Chapter 552: Drunkenness
A sudden drawn-out sound could be heard from inside the yamen.
Zuo Yao bowed his slightly 'wretched' body as he lifted his official robe and hurried forward. Although it was late at night, he was still sweating profusely.
When he reached Jing Rong, he knelt down with a thud.
The yamen runners behind him also knelt down, not daring to make a sound.
"Prince Rong, this lowly official should have gone to the city gates to welcome you. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
He trembled as he knelt on the ground.
Jing Rong stared at him. "Magistrate Zuo, it was this Prince who allowed you not to welcome me. It is not your fault. Get up."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Only then did the crowd slowly stand up.
Zuo Yao looked at the group of people in front of him and could not help but panic, but he still maintained a calm expression. He hurriedly said, "Your Highness must be tired after such a long journey from the capital. This lowly official has prepared a room in the backyard. Your Highness can rest in peace tonight."
Jing Rong grunted in acknowledgment.
He did not say anything unnecessary.
Zuo Yao respectfully welcomed them in and ordered his subordinates to settle the horses and carriages.
On the way to the North Courtyard, Zuo Yao squinted his small eyes and secretly looked at Mo Ruo. He saw that Mo Ruo was dressed in a plain robe. His body was not bad, but there was a sense of laziness about him. Especially his eyes, which were slightly drooping, as if he had no intelligence at all.
Come to think of it, it can't be that Teacher Ji, can it?
Then, he shifted his gaze to the quiet and lithe scholar.
The scholar's body was thin and weak, but he stood straight. His face was white and clean, and there was a hint of a woman's aura within. If one looked at him for a long time, he would really be able to captivate one's heart, and there was a hint of cleverness in his eyes.
This person should be Teacher Ji, who was sent by the Supreme Court to investigate the case of Aunty Xie's daughter.
He deliberately leaned towards her and asked in a low voice, "Are you Teacher Ji?"
Ji Yunshu glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and saw through him. He had a small face with a protruding mouth and monkey-like cheeks. If she stared at him for a long time, she would find that his facial features were somewhat similar to the capital governor's.
She replied with a smile, "Milord has a good eye."
It's true!
"Teacher Ji's name is well-known throughout the capital. This official has long heard of it and admires Teacher Ji's ability in handling cases. Once Teacher Ji takes over Aunty Xie's daughter's case, you will definitely be able to solve it."
Ji Yunshu continued to walk forward. She smiled without looking sideways. "Magistrate Zuo, you're really interesting. You were the one who tried the case two years ago, and you were also the one who concluded it? Now that I'm here, I've yet to understand the case, and I haven't even seen the case, yet you say that the case will definitely be solved. Does that mean that you know that you've misjudged the case? "
Ugh!
Zuo Yao was startled and panicked. He stuttered, "Of … of course not, I was just … just saying, just saying."
"Oh."
"Lord Ji, what do you think of this case? When that time comes, what do you plan to do? "He asked in a probing tone.
She glanced at him and said politely, "It's already so late. Do you want to talk to me about the case at this time?"
Under that gaze, Zuo Yao said, "No, it's already dark. Naturally, we have to wait for Teacher Ji to rest for the night before discussing the case."
"If that's the case, then why did you mention it?"
It was extremely embarrassing!
Jing Rong, who was walking in front, heard their entire conversation. He thought to himself, 'This little girl is really sharp-tongued. She managed to make that old fellow Zuo Yao speechless.'
It was indeed interesting!
North Courtyard.
The courtyard was very large, and it was decorated very simply and quietly, like a house with its own door. There were also a few short trees planted around it, and under the trees was a circle of cobblestones, which was very unique. The courtyard was divided into a front and a back. The front was the hall, and the back was the resting room. There were seven or eight rooms of different sizes, all of which were clean and well arranged.
Although it couldn't be compared to the courtyard in the Rong Estate, it was still a good place.
Presumably, Magistrate Zuo had already made preparations to welcome Prince Rong.
That lass Tang Si had been tossing and turning the entire way. As soon as she entered, she complained that her whole body was sore. She asked a maidservant to take her to rest.
After everything was arranged, Zuo Yao cupped his hands. "Your Highness, are you satisfied with this place?"
Jing Rong was a child who grew up eating coarse grains. He had even slept in a memorial hall. Naturally, he was very satisfied with this place.
"Magistrate Zuo, it's already very late. You should quickly go and rest. We'll talk about other matters tomorrow."
"Yes. If Your Highness has any other needs, please let me know."
"You may leave."
Zuo Yao still wore a fawning smile on his face. He bowed and left.
However, as soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he called for the housekeeper.
He instructed, "You must take good care of this place. Don't offend the prince inside."
The housekeeper complied. "Rest assured, Milord. This humble one will be waiting."
"Most importantly, you must take good care of His Highness and Teacher Ji. If anything happens, you must inform him immediately."
"Yes."
Zuo Yao looked back at the courtyard. He sighed, waved his sleeves, and left.
In the courtyard.
Ji Yunshu stood under the small trees for a long time. Then, she bent down to pick up a few small and smooth cobblestones. She weighed them in her palm, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. Then, she got up and prepared to enter the hall.
Mo Ruo sat on the stone steps outside the hall. He dangled a wine bottle in his hand.
He had a bit of Li Bai's leisurely temperament.
She wanted to bypass him and enter, but he suddenly raised his hand and pulled her robe.
Huh?
Ji Yunshu looked down at him.
Coincidentally, Mo Ruo also raised his head to look at her. "Teacher Ji, why don't we have a drink?"
He waved the wine bottle in his hand.
"You know I don't drink. It's a waste of time."
"What's the matter in the middle of the night?"
"Important matter!"
She opened her palm, showing the few cobblestones in her palm.
Mo Ruo took one from her palm and looked at it. "It's just a stone. Could it be that it can cause a storm?"
"Of course."
She took the cobblestone back, held it in her palm, and entered the hall.
Coincidentally, a maidservant in the courtyard came in with a few cups of brewed tea. She bowed to Jing Rong, who was sitting at the table. "Your Highness, have some hot tea to warm your body."
The little girl's voice was very pleasant. Her hair was tied into two small braids that rested in front of her chest. She looked very playful.
Especially her pair of eyes, which were bright and lively.
Jing Rong smiled at the little girl. His smile made the little girl blush. She lowered her eyelids, but the corners of her mouth held a smile. She was extremely bashful.
Then, she shrunk back and left.
Looking at the little girl's figure running away, Jing Rong smiled and took a sip of tea.
Ji Yunshu sat beside him and mocked, "You don't even let a little girl off."
"That girl is still young. She's just a baby. Don't let your imagination run wild."
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