Eliminating the Evil
Ji Li didn't die!
How could Jing Rong not be alarmed when he led his men to the watchtower?
He wasn't angry, but worried.
Ji Yunshu wanted to pull her hand back, but the grip on her arm was too strong, and she couldn't.
She glanced sideways at Jing Rong and said, "I had no other choice but that. I knew that he was the Emperor, a high and mighty figure. I had no right to negotiate with him, but the result proved that I was right. He agreed to let Ji Pei go."
"But, it's too dangerous!"
Jing Rong's expression darkened.
"The more powerful you are, the more worried this Prince will be. Imperial Father will also be more afraid of you, and your situation will become more and more dangerous. Do you understand what I mean?"
Of course she understood!
As the Son of Heaven, a woman could negotiate with him and force him to agree.
It was obvious that she was plucking the fur from the tiger's head. That ferocious tiger's hands and feet were bound by chains, unable to resist.
Once the chains were removed, the person who plucked the fur from his body would not be able to live.
Qi Zhen was the tiger, and Ji Yunshu was the one who plucked the fur.
Therefore, Jing Rong's worries weren't without reason.
Ji Yunshu said, "I know. I know everything, but I can't watch Ji Li die, and I can't watch Ji Pei die either. My only option is to make a deal with the Emperor. If I agree to help him solve the murders in the two cities, he must promise to let Ji Pei go. The Emperor's words are worth a thousand gold. I need the Imperial Decree to protect Ji Pei's safe return to Qujiang."
As long as Ji Pei could return safely, she was willing to do anything!
Even if it would put her in a dangerous situation.
As she spoke, Jing Rong let go of her arm.
He muttered to himself for a moment, "Since you are so determined and have already considered this, what this Prince says now is just a bunch of nonsense."
"I …"
"Forget it. You don't need to say anymore. Tomorrow, Ji Pei will return to Qujiang. You must be very sad, right? This Prince won't disturb you anymore."
Finished speaking, he turned around and went back inside.
Ji Yunshu chased after him and shouted, "Jing Rong!"
His body froze.
He didn't turn around.
Ji Yunshu placed the lantern in her hand to the side. Her heartbeat became more and more intense.
She pursed her lips and rubbed the words in her mouth for a long time before she spat out, "Thank you!"
Jing Rong was visibly disappointed when he heard this.
He glanced sideways and said, "Why are you thanking me? I have never helped you with this case from beginning to end. "
"I …"
He suddenly turned around and stared into her eyes. "You're right. After this case is over, we can start investigating the Lin Capital case. Let's not talk about anything else."
Ji Yunshu remained silent.
"The sooner you finish the investigation, the sooner you can leave the capital with Wei Yi. This is a place where you shouldn't stay. After all, you're too smart, so smart that people are afraid of you. People can't help but see you as a sharp nail. So, if you leave this place, you won't be in danger anymore. I won't have to worry about you getting involved in the Imperial Court or power struggles. I won't have to worry about your safety at all times. As long as you're well, anything is enough."
Wasn't he trying so hard to keep her in the capital? Stay by his side?
Now, his thoughts and attitude had completely reversed.
But, Ji Yunshu was too smart. So smart that it scared people.
Without waiting for Ji Yunshu to reply, he left.
Ji Yunshu couldn't understand her current feelings.
In short, it was very complicated.
That night, she didn't rest. The next day, she wanted to go to the watchtower to see Su Ziluo off.
However, she hesitated. After struggling for a long time, she gave up.
…
Su Ziluo sat in the carriage while Li 'er sat beside him.
Under Ji Li's supervision, Qujiang's soldiers finally left the capital.
Fearing that Su Ziluo would betray them, the Emperor had ordered a group of imperial bodyguards to 'escort' Su Ziluo back to Qujiang.
In reality, it was a surveillance mission.
After leaving the capital, the group traveled on the official road for half a day.
Inside the carriage.
Li 'er took out a water pouch and handed it to Su Ziluo.
Su Ziluo shook his head.
"No need. Drink it yourself."
Li 'er pointed at his lips. "Ah, ah, ah."
Su Ziluo raised his hand and touched his dry lips. He smiled bitterly and took the water pouch. He drank a mouthful of water.
The sweet taste spread in his throat bit by bit!
He couldn't help but relax. He screwed up the water pouch and opened the window.
Outside, the sun was shining brightly. They were surrounded by loess mountain roads. The scenery was charming and gentle.
"So, we have already arrived at Lang Province." He turned to Li 'er and said, "When we return to Qujiang, we won't come again."
Li 'er nodded.
At this moment, the carriage suddenly shook. The horses neighed and raised their front hooves high in the air.
Su Ziluo almost rolled out of the carriage. Fortunately, Li 'er pulled him back.
"What's going on outside?"
He was about to open the curtain to take a look.
Who would have thought that a sword would suddenly pierce through the light blue curtain and appear in front of his eyes?
"Die!" The masked man roared.
Li 'er was very fast. He caught the sword with his bare hand and forcefully pulled it from the masked man's hand. Then, with a backhand move, he aimed the sword at the masked man's heart.
He ruthlessly stabbed the masked man.
The masked man was dead.
Li 'er immediately leaped out of the carriage.
Outside, blood flowed like a river.
Countless masked men in black surrounded them. Their swords were merciless and each strike was fatal.
Almost all of Su Ziluo's men and the 'escorts' sent by the emperor were dead.
The horses were startled and the carriage's wheels hit a boulder. The carriage toppled over and Su Ziluo rolled out.
He was unable to stand and without the wheelchair he made for himself, he was like a lamb on a fork.
He was at their mercy!
Li 'er quickly ran towards him while fighting the masked men. He squatted in front of him and tried to help him up.
"Ahhh!"
"I'm fine!" Su Ziluo gasped.
At that moment, Su Ziluo's men and the emperor's men were all dead.
Blood dyed the yellow soil red. Coupled with the blazing sun overhead, it was a glaring sight.
The masked men surrounded Su Ziluo and Li 'er. Countless swords were aimed at them, but they did not attack.
The leader of the masked men stepped forward and said, "Teacher Su, I'm afraid you won't be able to return to Qujiang alive."
Su Ziluo was not afraid. He was only hurt when he fell off the carriage.
He asked, "Whose order are you under?"
The masked man gripped his sword and fiercely replied, "Prince Rong said that you are a sinner and have no right to live in this world. His Highness ordered us to eliminate you!"
'Jing Rong?'
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