At the memorial hall
'Crystal candlestick?
The candlestick that Miss Zhou lit every night? ' 'The crystal candlestick that Miss Zhou lit every night?'
Jing Rong snorted, but his sharp eyes revealed a trace of astonishment.
'Is there something wrong with that candlestick?'
Ji Yunshu pondered for a moment. Her heart was filled with doubts, but after thinking about it, the culprit had already been executed. There shouldn't be any other loopholes!
Thus, she shook her head. "It's nothing. Perhaps … I'm overthinking it."
She lowered the oil-paper umbrella in her hand slightly and continued to walk forward.
This scholar's words were hard to guess. His entire person seemed to be very mysterious!
Jing Rong caught up with her in large strides. At the same time, he looked at her and asked, "This Prince still has a doubt in my heart. I wonder if Teacher can solve it?"
"Your Highness, do you want to ask why this humble one had Lord Liu guard the Zhou Mansion?"
"How clever!"
'Oh my! I haven't even asked yet, yet you can't guess it!'
Jing Rong nodded with satisfaction. "This Prince only doesn't understand. How did you determine that the culprit was someone from the Zhou Mansion? Moreover, why did he stay at the Zhou Mansion and wait to be caught? If this Prince was the culprit, he would've already escaped without a trace! "
Ji Yunshu smiled mysteriously and calmly explained, "Your Highness, think about it.
The culprit was able to drug Miss Zhou's medicine and carry her to the attic without being discovered. This person must be very familiar with the layout of the Zhou Mansion. It is obvious that he is not an outsider. Excluding Lord Zhou and Madame Zhou, the culprit can only be a servant of the Zhou Mansion. The culprit created the illusion that Miss Zhou fell from the building, so no one would suspect him. Naturally, there would be no need for him to escape. Moreover, the servants of the Zhou Mansion have all signed contracts to sell themselves. If they disappeared, they would naturally report it to the yamen. However, the yamen hasn't received any reports from the Zhou Mansion since Miss Zhou's death. Thus, I am certain that the culprit is still in the Zhou Mansion. "
"And then?"
"However, the culprit would never have imagined that his meticulous plan would be exposed. Thus, he must be extremely afraid. Thus, he must want to escape. Thus, when Lord Liu left yesterday, I ordered him to secretly bring people to surround the Zhou Residence. If the culprit really wanted to escape, then the officials outside would be able to capture him without fail."
"So, before you told Lord Liu to arrange everything, you had no idea who the murderer was." Jing Rong's eyes narrowed.
Ji Yunshu nodded. "If I had known, I wouldn't have stayed at the Zhou Estate for one night. Moreover, I wouldn't have discovered that the murderer wasn't one person, but two. Young Miss Zhou probably died with her eyes wide open. Suyun unexpectedly delivered herself to my doorstep, and I happened to see her handkerchief. It's not an exaggeration to say that this is the will of the heavens!"
At this moment, Jing Rong felt admiration for her.
But in the blink of an eye, he frowned and said with a hint of reproach, "Since Mister is so smart, the method you used to lure out the second murderer was too clumsy. If it weren't for me, I'm afraid Mister would have been carried out of the medical center."
She knew that he was narrow-minded and was still thinking about this matter!
Didn't I just ask you to lend me a hand?
However, it was clearly a reprimand, so why did it carry so much worry and concern?
Ji Yunshu did not want to think too much about it.
"If this can lure out the murderer, what's the harm in taking the risk?"
"You really have a sharp tongue!"
"Since this humble one has solved Prince Rong's confusion, shouldn't Prince Rong stop for a while? Otherwise, do you still want to follow this humble one home?"
Jing Rong's originally angry face suddenly broke into a smile. He turned to look at Ji Yunshu's gentle face.
"If Mister's big bed in your house can fit this Prince, what harm is there in following you home?"
'Are all the children of the imperial family this shameless?'
Ji Yunshu rolled her eyes at him countless times in her heart.
"This humble one's house is too shabby to fit Your Highness. Please wait a moment, Your Highness."
After saying this, she quickened her pace.
Unfortunately, Jing Rong was like a sticky candy. He suddenly rushed forward and suddenly turned around. His robes fluttered in the wind as his tall and straight body blocked Ji Yunshu's path.
One tall and one short figure stood opposite each other.
If it weren't for the two umbrellas colliding with each other, Ji Yunshu's forehead would have knocked into Jing Rong's sturdy chest.
When Ji Yunshu raised her head, their eyes met.
When their eyes met, both of their hearts tightened at the same time.
Jing Rong was the first to speak. "Does Teacher want to abandon this Prince?"
"Huh?" His words made Ji Yunshu's heart tremble. Her ears turned red, but fortunately, she had her hair to cover it.
"Teacher, don't tell me you've forgotten that after this case is over, you will be investigating this Prince's case. How could you suddenly forget this matter?"
Jing Rong raised his eyebrows, but his tone contained a hint of playfulness.
'So it's because of this matter!
But for no reason at all, mentioning the words' abandon this Prince 'really makes one's imagination run wild!'
Ji Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief.
She opened her mouth and said, "Your Highness, even a hanging man needs to catch his breath. Can you let this humble one rest for the night and continue investigating tomorrow?"
"Who told you not to rest properly last night?"
She was left speechless.
'Hey, Your Highness, I didn't rest last night because of this case!
At least it's better than you not eating properly last night! '
Seeing that Ji Yunshu was at a loss, Jing Rong seemed to have gained the upper hand. With a magnanimous expression, he said, "Forget it, this Prince is not unreasonable. If you want to rest, this Prince will let you rest for a day. Tonight, this Prince will wait for Teacher at the memorial hall. After all, once the five corpses decompose, it will take Teacher a lot of time to investigate."
'This person's brain is seriously damaged!'
She could even investigate the bones!
Moreover, she was inhumane. On such a cold and freezing night, how could one day of rest be enough for her?
But …
"This humble one doesn't dare to disobey Your Highness's orders. Then, tonight at the memorial hall, I will not leave!"
Although she was obedient and sensible, how could she be so awkward?
Jing Rong frowned as he pondered over her words. Ji Yunshu had already circled around his tall and straight body with her umbrella and left.
Turning around, Jing Rong watched as her petite figure gradually disappeared into the distance. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile, like that of an aged strong wine.
Lang Po, who was in the distance, saw that the two had separated and quickly walked to his Prince.
"Your Highness, did you and Teacher Ji … mention the Imperial Duke case?"
Jing Rong's expression immediately froze, his icy eyes cold.
"There's no hurry. This case has many implications. Although Teacher Ji is smart, he cannot be trusted easily. If there's a mistake, even this Prince can't afford to bear the consequences."
"This subordinate understands."
Jing Rong was puzzled for a moment, then immediately ordered, "Secretly investigate Teacher Ji's background. The person I want must have a clean background."
Lang Po bowed. "Yes."
Jing Rong took a deep breath, his eyes still fixed on the direction where Ji Yunshu's figure gradually disappeared.
It had been half a year since he left the capital for the Imperial Duke case.
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