A Dog That Bites His Master
"Yufu County!"
After Jing Xian heard this, he teased, "What, this big capital can't hold you?"
"The capital may be big, but it can't contain a single person's heart."
"These words really have some lingering charm."
Jing Xian nodded as he savored these words.
Mo Ruo picked up a pot of wine and started drinking again, the smile on his lips never dissipating.
Then, he said, "This trip to Yufu will take at most half a year, at least two months. I've given your medicine to Xiao Tong, and he'll send it to the palace every seven days. Remember, don't miss a single dose."
"Mm!"
"When I return, I'll think of a way to bring you out of the palace. In the meantime, you can stay in the palace."
"Mm!"
Jing Xian agreed.
Although Mo Ruo had come to bid farewell, it was also for a few pots of wine.
He asked greedily, "Is the warm wine ready?"
He didn't stand on ceremony, taking it as Jing Xian's duty to warm the wine for him.
Jing Xian smiled helplessly. With a wave of his hand, he called Bi Lu in and ordered, "Warm all the wine I brewed and send it to Yuhua Pavilion."
"You're willing?"
"Of course I am. If you don't have the wine I brewed for you by your side, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk comfortably."
"That's true!" Mo Ruo nodded, putting the wine pot to the side. He stood up, "Then I'll wait for your wine."
With that, he prepared to leave.
He had only taken a few steps when Jing Xian suddenly called out to him.
"Is it because of Kong Yu?"
Ah!
Mo Ruo's footsteps came to a sudden halt, his already swaying body frozen, his hands clenching tightly.
He slowly turned around, meeting Jing Xian's deep gaze, but didn't speak.
Jing Xian continued, "You liked Kong Yu, didn't you?"
"… …"
"You can hide it from others, but you can't hide it from me. You've always liked her, ever since you were young. Now that she's dead, your heart must be tired, right?"
Jing Xian knew Mo Ruo better than anyone else!
Only Jing Xian knew Mo Ruo's every word and action.
But before this, Jing Xian had never made it clear that Mo Ruo liked Kong Yu.
When the thorn in his heart was dug out, Mo Ruo was actually panicking.
In the blink of an eye, it was as if he had sobered up from his drunken stupor.
His peach blossom eyes were burning with a trace of tears!
Mo Ruo's Adam's apple bobbed for a long time before he said, "It's all over now."
Jing Xian: "If you could really go there, you wouldn't have left the capital?"
"I'm just going to sightsee!"
"Do you believe it yourself?" Jing Xian questioned him, then struggled to get up from the soft mattress. Step by step, he walked in front of Mo Ruo. His empty and powerless eyes met Mo Ruo's swaying and guilty gaze. He continued, "Why did you make yourself so tired? Since you care about it so much, there's no need to hide it. Mo Ruo, it's very rare to love someone. Being able to love someone is the most precious thing. If you hide your love in your heart, you'll wish you were dead. "
This was the first time Mo Ruo had heard Jing Xian say these words. He was slightly startled, but he also began to reconsider Jing Xian's words.
He frowned slightly and his eyes were filled with sadness. He smiled bitterly. "Just take it that I can't afford to love you, okay?"
Fine!
Of course!
But Jing Xian did not say anything.
Mo Ruo also silently left …
On the same day, Pan Chong had already packed up his belongings and was preparing to leave the capital for his hometown.
The day before he left, he made a trip to Prince Yi's estate.
To bid farewell!
"After the Crown Prince's fall, it was all thanks to Prince Yi that my Pan family was spared. This old one thanks Prince Yi."
He bowed.
Jing Yi was playing chess, holding a white piece in his left hand and a black piece in his right.
His hands did not stop moving, and he did not even turn his head in Pan Chong's direction. He only said, "Teacher Pan, be careful on your journey. This prince will not be seeing you off."
"Yes."
Pan Chong did not linger. His family was still waiting at the city gates, so he brushed his robes and left.
As soon as he left, Jing Yi's black stone landed on the board. He had won.
"Dou Quan."
Jing Xian called.
Dou Quan, who was outside, quickly entered. "Your Highness, what are your orders?"
Jing Yi smiled and poured himself a cup of tea. He raised it to his lips and took a sip, saying sinisterly, "A dog that can bite its master at any time cannot be brought out, even if it is tied up. It cannot even be kept in a cage. Do you understand?"
Dou Quan bowed. "This subordinate understands!"
"Go and do it."
"Yes!"
Dou Quan cupped his hands and left …
On the night that Pan Chong left the capital, the horse was startled and the carriage fell off a cliff.
A family of seven, all dead!
Not even their bones were left!
The next day.
The capital governor arrived at the gates of Prince Rong's estate.
Three carriages were parked outside Prince Rong's estate. The capital governor arranged for Aunty Xie to sit in the last carriage.
He instructed his subordinate, "Take good care of Aunty Xie."
"Yes!" The subordinate acknowledged.
The capital governor lifted his official robes and went in.
Everyone in Prince Rong's estate was busy loading the carriages outside.
After all, their prince was leaving the capital for Yufu, and no one knew how long he would be gone. Some things had to be prepared.
However, Jing Rong only brought seven or eight guards with him this time. He didn't want to attract too much attention.
At this time, the capital governor had just entered and was greeted by Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu.
Jing Rong's expression was calm, without the slightest hint of emotion. In his hands were two sandalwood boxes, one in each hand. Beneath his solemn expression, there was a hint of playfulness.
Ji Yunshu silently followed beside him. Her injuries were much better, but her steps were still a little heavy.
The capital governor saw this and hurried forward to take the sandalwood boxes from Jing Rong's hands. "Your Highness, this official will hold them for you."
"No need. This Prince's things do not need to pass through other people's hands."
"…"
The capital governor looked embarrassed.
He could only go to Ji Yunshu and said, "Teacher Ji, Aunty Xie is already in the carriage. I have also arranged for the capital governor's men to follow them. The Supreme Court's files are also in the carriage."
"Many thanks!"
"This official admires Teacher Ji. Not everyone dares to beat the imperial drum."
Ji Yunshu smiled but didn't say anything.
Jing Rong coldly glanced at the capital governor and said, "Alright, hurry back to the capital governor's office. There's no need to send me off."
"Yes, yes, yes!" As he spoke, the capital governor took out a vermilion booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Ji Yunshu. He said, "This is the document for this case. Show it to the Yufu County Magistrate and this case will be handed over to you. Teacher Ji, please keep it well."
Ji Yunshu kept the booklet. It felt heavy in her hands.
Only then did the capital governor leave.
Jing Rong wanted to lead Ji Yunshu to the carriage, but she said, "Wait, I still have some things that I haven't brought."
"Things? Are they very important? "
"Yes, very important!"
This piqued Jing Rong's curiosity.
Wasn't he the most important thing to her?
Ji Yunshu, don't tell me you're raising another man outside? '
At this moment, Lang Po arrived on horseback.
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