The Lin Capital Case
Crazy!
Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!
What kind of 'man' takes care of another man?
Ji Yunshu opened her eyes and twisted her wrist with a slight frown.
"Your Highness, this humble one is clumsy and can't even take care of my daily necessities. Why does Your Highness have to make things difficult for me?"
"Do you think this Prince is making things difficult for you?" He raised his eyebrows.
"Yes."
He paused for a moment, then decisively said, "That's right."
At that moment, he released her.
With her wrist free, Ji Yunshu immediately retreated two steps and tucked her wrist into her sleeve, hiding it securely.
Unexpectedly, Jing Rong bypassed the table in front of him and walked directly towards her. His steps gradually approached her, causing her to tense up. She lifted her sleeves and hid her hands behind her back.
'That little thing! In Jing Rong's eyes, it's quite cute! '
Jing Rong stopped three fists away from her. He curled his lips and said, "What this prince loves the most is to make things difficult for others. What I am most interested in doing is to threaten others. Teacher Ji, between the two, which one will you choose?"
Did she even have a choice?
'You're injured, yet you blame me?
'You're unable to provide basic necessities, yet you blame me?'
Ji Yunshu's complexion turned green and white. She leaned back and stared at Jing Rong with her ink-like eyes filled with dissatisfaction.
"Prince Rong, you can't bully people like this."
"Oh, this Prince forgot one thing. This Prince loves to bully people the most." Jing Rong rubbed his brows with a strong sense of pride.
"…"
Ji Yunshu was too lazy to count how many black lines appeared on her forehead.
Her lips trembled and she was speechless.
Jing Rong was very satisfied with her reaction. His eyes were tinged with playfulness and his eyelids slightly narrowed. His feet didn't move, but his body intentionally or unintentionally 'pressed' against Ji Yunshu.
"It's fine if this Prince makes things difficult for you, threatens you, or bullies you. This Prince's hands are in your hands. In the future, if you fall ill, don't ever think of escaping. You can only be this Prince's hands for the rest of your life."
Ah!
Ji Yunshu had to admit that Jing Rong's tone made people want to beat him up. But when it fell on her ears, she felt a tingling sensation that spread from her eardrums to her chest.
The violent heartbeat caused her to be frightened!
What's wrong with me?
Suddenly, her eyes moved away from the collision of their eyes and slightly drooped down.
Jing Rong saw her bashful expression.
He was extremely happy and proud of himself!
The corners of his lips curled upwards. His slender fingers slowly stretched out from his sleeves and reached for the hairpin on Ji Yunshu's head. It seemed like he wanted to take the hairpin out of the hairpin.
Ji Yunshu, on the other hand, had her head lowered and was completely unaware of it.
Jing Rong hurriedly glanced at the book placed on the table behind Ji Yunshu as her knuckles gradually approached.
That 'Lin Capital Case'!
His hand paused, and his gaze immediately changed from the flirtatious look to sharp as a ray of light. He was startled.
He walked past Ji Yunshu and picked up the Lin Capital Case. He held it in his hand and asked, "Did you read it?"
Ji Yunshu had already turned around to look at him. "I flipped a few pages."
"Do you know what 'The Lin Capital Case' is about?"
"The case of the Imperial Duke."
"Do you know the content?"
"I just started reading it, so I don't know."
One question, one answer, and the other answer.
Jing Rong's expression became serious. He softly grunted and handed over the Lin Capital Case to Ji Yunshu.
"Then, this Prince will give you three days to familiarize yourself with every word and sentence in this book. Two days later, this Prince will be waiting for you at the Grand Canal Courtyard in the west of the city."
This was the first time Ji Yunshu saw Jing Rong with such a serious expression. His eyes were mysterious and anxious, causing people's hearts to clench.
She reached out and took the Lin Capital Case.
She softly asked, "Why?"
Jing Rong solemnly replied, "After you have familiarized yourself with it, this Prince will tell you."
Unfortunately, Ji Yunshu's intelligence seemed to be innate. She doubtfully asked, "Is it related to the 72 Charred Corpses Case that Your Highness mentioned?"
Jing Rong's expression changed.
He had to admit that Ji Yunshu was too smart!
It also proved that he had found the right person!
But …
"This matter is of great importance. This Prince is unable to explain it to you now. However, this Prince can tell you that this Prince has left the capital for half a year for this matter."
The Princes of the Great Lin were only bestowed with titles. They were not granted land, and their mansions were limited to the capital. Firstly, it was to make it convenient for their father to govern them. Secondly, it was to prevent the Princes from raising troops.
The Princes leaving the capital was an even bigger matter. Firstly, they were afraid that they would recruit soldiers and buy horses. Secondly, they were afraid that they would seek refuge in a foreign land and start a rebellion.
Since ancient times, the Emperors were always suspicious of each other. This was a common failing of the previous monarchs.
Therefore, the current Emperor of the Great Lin, Qi Zhen, issued an imperial edict stating that any Princes who left the capital must send someone to report their whereabouts every three days. If there was any delay, it would be considered a rebellion.
The five charred corpses were sent back to the capital under Jing Rong's order. Who would have thought that they would be murdered on the way?
Jing Rong left the capital for half a year, which was even more surprising.
From this, one could see the importance of the Lin Capital Case.
Ji Yunshu nodded and no longer asked. "Yes, this humble one will definitely read every word in the book."
Jing Rong was very pleased with her obedience.
He put away the solemn expression on his face and smiled gently. "Then, this Prince will not disturb you any longer. Read it carefully. Two days later, you are not allowed to be late."
After he finished speaking, he brushed his wide robe and left.
The study room suddenly became quiet.
Ji Yunshu held the heavy Lin Capital Case in her arms. The lines on the pages were like ripples on the surface of the water. The undulations made people nervous.
She gently put the book down. It was better for her to finish the Zhou Family's case as soon as possible.
After about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the case had been drafted and laid flat on the table. The handwriting was very neat and clean.
When she transmigrated here, she spent half a year practicing the ancient characters.
It took her a lot of effort!
She didn't wait for the magistrate to come in and sign the receipt. She hugged the book and left the yamen.
Along the way, her thoughts wandered.
In the end, it was all because of Suyun.
She was a perfectly fine woman, but for her lover, she wasn't even afraid of death!
That kind of love was something she couldn't understand.
At least, she hadn't met a person that she was willing to sacrifice her life to save.
Endless thoughts flooded his mind until he returned to the Ji family's residence, but they were all interrupted.
When she opened the door to the courtyard, she heard a loud crashing sound.
Four or five servants were holding sticks, smashing the flower beds in her courtyard without mercy. The ground was covered with broken porcelain, dirt, and branches and flowers that had been trampled on.
"Third Young Master, please don't smash them. These were all raised by Miss with great difficulty. Please, Third Young Master, please don't smash them!"
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