Banquet at Hongmen
Concubine Xiao issued a decree for no reason. Ji Yunshu had no choice but to obey.
"Alright!" She complied.
The palace servant left after delivering the message.
Ji Yunshu glanced at Jing Rong. "Logically speaking, Qujiang's general is going to the palace today. Why would Concubine Xiao summon me to the palace?"
"If you don't want to go, you don't have to. This Prince will block them for you."
"That's not necessary. She probably wants to talk about the missing girls case."
"Can you handle it?" Jing Rong asked.
Ji Yunshu didn't have much confidence. "It's not that I can handle it. Didn't I get out of the palace alive last time?"
Jing Rong frowned and solemnly said, "You and I will enter the palace together. If you dare to leave first and leave me behind, I will make you pay."
Oh my god!
Why is it this again?!
Meeting Jing Rong's earnest gaze, Ji Yunshu instinctively took a step back and nodded.
She nodded and said, "But if I don't leave the palace, Your Highness doesn't need to wait for me."
Jing Rong understood what she meant.
Suddenly, his expression turned cold. "If Concubine Xiao dares to imprison you in the palace, this Prince will rush in with my men and kill everyone I see."
Shame!
Do I have to be so bloody?
Ji Yunshu was speechless.
"After we enter the palace, I will arrange for a few eunuchs to stand guard outside Concubine Xiao's hall. If there are any movements, they will immediately inform me."
"No need!"
"It is necessary!"
Jing Rong's attitude was firm.
Without wasting any time, the two of them boarded the carriage and prepared to enter the palace. However, Wei Yi rushed out and grabbed Ji Yunshu's hand, refusing to let go.
"Shu 'er, let's go together!"
"Wei Yi, I'm not going to play. Be obedient and stay here. I will be back soon."
He shook his head.
"Be obedient!"
He shook his head again.
Ji Yunshu wanted to push him away, but Wei Yi suddenly said, "I won't let go of your hand again. Otherwise, you will disappear again. I'm afraid, I'm afraid you won't see me again."
Ah!
"Wei Yi …"
"Shu 'er, let's go together, okay?"
At this moment, Jing Rong's voice suddenly came from inside the carriage. "Get in and bring him along."
Hearing this, Wei Yi was immediately overjoyed. He quickly got into the carriage and called out, "Good brother!"
Ji Yunshu boarded the carriage and glared at Jing Rong.
However, he narrowed his eyes and said lazily, "If he wants to follow, then let him."
"That's the imperial palace!" Ji Yunshu reminded.
"This king knows!" Wang Chong said calmly.
She looked at Wei Yi and said, "Wei Yi, go down."
"Shu 'er …"
"Go down!"
Wei Yi lowered his head, knowing that she was angry. He reached out and pulled her sleeve. "Shu 'er, don't be angry. I'll go down."
He kept his head down, extremely pitiful!
Seeing Wei Yi like this, Ji Yunshu's heart ached.
Wei Yi, once the Lin Capital Case is over, I promise you that I will always be by your side!
"You don't need to enter the palace with me. Take good care of Wei Yi. Take care of him. Bring him to eat his favorite food and play with his favorite toys." Lang Po ordered Lang Po after Wei Yi alighted from the carriage.
"Yes!"
After the curtain was lowered, Jing Rong saw Ji Yunshu's serious expression and said, "Since he wants to follow, why do you have to be like this?"
"I'm not a prince. I can't drag someone into the abyss of suffering."
"What do you mean?"
"Wei Yi shouldn't be involved in this matter."
Her answer was concise and clear.
Jing Rong didn't reply.
Wei Yi watched the carriage disappear into the distance. He pouted and sat on the steps outside the mansion. He kept rubbing his feet on the ground.
Lang Po walked to his side and asked in a flattering tone, "Young Master Wei, how about I take you to eat tanghulu?"
He shook his head. "No, I want to wait here for Shu 'er."
"How about you wait inside?"
"I said I don't want to! I want to wait here. "
Willful!
"Young Master Wei …"
Before he could finish, Wei Yi interrupted him. He pouted and looked at Jing Rong with teary eyes.
"Say, do you think Shu 'er hates me?"
The question was too sudden. Lang Po couldn't answer for a moment. His mouth twitched.
If he was asked about military matters, he would be able to answer about 30%. However, this kind of thing really stumped him.
He shrugged and helplessly said, "Young Master Wei, you're really making things difficult for me."
Wei Yi lowered his head and looked at his clean shoes. He stomped his feet and rubbed them on the ground.
…
After entering the palace, Jing Rong hurried to the Imperial Conference Hall. Before he left, he repeatedly reminded Ji Yunshu to be careful.
She could only nod.
She followed the palace maid who came to welcome her to Zhangzhi Hall.
What she didn't expect was that Concubine Xiao didn't only invite her.
There were seats in the entire hall.
The seats were filled with gorgeously dressed young ladies.
Every one of them could be considered beautiful.
Ji Yunshu was puzzled. What was Concubine Xiao planning?
When those women saw her enter, they noticed that she was wearing a half-mask, full of mystery. Because of this, they all revealed curious expressions.
They carefully looked at her.
Even if they didn't know whether she was beautiful or ugly.
But …
Some of the young ladies shyly lowered their heads.
Some of them blushed.
Some of them smiled at her.
There were even some who bit their lips, wishing they could throw themselves into her arms.
Wasn't it just a missing persons case? It actually made her famous!
She even attracted these 'rouge and cosmetics'.
She hurriedly avoided the gazes of these orioles and walked to the center of the hall.
She cupped her hands in greeting. "Greetings, Concubine Xiao!"
Concubine Xiao smiled amiably and said in a gentle tone, "Teacher Ji doesn't need to be so courteous. This time, I have set up a banquet in your honor. I hope you won't blame me for acting without permission."
'Huh?
A banquet for me?
What kind of situation is this? '
"This commoner doesn't understand Your Ladyship's meaning."
"Mister has solved the missing girls case. Everyone in the capital is talking about how miraculous Mister is. Many young ladies from prestigious families want to see Mister's appearance. I believe that Mister will marry and have children sooner or later. The young ladies who have come today are either talented girls from military families or from scholarly families. I believe that they are worthy of Mister's intelligence."
'What?
She's helping me matchmake! '
Ji Yunshu's palms were sweating.
'This Concubine Xiao, what does she want to do?'
Ji Yunshu bowed. "Many thanks for Your Ladyship's kind intentions. This commoner comes from a humble background and doesn't dare to have wild thoughts."
"Since ancient times, those who are not afraid of the bitter cold are those who are wise without bitterness. Teacher is highly regarded by Prince Rong. Now that you have solved the missing persons case, the Emperor is full of praise for you. In the future, you will soar. This is only a matter of time."
"This commoner appreciates Your Ladyship's kind intentions, but it is too early to start a family."
She repeatedly declined.
The corner of Concubine Xiao's mouth rose slightly. She patiently said, "Teacher, don't be in such a hurry to refuse me. Why don't you sit down and slowly chat?"
Ji Yunshu was helpless. She had entered deep into the tiger's den and couldn't escape.
She could only sit on the side.
However, the pairs of curious and longing eyes made her feel uncomfortable.
Suddenly, a voice came from the banquet. "Teacher Ji has a graceful figure and is so smart. Your appearance must be grand. Why don't you take off your mask?"
The women at the banquet repeatedly nodded in approval, wanting to see her handsome face.
Concubine Xiao secretly laughed and immediately said, "Teacher Ji, in that case, you should take off your mask."
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