Qing Province
As Ji Yunshu spoke, countless images flashed through her mind. It wasn't that disgusting, but it made her heart feel as if it was being weighed down by a heavy stone.
She continued, "But you were afraid. You were afraid that if they died, they would turn into malicious spirits and seek revenge on you. So you chopped off their hands. That way, even if they turned into malicious spirits and seek revenge, they wouldn't be able to skin you, right?"
Ugh!
Every word Ji Yunshu said was clear and distinct.
In this dark space, it was very strange.
After the woman heard this, she smiled and put on the hood again. She tilted her body, blew out the oil lamp, and sat back in the chair.
He said softly, "You've guessed it all right."
"If I were you, I wouldn't let Mei Xiang 'er's death be meaningless."
"Take her away."
The woman pointed at Ruan Ya 'er!
Ji Yunshu's expression sank. She reached out and untied the ropes on Ruan Ya 'er's body. Jing Rong also stepped forward and helped Ruan Ya' er down.
"Take her away from here first," said Ji Yunshu.
Jing Rong was obviously unwilling and glared at her.
Ji Yunshu said confidently, "I promise you, nothing will happen to me."
"No!"
"Believe me, she won't hurt me. You take Miss Ruan up first."
"You …"
Ji Yunshu gave him a gentle push.
Although Jing Rong was unwilling, looking at the unconscious Ruan Ya 'er, he had no choice but to agree. He carried her and brought her out.
The next moment, Ji Yunshu walked in front of the woman, squatted down, and held the woman's cold hands on her thighs.
She looked up and said, "I know very well that as a mother, she's willing to do anything for her children. Even if she has to sacrifice herself, she wouldn't want her children to suffer."
"You?"
Ji Yunshu took out a red pill from her waist pouch and placed it in her hand.
"You've already suffered enough in your life. I hope that when you leave, you can feel more at ease."
"Thank you!"
The woman closed her hand and held the pill in her hand.
She seemed to have already prepared herself for the same situation as Mei Xiang 'er.
That was, to die!
…
Not long after, Ji Yunshu came out of the basement. Jing Rong was waiting for her at the exit. In the end, he was still worried. If he heard even the slightest sound from inside, he would definitely rush down.
"Are you alright?"
She shook her head and didn't say anything. She lowered her eyes and left the ruins. She got into the carriage and closed the curtains.
Outside, there was the sound of footsteps and weapons, but she sat there calmly, her eyes slightly red.
Not long after, he heard a sound coming from outside.
"He's dead!"
Jing Rong boarded the carriage and sat beside her.
The two of them fell silent.
After a while, Ji Yunshu glanced at him. "Don't you want to know what I told her?"
"Is it important?" Jing Rong raised his brows and held her hand. "If it were me, I would have done the same."
Yes, Jing Rong was like a roundworm in her stomach. He could guess everything!
The next moment, she withdrew her hand from his, clenched it into a fist, and tucked it into her sleeve.
Jing Rong wasn't disappointed by this small action. He obediently sat down, but his eyes never left her.
Ji Yunshu's ears turned red under his gaze. She turned her head away and opened the carriage window to look outside.
She saw the capital governor's men carrying the woman out with a piece of white cloth.
Ji Yunshu's heart felt heavy and stuffy.
In the end, a hateful person must have a place to be pitied.
Two days later, the Supreme Court closed the case.
The fog that shrouded the capital finally dissipated. The people's hearts that were hanging in suspense also calmed down.
Of course, the title of 'Teacher Ji' also spread throughout the capital.
Everyone said that Teacher Ji was a gifted scholar from Tianshan, intelligent and quick-witted.
There was even a rumor that she had a pair of eyes that could see through everything. She knew everything from five hundred years ago.
She was the reincarnation of an immortal monarch from the underworld. She could communicate with the dead.
There was even a more outrageous rumor that she was Jing Rong's lover.
Hey, hey, hey!
What lover?
Two grown men, how could they be lovers my ass! Could it be that you ancient people also respected this kind of thing?
After hearing these strange rumors, Ji Yunshu laughed so hard that she almost spat out water.
She dared to conclude that the last rumor was spread by Jing Rong himself. That scoundrel must have schemed for the whole night.
Shameless!
"Shu 'er, what's wrong?" Wei Yi sat opposite her. He saw her angry and helpless expression.
Ji Yunshu shook her head. She picked up a piece of pastry and gave it to Wei Yi. "I'm fine. You should eat more."
"Oh."
Wei Yi buried his head in the food.
At this time, a manservant ran in from outside. He stood at the door and respectfully said, "Teacher, Madame Jiang is looking for you. She is in the corridor in the backyard."
Ji Yunshu wasn't surprised. She nodded and went over.
When she reached the corridor, she saw Madame Jiang standing in the corner. She hadn't seen her for a long time, but this woman was like a hedgehog that had its thorns removed. She was no longer violent.
"Did Madame Jiang wait for a long time?"
Madame Jiang moved sideways and very politely replied, "No, I just arrived. Oh right, how is Teacher Ji's body?"
"After resting for a few days, I feel much better."
Madame Jiang took out an exquisite small bottle and handed it over. "This medicine can be considered as my Li family's secret ointment. It will help Teacher's face."
Ji Yunshu took it and thanked her.
"I should be the one thanking you." Madame Jiang bowed. "Although I hate Teacher Ji for what happened in Jinjiang, I was indeed at fault. How can I not feel sad about my husband's tragic death? Every night, I would wake up in a cold sweat. But now that the matter has been resolved, I can finally sleep peacefully. The stone in my heart has also been lifted. "
Ji Yunshu didn't say anything.
Madame Jiang pondered for a moment. "I said that as long as Teacher Ji can help me find Shuiqing, I will tell you what I heard that year."
"Madame Jiang, please speak."
Madame Jiang moved a step and looked at the eaves in the distance. She slowly said, "Fourteen years ago, the Imperial Duke went to Qingzhou to find my grandfather, Old General Li."
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know what they talked about at that time, but when they came out, their expressions were very solemn. On the second day after the Imperial Duke left Qingzhou and returned to the capital, something happened at the Imperial Duke's residence. During those days, my grandfather also went on a long journey, but he didn't go to the capital. I don't know if this matter has anything to do with the Lin Capital Case, but I hope it will be of some help to you."
Madame Jiang looked at her again after she finished speaking.
Ji Yunshu was slightly surprised and carefully thought about it.
She said, "Madame Jiang, can you take me to see Old General Li?"
"My grandfather is still in Qingzhou. He didn't attend Shuiqing's funeral. To tell you the truth, ever since the Imperial Duke passed away fourteen years ago, my grandfather said that he would never return to the capital again. If you want to ask him about what happened that year, I think you might need to go to Qingzhou.
Go to Qingzhou?
Ji Yunshu fell silent.
She slowly analyzed, "If the Imperial Duke left the capital and went to Qingzhou to see Old General Li, it must have been for a very serious matter."
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