A Gamble
Ji Wanxin asked in confusion.
"Green Jade? Why haven't I heard of this medicine before? In the past, when the doctor prescribed medicine for me, he didn't mention this medicine! "
Just as Ji Yunshu was about to explain, Jing Rong suddenly interrupted her.
With a look of understanding, he said, "Green Jade is a medicinal herb that grows once every ten years. It's very difficult to grow, and it's also very hard to buy. It's a medicine that can expel coldness. Your body is so weak, so it's good for you."
Huh?
Strange!
This brat actually spoke.
Ji Wanxin didn't listen to his words at all. Instead, she was pleasantly surprised that he spoke to her.
Her palms were sweaty, and she bit her light red lips. She said gently to Jing Rong, "I didn't know that Your Highness also knows about medicine."
"I don't. It's just that I've been with Yunshu for a long time, so I know a little about autopsies."
Yunshu?
Yes, Jing Rong called her Yunshu in front of her.
It was obvious that he did it on purpose.
Ji Wanxin's heart skipped a beat. It hurt, but she didn't show it on her face. Instead, she went with the flow and continued Jing Rong's words. "Yunshu is indeed very smart. Not only does she know a little about bones, but she can also solve many cases. She even knows a little about medicine."
"Of course."
"I can't compare to her." Ji Wanxin said self-deprecatingly. Then, she immediately added, "However, I also admire Your Highness."
Jing Rong didn't care about her words at all.
He casually poured a cup of tea and casually asked, "Oh? Why do you admire this prince? "
The red mole between Ji Wanxin's eyebrows bloomed like a flower. It was very beautiful.
She said, "Your Highness's manner and style are different from others. I originally thought that the princes and princes of the imperial family are all cold and arrogant, but Your Highness has a sense of closeness."
Closeness?
Which eye of yours saw that this prince has a sense of closeness?
However, Jing Rong still listened to her words. His gaze shifted to Ji Yunshu, and he used his chopsticks to poke her. He said proudly, "This prince has always been easy-going, and treats you even better."
Ji Yunshu rolled her eyes at him.
No response!
Jing Rong didn't mind. He stood up and said, "You two have a good chat. This Prince will return first. I still have some matters to attend to." Then, he met Ji Yunshu's gaze. "I'll come find you tomorrow."
Who knew —
Ji Yunshu did not try to persuade him to stay.
Instead, he asked Wanxin, "Did you come in a carriage?"
Ji Wanxin replied, "I didn't dare to tell anyone. I walked here myself."
"Oh!" "If you want to go back to the Rong Estate, you will have to pass by the General's Estate. Send my second sister back. After all, it's getting dark. I don't feel at ease letting her go back alone."
Upon hearing this, Ji Wanxin hurriedly said, "Yunshu, there's no need to trouble Prince Rong. The General's Estate isn't far from here. I can walk back."
"No."
Overruled.
She looked at Jing Rong.
Logically speaking, Jing Rong was naturally unwilling!
Whether it was on the back of his horse or in the carriage, Ji Yunshu was the only one sitting there.
But Ji Wanxin was his future wife's big sister, so it was reasonable for him to call her big sister.
He said kindly, "Alright."
Ji Wanxin couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart, but she could only lower her eyes and hide her emotions.
While the maids were helping Ji Wanxin put on her cloak, Jing Rong leaned towards Ji Yunshu and held her hand that was hidden in her lapel.
"If there's a next time, I won't let you off so easily."
Ji Yunshu retorted, "It's a beautiful day with a beauty by your side. You should be happy."
"You …"
Before he could finish, Ji Yunshu pushed him and raised her voice, "Be careful on the road."
Jing Rong's face darkened. He glared at her and strode out.
After bidding her farewell, Ji Wanxin followed Jing Rong's footsteps.
Behind her, Ji Yunshu watched Ji Wanxin's figure. Her gentle gaze gradually darkened.
No one knew when Shi Zijin had appeared at the door.
Puzzled, she asked, "Why did you give her the opportunity to approach Prince Rong?"
Ji Yunshu replied, "I want to take a gamble and see if I'm right or wrong."
Shi Zijin seemed to never understand such words, so she didn't ask anymore.
On the way back.
Inside the carriage, Ji Wanxin was in a tense state. Her head was lowered and her hands were tightly rubbed together. She didn't dare to move her body for fear that she would disturb Jing Rong.
Jing Rong narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you afraid?"
She shook her head.
Seeing this, Jing Rong began to gossip. He narrowed his eyes and probed, "This Prince heard that your father betrothed you to Shen Zhangqin of the Shen family?"
"Yes!"
"This Prince has seen Lord Shen a few times. He's indeed a good person."
"Your Highness must be joking." Her words contained an undetectable meaning.
Jing Rong smiled and didn't say anything else.
Instead, Ji Wanxin boldly raised her head and looked at him affectionately. She said, "Do you remember the first time I met you? It was when you came to visit."
"Yes!"
Then, there was no then!
Jing Rong didn't answer her question.
Ji Wanxin couldn't continue.
Soon, they arrived at the General's Estate and Ji Wanxin left.
When Jing Rong returned to the Rong Estate, Lu Jiang was waiting for him.
"Your Highness!"
"How's the investigation going?" Jing Rong asked.
Lu Jiang shook his head. "There's no clue about the Yufu County disaster relief silvers. The silvers seemed to have disappeared into thin air. I've sent people to investigate many times, but to no avail. Moreover …"
"Moreover what?"
Lu Jiang's face darkened.
"Your Highness, your guess was right. It turns out that all the officials who sent people to investigate the disaster relief silvers died on the way back to the capital from Yufu. Not a single one survived."
Ah!
Jing Rong wasn't surprised by this answer.
Because he wanted Lu Jiang to investigate what happened to the officials who investigated the disaster relief silvers.
He didn't expect them to all die!
Jing Rong took a deep breath. He placed his hands behind his back and walked into the inner hall. He looked as if he was thinking about something.
Lu Jiang followed, not daring to make a sound for a long time.
In the end …
"Your Highness, do you want me to investigate this matter because you want to go to Yufu?"
Jing Rong ignored his words and whispered in a strange voice, "What is hidden behind this incident? Firstly, the disaster relief silvers weren't opened on the way back, and secondly, they didn't pass through the hands of the officials. So why did the silvers disappear into thin air? "
Coincidentally, Lu Jiang heard what he said.
He boldly hypothesized, "Your Highness, could it be that the silvers were empty before they left the capital?"
"Impossible!" Jing Rong directly denied and continued, "The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites checked the silvers and sealed them up. It's completely impossible."
"Then it's strange."
"What's more strange is not this, but why did those officials disappear?"
Lu Jiang didn't know!
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