Unfamiliar at first, familiar at second
Sightseeing?
Of course they should.
Yufu County was poor, but the scenery was beautiful. If it was in modern times, it would definitely become a national first-class tourist attraction. The tickets were even more expensive than the Forbidden City.
But Zuo Yao thought that Teacher Ji was eager to investigate the case and never wasted time. Logically speaking, he should have asked him to bring out the case file last night. But today, when he personally brought it to her, she didn't even want to look at it.
Could this be a fake Teacher Ji?
He was unfathomable.
However, he replied with a smile, "Teacher Ji must be tired from the long journey and should rest first. The scenery in Yufu is very good."
"Does Master Zuo have any recommendations?"
"There's an open space outside the east gate of the city. There's a mountain on one side and a river on the other. There's also a towering tree that can provide shade."
Ji Yunshu nodded in satisfaction. "Sounds good. I'll go take a look later."
"You're going there in a while? Then this case … "Stop investigating?
"Put it aside for now. I'll investigate it after I've had enough fun."
Zuo Yao was speechless!
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
This Teacher Ji's mind is really strange!
Ji Yunshu walked to Jing Rong and glanced at the files related to the disaster relief funds. She said, "Your Highness, this one will be going out for a while. You can read these files in peace."
Jing Rong frowned. "Where are we going?"
"The place Lord Zuo mentioned just now."
In fact, Jing Rong had already sensed something. His eyes darkened as he closed the file in his hands. "This Prince is also a little bored. I have been investigating the case of the disaster relief funds for many years without any results. I don't mind spending some time here. This Prince will go with Teacher Ji."
"I don't think it's appropriate."
"Alright."
He tossed the files in his hand and instructed, "Lord Zuo, put aside the matter of the disaster relief funds for now. Later, have someone send these files to my room. When I return, I will read them carefully."
Zuo Yao was dumbfounded.
What were these two gentlemen doing?
He had gone through a lot of hardships to get here from the capital, going through eighty-one difficulties along the way. This person was already here, yet he said that he would not investigate for the time being and was just messing with him.
However, Zuo Yao still agreed, "Yes, but if both Your Highness and Teacher Ji want to go, then this lowly official will send a few people to protect them."
"There's no need. This King has someone by his side."
The people around him were all top-notch.
Zuo Yao's cheeks trembled a few times, but he did not say anything else.
Then —
She could only watch helplessly as Jing Rong pulled Ji Yunshu away.
As soon as he left, Constable Zhou, who had been standing quietly at the side, walked over. He looked outside the door warily, and after making sure that Ji Yunshu had really left, he lowered his voice and asked, "Milord, are His Highness and Teacher Ji here to investigate the case? Why is he still thinking of playing at a time like this? Could it be that … we picked up the wrong person? I think that person looks decent and has a bit of heroic spirit, but maybe that person is not a prince at all. "
Behave?
Interesting!
Constable Zhou had already madly imagined a scene in his mind. Maybe this person killed the real prince and came here to impersonate him.
Zuo Yao glared at him and sighed. He sat down on the chair that Jing Rong had just sat on, picked up the untouched cup of tea and took a sip.
Then, he put the cup down with a heavy thud.
"It would be great if I picked up the wrong person."
He let out another long sigh.
… …
After Jing Rong pulled Ji Yunshu out, he took advantage of the fact that there was no one around to ask her directly, "Tell me, what are you thinking?"
"Play!" She blurted out.
"How do you want to play?"
"Does Your Highness want to know?" She raised her eyebrows slightly.
Jing Rong's face was solemn, "Hurry up and tell me the truth. Otherwise, how can this Prince cooperate with you?"
Yes, he said cooperate.
Then, she would not play guerrilla warfare with him. She pursed her lips and smiled, "You must have heard what Magistrate Zuo said to me last night, right?"
"Yes."
"His words are full of loopholes, and he clearly knows that it was a miscarriage of justice. If what Aunty Xie said is true, then the Qiao Family did indeed bribe the coroner and Magistrate Zuo to purposely say that Aunty Xie's daughter's death was a suicide. There must be more to it than meets the eye. Moreover, I believe that Magistrate Zuo must have already prepared for this. Therefore, the case report he showed me was just a few pieces of waste paper stained with ink. It makes no difference whether I read it or not. I might as well investigate it myself, but if I investigate it myself, I will naturally have to avoid Magistrate Zuo's attention."
Oh!
That's what I meant.
Jing Rong nodded, "Then, where do you plan to start?"
She said in a serious tone, "I have my own ways to solve this case. Your Highness, the most important thing now is to find out the truth about the disaster relief funds."
"We've already wasted enough time. There's no need to rush. Besides, I just told Magistrate Zuo that this Prince wants to go out with you. What's the point of turning back now?"
Hmm, that's true!
Ji Yunshu nodded and lowered her eyes, "In that case, Yufu County is indeed worth a visit. If Your Highness is interested, you can come with us."
She turned and walked away.
"Where are we going?"
"To the brothel."
Ah?
Brothel?
Again?
Half a stick of incense later.
The two of them had already left the yamen and were on the main street.
Although Yufu County was poor, the entire street was not as desolate and gloomy as it had been the night before. It was as if someone had renovated it overnight.
Hawkers hawked their wares on both sides of the street. Pedestrians came and went, women and children walked slowly, and the laughter of children was crisp and clear.
The archaic and long street bore some resemblance to the streets of Jinjiang.
The two of them walked in front, while Lang Po and a few guards followed from a distance to protect them so as not to disturb them.
Finally, they stopped at the entrance of a brothel.
A tall figure and a short figure stood in a straight line at the entrance.
They looked like … two children who had just entered the city to see the world.
Ji Yunshu glanced at the signboard above the brothel's entrance. The words' Zhichun Lou 'were written on the signboard in gold.
She had to admit that the gilding techniques of ancient times were quite good.
Jing Rong had gone to the House of Eternal Peace with her once before. They had even staged an 'auction' there. In the end, he had tricked them, and it was a big one at that.
This time, he wouldn't use the same trick again, would he?
This time, he didn't have enough money on him.
"Is it related to the case?" He tilted his head and asked.
"Possibly."
"Then let's go in."
After all, they were unfamiliar the first time and familiar the second time.
Jing Rong took the initiative to walk in, but she stopped him.
"I didn't say I wanted to go in."
"Then, are you going to squat at the entrance? Are you going to help those girls attract customers? "
How embarrassing!
Big Brother, can't we be serious?
Ji Yunshu pointed to a teahouse opposite the brothel. "Let's go there and have some tea. We'll wait patiently."
You want me to … drink tea after taking off my pants?
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