The Skeleton Was Dark Grey and Black
"Do you want to eat something?" Ji Yunshu asked.
Little Xiyue's eyes were still on the book in her hands, but she nodded, "Yes."
She then ordered Qiao 'er to bring some pastries over.
Xiyue flipped through a few pages before looking up, "Big Brother, can I borrow this book? My house is next door. I'll return it to you after I finish reading it. My father's study is locked, and no one is allowed in. I haven't read this book in a long time. "
"Of course."
"Then after I finish revising, can I borrow these books on the table again?"
She pointed at the other books on the table, her eyes full of longing.
Ji Yunshu smiled gently, "If you like them, you can read them at any time. When you're done, you can borrow them from me. Tell me what books you want to read, or make a list. I'll get someone to find them for you."
"Thank you, Big Brother." She was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. She closed the 'Hundred Records' and placed it in front of her with great care.
Although they had only met twice, Ji Yunshu inexplicably liked this little girl. She felt that … she was very similar to herself. It wasn't that they looked alike, but their personalities. She remembered that she was like this when she was ten years old.
Xiyue tilted her head and looked at him.
This big brother was really handsome. His gaze on her was very gentle, and it immediately made her feel shy. She blushed faintly, as if her throat was about to burn.
She asked, "Big Brother, will you always stay here?"
"I … don't think so."
She was a little disappointed, and her gaze fell slightly, "This house has been empty for many years. Today, someone finally moved in, and it's such a handsome big brother. But you're leaving. Why can't you stay?"
"This is only temporary."
"Oh!" She dragged out her words, sounding a little sad.
Ji Yunshu raised a hand and used a finger to lightly touch her forehead, "Is there no one to play with you?"
She shook her head, "No. Although they all like me and say that I'm smart, they … don't like to be with me. The people in the private school don't like to talk to me either."
How pitiful!
Looking at that face, Ji Yunshu felt a little sorry for him. She said, "If you're bored in the future, you can come over anytime. I'm free anyway."
"Really?"
"Don't you like to kick shuttlecock? I love to play, too. "
"Brother, I like you." She smiled brightly.
This confession caught her off guard!
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but giggle. She felt that this little girl was too cute.
Outside the courtyard, Qiao'er was carrying pastries in, but before she could step in, she was stopped by Tang Si, who suddenly appeared.
Without any hesitation, he snatched the plate of pastries from her hands.
"Miss Tang?"
"This is for Ah Ji, right? I'll carry it in for you. "
He stepped inside.
He happened to see Ji Yunshu rubbing Xiyue's head.
She quickly walked over and put the pastry down.
He turned to stare at the adorable Little Xiyue, and then reached out to pinch her cheek. "Little girl, who are you?"
His tone was firm and unyielding, as if he was ready to kill!
Little Xiyue's face hurt from being pinched, so she quickly rubbed it a few times. Then, she looked at the strange woman who had suddenly appeared and frowned.
"My name is Xiyue," she answered honestly.
"Xiyue? That's a nice name. But little girl, who are you from? "
"I live next door."
"Then why are you here?"
"To play with Brother."
One question and one answer, as if interrogating a criminal.
Ji Yunshu quickly pulled Tang Si to sit down. "Don't scare this little girl."
"Ah Ji, when did I scare her? This little girl is quite cute, I like her very much. "
So, he reached out and pinched her cheek again.
Little Xiyue had a good temper, so she didn't get angry.
Tang Si seemed to be addicted, and pinched her cheek a few more times.
In the next two days, Little Xiyue always climbed over the wall to play with Ji Yunshu, but every time, she was caught by Tang Si. Naturally, Little Xiyue was bullied again.
On the third day, she didn't come again.
However, Zuo Yao ordered someone to bring news that the coffin would be opened tomorrow, and it was a good day.
Ji Yunshu didn't say anything and agreed, then sent the messenger back.
The next day!
Zuo Yao came with a group of people to wait, intending to bring them to the cemetery to dig up the coffin. He also reported it to Jing Rong, but because he had other matters to attend to, he didn't go with them.
When Aunty Xie found out that the coffin was going to be opened today, she couldn't sleep for the whole night, and insisted on going with them early this morning.
When they arrived at the cemetery, the yamen people got the order and started digging with the tools they brought.
The group of people worked very hard!
After all, Teacher Ji, who was next to His Highness, was watching. Perhaps she was satisfied with their work and mentioned it in front of His Highness, so she might be rewarded with money.
With this thought, the people worked even harder, and their foreheads were beaded with sweat.
Aunty Xie was sobbing quietly at the side.
During this time, Ji Yunshu also comforted her.
Seeing that the people were already halfway through, she walked over and said, "Be careful, it's okay even if you take a little longer. The most important thing is to not damage the coffin inside and be disrespectful to the deceased."
Someone raised his head and said, "Teacher Ji, don't worry. We all know what we're doing, and we're all very professional. We won't damage the things inside."
Professional?
Do you think you're an archaeological team?
Ji Yunshu nodded and didn't say anything.
After the time it took for a stick of incense to burn.
Finally, the coffin was dug out.
It was a very cheap coffin made of red wood. Not only was it not waterproof, it was also not antiseptic. The coffin was even a little stuffy, and the corpse would rot in less than a month.
Therefore, she didn't expect anything to be left of the corpse inside. Perhaps, even the bones would be affected.
Zuo Yao came up and asked, "Teacher, are we going to open the coffin here? Or should we carry it back? "
She walked around the side of the coffin and examined it.
"Carry it back."
"Then are we going to the memorial hall? Or the yamen? "
"My residence."
"This …" Zuo Yao was sweating, "Why don't we leave it at the yamen? After all, His Highness and Teacher Ji live there. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to carry the coffin there."
"Just do as I say." Ji Yunshu's attitude was firm.
Zuo Yao didn't dare to say anything else.
He ordered the people to carry the coffin away.
When the coffin was carried to her courtyard, she took out some atractylodes and scattered them beside the coffin.
"Open the coffin."
The people from the yamen untied the rope that was wrapped around the coffin. They worked together to open the coffin lid and placed it on the ground.
The moment the coffin was opened, a rotting smell and a thick stench wafted out. It was a little pungent.
The people covered their noses and hurriedly jumped away.
Ji Yunshu brought out the raw hemp ginger that she had prepared earlier and let them drink it.
Sure enough, the stench was reduced a lot.
She put on her gloves and walked to the coffin. She looked inside and saw that the skeleton inside had fallen apart and was piled up in a damp pile.
Unlike the usual skeletons, the color of this skeleton was not the usual light gray.
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