Big Brother Isn't the Murderer
The thread wrapped around Ji Li's neck gradually penetrated deep into his flesh, leaving behind a bloody scar. It was as if the thread would only stop when Ji Li's head was torn off.
Su Ziluo coldly said.
"Go in peace!"
"Ugh!"
Ji Li was still struggling on his deathbed. His eyes looked as if they were about to fall out of their sockets.
He had never been so afraid before. His whole body trembled as he felt the suffocation and pain from his neck.
…
Not long after, a messenger from the Ministry of Justice came to report.
Ji Li had committed suicide in prison to escape punishment.
The news spread quickly, but it didn't spread far.
On the same day, Ji Huan, who was originally imprisoned by the Emperor, was released.
The moment he was released, he learned that his big brother had committed suicide. He was stunned for a long time.
"Impossible! My big brother wouldn't commit suicide!"
He was adamant.
When he saw Ji Li's body lying in the prison cell, covered with a white cloth, he finally accepted the truth.
But he also went crazy!
He unsheathed the Soaring Scarlet Sword in his hand and swung it forcefully, breaking a few wooden stakes in the cell, scaring the people around him.
"Big Brother!"
He knelt down beside Ji Li's body and punched the ground hard with his fist.
His knuckles cracked and blood flowed out.
His body hung on the ground, trembling violently.
After a long time, he got up, his eyes filled with hatred and murderous intent. He tightened his grip on the Soaring Scarlet sword and rushed out of the Ministry of Justice's prison.
He went straight to the Rong Estate.
Ji Yunshu stood under the eaves of the courtyard. She reached out to pluck a plum blossom and inserted it into a crack in a nearby pillar.
Just as she finished, she heard …
"General Ji, what are you doing?"
The servant girl's anxious voice came from outside the courtyard.
Ji Yunshu raised her head and saw Ji Huan charging at her with a murderous look on his face. He unsheathed his Soaring Crimson Sword and pointed it at her from a distance of five meters.
"I'm going to kill you!"
Ji Huan's speed was very fast. Ji Yunshu only had to take a small step back before the sharp edge of the sword was already a few millimeters away from her chest.
Fortunately, Shi Zijin had been protecting her from the shadows at all times. With a tug of her body, she managed to avoid Ji Li's sword.
Shi Zijin also raised her sword to meet the attack!
However, Ji Huan was still a general with excellent martial arts. Coupled with the Soaring Scarlet Sword in his hand, Shi Zijin was naturally no match for him.
Coupled with the injury on her arm, she was defeated in just a few moves.
Ji Huan's sword changed direction, aiming for Ji Yunshu's neck.
Shi Zijin quickly crawled up from the ground, ready to fight to the death.
But …
"Don't come over!"
Ji Yunshu raised her hand, forbidding her to come any closer.
"If you want to kill me, then go ahead."
Ji Yunshu slightly raised her chin and said to Ji Huan.
At this moment, Ji Huan was burning with rage. Because he was gripping his sword too tightly, his arms were trembling slightly.
'Why? 'he demanded of her.
Ji Yunshu replied, "I'm just following orders to find the culprit."
"You know big brother won't kill anyone."
"But he did kill them."
Ji Huan snorted, his face red. "You killed Yuanzhi, you killed Grandmother, and now, you killed Big Brother. I should have killed you that night."
He gritted his teeth.
The sword lightly cut a small wound on Ji Yunshu's neck.
But she didn't avoid Ji Huan's gaze. Instead, she boldly met it.
"Second Brother, if you want to kill me, then do it now."
"Fine, since you want to die so badly, I'll let you accompany Big Brother in death."
Ji Huan steeled his heart and was about to exert force with his wrist.
Suddenly, a pebble was hurled over and hit the sword. Due to the great force behind the pebble, Ji Huan and his sword were forced back a few steps.
Before he could react, Jing Rong had already appeared in front of him.
He snatched the Soaring Scarlet Sword from his hand and placed it against his neck.
Then, he scolded, "General Ji, how dare you come to my Rong Estate to kill someone."
"She killed my big brother!"
Jing Rong pointed at Ji Yunshu.
Jing Rong's eyes were cold. "War Secretary Ji killed someone. According to the Great Lin's laws, he should be executed. Now that he committed suicide to escape punishment, he only has himself to blame."
"Your Highness, do you really believe her? That my big brother is the murderer? "
"I believe. As long as Teacher Ji says it, this Prince will believe it all."
Ji Huan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He glared fiercely at Ji Yunshu and reprimanded, "Don't think that I can't do anything to you just because Prince Rong is protecting you. You clearly know that Big Brother would never kill someone. Why did you lie?"
Interrogate her!
Ji Yunshu walked over and said, "Second Brother, don't worry. I won't wrongly accuse anyone, and I won't let the real murderer go. No matter who killed someone, they must pay the price in the end."
"Big Brother is not the murderer."
He still said the same thing.
Ji Yunshu's expression was calm, as if she didn't want to say more.
Ji Huan's anger dissipated as quickly as it came.
After Ji Huan's anger subsided, Jing Rong removed the sword from Ji Huan's neck. With a flip of his hand, he pointed the hilt at Ji Huan.
After a long time, Ji Huan caught the sword.
He left in anger!
Jing Rong glanced at the injured Shi Zijin. "Go and treat your injuries."
Shi Zijin nodded and leaped onto the roof beam.
The next moment, he pulled Ji Yunshu into the room and ordered the maids, "Go and get the medical kit."
"Yes!"
The maids brought the medical kit over. Jing Rong opened it and gently lifted Ji Yunshu's chin.
"It's a little painful. Don't move."
Ji Yunshu sat obediently, like a marionette.
Jing Rong carefully applied medicine to the wound on her neck. After a long silence, he said, "Ji Li's death has nothing to do with you."
"…"
"He killed someone, so he must pay with his life."
The cold medicine on her neck sent chills down her spine. She shrunk her head and leaned back.
Jing Rong grabbed her wrist and sternly said, "I said don't move. The wound must be treated."
She could only sit obediently.
Jing Rong's movements were very gentle. After bandaging her wound, his tense forehead relaxed.
"I'll get Mo Ruo to come and take a look later."
"There's no need. It's just a small injury."
"I'll feel more at ease after he sees it."
Jing Rong tidied up the medical kit and let the maids carry it out. He turned to Ji Yunshu and asked, "Do you want to see your big brother? His corpse is still in the Ministry of Justice. "
She shook her head.
"Then rest well. I'll get someone to inform Mo Ruo later."
She nodded.
Just as Jing Rong was about to leave the room, Ji Yunshu suddenly called out to him.
"Jing Rong!"
She called his name.
Jing Rong turned to look at her. "What's wrong?"
After a moment of silence, she shook her head. "Nothing."
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