Why Should This Prince Help?
"Teacher Ji, oh Teacher Ji, you will suffer the consequences of those forty strokes of the cane."
What a treacherous villain!
His face and elegant brows did not match at all.
The Supreme Court Chancellor questioned, "Your Highness, what if Teacher Ji doesn't go?"
"Impossible." Jing Yi denied and sneered, "In order to redress the injustice, she is willing to sacrifice her own life. For this case, she will definitely go to the imperial drum."
"What if she can endure forty strokes of the cane?"
"Even an ordinary person would not be able to endure more than ten strokes of the cane. How can a frail scholar like her endure it? Even if she can endure it, Prince Rong will not let her. So, when the time comes, Prince Rong will come and beg this Prince, and he … must agree to go to Yufu County to investigate the case of the disaster relief silvers. At that time, the capital will be this Prince's world. Besides, isn't he very worried about Teacher Ji? It will be a good thing to go to Yufu County with him. "
Jing Yi smiled.
He tilted the teacup in his hand at a 90-degree angle, causing the tea in the cup to overflow and drip onto the ground.
The Chancellor of the Supreme Court was like a lackey, grinning mischievously at Jing Yi from beginning to end.
How disgusting!
On the other side, after the Capital Governor left the Supreme Court, he immediately went to Bamboo Creek Garden.
For the past two days, Jing Rong had been staying in Bamboo Creek Garden, shamelessly clinging to Ji Yunshu.
While she was drawing in her room, he was practicing swordplay in the courtyard!
While she was planting flowers and watering them, he was sitting on the porch reading a book!
When she was eating, he kept putting food into her bowl!
When she was sleeping, he shamelessly crawled into her bed, hugged her shamelessly, and said, "I'm so cold."
… …
Therefore, for the past two days, Jing Yi had taken advantage of Ji Yunshu.
But what else could she do? She could only endure!
Now that the Capital Governor had come, Jing Rong knew that it was about the case, and his expression darkened.
"Your Highness!"
The Capital Governor cupped his hands.
Jing Rong narrowed his eyes and grunted. Then, he clasped his hands behind his back and sat on a stone bench in the courtyard. He began to rummage through the brush and ink Ji Yunshu had placed on the stone table.
Holding a brush, he poked at the paper with every stroke.
A perfectly fine Plum Blossom Painting had been turned into a mess by him!
However, he secretly pricked up his ears and moved closer to Ji Yunshu and the capital governor.
What did he want to hear?
She heard the Capital Governor say, "Teacher Ji, the Chancellor of the Supreme Court said that there was insufficient evidence. He was worried that the case would end up the same even if they reopened the case, so …"
"You won't agree?"
"En!" The governor hurriedly asked, "Teacher Ji, if this case cannot be reopened, then …"
"That won't do. Since we promised Aunty Xie to investigate the cause of her daughter's death, we can't go back on our word. If we don't reopen the case, I think Aunty Xie will have the heart to die. Even if her daughter really committed suicide by taking poison, we must investigate this matter thoroughly. Otherwise, Aunty Xie will never be able to let go of this obstacle for the rest of her life."
The capital governor nodded.
Ji Yunshu placed her hands on her abdomen and frowned slightly. She pondered for a moment.
Suddenly, she raised her eyes and asked, "What will happen if we investigate it privately?"
"It will …"
Before the capital governor could answer, Jing Rong interrupted, "It's not that you can't investigate it privately, but the imperial court won't open the case. The local yamen won't accept it, and no one will cooperate with your investigation. The Qiao Family won't answer any of your questions, and the Yufu County Magistrate won't give you all the records of the case."
That's a single-player game!
You can play your own game.
As Jing Rong spoke, he didn't even raise his head. He was very focused on poking at the paper.
After listening to his words, Ji Yunshu walked over and lowered her head to take a look. She was almost angered to death.
The lifelike plum blossoms on the paper had been completely destroyed by Jing Rong's black ink.
That guy actually … drew a turtle on it. Yes, it was an extremely ugly turtle.
In a fit of anger, Ji Yunshu snatched the brush from his hand and said, "Aren't you a prince? You must have a way to make the Supreme Court agree to reopen the case. "
"Why should this prince help?"
"…"
"Ji Yunshu, you know that this prince doesn't want you to investigate the case, and now you still want this prince to help you?"
Dream on!
Ji Yunshu's chest hurt from anger. She sternly said, "This case is mine. Even if you don't help me, I will think of a way."
"Ji Yunshu!"
Jing Rong called out to her and stood up. His height instantly overshadowed Ji Yunshu.
Ji Yunshu's gaze followed Jing Rong's movement and slowly moved up.
Until she met his gaze.
Jing Rong lowered his eyes and said sternly, "The laws of Great Lin state that external officials cannot interfere with the duties of court officials. As the saying goes, one cannot meddle in politics if one is not in a position. This prince cannot use my authority as a prince to force the Supreme Court Chancellor to agree to open the case. Otherwise, there would be no need for laws. Would there still be any law in Great Lin?"
"…"
He continued, "Have you ever thought that perhaps, as the Supreme Court Chancellor said, this case is not wrong? It's just that the deceased's mother is unwilling to accept this fact."
Ji Yunshu tightened her neck. "Frankly speaking, you just don't want me to investigate, don't want me to leave the capital, and even more so, don't want me to leave you."
"Yes!"
Jing Rong answered truthfully.
The two of them each took a side and stared at each other. The atmosphere was somewhat stiff.
Seeing this situation, the Capital Governor rubbed his hands, wondering which side he should stand on.
He swallowed his saliva and paced for a long time before cautiously stepping forward.
He bowed slightly and said to Ji Yunshu, "Teacher Ji, actually, there is another way."
Ji Yunshu was annoyed and turned to him. "What is it?"
"That is …"
"Shut up!" Jing Rong roared.
His voice was full of deterrence, causing the Capital Governor to tremble. He hurriedly lowered his head and swallowed the words he wanted to say, not daring to say another word.
Obviously, Jing Rong knew what the Capital Governor wanted to say, and that method was certainly a dead end. That was why he had such a big reaction.
"Capital Governor, you can leave now."
Jing Rong ordered him to leave.
The Capital Governor didn't want to stay here any longer. He didn't want to invite trouble, so he quickly picked up his official robes and left.
Ji Yunshu stared at the blushing Jing Rong and sternly asked, "What method is it?"
"You don't need to know."
Ji Yunshu said, "I need to know."
But Jing Rong ignored her. He waved his sleeve and said, "In short, if the Supreme Court doesn't accept this case, you are not allowed to think of another way to investigate. Otherwise, I will tie you up and lock you in your room until you become obedient. Ji Yunshu, you better listen to me. This is not a joke."
Jing Rong prepared to leave after throwing down these warning words.
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