This Prince will leave the door open for you tonight
Fang Mingshan ordered for a brush and ink to be brought over for Ji Yunshu to paint.
It took her less than ten minutes to finish the drawing. She tilted her head and looked at the drawing, then glanced at Li Yuan. She didn't feel satisfied, so she dipped the tip of the pen in ink and added a few more strokes.
The entire painting looked even more lifelike!
Rumor had it that Teacher Ji was a master at painting, able to paint a portrait of a pile of white bones. The portrait was so lifelike that people thought he had been deified.
Now that they saw him today, the rumors were true!
To be able to see the legendary Teacher Ji's personal painting, it was a blessing of three lifetimes.
In an instant, everyone crowded around her.
A young constable was talking at the side.
"Aiya, it's too similar!"
"Yeah, it's exactly the same!"
"If Teacher Ji could paint me a painting, I would be satisfied for the rest of my life."
Ji Yunshu was speechless.
Sure, when you die and your corpse turns into a pile of white bones, I'll paint a portrait of you. I guarantee it'll be perfect.
Even your biological parents will be able to recognize you at first glance.
Fang Mingshan also praised, "Teacher Ji, I've only heard of you before, but now that I've seen you with my own eyes, it's an eye-opener. Not only can you solve cases, you can also paint well. This official is truly impressed."
If not for the crowd crowding around them, he would have bowed already.
Constable Zhang wanted to say something, but he covered his mouth instead.
Forget it, I'll just watch silently.
Wen Lingyang looked at the painting with admiration. Every stroke was smooth and powerful, much better than his own handwriting!
But he was different from Fang Mingshan, asking instead, "Where did Teacher Ji learn your painting skills?"
"Self-taught!"
"Impressive!"
"Excuse me."
Wait, did we stray from the topic?
Weren't we researching the case?
She quickly put down her brush and dispersed the crowd. She picked up the painting from the table and shook it a few times, waiting for the ink to dry before handing it to Fang Mingshan.
"Thank you, Lord Fang."
"Not at all, this official should be the one thanking Teacher Ji for his help."
Fang Mingsan passed the portrait back to Constable Zhang and instructed, "Find a few painters and have them make a few copies of this painting. Then, send someone to ask the night watchman and the beggar."
"Yes!"
After receiving the portrait, Constable Zhang hurried off to carry out his task.
At this time, Li Yuan's mood was much better. Li Mingzhou and Yu 'in helped him up from the ground.
Hence —
Ji Yunshu told Fang Mingshan, "Lord Fang, I don't think Li Yuan's condition is good either. Even though we don't have any evidence to prove Miss Yu 'in's words, his condition will only worsen if Li Yuan is locked up in the prison. Let's have him return to the Li Residence for the time being and get a physician to take a good look at him. We'll wait for news and for him to recover so that we can ask him some questions."
Fang Mingshan agreed with her suggestion.
Nodding his head, he allowed it.
However, he was worried that Li Mingzhou would leave Yuzhou City with Li Yuan, so he ordered, "Li Mingzhou, don't even think about leaving with Li Yuan. This official will order people to keep an eye on your Li Residence. If Li Yuan is really the murderer, this official will immediately arrest him and bring him back to the yamen. If he can prove that he wasn't the murderer, this official will not accuse him unjustly."
At this point, Li Mingzhou naturally couldn't say anything else.
When Yu 'in left, she walked to Ji Yunshu and bowed slightly.
"Many thanks."
Ji Yunshu replied indifferently, "It won't be too late to thank me when he's proven innocent."
Yu 'in nodded.
After everyone had left the yamen, Ji Yunshu pulled Jing Rong to the backyard and found a place where there was no one around.
Alright, what's coming will come!
This prince doesn't want to kneel on a washboard!
Ji Yunshu questioned him, "Since you knew that the Li and Chang Residences don't have that ink, why didn't you tell me?"
Jing Rong put on an innocent face, "I was about to tell you, but I didn't have the time."
"Really?"
"What? Since when do you not believe this prince's words? "
"I …" She choked.
Jing Rong raised his brows and retorted, "Ji Yunshu, this prince is helping you investigate. It's fine if you don't thank me, but how can you turn around and say that I'm wrong?"
"When did I say that you're wrong?" Ji Yunshu also put on an innocent face.
Seeing this woman's denial, Jing Rong put on his airs again. He clasped his hands behind his back and raised his chin arrogantly.
"If you beg this prince again, this prince will tell you another piece of good news."
"What good news?"
She was puzzled.
"Please beg this prince."
"Jing Rong …" She gritted her teeth and called his name.
Jing Rong's lips curled into a smile. He glanced at her from the corner of his eyes and said, "It's fine if you don't want to beg, but the weather hasn't been good recently. This prince has been sleeping alone, and my feet feel cold. My side is empty, and my heart feels uneasy. If …"
Before he could finish his sentence, Ji Yunshu slapped his arm.
She twisted her body, "In your dreams!"
No matter what, I still have my own moral integrity, okay?
The smile on Jing Rong's lips became even more radiant. He realized that teasing this woman was actually a very happy and joyful thing.
He walked in front of her, bowed slightly, and put his face in front of her.
"Little vixen, are you angry?"
"…"
"You and I will sleep on the same bed sooner or later. It's only a matter of time. Why do you want me to stay alone in this room for so long?"
"…"
"If you agree, this prince will leave the light on and the door open for you at night. You can sneak in. I'll order Lang Po to stand guard outside the courtyard. No one will discover you."
"…"
"Don't you want to know what good news this prince wants to tell you?"
Ji Yunshu raised her eyelids and squinted at him. His handsome face was less than a finger's distance away from her.
Their breathing was even and clear. It was warm, comfortable, and ticklish as it landed on each other's faces.
Ji Yunshu instinctively leaned back.
Unexpectedly …
Jing Rong hooked his arm around Ji Yunshu's slender waist. He exerted strength in his wrist and pulled Ji Yunshu, who was originally leaning backwards, closer to his chest.
She looked up at him in panic, and he looked down at her tenderly.
Their eyes met, and sparks flew!
Ji Yunshu's face couldn't help but redden. She bent her elbow between them, but Jing Rong was too strong. She couldn't break free.
He was taller than her by a head, and she was half his size.
When they hugged together, it was so cute that it couldn't be more cute!
Ji Yunshu avoided his gaze and looked around vigilantly. She exerted force on her elbow. "Stop fooling around. Are you still working on a case?"
Jing Rong lifted her chin and lifted it so that her eyes met his again.
He suddenly became serious. "You're not an official of the imperial court, and you're not the county magistrate of Yufu County. What case are you working on?"
Others might not have heard these words, but to Ji Yunshu, it sounded like Jing Rong was complaining.
"You resent me for meddling in other people's business?"
"You can say that. But every time you meddle in other people's business, this prince can't ignore it. Who told you to tie a thread in my heart? Wherever you go, this prince can only follow you. This is how it will be for the rest of my life. I can't escape even if I want to."
He spoke very seriously. His gentle and affectionate eyes were like a huge whirlpool, making Ji Yunshu unable to look away.
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