Jing Yi appeared out of nowhere!
As Jing Xuan spoke, she became more and more excited.
Concubine Xiao narrowed her slender eyes and said, "Xuan 'er, Teacher Ji is just an ordinary person. He's not worthy of you. Moreover, this person is too scheming. Imperial Mother will never agree."
"Imperial Mother …"
"Not to mention Imperial Mother, even your Imperial Father will not agree. In short, don't even think about it. From today onwards, you are not allowed to leave the palace. I will order people to watch over you. "
Jing Xuan was angry and felt wronged.
After stomping her feet a few times, she left in a huff.
Concubine Xiao's ears returned to silence. She glanced at the young eunuch beside her.
She ordered, "Inform Prince Yi immediately. If the culprit commits a crime, he must catch the culprit before the capital governor does. This credit cannot go to Prince Rong."
The young eunuch bowed. "Yes!
Concubine Xiao's slender hands tightly clenched into fists.
This credit must not be taken away by Jing Rong.
Want to solve the missing girls case? Want to investigate the Lin Capital case? Want to claim credit in front of the Emperor? Want to become the Crown Prince?
Dream on!
Soon, Jing Yi received the news that Concubine Xiao had sent out of the palace. He ordered Dou Quan to quickly send people to secretly follow the capital governor's men. According to Concubine Xiao's instructions, if the culprit really committed a crime, they must catch the culprit before the capital governor does.
That night.
It was a chilly night with a light drizzle.
Ji Yunshu stood under the eaves outside the hall for a long time. She looked at the dark sky, her clear eyes reflecting a faint orange halo.
She wondered how the capital governor was doing.
Jing Rong ordered someone to bring a cloak and draped it over her shoulders.
"Your body hasn't recovered yet. Don't catch a cold."
Ji Yunshu's gaze fell on the hand on her shoulder and she looked up.
"Thank you." She added, "Your Highness's injuries are more serious than mine. It's best if you don't catch a cold."
"We're not married yet, but you're already so concerned about me?"
"I didn't …"
Before she could finish, Jing Rong looked at the dark sky and interrupted her. "I wonder if it will snow tomorrow."
Brother, it's already spring!
Ji Yunshu shook her head in silence.
Perhaps it was because Jing Rong found it too quiet and wanted to find a topic to talk about, so he nudged her with his elbow.
Then he said, "Should we … do something?"
"I don't understand Your Highness!"
"The night is long and torturous." Jing Rong deliberately reminded her.
Ji Yunshu rolled her eyes. "I'm not your sleeping pill!"
"What? Sleeping pills? "Jing Rong was puzzled. He asked again," Could it be the Three Benefits Pill? "
No matter what, Ji Yunshu was also an archaeologist. She was very clear about what the Three Benefits Pill was.
What was the Prince thinking in his head?
She sighed and said, "Sleeping pills, not three … In short, it's not what Your Highness is thinking. It's just a kind of sleeping pill. Since Your Highness feels that the long night is unbearable, you should really take a few pills."
Jing Rong nodded as if he understood. His lips curled into a smile as he drew closer to her.
He said evilly, "This prince is really lacking a few sleeping pills."
"I already said I'm not a sleeping pill!" Ji Yunshu moved two steps to the side.
"But if this prince says you are, then you are."
His warm breath was getting closer and closer to Ji Yunshu's ears. Her body couldn't help but go limp. Her hands in her sleeves couldn't help but tighten.
As Jing Rong gradually approached her, she was at a loss of what to do. Suddenly, the Capital Governor rushed over.
He was sweating profusely and looked very flustered.
Jing Rong regained his cold and stern demeanor in an instant, his hands clasped behind his back.
He put his hands behind his back and asked, "How is it?"
The Capital Governor immediately cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, the person … has been caught. It's indeed Auspicious Prosperity Restaurant's Gan Chuliang. Our people have been following him and saw that he almost made a move on Miss Ruan, but …"
"But what?"
The Capital Governor paused and lowered his head. "Our people were preparing to arrest him, but we didn't expect that Prince Yi's people would suddenly appear and take Gan Chuliang to the Ministry of Justice's prison."
The early bird got there first!
Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu looked at each other. They both understood the consequences of this matter.
If the credit for this missing girls case went to Jing Yi, then Ji Yunshu and the Emperor's' condition 'naturally wouldn't count. The matter of opening the coffins at the Imperial Duke's Mansion would also be impossible!
"Where did Prince Yi get this information? Didn't this prince tell you to secretly investigate this matter? "Jing Rong solemnly said.
"Your Highness, this lowly official absolutely didn't reveal even half a word about this matter. This matter is of great importance. My subordinates absolutely wouldn't leak it."
The Capital Governor also couldn't understand why Prince Yi's people would suddenly appear.
Moreover, the Capital Governor's heart was also unwilling!
The credit was taken by Jing Yi. Not only did he take Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu's credit, but he also lost his own credit!
How infuriating!
Jing Rong frowned. His tone was cold as he softly said, "Prince Yi was one step ahead. It seems like it wasn't an accident, but a deliberate move."
The Capital Governor asked, "Your Highness, what should we do now?"
"Forget it. Let's wait for the Ministry of Justice to investigate Gan Chuliang first. You also keep an eye on him. If there's any news, immediately report to me."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Jing Rong waved his hand and ordered the Capital Governor to quickly go to the Ministry of Justice and keep an eye on him.
Ji Yunshu anxiously looked at Jing Rong. "If Gan Chuliang confesses to all his crimes, the biggest credit will go to Prince Yi."
"This Prince knows!"
"Then what should we do now?"
"At dawn, this Prince will go see Jing Yi."
"Your Highness wants to persuade Prince Yi not to interfere in this matter?" Ji Yunshu paused, then continued, "Prince Yi is deliberately targeting you. From the beginning, he didn't want you to investigate the 'Lin Capital Case'. Moreover, Prince Yi suddenly interfered in the middle of this matter. It's obvious that he won't agree to your request."
Jing Rong's expression was solemn. His eyebrows furrowed.
At dawn, Jing Rong changed into a clean set of clothes and prepared to go to Prince Yi's estate.
The Capital Governor hurriedly rushed over.
He hurriedly reported, "Your Highness, the Ministry of Justice interrogated Gan Chuliang overnight. He confessed to everything and signed his confession. Prince Yi is already preparing to enter the palace to see the Emperor. He plans to report the disappearance case to His Majesty and close the case."
Jing Rong's expression was unsightly. He called out to Lang Po.
"Immediately prepare the horse. This Prince wants to stop Jing Yi before he enters the palace."
"Yes!" Lang Po complied and immediately left to prepare.
Jing Rong didn't waste any more time. He quickly left the estate and rushed towards the palace gate.
'I must stop Jing Yi!'
Ji Yunshu was also very nervous. As she watched Jing Yi's figure quickly leave, she broke out in a cold sweat.
A moment later, she asked the Capital Governor, "Capital Governor, I want to ask, what was written in Gan Chuliang's confession?"
"This official brought a copy of Gan Chuliang's confession. Take a look." The Capital Governor took out the confession from his sleeve and handed it to her.
She carefully read the confession. However, as the lines of handwriting crossed her eyes, her expression gradually tightened. Her expression also gradually tightened.
There was a trace of confusion in her eyes.
She raised her eyes and said to the Capital Governor, "I don't know if the Capital Governor can take me to the Ministry of Justice's prison to see Gan Chuliang?"
"This …" The Capital Governor was embarrassed.
"I know it's a bit difficult, but there is something wrong with this confession."
"What does Teacher mean?"
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