright, but my ears are a little sore. If you don't want to talk, it's best if you keep your mouth shut."
"Don't worry, this young master won't bother you."
Li Shiyan raised his peach blossom eyes as if he had obtained a great benefit.
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